NAPTIP denounces assaults at Delta festival and supports arrests
Several women and female students were reportedly assaulted during a traditional festival in Ozoro, Delta State. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has strongly condemned the attacks, describing them as violations of human rights. The agency praised the swift response of the Nigeria Police Force and the arrest of suspects, including the organiser and community head. The Delta State Government also labelled the incident as barbaric and unacceptable.
What we know
- The assaults occurred during the controversial ‘Alue-Do’ festival held on Thursday, March 19 in Ozoro, Delta State.
- Videos shared on social media showed young women being chased, stripped, and molested in public.
- NAPTIP condemned the attacks and commended the police for arresting the organiser and community head.
- The Delta State Government and Commissioner Charles Aniagwu also condemned the incident, stressing that cultural gatherings should not enable criminal acts.
- The police confirmed the arrest of Omorede Sunday (community head) and four others, with investigations ongoing.
