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Delta Group Demands Justice, Compensation For Assaulted Corps Member

BY RITA OYIBOKA

THE Southern Nigeria Youth Congress, Delta State Chapter, has expressed outrage over the actions of Operation Udo Ga-Achi, a vigilante group in Anambra State, against Ms. Edema Elohor Jennifer, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member from Delta State.

In a statement released, yesterday, the state Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Youth Congress, Delta State Chapter, Comrade Wiska Monday, condemned the incident and demanded justice for the victim.

“We condemn, in the strongest possible terms, the brutal assault and humiliation of Ms. Edema Elohor Jennifer by Operation Udo Ga- Achi. The Anambra State Government must take immediate action to ensure that members of this vigilante group are brought to justice and held accountable for their actions,” he said.

Comrade Monday further urged the Director- General, NYSC to suspend all postings to Anambra State until justice is served and the state is safe for corps members.

“It is unacceptable that NYSC members, who are serving their country wi th dedi cat ion and commitment, are subjected to such treatment. We also demand that the Anambra State Government provide fair compensation to Ms. Jennifer for the trauma and injustice she has suffered.”

The Southern Nigeria Youth Congress also appealed to the Anambra State Government, the Commissioner of Youth Development, and the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to take immediate steps to safeguard the rights and safety of not just NYSC members but all youths in the state, while ensuring swift prosecution of offenders.

“We stand in solidarity with Ms. Edema Elohor Jennifer and demand that justice be served. We will closely monitor this situation to ensure that the rights of our members are protected,” he added.

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