The Delta State Police Command has arrested six suspects in connection to the sexual molestation of many women during a festival in the Ozoro area of the state.
A viral video released on Friday has aroused controversy by depicting images of alleged sexual assault involving multiple women during a local festival in Ozoro, Delta State.
The horrific clip, which was extensively shared on social media, showed groups of young males allegedly beating women in public, tearing their garments and exposing them to various sorts of abuse.
According to reports, the event occurred on Thursday, March 19, during the community’s annual celebration, where women are reportedly encouraged to stay indoors. It was stated that any lady spotted outside during the event would be harassed by attendees.
Some sources further claimed that, in addition to molestation, certain victims were raped, although these allegations have yet to be formally confirmed.
Speaking on the development, the spokesperson for the Delta State Police Command, Bright Edafe, described the incident as “alarming, disgusting, and embarrassing.”
In a statement on his X page on Friday, Edafe revealed that the command has arrested the Ozoro community head and the organizer of the festival along with four suspects in connection with the incident.
He wrote, “The community head and chief organizer of the event, 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 the state CID with immediate effect.
“The CP vows that anyone involved will be arrested and brought to justice.
The incident has attracted public condemnation, with many calling for the culprits to be brought to book.
