Police investigate assault on women at Delta festival
A viral video has caused outrage after showing alleged sexual assault against several women during a festival in Ozoro, Delta State. The footage shows young men attacking women in public, tearing their clothes and subjecting them to molestation. Reports say the incident happened on Thursday, March 19 during an annual festival where women are expected to stay indoors. Bright Edafe, spokesperson for the Delta State Police Command, said Aina Adesola, the Commissioner of Police, has ordered a full investigation.
What happened
- The incident reportedly took place on Thursday, March 19 during a community festival in Ozoro, Delta State.
- Viral videos show groups of young men assaulting women found outside during the event.
- Some accounts allege that certain victims may have been raped, but these claims are not officially confirmed.
- Bright Edafe called the incident “alarming, disgusting and embarrassing.”
- Aina Adesola has ordered a thorough investigation and urged witnesses to come forward with information.
