Police arrest faculty bus driver over alleged kidnap, sexual assault in Delta

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a 28-year-old faculty bus driver, Onome Lucky Ughagha, over the alleged kidnap and sexual assault of a 14-year-old lady (title withheld).

The suspect additionally, allegedly, demanded N503,000 ransom from the sufferer’s dad and mom.

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 female student in Sapele, after reportedly demanding and collecting 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 making ready to go away for college.

“The suspect subsequently contacted him, demanded N503,000 and threatened to kill the minor if the ransom was not paid.

“Following cost, the sufferer was reportedly deserted alongside Oton Road, Sapele, the place she was reunited along with her household in a traumatised situation, with indications of sexual assault.

“Upon receipt of the report, operatives of the Sapele Area Command immediately commenced investigations, while the victim was taken to a medical facility for examination and treatment.

“The faculty principal and vice principal have been invited for questioning, whereas efforts have been intensified to apprehend the suspect, who had deserted the varsity bus and fled.

“Acting on credible intelligence, the operatives subsequently traced the suspect to his hideout in the Ajimele area of Sapele, where he was arrested on 23 October 2026.

“During preliminary interrogation, he reportedly confessed to his involvement within 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 youngsters from all types of violence and exploitation.

He assured that investigations might be thorough and that anybody discovered culpable might be delivered to justice.

CP Erale additional known as on faculty authorities, dad and mom and transport operators to train larger vigilance in safeguarding youngsters, stressing that the protection of each baby entrusted to their care should stay paramount.