The Bayelsa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two students from the Federal University, Otuoke (FUO), along with an accomplice, after a disturbing video of a violent attack on a female student went viral on social media.
The incident, which sparked outrage across the country, showed the victim, identified as Nancy Wilfred, being lured to an apartment where she was physically assaulted, stripped, and humiliated while one of the attackers filmed the ordeal. The footage, later shared online, triggered widespread condemnation and demands for justice.
According to police authorities, one of the suspects, identified as Kadi, was apprehended with two others following an intensive investigation. The suspects remain in custody and are undergoing further interrogation before being formally charged in court. The command reassured the public of its commitment to justice, emphasizing that law and order will be maintained in the state.
In a shocking confession, 20-year-old Blessing Daniel, one of the arrested students, admitted to her role in the assault. She revealed that she was under the influence of alcohol when the attack occurred, claiming that anger and peer pressure played a major role. Daniel accused the victim of spreading false rumors about her, alleging that Nancy had told others she was involved in using “Kayamata,” a claim that sparked resentment.
“We invited her under the pretense that the laundryman needed her to collect her clothes,” Daniel explained. “When she arrived, an argument started. I slapped her, she pushed me back, and the fight escalated. Favour, who initiated everything, is still on the run. Honestly, if we were sober, this would never have happened.”
Despite expressing regret, Daniel acknowledged her involvement and said the situation got out of hand. The police confirmed that the hunt for the fleeing suspect is ongoing and vowed that everyone connected to the assault will face justice.
The case has reignited conversations about cyberbullying, violence among young people, and the dangers of peer influence, with many Nigerians calling for stricter measures to curb such acts within schools and universities.