Crime
Outrage as Nigerians Demand Probe Into ‘Rape Festival’ in Delta
Delta rape festival investigation as Nigerians demand urgent probe after disturbing videos from alleged Ozoro event spark nationwide outrage
There has been nationwide outrage as Nigerians demand urgent investigation into a disturbing incident described online as a “rape festival” allegedly held in Ozoro, Delta State, in a development linked to the growing Delta rape festival investigation Nigeria calls across social media.
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The controversy began after videos surfaced online showing women reportedly struggling to escape from men during a scheduled seven-day event, sparking widespread condemnation.
The footage, which has circulated widely on social media, shows several women in distress, with some appearing to cry out for help as they were allegedly restrained.
Reports suggest the event was scheduled to last for seven days, raising further alarm among members of the public and human rights advocates.
In one of the clips, a man was heard allegedly saying that any girl who comes outside during the period would be raped, while another voice suggested that women outside would become targets.
The videos have triggered outrage from Nigerians online, with many calling for immediate action from security agencies and government authorities.
Human rights activist Deji Adeyanju called on the Nigeria Police Force to investigate and prosecute those involved.
Reacting to the incident, the Delta State Police Command condemned the alleged event, describing it as “alarming, disgusting, and embarrassing.”
The police said the Commissioner of Police had ordered a full investigation into the matter and assured that those responsible would be brought to justice.
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Authorities also appealed to members of the public with useful information to assist ongoing investigations.
The incident continues to generate strong reactions nationwide, with calls for accountability and protection of human rights dominating public discourse.
Police dismiss officers Anthony Obodo case has been confirmed as the Rivers State Police Command dismissed three of its officers linked to the killing of a 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, while parading the three officers before journalists in Port Harcourt.
According to the command, the officers were linked to the incident that occurred last Thursday along Ada George in Port Harcourt, where Obodo was shot dead.
A member of the team, an inspector who fled after the shooting, has been declared a deserter.
CP Adepoju stated that the three arrested officers were subjected to an orderly room trial. Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of their culpability, they have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court.
“I am here to provide updates on some serious incidents recently recorded in the state, including the investigation into the death of one Anthony A. Obodo… Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of the culpability of the officers involved… the officers being paraded today have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court,” Adepoju said.
The commissioner noted that he understood the concerns of Obodo’s family and members of the public, adding that the Command has taken appropriate disciplinary action against the police personnel involved.
Obodo, a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt who was reportedly awaiting his NYSC call-up letter, was shot during a police pursuit.
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