From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha
Anambra State Governor Prof. Charles Soludo has ordered an immediate and comprehensive investigation into a viral video purportedly showing officers of the Anambra State Anti-Touting Squad (SASA) violently assaulting a group of alleged touts.
In a statement released by the Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, the Governor reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of every lawful citizen and resident of Anambra.
He emphasised that the government will not tolerate any undue use of force or rights violations by security personnel.
Mefor stated that while the state government maintains a firm stance against any form of touting in the state, the Governor has called for a thorough investigation into the said video.
“Anambra State Government has taken note of a viral video purportedly showing men of the Anambra State Anti-Touting Squad drilling a group of alleged touts.
“In this era of AI and sophisticated disinformation, we urge members of the public to always verify media content before spreading or holding same as true. The Soludo administration is committed to upholding the rights and dignity of every lawful citizen and resident of Anambra and will not allow any person or group to infringe or inflict pain unduly upon lawful citizens.
“We assure the public that our commitment to maintaining law and order in the state will always be guided by the principles of justice, fairness, and respect for human rights,” he stated.