A viral video has sparked widespread public outrage, showing what appears to be operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) engaging in a physical altercation with a government official in Anambra State.
The widely circulated footage shows multiple security personnel confronting and manhandling the State Commissioner for Youth Development, Hon. Patrick Aghamba. The video captures a moment where one operative is seen hitting the commissioner on the head.
The clip was shared online by a public affairs commentator with the caption “No to lawlessness in Anambra State.” The source of the upload claimed the incident began when Commissioner Aghamba was accused of blocking the entrance to the Onitsha General Hospital, thereby obstructing DSS operatives and members of the public from accessing the facility.
The exact date of the incident remains unconfirmed, though social media reports indicate it occurred several days before the video surfaced.
Public reaction has been divided. While the commissioner's action of blocking a hospital gate has been viewed by many as a deliberate provocation, the physical response from the DSS personnel has been widely criticized as an excessive use of force. Online commentary has expressed concern over the potential for severe injury and has questioned the professionalism of the security operatives.
The video has ignited a intense debate on social media, with calls for accountability from both the commissioner and the DSS. Commentators have condemned the security agents for employing violence instead of seeking a peaceful resolution, while others have challenged the rationale behind a public official impeding access to a vital healthcare institution.
This event underscores persistent tensions concerning the conduct of security forces and the appropriate use of force in Nigeria. As of the time of this report, neither the DSS nor the Anambra State government has released an official statement addressing the incident.
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