Delta Community Denies Rape Claims at Festival
Last update: March 21, 2026
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Ozoro Kingdom denies social media reports alleging rape and widespread atrocities at the festival..
The leadership of Ozoro Kingdom has moved to correct what it described as misinformation circulating on social media over events that took place in the kingdom on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
In a statement, the kingdom said Ozoro comprises five traditional communities, each with distinct customs and festivals. It explained that the Uruamudhu Community had celebrated the Alue-Do Festival -an ancient cultural event traditionally associated with fertility- on the said date.
According to the statement, the festival includes symbolic practices believed to bring blessings of children to individuals or couples experiencing difficulty in childbirth. Among such practices is the playful dragging and pouring of sand on married individuals who do not have.
However, the leadership acknowledged that some youths misinterpreted and misapplied the tradition, leading to the harassment of two young women during the event.
The statement described such reports as false and misleading. It said no incidents of rape were recorded.
“Ozoro Kingdom strongly condemns any form of harassment or misconduct. Such behaviour is not part of our culture and traditions and will not be tolerated,” the statement said.
It added that steps were being taken to address the actions of those involved and to ensure future celebrations are conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner.
The leadership also urged the public to disregard false reports and refrain from spreading misinformation that could damage the image of the kingdom’s cultural heritage.
