Ozoro Festival rape: Delta Attorney General pledges legal support to police
Delta State Attorney-General, Ekemejero Ohwovoriole, has pledged legal support to the police for the swift investigation and prosecution of suspects linked to the recent Ozoro incident. This was contained in
- By Precious Igbonwelundu
Delta State Attorney-General, Ekemejero Ohwovoriole, has pledged legal support to the police for the swift investigation and prosecution of suspects linked to the recent Ozoro incident.
This was contained in a statement by the spokesman for the state's police command, SP Bright Edafe, on Monday.
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The police said the collaboration would ensure justice and restore public confidence.
According to Edafe, Ohwovoriole gave the assurance during a visit to the Commissioner of Police (CP) Aina Adesola, at the command headquarters in Asaba, on Sunday, where both sides agreed to strengthen collaboration to fast-track the case.
The Attorney General, Edafe, commended the police for their prompt response in restoring calm after the incident, which triggered widespread public concern.
He assured that the state government would support diligent prosecution of those found culpable as a deterrent.
In his response, CP Adesola welcomed the Attorney-General’s intervention, reiterating the command’s commitment to ensuring justice.
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He said he had visited Ozoro to engage stakeholders and directed investigators to expedite the case, assuring residents that all suspects identified would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
Ozoro community has been in the news since March 19, following a video alleging the rape of young girls at a community festival.
The video, which went viral, sparked nationwide outrage with Nigerians, including First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, demanding immediate action from the government and law enforcement agencies.
Police subsequently confirmed the arrest of several suspects, including a community leader, with the case transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department SCID) as authorities intensified efforts to identify other perpetrators and ensure their prosecution.
