NBA demands action after assault on women at Delta festival
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly condemned the alleged sexual assault and public humiliation of women during a festival in Ozoro, Delta State. In a statement signed by Afam Osigwe and Huwaila Muhammad, the NBA described the incident as a “national disgrace” and a collapse of conscience. The association called for urgent action from the Delta State Government and law enforcement to ensure justice for the victims. The NBA emphasized that such acts are criminal and must not be excused under the guise of culture.
What we know
- The NBA described the assault on women at the festival as “barbarity” and a violation of human rights.
- Reports indicate women were forcefully stripped, sexually assaulted, and humiliated by groups of young men while others watched and recorded.
- The association insisted that no tradition or cultural practice can justify such acts, labeling them as criminality.
- The NBA urged authorities to swiftly identify, arrest, and prosecute all perpetrators and those who enabled the abuse.
- The Nigeria Police Force confirmed the arrest of a community leader and others, with a full-scale investigation underway.
