Oluremi Tinubu Condemns Assault of Women at Delta Festival, Demands Justice

Oluremi Tinubu has strongly condemned the assault of women and girls during the Alue-Do Festival in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, describing the incident as “horrific” and “barbaric.”

In a statement she personally signed, the First Lady said the viral videos showing girls being chased, stripped, and molested were deeply disturbing and unacceptable. She stressed that while Nigeria’s cultural diversity should be respected, no tradition justifies the violation of the dignity and rights of women and girls.

She called on relevant authorities to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice, commending the Nigeria Police Force for making arrests so far and urging a thorough investigation.

Tinubu also encouraged victims to seek medical and psychological support, offering prayers for their healing and recovery.

The incident, which occurred during the Alue-Do Festival last Thursday, sparked outrage after disturbing footage surfaced online showing groups of young men assaulting women in public. Reports indicate that the violence may have been linked to a traditional restriction on women’s movement during the event.

Local authorities in Ozoro have distanced the community from the attacks, stating that the acts were carried out by criminal elements and do not reflect authentic cultural practices. Police have so far arrested 15 suspects, including a community leader, as investigations continue.

#UTVAfrica#