By Our Reporter
Anambra State Government has announced dismissal of eight operatives of the Agunechemba Security outfit over their role in the brutal assault and stripping of a female corps member, Miss Jennifer Elobor.
The sack, follows public outrage over the incident captured in a viral video on social media.
Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Community Security, Ken Emeakayi, announced the dismissal at the agency’s headquarters in Awka on Wednesday.
Emeakayi who disclosed that the government acted swiftly after receiving reports of the incident, noted that the affected operatives would be handed over to the police for prosecution.
According to him, the dismissed officers were in pursuit of suspected cultists on Tuesday, when they attacked the corps member, an action he described as “totally outside the mandate of the agency and utterly condemnable.”
He said, “The Soludo administration will not tolerate any form of unprofessionalism, brutality or abuse of office by security operatives. Any officer found guilty of misconduct will face immediate dismissal and prosecution.”
Emeakayi added that the government had already settled the victim’s medical bills, replaced her damaged valuables, including a laptop and phone, and tendered a public apology to her family, NYSC and the general public.
He noted that the incident would serve as a turning point in reforming the outfit and restoring public confidence in community security operations.
“This government is committed to professionalism, accountability and respect for human rights in all security engagements,” he stressed.
