“Tompolo asked us to publicly deny the assault on social media, claiming he only invited us. The youths were forcibly seized from their locality by armed men acting on Tompolo’s directives and transported to a secure facility. Severe Assault: Once in custody, the youths reported being subjected to prolonged physical abuse, leaving several victims with severe injuries requiring urgent medical care. Once in custody, the youths reported being subjected to prolonged physical abuse, leaving several victims with severe injuries requiring urgent medical care. Calling on federal authorities to guarantee their safety, the Ijaghala youths warned that any harm coming to them or their family members should be held directly against Tompolo and his private security operatives.