Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a 28-year-old school bus driver, Onome Lucky Ughagha, over the alleged kidnap and sexual assault of a 14-year-old woman (identify withheld).
The suspect additionally, allegedly, demanded N503,000 ransom from the sufferer’s mother and father.
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a press release on Sunday.
The assertion learn, “The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old school bus driver, Onome Lucky Ughagha, for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old feminine scholar in Sapele, after reportedly demanding and amassing N503,000 in ransom from her father.
“The incident was reported on the Sapele Area Command on 20 October 2026 by the sufferer’s father, who alleged that the suspect kidnapped his daughter whereas she was getting ready to go away for school.
“The suspect subsequently contacted him, demanded N503,000 and threatened to kill the minor if the ransom was not paid.
“Following fee, the sufferer was reportedly deserted alongside Oton Road, Sapele, the place she was reunited together with her household in a traumatised situation, with indications of sexual assault.
“Upon receipt of the report, operatives of the Sapele Area Command instantly commenced investigations, whereas the sufferer was taken to a medical facility for examination and remedy.
“The school principal and vice principal had been invited for questioning, whereas efforts had been intensified to apprehend the suspect, who had deserted the school bus and fled.
“Acting on credible intelligence, the operatives subsequently traced the suspect to his hideout in the Ajimele space of Sapele, the place he was arrested on 23 October 2026.
“During preliminary interrogation, he reportedly confessed to his involvement in the crime. Arrangements are underway to switch him to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Asaba, for additional investigation.”
Meanwhile, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel Erale, has condemned the incident and reiterated the command’s dedication to defending kids from all types of violence and exploitation.
He assured that investigations will probably be thorough and that anybody discovered culpable will probably be delivered to justice.
CP Erale additional known as on school authorities, mother and father and transport operators to train higher vigilance in safeguarding kids, stressing that the security of each baby entrusted to their care should stay paramount.
