Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has condemned the reported assault on a female member of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, in Anambra State.
In a post on his official X handle on Tuesday, Obi described the incident as “inhumane, barbaric and primitive,” adding that he felt “ashamed and heartbroken” that such an act could take place in 2025.
The condemnation follows the circulation of a viral video showing armed men, believed to be operatives of Operation Udo Ga-Achi — also known as the Agunechemba Vigilante Group — storming a corps members’ lodge in Anambra State, where they assaulted a female corps member, identified as Jennifer Edema Elohor, along with some of her colleagues. The video showed Elohor being beaten and stripped naked by men wielding guns.
Reacting to the incident, Obi said:
“That young girl could have been anyone’s daughter, sister, or even mine. What happened is not only a violation of law and morality, but also a direct assault on our collective humanity.”
He added that no society should tolerate the abuse, humiliation, and dehumanisation of its citizens, particularly women and the vulnerable.
Obi further urged relevant authorities to ensure that those responsible are apprehended and prosecuted, stressing that the incident should serve as a deterrent against similar acts in the future. He also called for stronger safeguards, policies, and communal values to protect the weak and uphold the dignity of every citizen.
“Our humanity must always come first. Without it, we are nothing but a people adrift in cruelty,” Obi added.
