The Anambra State government has described the attack on a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Jennifer Elobor, by operatives of the state’s security outfit as “unfortunate and unacceptable.”

Naijaonpoint understands that members of the state security outfit, in a joint security operation known as Operation Udo Gatchi, had stormed a corps members’ lodge, accusing the occupants of internet fraud despite their display of NYSC identification cards and uniforms.

During the raid, the security officers beat a female NYSC member, tore her clothes, and stripped her almost naked, as seen in a video which has gone viral on the internet.

The video generated anger among residents and social media users, with Nigerians demanding justice and accountability from the authorities.

Reacting to the development while speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, the Special Adviser to Governor Charles Soludo on Community Security, Ken Emeakayi, confirmed that the operatives involved in the dehumanizing episode have been taken into custody and are under investigation.

Emeakayi explained that the assault occurred during a joint security operation known as Operation Udo Gatchi when the officers, pursuing suspected cultists on motorcycles, entered a residential compound.

“The operatives were on the trail of some suspected cultists riding on motorcycles when they pursued them into a compound.

“In the process of searching the houses in line with their mandate, the unfortunate incident involving the corps member occurred.

“While they were acting within the law, their conduct in that instance was unacceptable,” he said.

He added that the victim, along with NYSC officials, was invited to his office, where their testimonies were heard directly, noting that the government took immediate action upon the incident being reported.

“Immediately the incident happened, we arrested the operatives involved and placed them in detention.

“Our practice is to first carry out preliminary investigations, bring in the victims and complainants, and then determine whether the matter warrants internal disciplinary action or prosecution,” he explained.

The Governor’s aide stated that while the security operatives were on legitimate duty, their actions were out of place and disciplinary actions have been initiated.

“Our conclusion is that while the operatives were on a legitimate assignment, the manner in which they acted was not acceptable.

“We have made that very clear, and disciplinary measures are being taken,” he added.

Emeakayi clarified that Operation Udo Gatchi is a joint security task force comprising the Police, Army, DSS, Civil Defence and the state’s security outfit, Agbunechemba, which was established under the Anambra State Homeland Security Law 2025.