The police in Delta State have arrested 11 more suspects linked to a reported case of sexual assault in Ozoro community. The arrests were made following a directive from the Commissioner of Police, Mr Aina Adeshina, to investigate the incident.
According to the police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, the suspects were identified through video evidence and intelligence. The names of the arrested suspects include Samson Atukpodo, Steven Ovie, Ugbevo Samson, Afoke Akporobaro, Evidence Oguname, and six others.
This brings the total number of suspects in custody to 15. Preliminary findings suggest that the perpetrators exploited the situation to commit acts of sexual violence, which are not representative of any cultural practice of the Ozoro community.
The Commissioner of Police has condemned the acts and assured the public of the command's resolve to secure justice for the victims.
The recent arrests in Delta State are a step in the right direction, but it's clear that the police are still playing catch-up. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Aina Adeshina, needs to take a harder stance against the culture of impunity that allows these crimes to happen. The victims of these heinous acts deserve justice, and it's up to the authorities to ensure that those responsible are held accountable. The fact that these acts were not representative of any legitimate cultural practice of the Ozoro community is a stark reminder that we must not confuse tradition with barbarism.
