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The Digest: The Delta State Police Command has described a disturbing incident involving an officer who killed an unarmed suspect as nearly impossible to explain. Police spokesperson Bright Edafe, speaking on Channels Television, said: "Having an incident that cannot be explained is very...

The Digest: The Delta State Police Command has arrested Assistant Superintendent of Police Usman Nuhu for killing a 28-year-old suspect, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun on Sunday. A viral video showed the suspect sitting on the ground with his hands tied behind his back before being shot by an officer...

The Digest: A 31-year-old man, Chukwuemeka Destiny, has been arrested by the Delta State Police for allegedly plotting to kidnap the aunt who raised him from childhood. The victim took Destiny in at age five and cared for him for a decade, including seeing him through school. Destiny made two...

The Digest: A disturbing video circulating on social media shows a masquerade assaulting a woman during the Urheovware cultural festival in Delta State. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many Nigerians condemning the act and calling for stricter measures to ensure public safety...

The Digest: Delta State Police Public Relations Officer Bright Edafe has stated that no official rape complaints have been filed in connection with the Ozoro festival incident, dismissing viral claims that it was a "rape festival." Edafe explained that the event was organized by a chief priest...

The Digest: Panic has gripped the Ozoro community in Delta State following the sexual assault of women during the Alue-Do festival, with many female students reportedly fleeing the area over fears of fresh attacks. A student leader disclosed that traumatised students began leaving after...

The Digest: The Delta State Police Command has arrested 11 additional suspects in connection with the sexual assault of women during the Alue-Do Festival in the Ozoro area, bringing the total in custody to 15. The police stated that preliminary findings show criminal elements exploited the...

The Digest: Delta State Government has condemned reports of women being harassed and sexually assaulted during the Ozoro Festival, describing the acts as "barbaric and unacceptable." Commissioner for Works and Public Information Charles Aniagwu called on security agencies to investigate and...

The Digest: Delta State Police have arrested five suspects, including community head Chief Omorede Sunday and the chief organiser of the Ozoro festival, over the alleged sexual assault of women during the annual event. Police spokesperson Bright Edafe confirmed the arrests, noting the...

The Digest: Outrage has erupted on X following allegations of sexual assault against women during a festival in Ozoro, Delta State, with users demanding justice under the hashtag #StopRapingWomen. Viral videos and reports show women allegedly being assaulted during the traditional event, where...

The Digest: Delta State Police Command has launched an investigation into a viral video showing the alleged sexual assault of women during an annual festival in Ozoro community. The disturbing footage captured young men attacking women in public, forcefully tearing their clothes and molesting...

The Digest: A teenager identified as Chike, who travelled from Delta State to visit a friend in Lagos, has been shot dead by suspected cultists in the Ikotun area. The victim had gone to withdraw money from a PoS operator with his friend when a group of youths accosted and shot him at close...

The Digest: The Delta State Police Command has condemned the actions of some of its officers who were caught on video driving off with a citizen's Lexus SUV during a traffic stop in Asaba. In a post on X, the command's spokesperson, Superintendent Bright Edafe, described the conduct as...

The Digest: A woman in Delta State has been arrested following a violent machete attack that resulted in two deaths. According to reports, the incident occurred in the Ighwre-Ovie community of Ughelli. The suspect allegedly attacked her husband at their home before proceeding to a neighbor's...

The Digest: Former Nigerian Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, who represented Delta North District, has passed away at the age of 67. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori confirmed the loss, describing the late politician as a "fearless advocate" for the Anioma nation and a dedicated public servant. Key...

The Digest: Police operatives in Delta State have arrested a suspected drug dealer and recovered a significant quantity of suspected Indian hemp. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, the raid was conducted based on credible intelligence in the Gana area of Sapele...

The Digest: A woman has been arrested by the Delta State Police Command after confessing that she sold her two-month-old baby for N1.5 million and then filed a false kidnap report. Police became suspicious of inconsistencies in her story, leading to her confession and the rescue of the infant...

The Digest: High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo) has donated ten billion naira to the Delta State Security Trust Fund. The Chairman of Tantita Security Services announced this major donation during the fund's official launch in Asaba, marking one of the largest private contributions to...

The Digest: A 60-year-old American woman, Jacqueline Bolling Elton, has died under uncertain circumstances while visiting a man she met on social media in Warri, Delta State. According to reports from Daily Post Nigeria, she fell ill suddenly and was pronounced dead on arrival at a hospital...

The Digest: A Delta State man identified as Taye has surrendered to police after allegedly killing and burying his 13-year-old daughter, Davina, in a case that has shocked the local community. Key Points: Taye turned himself in at Ebrumede Police Division after initially fleeing with...