By Oghenefejiro Emado
20, March 2026
The Delta State Police Command is taking swift action to address a disturbing incident of sexual assault and molestation of young women in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area.
The incident, which occurred during a local event, was captured on video and has sparked outrage.
The police have arrested the chief organiser, Omorede Sunday, and four other suspects
The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation
Tactical and investigative assets have been deployed to identify and apprehend all individuals involved
Victims and witnesses are urged to come forward with information, which will be treated confidentially
The Commissioner of Police, CP Aina Adesola, has condemned the incident, stating that acts of sexual violence are criminal and inhumane.
The police command assures the public that it is committed to protecting lives, safeguarding citizens’ rights, and maintaining public order.
The police will ensure all those involved are arrested and prosecuted according to the law. The command is working to prevent such incidents in the future and support the victims
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20th March, 2026
PRESS RELEASE
OZORO INCIDENT: CP AINA ADESOLA CONDEMN ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULTS, ORDER FULL-SCALE INVESTIGATION, POLICE ARREST MORE ORAMUDU COMMUNITY HEAD AND FIVE OTHERS
The Delta State Police Command has received with grave concern disturbing videos that emanated from Oramudu quarters, Ozoro which captures sexual assault and molestation of young women in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area, 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, one chief Omorede Sunday and four other suspects have been arrested.
Consequently, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Aina Adesola, has ordered that the case be immediately transferred to 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.
The Command urges members of the public, particularly victims and witnesses, to come forward with any information that will aid ongoing investigations. All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality and the highest level of professionalism.
The Commissioner of Police further appeals to residents of the State to remain calm, vigilant, and law-abiding, while assuring that the Command remains fully committed to protecting lives, safeguarding the rights of all citizens, and maintaining public order.
The Delta State Police Command condemns this development in totality and assures that all those involved in these reprehensible acts will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
SP. BRIGHT EDAFE, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
DELTA STATE COMMAND,
ASABA
