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The Delta State Police Command said it has arrested eleven more suspects in addition to the four already in custody, in connection with the alleged sexual assaults during a festival in Oramudu Quarters, Ozoro Community, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe disclosed this in a statement in Warri.
The Police PRO gave the names of the suspects to include, Samson Atukpodo, Steven ovie, Ugbevo Samson, Afoke Akporobaro, Evidence Oguname, and six others.
He said,”Further to the earlier disturbing reports on the alleged incidents of sexual assaults in Oramudu Quarters in Ozoro, the command wishes to update the public based on recent developments in the ongoing investigation.”
According to SP Edafe, “In line with the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Aina Adesola, the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) was tasked with conducting a detailed investigation into the incident.
“Acting on this directive, operatives of CP-SAT, conducted a thorough analysis of available video evidence and intelligence, this led to the arrest of eleven additional suspects: Samson Atukpodo, Steven Ovie, Ugbevo Samson, Afoke Akporobaro, Evidence Oguname, and six others.
“These latest arrests bring the total number of suspects currently in police custody in connection with the incident to fifteen (15).”
The Command reiterates that preliminary findings indicate that the unfortunate incident was perpetrated by criminal elements who exploited the situation to engage in acts of sexual violence, which are in no way representative of any legitimate cultural practice.
“CP 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.
Police arrest 11 more suspects over sexual assault viral video in Delta
