Edema Jennifer: NYSC Reacts As Police Identify Vigilantes Who Stripped Female Corps Member Naked
- The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has voiced concern about the reported assault on one of its corps members serving in Anambra state
- NYSC, in a statement issued on Tuesday, condemned the action by a group of operatives of the Anambra State Vigilante Group and insisted justice must be served
- A viral video making the rounds on social media showed how the vigilantes allegedly assaulted and stripped Jennifer Edema Elohor in public
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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has condemned the assault on one of its members, Edema Elohor Jennifer (AN/24C/0626), in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra state.
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The scheme, in a statement issued on Tuesday, August 19, and signed by the management described the incident as unacceptable and reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare and security of corps members nationwide.
“Management wishes to restate its strong commitment to the welfare and security of Corps Members nationwide and would not condone any individual or group undermining their safety for whatsoever reason,” the statement read.
It expressed dismay over the assault, stressing that justice must be served, and urged host communities and security agencies to collaborate in ensuring a safe environment for corps members.
“Members of the public are enjoined to provide adequate security for Corps Members in their places of primary assignment and host communities,” it added.
According to the NYSC, preliminary findings revealed that operatives of the Anambra State Vigilante Group forcefully entered a Corps Lodge in Oba, alleging the premises were being used for unlawful activities, a claim it noted remained unsubstantiated.
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“During the incident, the operatives ordered all occupants to submit to a search, and in the process, physically assaulted Corps Member Jennifer, who was only on a visit to the lodge.
“The matter has since been formally reported to the police, and investigations are currently ongoing to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to book,” the statement added.
The management restated its position that it would not tolerate any act of intimidation, harassment or abuse against corps members.
How Edema Jennifer was assaulted by vigilantes
Legit.ng earlier reported that a disturbing video went viral on Tuesday, showing the armed operatives storming a corps members’ lodge, accusing occupants of being internet fraudsters despite their NYSC identification and uniforms.
In the footage, a corps member identified as Jennifer Edema Elohor was stripped naked, beaten, and left bleeding while men carrying guns hurled degrading threats at her.
Despite her cries for help, the operatives continued to assault her, sparking outrage on social media. Many Nigerians have since demanded justice for the victim.
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Police confirm assault on Anambra corps member
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the Anambra state police command has confirmed the assault on a NYSC member, Jennifer Elobor, by members of the state security outfit.
The Force confirmed that the operatives had been arrested and detained, pending preliminary investigations.
It stated that the ongoing investigation into the assault and public stripping of Elobor by vigilante members has been hampered due to her failure to appear.
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