The Delta State Police Command has arrested Asaba-based content creator, Ifeanyi Ogbonna, 40, popularly known as “Odogwu of Asaaba,” over the alleged rape of a 20-year-old woman, Favour Agbro, who police said later died after ingesting a toxic substance.
The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, said in a statement on Wednesday that the arrest followed a petition alleging that on June 1, 2026, the deceased travelled to Asaba at the invitation of Ogbonna.
According to the police, the suspect had offered to provide financial support and train her in content creation through a programme he promoted on his social media platforms.
“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 statement said.
Edafe noted that the victim returned home “visibly distressed” and told her parents what had happened before recording a video recounting her experience and the emotional distress she suffered.
The police said she subsequently ingested a toxic substance and died despite efforts to save her life. Her video later went viral on social media.
The arrest comes days after Ogbonna was seen on Facebook trolling women who request cash gifts from male strangers without “returning the favour to please willing male givers,” a post that drew mixed reactions from his followers.
Upon receipt of the petition, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, directed the Area Command in Effurun to carry out an immediate investigation.
“The Command swiftly commenced investigation, leading to the arrest of Ifeanyi Ogbonna (Odogwu of Asaaba). 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 read.
CP Oyeniyi assured the public of a thorough probe, declaring: “The case will be thoroughly investigated and no aspect of the allegations will be overlooked.
“I further reaffirm the Command’s commitment to ensuring that the investigation is conducted professionally and that appropriate legal action is taken in accordance with the law.”
The police urged members of the public with useful information to come forward as investigations continue.
PRESS RELEASE
POLICE ARREST POPULAR CONTENT CREATOR ( POPULARLY KNOWN AS ODOGWU OF ASABA) OVER ALLEGED RAPE OF 20-YEAR-OLD WOMAN
The Delta State Police Command has arrested Ifeanyi Ogbonna, male, aged 40, also populary known as “Odogwu of Asaba,” in connection with the alleged rape of a 20-year-old woman, who later died. The arrest followed a petition received by the Command alleging that on 1 June 2026, the deceased travelled to Asaba at the invitation of the suspect, who had offered to train her in content creation, a programme he reportedly promoted through his social media platform.
Upon her arrival in Asaba, the suspect allegedly took her to a hotel, where he allegedly raped her and subjected her to physical violence. She later returned home visibly distressed and disclosed the incident to her parents. In the aftermath of the alleged assault, the deceased made a video recording in which she recounted her experience and the emotional distress she suffered following the incident. She subsequently commited suicide by ingesting a toxic substance and later died despite efforts to save her life.
Upon receipt of the petition, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, directed the Area Command Effurun to carry out an immediate and thorough investigation into the allegations. Acting on the directive, operatives of the Command swiftly commenced investigation, leading to the arrest of Ifeanyi Ogbonna, also known as “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 Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, has assured the family of the deceased and the public that the case will be thoroughly investigated and that no aspect of the allegations will be overlooked. He further reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ensuring that the investigation is conducted professionally and that appropriate legal action is taken in accordance with the law.
SP. BRIGHT EDAFE, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
DELT