Nigeria, July 16 -- The police in Delta State have arrested a popular Asaba-based content creator, Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as "Odogwu of Asaba," over allegations that he raped a 20-year-old woman who later died by suicide after recording an emotional video accusing him of the assault.

The suspect was arrested following a petition alleging that the woman travelled from Warri to Asaba after he invited her under the pretext of helping and mentoring her in content creation.

In a statement sent to this newspaper on Wednesday, the police spokesman in the state, Bright Edafe, said the woman later died after ingesting a toxic substance despite efforts to save her.

Police said investigations are ongoing.

In a tearful video shared with...