In Ozoro, Delta State, a wave of panic has overtaken female students following recent assaults during the controversial 'Alue-Do' festival. During the celebrations, several women were reportedly chased, stripped, and attacked, leading to widespread outrage across Nigeria. The unsettling nature of these events has created a climate of fear among the community’s young female population.

As a result of the trauma experienced during the festival, many students have begun to leave the area in droves to avoid potential future attacks. A student leader highlighted that there is a significant volume of students still exiting the area, emphasizing the pervasive fear that the ongoing festival, which is scheduled to last seven days, might spark further violence. The community atmosphere is described as tense, with female students feeling particularly vulnerable.

This development raises important questions about safety measures for women in public spaces, particularly in Nigeria, where such incidents of violence during cultural events are increasingly drawing national attention. The local authorities and the educational institutions may need to reconsider security protocols during public celebrations to ensure the protection of all attendees and restore a sense of safety in the community.