Nigeria, March 23 -- The Nigeria Federation of Business and Professional Women has petitioned the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, over the violent assaults on women during a local festival in the state.

The group called for an urgent investigation, prosecution of perpetrators, and reforms.

The festival took place in the Ozoro community, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta.

A video clip of the incident captured a crowd of rowdy young men assaulting a young woman whose bra had already been torn.

PREMIUM TIMES learnt that the bizarre festival has been an ancient tradition in the Ozoro community.

In an open petition dated 21 March and signed by its National President, Ojobo Atuluku, the organisation said women were "atta...