Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi has expressed outrage over the brutal attack on a female corps member in Anambra State.
There has been angry reactions from Nigerians after a video emerged where the serving National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, member, was beaten and striped naked by Anambra security operatives.
Reacting, Obi in a statement he entitled, "A Cry for Justice Against Barbarism in Anambra, sais he feels ashamed as an Anambra man.
According to him, "I just read with deep concern about the inhumane treatment meted out to a young lady in Anambra State.
"As an Anambrian myself, I feel not only ashamed but also deeply heartbroken that such cruelty could happen in 2025, in a society that ought to have advanced beyond such barbarous acts.
"I strongly condemn this act of primitive wickedness and savagery. No society should ever tolerate the abuse, humiliation, and dehumanization of its citizens, least of all the vulnerable and women. What happened is not only a violation of law and morality, but also a direct assault on our collective humanity. That young girl could have been anyone’s daughter, sister, or even mine.
"We must awaken our conscience and work collectively to build a society where justice is swift, compassion is active, and the dignity of every human being - especially the young and vulnerable - is inviolable. To do anything less is to endanger the very fabric of civilisation.'
Obi called on the relevant authorities to ensure that those responsible are not only apprehended and prosecuted, but also made examples to deter future acts of savagery. More than that, let this tragedy compel us to institute stronger safeguards, policies, and communal values that protect the weak and restrain the powerful.
"Our humanity must always come first. Without it, we are nothing but a people adrift in cruelty," he declared.
NATIONAL POST reports that while the Anambra State government said the operatives have been arrested and suspended, the police said investigation into the matter had been stalled as the victim was not forthcoming.