Dare Babalola
Anambra State’s First Lady, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has strongly condemned the assault and stripping of a female National Youth Service Corps member, Jennifer Elobor, by vigilante operatives in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area.
The incident, which occurred on July 23, 2025, was captured in a viral video uploaded by the Haven 360 Foundation on Facebook.
Dr. Soludo expressed her distress over the incident in a Facebook post late Tuesday, stating that there’s no justification for such an ugly and humiliating abuse. She emphasized that a demeaning approach to law and order is alien to Anambra State’s identity and its government.
According to her, there are always rules of engagement in such situations, and they must prioritize dignity, civility, and respect.
“There are always rules of engagement in such situations, and they must prioritise dignity, civility, and respect.
“I find the Oba incident very disturbing and appeal to appropriate authorities that are already looking into it to take critical measures to not only entrench justice but to, most importantly, ensure that we do not see such a worrisome scene ever again,” Soludo said.
Meanwhile, authorities have confirmed that the vigilante operatives involved have been identified and arrested.
