By Sunny A. David, Awka
Four former Operatives of the disbanded Operation Udo Ga-achi Security outfit (Vigilante) have been arraigned before the Children, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Court in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Arraigned were Emmanuel Samson (29), Jude Obasi (43), Ndudirim Michael (28), and Nweke Ezinwanne (27).
They were charged alongside Emeka Emetumba, Nwanne Afuonu, and others still at large on a seven-count charge filed by the Anambra State Commissioner of Police.
Prosecution stated that they conspired to commit felony by indecently assaulting a Female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, inflicting physical injuries, unlawfully stripping her naked.
Recall that the ugly incident took place in Oba, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Taking their plea, all the four accused persons pleaded not guilty.
Meantime, the Chief Magistrate U.E. Onochie granted bail to them following a bail application and adjourned to January 14, 2026, for a definite hearing.
