The Delta State Police Command has arrested Asaba-based content creator, Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as “Odogwu of Asaba,” over the alleged rape of a 20-year-old woman, Favour Agbro, who later died after reportedly ingesting a toxic substance.
Police said the arrest followed a petition alleging that the deceased travelled to Asaba on June 1, 2026, at the invitation of the suspect, who had reportedly promised to provide financial support and train her in content creation through a programme promoted on his social media platforms.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer in Delta State, SP Bright Edafe, the victim was allegedly taken to a hotel upon her arrival in Asaba, where she was raped and physically assaulted.
“Upon her arrival in Asaba, the suspect allegedly took her to a hotel, where he allegedly raped her and subjected her to physical violence,” the police statement said.
The police said the woman returned home visibly distressed and narrated her ordeal to her family before recording a video detailing her experience. She subsequently ingested a toxic substance and later died despite efforts to save her. The video has since gone viral on social media.
Following the petition, Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, directed the Area Command in Effurun to launch an immediate investigation, leading to the suspect’s arrest.
“The Command swiftly commenced investigation, leading to the arrest of Ifeanyi Ogbonna (Odogwu of Asaba). During preliminary investigation, the suspect reportedly made useful statements to the police, while further investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the case,” the statement added.
The Commissioner of Police assured the public that the case would be thoroughly investigated, stressing that no aspect of the allegations would be overlooked as authorities work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
