Members of Anambra State security outfit, Operation Udo Ga-Achi, also known as the Agunechemba Vigilante Group are in trouble, following the brutal assault and public stripping of a female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Jennifer Elobor, in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area.
Some Online newspapers excluding Straightnews had earlier reported a disturbing video, posted on Facebook by The Haven360 Foundation on Monday night and widely circulated Tuesday, showing more than five armed vigilantes storming the corps members’ lodge in Oba.
In the footage, a vigilante group identified as Operation Udo Ga-Achi, also known as Agunechemba Vigilante Group, stormed a lodge and accused Elobor and her colleagues of engaging in cybercrime (Yahoo Yahoo), despite the victims presenting valid NYSC identification cards and uniforms.
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The video that went viral today, August 19, showed the assault on Ms. Elohor which occurred on July 23, 2025.
The video captured the vigilantes violently beating Elobor, tearing her clothes, and stripping her naked as she cried for help, while her colleagues and other eyewitnesses pleaded for the assault to stop.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many Nigerians condemning the brutality and demanding justice.
Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ on Tuesday, Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Community Security, Ken Emeakayi, described the assault as “unfortunate and unacceptable,” confirming that those responsible had been arrested and were being investigated.
“The operatives were on the trail of some suspected cultists riding on motorcycles when they pursued them into a compound,” Emeakayi explained.
“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.”
Emeakayi explained that the incident took place during Operation Udo Ga-Achi, a joint security operation involving the police, army, Department of State Services, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and the state’s vigilante outfit, Agunechemba, established under the Anambra State Homeland Security Law 2025.
He added that the government acted swiftly to address the assault.
“Immediately the incident happened, we arrested the operatives involved and placed them in detention,” he said.
“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 said that the victim, Elobor, was invited to his office alongside NYSC officials, where he personally listened to their account of the ordeal.
“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,” Emeakayi stated.
He further clarified the difference between Operation Udo Ga-Chi and Agbunechemba, noting that the former is a joint security operation while the latter is the state’s statutory security outfit created by law.
Emeakayi assured residents that Governor Soludo’s administration “will not condone any abuse of power by security agents, particularly against innocent citizens.”
Anambra Police Command Confirms the assault
The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed that a National Youth Service Corps member, Jennifer Elohor, was assaulted by members of the state security outfit.
The Command, in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, Tohukwu Ikenga, on Tuesday, August 19, stated that ongoing investigation into the assault and public stripping of Ms. Elohor by vigilante members has been hampered due to her failure to appear.
The state police command disclosed that the suspects involved have been identified and arrested.
The statement read: “The Command notes that the alleged victim’s unavailability has temporarily stalled the ongoing investigative process.”
The Command, however, reiterated that assault in any form remains a criminal offence under the Nigerian Law and that it reserves the right to take necessary legal action to aid the court proceedings while waiting for the victim.
“The Command hereby reassures Corps members serving across the State of its unwavering commitment to their protection, urging them to always report incidents of harassment, intimidation, or abuse for prompt intervention.
“The Command further cautions vigilante groups and other quasi-security outfits against acts of brutality or abuse of authority, warning that any such misconduct will not be condoned,” the statement added.
A disturbing video from Oba, Anambra State, shows armed members of the state vigilante group and Udogachi assåulting a young lady alleged to be a corps member😢💔 pic.twitter.com/jGyqsyMgX3
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) August 19, 2025
