Asaba: Delta Police have confirmed eleven more arrests linked to Thursday’s alleged sexual assault in Ozoro, Isoko North.
Police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, noting that the arrests followed a targeted crackdown on those allegedly involved.
“In furtherance of earlier disturbing reports on alleged sexual assaults in Oramudu Quarters, Ozoro, the command provides an update on ongoing investigations. The CP Special Assignment Team was directed by Commissioner of Police, Mr Aina Adeshina, to conduct a detailed probe into the incident. Acting on the directive, operatives analysed video evidence and intelligence, leading to the arrest of eleven additional suspects,” Edafe stated.
He listed some of the suspects as Samson Atukpodo, Steven Ovie, Ugbevo Samson, Afoke Akporobaro, Evidence Oguname, and six others.
The latest arrests bring the total number of suspects in custody to fifteen. Preliminary findings, according to Edafe, indicate that criminal elements exploited the situation to perpetrate acts of sexual violence.
He stressed that the acts were not representative of any legitimate cultural practice of the Ozoro community.
The Commissioner condemns the acts and pledges the command’s commitment to securing justice, ensuring that all involved are brought to trial.