A Delta State High Court has ordered the remand of content creator, Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as Odogwu Asaba, at the Ogwashi-Uku Maximum Correctional Centre over allegations surrounding the rape and death of 20-year-old Favour Agbro.
The remand order was granted on Friday, September 4, 2026, following the conclusion of investigations into the circumstances surrounding the young woman’s death.
Counsel to Favour’s family, Awele Ideal, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Friday, noting that the results of the autopsy and toxicology examinations had been released to the police investigation team.
“Today the 4/9/2026, The application to remand Mr Ifeanyi Ogbonna (Odogwu Asaba) was heard and granted by the Court. He has now been Remanded at the Ogwashi Uku Maximum Correctional Center (Prison), from there he shall be brought to court until the completion of his trial which now lies with the Ministry of Justice (AG and DPP),” she said.
Ideal explained that the autopsy and toxicology findings, together with other evidence obtained during the investigation, had been compiled into the report prepared for prosecution.
She said she was handling the matter for Favour’s family on a pro bono basis and remained committed to providing the necessary legal and financial assistance to ensure the case received proper attention.
“I still hold the brief of this case for late Favour’s family on Probono basis rendering my legal services and financial support to ensure that no stone is left unturned,” she said.
The lawyer also pledged to provide updates on the proceedings, adding, “Justice is everyone’s business.”
The development was independently confirmed by the Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Media, Ossai Ovie Success.
Ossai, in a Facebook post on Friday, said Ogbonna had been taken to the correctional facility following the court’s decision.
“Court Remands Ifeanyi Ogbonna, ‘Odogwu Asaba,’ Over Late Favour’s Case,” he wrote.
According to him, the remand followed the release of the autopsy and toxicology reports to the police team investigating the matter. He added that the findings and other evidence gathered had been incorporated into the prosecution report.
Ogbonna is expected to remain in custody and be produced before the court as proceedings continue.
The case began attracting public attention following allegations that Ogbonna raped Favour after inviting her to Asaba for a content creation training programme promoted on social media.
Reports indicated that Favour travelled to Asaba following the invitation and was allegedly taken to a hotel, where she claimed she was raped and assaulted.
After returning home, the deceased reportedly informed her parents about the alleged incident and recorded a video in which she recounted her account of what transpired.
She subsequently ingested a toxic substance and died.
Following a petition from Favour’s family, the Delta State Commissioner of Police directed the Effurun Area Command to investigate the allegations, resulting in Ogbonna’s arrest.
Investigators subsequently commenced inquiries into the case, while autopsy and toxicology examinations were carried out to help establish the circumstances surrounding Favour’s death.
With the remand order now granted, the matter is expected to proceed to prosecution under the supervision of the Delta State Ministry of Justice, including the Attorney-General and Director of Public Prosecutions.
Ogbonna remains presumed innocent of the allegations until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.
(PUNCH)
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