By Onomiguren Agbamu
More suspects have been arrested in connection with the recent Ozoro festival saga in the earlier disturbing reports on the alleged incidents of sexual assaults.
The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright, said the arrest was in line with the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP Aina Adesola.
Edafe said the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) was tasked with conducting a detailed investigation into the incident.
He noted that while acting on the directive, the operatives of CP-SAT conducted a thorough analysis of available video evidence and intelligence, which led to the arrest of eleven additional suspects: Samson Atukpodo, Steven Ovie, Ugbevo Samson, Afoke Akporobaro, Evidence Oguname, and six others.
He said the command reiterates that preliminary findings indicate that the unfortunate incident was perpetrated by criminal elements who exploited the situation to engage in acts of sexual violence, which are in no way representative of any legitimate cultural practice.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Aina Adesola, condemns these acts in totality and reassures the public that the Command remains resolute in its determination to ensure that all those involved are identified, arrested, and prosecuted in accordance with the law. Members of the public, particularly victims and witnesses, are once again encouraged to come forward with credible information that will aid ongoing investigations. The Command assures that all information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality.
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