20-year-old commits suicide after alleging rape by content creator

A 20-year-old woman has died by suicide after allegedly being raped by a content creator who had promised to train her in content creation in Delta State.

The deceased, Favour Agbro, who reportedly told her family she was a virgin before the alleged assault, was said to have been overwhelmed by the trauma and emotional distress that followed the incident.

The Delta State Police Command has arrested the suspect, Ifeanyi Ogbonna, 40, popularly known as “Odogwu of Asaba,” in connection with the alleged rape.

The arrest followed a petition received by the Command alleging that on June 1, 2026, the deceased travelled to Asaba at the invitation of the suspect, who had offered to train her in content creation, a programme he allegedly promoted through his social media platform.

According to the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, the suspect allegedly took the young woman to a hotel immediately after her arrival in Asaba, where he allegedly raped her and physically assaulted her.

Edafe said the victim later returned home visibly traumatised and narrated the incident to her parents.

He added that in the aftermath of the alleged assault, the deceased recorded a video in which she recounted her experience and described the emotional pain and psychological trauma she had suffered following the incident.

According to the police, she later ingested a toxic substance in an apparent suicide attempt. She was rushed for medical treatment but died despite efforts to save her.

Edafe said: “Upon receipt of the petition, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, directed the Area Command, Effurun, to carry out an immediate and thorough investigation into the allegations.

“Acting on the directive, operatives of the Command swiftly commenced investigation, leading to the arrest of Ifeanyi Ogbonna, also known as ‘Odogwu of Asaba.’ During preliminary investigation, the suspect reportedly made useful statements to the police, while further investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the case.”

The police spokesman said the Commissioner of Police has assured the deceased’s family and members of the public that the matter would be investigated thoroughly and professionally.

“CP Yemi Oyeniyi has assured the family of the deceased and the public that the case will be thoroughly investigated and that no aspect of the allegations will be overlooked. He further reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to ensuring that the investigation is conducted professionally and that appropriate legal action is taken in accordance with the law,” Edafe stated.

Police said investigations are ongoing and urged members of the public to allow the process to run its course, stressing that the suspect remains under investigation while the full circumstances surrounding the allegations are being established.