Delta: School Bus Driver Arrested Over Alleged Kidnapping and Assault of 14-Year-Old

Delta State police arrested 28-year-old school bus driver Onome Lucky Ughagha on suspicion of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old student in Sapele. Police said he allegedly demanded and received ₦503,000 from the girl’s father before abandoning her along Oton Road; she was reunited with her family and taken for medical examination and treatment. Her father reported the incident on October 20, 2026, and the suspect was arrested on October 23 in the Ajimele area after allegedly fleeing and abandoning the school bus. Police said he reportedly confessed during preliminary questioning and is to be transferred to Asaba for further investigation.