Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has ordered an investigation into a viral video showing members of the Anambra State Anti-Touting Squad allegedly subjecting suspected touts to physical drilling.

The State Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.

Mefor said the government is against touting in the state and called for a thorough investigation into the said video.

“In this era of AI and sophisticated disinformation, we urge members of the public to always verify media content before spreading or holding the same as true,” Mefor said.

“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,” Mefor added.

He, however, assures the public of the state’s commitment to maintaining law and order.

Mefor noted that the principles of justice, fairness, and respect for human rights will always guide the state. (The Guardian)