By Suleiman Anyalewechi
The Delta State Police Command on Saturday March 21, 2026, informed that it has arrested 11 more suspects in connection with the se3ual assault unleashed on women in Ozoro, Delta State.
This is as the Command vowed to identify, arrest and prosecute all those involved in the despicable act.
The police had earlier on Friday, apprehended four suspected prime masterminds of the dastardly incident.
The source reports that a viral video online on Friday March 20, 2026, depicting the se3ual harassment of young ladies, during a purported local festivity (Value-Do Festival) in Uruamudhu Community of Ozoro Kingdom had provoked widespread national and international outrage and condemnation.
Some male youths were shown in the video footage stripping and se3ually molesting their female victims who were adjudged to have violated the rules of the festival by coming outside.
A statement from the spokesperson for the Delta State Police Command, Bright Idafe, said the arrest of the additional eleven suspects brings the total number of those apprehended to fifteen.
According to Idafe, preliminary findings indicated that the atrocious and outrageous act was perpetrated by some criminal elements hiding under the guise of the celebration of cultural heritage.
“Acting on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Aina Adesola, operatives of CP-SAT, conducted a thorough analysis of available video evidence and intelligence.
“This led to the arrest of 11 additional suspects: Sampson Atukpodo , Steven Ovie ,Ugbevo Sampson ,Afoke Akporobaro , Evidence Oguname ,and six others.
“These latest arrests bring the total number of suspects currently in custody in connection with the incident to fifteen.
“The Commissioner of Police Delta state Command CP Aina Adesola condemns these acts in totality, and reassures the public that the Command remains resolute in its determination to ensure that all those involved are identified, arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
“Members of the public, particularly victims and witnesses are once again encouraged to come forward with credible information that will aid ongoing investigations.
“The Command assured that all information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality”, the police statement added.
The Delta State Government had earlier condemned the incident, describing it as despicable and offensive.
In a statement from the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information Charles Aniagwu, the State Government noted that such barbaric act ,has no place in any descent society.
“The Delta State Government strongly condemns the harassment of ladies and reported cases of rape during the Ozoro Festival.
“Such barbaric acts are totally unacceptable, and have no place in our society”, the Delta State Government stated.
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