The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has denounced the recent assault of a female Corps Member by operatives of the Anambra State Vigilante Group in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area.
In a statement released early Wednesday, Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, described the incident as “unacceptable and dehumanising,” emphasizing that no circumstances could justify such treatment of a Corps Member.
“Management wishes to assure the general public that it believes in, and supports the ongoing investigation by the Nigeria Police Force towards unravelling what transpired. This we trust will help get justice for the Corps Member in question and any other aggrieved party,” the statement read.
The NYSC also revealed that it is taking administrative measures to provide both physiological and psychological support to the affected Corps Member. The scheme reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the welfare and security of all Corps Members across the country.
The incident, which has sparked widespread outrage following the circulation of a viral video, has prompted reactions from former Corps Members. One such voice is Unity, a Delta State native who served in Onitsha North LGA between 2021 and 2022. He recounted frequent confrontations with vigilante operatives during his service year.
“There was nowhere I went without my Corper cap and ID, but you see those vigilante, nothing concern them if you be Corper or not. They still almost used am for me on several occasions, but my stubbornness nor allow them, and most times I outsmarted them,” he said.
Unity added that over time, the operatives began to recognize him, often exchanging tense glances during encounters. Expressing solidarity with the assaulted Corps Member, he stated:
“I pray and hope our Delta sister gets justice. I stand with her. Justice for Elohor.”
In response to the public outcry, the Anambra State Government has initiated preliminary actions to address the situation. Meanwhile, calls for accountability and reform of local security outfits continue to grow nationwide.
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