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  1. Ibori: There Is No Rape Festival in Isoko, Urhobo Traditional Practices

    Nigeria Ibori: There Is No Rape Festival in Isoko, Urhobo Traditional Practices

    The Digest: Former Delta State Governor James Ibori has condemned the sexual harassment of women during the Aluedo festival in Ozoro while insisting that there is no "rape festival" in Isoko and Urhobo traditional practices. Speaking against the backdrop of last week's incident in Uruamudhu...
  2. Ozoro Festival: No Rape Complaints Yet, Says Delta Police PRO Edafe

    Nigeria Ozoro Festival: No Rape Complaints Yet, Says Delta Police PRO Edafe

    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...
  3. First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Condemns Ozoro Assault, Calls for Justice for Victims

    Nigeria First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Condemns Ozoro Assault, Calls for Justice for Victims

    The Digest: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has condemned the assault on young women during the Alue-Do festival in Ozoro, Delta State, describing the acts as "degrading and barbaric treatment." In a statement on Sunday, she commended the Nigeria Police Force for arresting 15 suspects so far and...
  4. Ozoro Assault: Female Students Flee Varsity as Fear of Fresh Attacks Grips Community

    Nigeria Ozoro Assault: Female Students Flee Varsity as Fear of Fresh Attacks Grips Community

    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...
  5. NBA Condemns Ozoro Sexual Assault as 'National Disgrace', Warns It Must Never Happen Again

    Nigeria NBA Condemns Ozoro Sexual Assault as 'National Disgrace', Warns It Must Never Happen Again

    The Digest: The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the alleged sexual assaults on women during the Ozoro festival in Delta State, describing the incident as a "national disgrace" and a violation of fundamental human rights. In a joint statement, NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe and NBA Women...
  6. Delta Police Arrest 11 More Suspects as Ozoro Sexual Assault Investigation Widens

    Nigeria Delta Police Arrest 11 More Suspects as Ozoro Sexual Assault Investigation Widens

    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...
  7. Delta Condemns 'Barbaric' Assaults on Women at Ozoro Festival, Vows Justice

    Nigeria Delta Condemns 'Barbaric' Assaults on Women at Ozoro Festival, Vows Justice

    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...
  8. Police Arrest Organiser, Four Others Over Delta Festival Sexual Assaults

    Nigeria Police Arrest Organiser, Four Others Over Delta Festival Sexual Assaults

    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...
  9. 'Stop Raping Women!' - Netizens Demand Justice Over Assault Claims at Delta Community Festival

    Nigeria 'Stop Raping Women!' - Netizens Demand Justice Over Assault Claims at Delta Community Festival

    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...
  10. Police Probe Assault of Women at Delta Community Festival After Viral Video Sparks Outrage

    Nigeria Police Probe Assault of Women at Delta Community Festival After Viral Video Sparks Outrage

    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...
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