The Anambra State Government has condemned the attack on a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who was assaulted and harassed by members of Operation Udo Ga-Achi in Obá, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, promising to carry out justice.
The state government said it was appalled by the disturbing video being circulated online and strongly condemned this act of violence and harassment.
According to the state’s Commissioner for Information, Mr Law Mefor, the government maintains that the Anambra security outfits, Agunechemba and Operation Udo Ga-Achi, were a child of necessity established by the Anambra Homeland Security Law 2025 to maintain law and order.
He said the government was swift in arresting and questioning the offenders long before the rather unfortunate video was released.
Mr Mefor added that the offenders have been suspended from operations pending investigation and disciplinary action.
“We have collaborated with the Police to ensure a thorough investigation and complete dispensation of justice. The victim’s medical needs have been attended to, and we have committed to providing all other necessary support,” he stated, adding that the outfit was not meant to perpetrate violence and intimidation, and equally noted that the two security outfits have commendably maintained law and order in the state since their introduction on January 18, 2025.
“Therefore, any form of assault perpetrated by any member of the security outfits is outside their code of conduct, and all those involved, particularly in the incident under reference, will face the full weight of the law.
“The government wishes to reassure members of the public, particularly Youth Corps members in Anambra for their national service, that they have nothing to fear from the State’s security outfits – Agunechemba and Operation Udo Ga-Achi – and should go about their lawful activities without fear.
“The government wishes to appreciate the steps taken by the police and Operation Udo Ga-Achi so far by arresting those involved in the assault and urges the victims to cooperate with the police and the leadership of Operation Udo Ga-Achi to ensure speedy dispensation of justice on the matter.”
The Commissioner noted that the state remains one of the country’s most hospitable and secure states, as he promised that the government would take all necessary actions to prevent such incidents in the future.