Anambra Govt Fumes As Security Operatives Assault NYSC Member, Orders Immediate Detention

The Anambra State Government has strongly condemned the assault of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Jennifer Elobor, by operatives of a state-backed security outfit, confirming that those responsible have been arrested and detained.

The disturbing incident, captured in a viral video, showed armed officers invading a corps members’ lodge, accusing the occupants of internet fraud despite their NYSC identification cards and uniforms. The footage further revealed Elobor being assaulted, stripped, and left partially unclothed — sparking nationwide outrage and demands for justice.

Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s Special Adviser on Community Security, Ken Emeakayi, described the incident as “unfortunate and unacceptable,” stressing that the operatives involved are under investigation.

According to him, the security team had been pursuing suspected cultists on motorcycles and entered the compound during the chase. However, he admitted that their conduct in handling the corps member was inappropriate.

“Immediately the incident was reported, we apprehended the operatives and placed them in detention. Our standard procedure is to conduct preliminary investigations, take testimonies from victims and complainants, and then decide whether the case requires internal disciplinary measures or prosecution,” Emeakayi explained.

He confirmed that Elobor and NYSC officials had already been invited to his office, where their accounts were documented.

While acknowledging that the operatives were on an official assignment, he maintained that their actions against the corps member were unacceptable and disciplinary action is already underway.

Emeakayi further clarified that Operation Udo Gatchi—the security outfit involved—is a joint task force comprising the police, army, DSS, civil defence, and Anambra State’s vigilante group, Agbunechemba, all operating under the Anambra State Homeland Security Law 2025.

He assured that Governor Soludo’s administration would never tolerate misconduct or abuse of power by security agents, particularly when innocent citizens are involved.