Police Arrest, Arraign Three over Viral Torture of Delta Youth In Emevor
Sylvester Idowu in Warri
The Delta State Police Command has arrested and arraigned three suspects in connection with the viral video showing the alleged torture and humiliation of a resident by a community leader and members of a local vigilante group in Emevor Community, Isoko North Local Government Area of the state.
The Command disclosed yesterday that the arrests followed a directive by the Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, after the disturbing video, which sparked widespread public outrage, surfaced on social media.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, investigations conducted by the Ozoro Area Command, alongside a petition submitted by concerned human rights activists, revealed that the incident occurred on July 5, 2026, at about 8:15a.m.
