Nigeria, May 14 -- The Delta State Police Command says it is awaiting legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) before proceeding further with investigations into the alleged sexual assault during the Ozoro festival in the state.

Bright Edafe, the command's spokesperson, in a telephone conversation with PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday, said this is because the "available victims" could not identify the suspects arrested in connection with the alleged assault.

"The available victims who would give evidence in court did not identify the suspects as those who assaulted them," Mr Edafe said.

He explained that, to make progress in the case, the DPP's legal advice is necessary.

"We are waiting for DPP's advice, so that we wil...