Six National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members have sued the Anambra State Government for ₦1 billion over alleged assault and unlawful detention by the state vigilante group, Agunechemba.
The corps members — Jennifer Elohor, Greatness Oyeh, Eze Ikenna, Anighoro Godspower, Feyisara Amore, and Chimenum Wonodi, filed the suit at the Federal High Court, Awka.
They cited a viral August video showing armed vigilantes storming their lodge, beating them, and accusing them of being internet fraudsters. One victim, Elohor, was reportedly stripped naked despite showing her NYSC ID.
Through their lawyer, Cyrus Onu, they listed the state government, Governor Chukwuma Soludo, the Attorney-General, and the vigilante group as respondents.
They are seeking ₦1 billion in damages and a public apology in national newspapers for the alleged violation of their fundamental rights.
