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Organiser, 4 others arrested
By John Egie
The Chief organiser of Ozoro rape festival, Chief Omorede Sunday and four others have been arrested by the police.
The Delta State Comissioner of Police, CP Aina Adesola has ordered immediate investigation of the matter and also ordered that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for investigation.
A release issued by the Command’s PPRO, SP Edafe Bright said Delta State Police Command received with grave concern disturbing videos that emanated from Oruamudu quarters, Ozoro which captured sexual assault and molestation of young women in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area, during a purported local event.
The Command unequivocally condemned such acts in their entirety, saying 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, one chief Omorede Sunday and four other suspects have been arrested.”
CP Aina Adesola
Consequently, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Aina Adesola, has ordered that the case be immediately transferred to State Criminal Investigation 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 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.”
