By Oghenefejiro Emado
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a popular Asaba-based content creator, Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as “Odogwu of Asaba”, over allegations of rape linked to the death of a 20-year-old woman.
According to the Command, the arrest followed a petition alleging that the deceased travelled to Asaba on June 1, 2026, after receiving an invitation from the suspect.
Police said Ogbonna had reportedly offered to train the young woman in content creation through a programme he advertised on his social media platforms.
In a statement, the Police said the suspect allegedly lodged the victim in a hotel in Asaba where he allegedly raped and physically assaulted her.
The Command further stated that after the incident, the victim returned home in a distressed state and narrated her experience to her parents.
Police disclosed that before her death, the woman recorded a video in which she recounted her ordeal and the emotional trauma she suffered following the alleged assault.
The Command added that the deceased later ingested a toxic substance in what appeared to be a suicide attempt.
She was rushed to hospital but eventually died despite efforts to save her.
Confirming the development, the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, said the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, PSC, ACIPM, mnips, had ordered a full investigation into the matter.
He said: “Upon receipt of the petition, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, PSC, ACIPM, mnips, 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 an investigation, leading to the arrest of Ifeanyi Ogbonna, also known as ‘Odogwu of Asaba’.”
Edafe also noted that 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 PPRO quoted CP Oyeniyi as assuring the family of the deceased and members of the public that the case will be thoroughly investigated and that no aspect of the allegations will be overlooked.
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DELTA STATE POLICE COMMAND
PRESS RELEASE
POLICE ARREST POPULAR CONTENT CREATOR ( POPULARLY KNOWN AS ODOGWU OF ASABA) OVER ALLEGED RAPE OF 20-YEAR-OLD WOMAN
The Delta State Police Command has arrested Ifeanyi Ogbonna, male, aged 40, also populary known as “Odogwu of Asaba,” in connection with the alleged rape of a 20-year-old woman, who later died. The arrest followed a petition received by the Command alleging that on 1 June 2026, the deceased travelled to Asaba at the invitation of the suspect, who had offered to train her in content creation, a programme he reportedly promoted through his social media platform.
Upon her arrival in Asaba, the suspect allegedly took her to a hotel, where he allegedly raped her and subjected her to physical violence. She later returned home visibly distressed and disclosed the incident to her parents. In the aftermath of the alleged assault, the deceased made a video recording in which she recounted her experience and the emotional distress she suffered following the incident. She subsequently commited suicide by ingesting a toxic substance and later died despite efforts to save her life.
Upon receipt of the petition, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, 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 Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, 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.
SP. BRIGHT EDAFE, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
DELTA STATE COMMAND,
ASABA
15th July, 2026
