Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the assault on Jennifer Elobor, a female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member reportedly stripped by vigilante group operatives in Anambra State.

The association said beating Ms Elobor and tearing her clothes were degrading, inhumane, and a direct violation of her dignity and fundamental human rights as guaranteed by the Nigerian constitution.

"Nobody, whether suspected of an offence or entirely innocent, deserves to be subjected to such barbaric treatment. Justice must be seen to be done, and operatives who assaulted Ms Elobor must be prosecuted," the NBA said.

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that a viral video showed Ms Elobor being assaulted and stripped by op...