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Alue Do Festival News: An incident that came to light from Delta State of Nigeria has shocked the entire world. A traditional fertility festival, celebrated as a cultural event by the local community, has now come at the center of serious allegations and international criticism. From social media to human rights organizations, deep concern is being expressed everywhere about this incident.

According to reports, several women were allegedly sexually assaulted in public during the 'Alue-Do' festival held in the Oramudu community of Delta State in March. In some international media reports it has even been called a “rape festival”.

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What is the whole matter?

According to France 24 and other international reports, women were chased by groups of men in public places during the festival. It is alleged that the clothes of many women were forcibly torn and they were sexually assaulted in the crowd. Some people present during the incident are accused of playing the role of spectators instead of stopping the violence. According to reports, this crowd included a large number of men along with some minor boys. It is being told that the victimized women also include students from a nearby university. Some had to be taken to hospital for treatment.

The student narrated her ordeal

A victim of the incident, said to be a student, narrated her harrowing experience to the media. According to her, as soon as she reached the area on a motorcycle, the crowd recognized her. The victim said that people started shouting, “Catch her, she is a woman.” After this the crowd surrounded him. She alleged that a large number of people pulled her clothes, forcibly stripped her and performed indecent acts on her body. She kept shouting for help, but the crowd did not stop. According to the victim, a passerby later intervened and saved her from there. During this time his mobile phone was also snatched. She said that she is going through physical pain and mental trauma after the incident.

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Police arrested many people

Delta State Police have confirmed that several suspects have been arrested in the case. A local community leader and four youths are said to be among those arrested. Delta State Police spokesperson Bright Edafe said strict action was being taken against the accused and all culprits would be prosecuted. He said that in view of the seriousness of the case, Police Commissioner Aina Adesola has directed the arrested accused to be immediately transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Human rights organizations expressed concern

Women's rights activists and social organizations have described this incident as extremely worrying. Rita Aiki, a gender rights advocate associated with the women's rights organization "Women's Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative", said that when such incidents happen in public and people see it as a spectacle, it is a sign of dangerous normalization in the society. He said that this is not just a personal crime but a serious issue related to women's safety and social thinking.

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Anger increased on social media

After the incident came to light, people's anger is being seen on social media also. Many users have raised questions on violence against women in the name of traditional events. Human rights activists say that any kind of violence or sexual crimes cannot be accepted under the guise of cultural traditions and festivals.

All eyes fixed on investigation

At present the police is investigating the matter and the administration has assured of strict action against the culprits. At the same time, demand is also being raised to provide medical and psychological assistance to the victimized women. This incident is raising a big question about women's safety, mob violence and social accountability not only in Nigeria but all over the world.

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