The Delta State Police Command has arrested a community head and four other suspects over the reported sex assault of young women during a festival in Oruamudhu community in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of the state.
The Command’s spokesman, Bright Edafe, disclosed in a statement on Friday that the Delta Police Commissioner, Aina Adesola, had ordered the transfer of the suspects to the state criminal investigation department (CID).
“The community head and chief organiser of the event, one Chief Omorede Sunday, and four other suspects from Oramudu quarters in Ozoro have been arrested.
“The CP has ordered that they should be transferred to State CID with immediate effect. The CP vows that anyone involved will be arrested and brought to justice,” Edafe said.
Edafe further noted that both tactical and investigative assets had been duly deployed with a clear mandate to identify, apprehend, and ensure the prosecution of all individuals found culpable.
He called on Delta residents, particularly victims and witnesses, to come forward with any information that would aid ongoing investigations.
The command’s spokesman gave the assurance that all information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality and the highest level of professionalism.
“The Commissioner of Police further appeals to residents of the State to remain calm, vigilant, and law-abiding, while assuring that the Command remains fully committed to protecting lives, safeguarding the rights of all citizens, and maintaining public order.
“The Delta State Police Command condemns this development in totality and assures that all those involved in these reprehensible acts will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law,” he added.
The command had earlier described a viral video of a raping festival in Ozoro as disgusting and embarrassing.
Several some were allegedly molested by men during the festival on Thursday, March 19.
The videos of the incident sparked outrage on social media, with many Nigerians calling on security agencies to arrest those responsible for the assault
