Police condemn assault on female corps member in Anambra

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By Madu Obi

The Anambra State Police Command has condemned the alleged assault on a female member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Oba, Idemili South local government area of the state, saying that it has also identified the suspects.

Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga said a detailed investigation would be carried out by the state Police command.

A viral video which has been circulating on social media shows the assault on the corps member, which was reportedly carried out by the state government-cobtrolled vigilante operatives.

The video has generated heated debates on social media, with many people condemning the attack.

Condemning the action, the state police command said: "Following the incident, the suspects involved have been identified. The command, however, notes that the alleged victim's unavailability has temporarily stalled the ongoing investigative process.

"The command has reiterated that assault in any form remains a criminal offence under the Nigerian law and reserves the right to take necessary legal action to aid the court proceedings while waiting for the victim."

The command cautioned vigilante operatives and other quasi-security outfits against acts of brutality or abuse of authority, warning that any such misconduct will not be condoned.

It reassured corps members serving across the state of their unwavering commitment to their protection, advising them to always report incidents of harassment, intimidation, or abuse for prompt intervention.

The special adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on homeland security, Prince Kenneth Emeakayi said in a television interview that the incident would be investigated, adding that those involved would be sanctioned.