The police command in Delta says it has arrested 11 more suspects over the alleged rape and assault of young women during a festival in the Ozoro community.
There was an outrage on social media on Thursday after
multiple videos emerged on X showing men tearing the clothes of young women
during the ‘Alue-Do’ festival.
In one of the viral clips, men were seen groping the women
in a manner widely described as animalistic and despicable.
A young woman was seen in the video sobbing and clutching
her ripped clothes while being violently harassed by several men.
Following the incident, the police command in Delta said its
operatives had arrested Omorede Sunday, a community leader, and four other
suspects over allegations of rape and assault.
Providing an update in a statement on Saturday, Bright
Edafe, police spokesperson in Delta, said the commissioner of police special
assignment team (CP-SAT) conducted a thorough analysis of available video
evidence of the incident.
Edafe said 15 suspects have so far been arrested over the
incident.
He identified some of those arrested as Samson Atukpodo,
Steven Ovie, Ugbevo Samson, Afoke Akporobaro, Evidence Oguname, and six others.
“These latest arrests bring the total number of suspects
currently in police custody in connection with the incident to fifteen,” the
statement reads.
“The command reiterates that preliminary findings indicate
that the unfortunate incident was perpetrated by criminal elements who
exploited the situation to engage in acts of s*xual violence, which are in no
way representative of any legitimate cultural practice.
“The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Aina
Adesola, condemns these acts in totality and reassures the public that the
command remains resolute in its determination to ensure that all those involved
are identified, arrested, and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
“Members of the public, particularly victims and witnesses,
are once again encouraged to come forward with credible information that will
aid ongoing investigations.
“The command assures that all information provided will be
treated with strict confidentiality.”
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