Authorities arrest suspects following attacks at Alue-Do festival in Nigeria

Authorities in Nigeria have initiated investigations and made multiple arrests following violent attacks against women during the annual Alue-Do festival in Ozoro, Delta State. Videos circulating on social media depict groups of men, including minors, pursuing, surrounding, and assaulting women on public streets while onlookers recorded the events. Reports indicate that many victims were students from a nearby university who subsequently required medical attention for physical injuries and psychological distress. Police spokesperson Bright Edafe confirmed the apprehension of several suspects, including a local leader and four individuals identified in viral footage. The incidents have sparked widespread international outrage, with critics referring to the event as a 'rape festival.' Authorities have stated that all identified perpetrators will face legal charges for their involvement in the violence. Official reports confirm the systemic nature of the attacks occurring across multiple locations during the festival.