By Rose OranyeAnambra State Government says it is appalled by the disturbing video being circulated online showing some members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) being assaulted and harassed by members of Operation Udo Ga-Achi in Obá, Idemili South LGA of Anambra State. Reacting to the incident in a press release, the Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, said government strongly condemns the act of violence and harassment on those young Nigerians, who are serving their country with dedication and patriotism. The government maintained 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, not to perpetrate violence and intimidation.The government however, noted that the two security outfits have commendably maintained law and order in the state since their introduction on January 18, 2025.Government, therefore, cautioned that 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, would face the full weight of the law. The Commissioner reassured 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 state government also appreciated the steps taken by the police and Operation Udo Ga-Achi so far by arresting those involved in the assault and urged the victims to cooperate with the police and the leadership of Operation Udo Ga-Achi to ensure speedy dispensation of justice on the matter.
