Chief Priest, 4 others arrested over alleged sexual assault in Delta State, as police launches full-scale investigation
A Chief Priest, Omorede Sunday and four others have been arrested following their alleged involvement in sexual assault and molestation of young women in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, during a purported local event.
Penpushing reports that a viral video hit social media emanating from Ozoro quarters which captures sexual assault and molestation of young women, a development the Delta State Police Command said its disturbing and condemned in all ramifications.
The Delta State Police Command Public Relations Officer Bright Edafe in a statement confirmed the arrest of the suspects adding that the command received the incident with grave concern
“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”, Edafe wrote.
“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 statement reads
‘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”, it read.
“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”, it stated
“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”, the statement added.
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