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By Christopher Oji
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a community head and five others over alleged sexual assault and molestation of young women in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area during a local event.
Our correspondent gathered that there was pandemonium on Thursday in the Ozoro community, during a traditional festival with some residents claiming that it was taboo to see women on the road during the event. However, a student of one of the institutions of higher learning in Ozoro said that any woman seen on the streets was allegedly raped in turns.
The student claimed that some female students were also victims of the sexual harassment.
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Delta State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Bright Edafe, said: “We received with grave concern, disturbing videos that emanated from Oramudu Quarters, Ozoro, which captured sexual assault and molestation of young women in Ozoro during a purported local event.
“The command unequivocally condemns such acts in their entirety. 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, Omorede Sunday, a chief and four other suspects have been arrested.
“Consequently, CP Aina Adesola has ordered that the case be immediately transferred to the State Criminal 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.”
He urged members of the public, particularly victims and witnesses, to come forward with any information that will aid ongoing investigations, assuring that all information provided would be treated with strict confidentiality and the highest level of professionalism.
