‘Rape Festival’: Delta police confirm 15 suspects in custody

The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 11 additional suspects linked to Thursday’s alleged sexual assault in the Ozoro community. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Asaba, following a targeted crackdown on those allegedly involved. “In furtherance of earlier disturbing […]

The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 11 additional suspects linked to Thursday’s alleged sexual assault in the Ozoro community.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Asaba, following a targeted crackdown on those allegedly involved.

“In furtherance of earlier disturbing reports on alleged sexual assaults in Oramudu Quarters, Ozoro, the Command provides an update on ongoing investigations,” Edafe said.

He added, “The CP Special Assignment Team was directed by the Commissioner of Police, Aina Adeshina, to conduct a detailed probe into the incident.” (NAN)

He explained that, acting on the directive, operatives analyzed video evidence and intelligence, leading to the arrest of the 11 additional suspects.

Edafe identified some of the suspects as Samson Atukpodo, Steven Ovie, Ugbevo Samson, Afoke Akporobaro, and Evidence Oguname, noting that six others were also in custody.

These latest arrests bring the total number of suspects detained in connection with the incident to 15.

According to the spokesperson, preliminary findings indicate that criminal elements exploited the situation to perpetrate acts of sexual violence.

He further stressed that these acts were not representative of any legitimate cultural practice within the Ozoro community.

“The Commissioner condemns these acts entirely and reassures the public of the Command’s resolve to secure justice for the victims. (NAN)