Delta Police arrest five suspects over alleged ‘raping festival’ assaults in Ozoro
Delta State Police Command’s spokesperson, Edafe Bright
Abdullateef Fowewe
Police in Delta State have arrested five suspects, including a community head, in connection with assaults during what has been described as a “raping festival” in Ozoro, Delta State.
Videos circulating online show men chasing and harassing women in public streets, sparking widespread outrage.
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Edafe Bright announced the arrests in a post on X.
“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,” Bright wrote.
“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.”
The incident, which appears to be a distorted local tradition without historical justification, has been condemned by police and public figures as criminal sexual violence, not cultural practice.
Authorities issued warnings urging women to stay indoors ahead of the event.
Reports indicate victims include Delta State University students and unaware outsiders.
Commissioner of Police has directed the suspects’ immediate transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for thorough investigation, amid national calls for prosecution.
