
The Digest:
The Anambra State Government has dismissed and ordered the prosecution of eight vigilantes for the brutal assault and public stripping of a female NYSC member. This swift and decisive Justice's Act aims to reform the state's security operations and restore public trust.
Key Points:
- The Anambra government dismissed eight vigilantes.
- The vigilantes assaulted a female NYSC corps member.
- The victim, Jennifer Elobor, was publicly stripped.
- The officers will be handed over to the police for prosecution.
- The assault was "totally outside the mandate" of the group.
- The government has apologized and paid for the victim's damages.
- Governor Soludo wants to use the incident to reform security.
Sources: TVCN (author/source)