The Delta State Police Command has arrested a community head, five others over sexual assault and molestation of young women in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government , during a purported local event.
There was pandemonium Thursday in Ozoro, during a traditional festival which some residents claimed that it was a taboo to see women on the road during the festival.
However, a student of one of the institutions in Ozoro said that any woman saw on the way was allegedly raped in turns .
The student claimed that some female students were also victims of the sexual harassment.
According to Delta State Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO), SP Bright Edafe, ” we
received with grave concern disturbing videos that emanated from Oramudu Quarters, Ozoro, which captures sexual assault and molestation of young women in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government, during a purported local event.
“The Command unequivocally condemns such acts in their entirety. Acts of sexual violence are criminal, inhumane, and constitute a grave violation of the fundamental rights and dignity of victims. The Commissioner of Police upon receipt of the disturbing videos ordered an immediate investigation into the incident. The Chief organiser, Omorede Sunday, a Chief and four other suspects have been arrested.
“Consequently, CP Aina Adesola, has ordered that the case be immediately transferred to State criminal department (SCID) for further investigation. Tactical and investigative assets have been duly deployed with a clear mandate to identify, apprehend, and ensure the prosecution of all individuals found culpable.
“The Command urges members of the public, particularly victims and witnesses, to come forward with any information that will aid ongoing investigations. All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality and the highest level of professionalism.
“The Commissioner of Police further appealed 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 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.”
