Anambra Govt Says State Vigilante Officers Who Assaulted Corps Member Arrested Before Video Leaked

Following the initial release, we provide additional details about the tragic incident involving a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member being harassed and beaten by members of Operation Udo Ga-Achi in Obá, Idemili South Local Government Area, Anambra State.

According to the State’s Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor the incident occurred on July 25, 2025, and

The Anambra State Government was swift in arresting and questioning the offenders long before the rather unfortunate video was released.

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”.

The government assures the public, especially NYSC members serving in Anambra, not to nurse any fear in collaborating with the State’s security outfits – Agunechemba and Operation Udo Ga-Achi, in the prevention and fight against all forms of criminality.

 According to the Commissioner, Anambra 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.