Anambra Governor Dismisses Security Operatives Over Brutal Assault of NYSC Member

Awka, Anambra State – Governor Chukwuma Soludo has dismissed eight operatives of the Agunechemba Security Outfit who brutally assaulted and publicly stripped a female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Miss Jennifer Elobor.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Community Security, Ken Emeakayi, announced the decision on Wednesday in Awka. He said the dismissed operatives would be handed over to the police for prosecution.

Emeakayi described the operatives’ actions as “totally outside the mandate of the agency and utterly condemnable,” adding that any officer found guilty of misconduct would face immediate dismissal and prosecution.

The state government has settled Elobor’s medical bills, replaced her damaged valuables, including a laptop and phone, and formally apologized to her family, the NYSC, and the public.

The assault occurred in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area. A video posted by The Haven360 Foundation shows more than five armed vigilantes storming the corps members’ lodge, accusing Elobor and her colleagues of being internet fraudsters despite presenting valid NYSC identification cards and uniforms.

The footage shows the operatives beating Elobor, tearing her clothes, and stripping her naked while she cried for help. Colleagues and eyewitnesses pleaded for the assault to stop.

The incident has drawn widespread outrage on social media. Emeakayi confirmed the perpetrators have been arrested and are under investigation.