Assaulted corpers sue Anambra govt for N1bn

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Six members of the National Youth Service Corps have sued the Anambra State Government, demanding N1bn in damages over their alleged assault and unlawful detention by operatives of the state vigilante group, Agunechemba.

The corps members — Jennifer Elohor, Greatness Oyeh, Eze Ikenna, Anighoro Godspower, Feyisara Amore, and Chimenum Wonodi — filed the suit before the Federal High Court in Awka.

A viral video in August showed operatives of the vigilante group assaulting the corps members after storming their lodge. One of the victims, Elohor, was reportedly beaten and stripped naked by the gun-wielding men.

The vigilantes allegedly accused the corps members of being internet fraudsters (“yahoo boys”) and attacked them despite their attempts to identify themselves with their NYSC identity cards.