Police arrest Delta school bus driver over minor’s kidnapping, assault
Police in Delta State have arrested a school bus driver, Onome Ughagha, for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old student in Sapele. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-delta-school-bus-driver-over-minors-kidnapping-assault/
A 28-year-old school bus driver, Onome Ughagha, has been arrested in Delta State for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old female student. The incident occurred in Sapele, where the suspect demanded and collected ₦503,000 in ransom from the student's father before abandoning her along Oton Road. The girl was later reunited with her family in a traumatised condition after she had been sexually assaulted.
The suspect was traced to his hideout in the Ajimele area of Sapele and arrested on October 23, 2026, after confessing to his involvement in the crime. The state Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel Erale, has condemned the incident and vowed to ensure the perpetrator is brought to justice, urging greater vigilance in safeguarding children.
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