The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has strongly condemned the assault of a female corps member by operatives of the Anambra State Vigilante Group in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area.
Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, said the scheme was deeply saddened by the dehumanising treatment, describing the conduct of the operatives as “unacceptable.”
She noted that while the vigilante group claimed to be carrying out an investigation at the corps members’ lodge, their methods could not be justified.
“Management wishes to assure the public that it believes in, and supports the ongoing investigation by the Nigeria Police Force towards unravelling what transpired. This, we trust, will help get justice for the corps member in question and any other aggrieved party,” Embu said.
The NYSC also announced that administrative steps had been taken to provide psychological and medical support to the affected corps member.
Reaffirming its commitment to the safety and welfare of corps members nationwide, the scheme appreciated the swift intervention of the Anambra State Government and the concern shown by the public over the incident.
