Anambra vigilante tried to silence ‘corpers’ with N10,000 after assault – Lawyer

Video of the attack

The lawyer representing some of the National Youth Service Corps members assaulted by local vigilantes in Anambra State, Cyrus Onu, has accused the security outfit of attempting to silence the victims with a N10,000 payoff.

Onu, who also raised the alarm over the safety of the victims, alleged that six of them were offered N10,000 each, while others were offered between N25,000 and N100,000.

In a video that went viral on Tuesday, armed operatives of the Anambra State security outfit codenamed “Operation Udo-ga-achi” were seen assaulting the corps members.

The victims are: Jennifer Edema Elohor, Greatness Oyeh, Eze Ikenna Emmanuel, Anighoro Godspower, Amore Mordecai Feyisara, and Beauty Chimenum Wonodi.

One of them, Jennifer, was stripped naked and beaten despite her cries for help.

The incident, which took place in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of the state, sparked outrage from many Nigerians, with many demanding justice for the victim and calling for sanctions against the vigilante team.

Speaking with Saturday PUNCH, Onu said he had written to the NYSC demanding immediate relocation of the victims over the threat to their lives. Punch