The Delta State Police Command has arrested a community leader and five others over alleged sexual assaults during a local event in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of the state.
The arrests followed the circulation of disturbing videos from Oramudu Quarters, which reportedly captured the molestation and sexual assault of young women during the event.
In a statement issued on March 20, 2026, the Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, said the Commissioner of Police, Aina Adesola, expressed grave concern over the incident and strongly condemned the acts, describing them as criminal, inhumane, and a gross violation of the victims’ fundamental rights and dignity.
According to the statement, the chief organiser of the event, identified as Chief Omorede Sunday, along with four other suspects, has been arrested, while the head of Oramudu community was also taken into custody in connection with the incident.
The commissioner has ordered that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a comprehensive probe, while directing the deployment of tactical and investigative teams to track down other suspects still at large.
“The Command unequivocally condemns such acts in their entirety. Acts of sexual violence are criminal and unacceptable under any guise,” the statement read.
The police called on victims and witnesses to come forward with useful information that could aid ongoing investigations, assuring that all information would be treated with strict confidentiality and professionalism.
Adesola also appealed to residents to remain calm, vigilant, and law-abiding, reiterating the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, as well as ensuring that all perpetrators are brought to justice.
The command assured that those found culpable would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
