The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has condemned the stripping and beating of a lady said to be a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Anambra State.
A viral video circulating on social media showed the lady being beaten by gun-wielding operatives while her dress was torn as she wailed and begged for mercy.
The incident reportedly occurred in Oba, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state, where operatives were said to have invaded a corps member’s lodge in search of internet fraudsters.
Reacting, the NYSC Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu described the attack as ‘unacceptable and dehumanising.’
The NYSC stated that there is no justification that could warrant such treatment of a Corps Member.
“Management wishes to assure the general 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,” the statement read.
Speaking further, NYSC disclosed that administrative steps were being taken to provide both physiological and psychological support to the affected Corps Member.
It restated its commitment to the welfare and security of all Corps Members nationwide.
