Rita Enemuru, Reporting
THE Delta State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as “Odogwu of Asaba,” in connection with the alleged rape and subsequent death of a 20-year-old woman who had travelled to the city for content creation training.
According to a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, the suspect was taken into custody following a petition lodged by the victim’s family.
The petition alleged that on 1 June 2026, the deceased travelled to Asaba at Ogbonna’s invitation after he had offered to mentor her in content creation—a programme he reportedly promoted via his social media platforms.
Upon her arrival, it is alleged that Ogbonna took the young woman, identified as Favour Agbero, to a hotel where he subjected her to rape and physical violence.
She returned home in evident distress and confided in her parents about the ordeal.
In the days that followed, the victim recorded a video statement recounting the alleged assault and detailing the severe emotional trauma she had endured.
Devastated by the experience, she later ingested a toxic substance in an apparent act of suicide. Despite efforts to save her life, she died from the poisoning.
Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, immediately directed the Area Command Effurun to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter.
Acting swiftly on the directive, operatives of the Command tracked down and arrested Ogbonna.
During preliminary questioning, the suspect reportedly made useful statements to investigators.
Police sources confirm that inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the tragic case.
CP Oyeniyi has assured the victim’s family and the broader public that the investigation will leave no stone unturned.
He reaffirmed the Command’s dedication to professionalism and pledged that appropriate legal action would be taken in line with the law once all evidence has been gathered.
The case has sent shockwaves through Asaba and beyond, raising fresh concerns about the safety of young women lured by social media promises and the growing prevalence of sexual violence in the region.
