The Delta State Police Command has arrested a content creator, Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as “Odogwu of Asaba,” in connection with the alleged rape of a 20-year-old woman who later died.
Ogbonna’s arrest followed a petition received by the Command alleging that on June 1, 2026, the deceased travelled to Asaba at the invitation of the suspect, who had offered to train her in content creation, a programme he reportedly promoted through his social media platform.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
Edafe revealed that upon the woman’s arrival in Asaba, the 40-year-old suspect allegedly took her to a hotel, where he allegedly raped her and subjected her to physical violence.
“She later returned home visibly distressed and disclosed the incident to her parents. In the aftermath of the alleged assault, the deceased made a video recording in which she recounted her experience and the emotional distress she suffered following the incident. She subsequently committed suicide by ingesting a toxic substance and later died despite efforts to save her life,” he said.
Upon receipt of the petition, the Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, directed the Area Command in Effurun to carry out an immediate and thorough investigation into the allegations.
Edafe added that, acting on the directive, operatives of the Command swiftly commenced an investigation, leading to the arrest of the suspect.
He further disclosed that during the preliminary investigation, the suspect reportedly made useful statements to the police, noting that the investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the case.
CP Oyeniyi assured the family of the deceased and the public that the case would be thoroughly investigated and that no aspect of the allegations would be overlooked.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to ensuring that the investigation is conducted professionally and that appropriate legal action is taken in accordance with the law.
