Authorities have taken action in Ozoro, Delta State, as police arrested a chief priest and several individuals linked to a controversial local festival following widespread allegations of assaults on women.
The intervention by the Nigeria Police Force comes in response to growing public concern, fueled by viral videos and eyewitness accounts that circulated online in recent days.
Reports indicate that the incident occurred around Southern Delta University, where footage appeared to show young women being pursued, harassed, and physically assaulted during the event. The situation sparked national outrage, particularly after a clip surfaced showing an individual allegedly ridiculing the victims and suggesting they were at fault for not staying indoors.
According to multiple sources, those taken into custody include a local chief priest and members of the Oramudhu group, who are believed to have organised the festival without obtaining approval from the community’s traditional ruler.
While full details of the investigation have not yet been disclosed, the arrests are widely viewed as an initial step toward accountability. The case has drawn strong condemnation from the public, with many Nigerians calling for a thorough investigation and justice for those affected.
Update on Ozoro r@-ping festival in Delta state:
The Chief Priest in Ozoro, alongside the Oramudhu leaders who allegedly organized and planned the festival without informing the king, have been arrested by the Nigeria Police.pic.twitter.com/3mzZs9Acfe https://t.co/JQ6Kjzu5PS
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) March 20, 2026
