The Delta State Police Command has arrested the head of Oramudu Quarter in Ozoro community, Isoko North Local Government Area, following reports of sexual assault and molestation involving young women during a local event.
The disturbing incidents, which were reportedly captured on video and circulated widely online, have sparked public outrage and condemnation, including reactions from the Delta State government.
Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed that the community leader, identified as Chief Omorede Sunday, who allegedly organised the event, was arrested alongside four other suspects from the same quarter.
According to Edafe, the Commissioner of Police has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspects to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further investigation.
He added that the police command is committed to ensuring justice, stressing that all individuals found culpable in the incident will be apprehended and prosecuted.
