Police detain masquerader over alleged attack of residents in Anambra community
The Anambra State police command said it has detained a masquerader, allegedly involved in unprovoked violent attacks on residents of Awgbu Community in Orumba North LGA of the state.
In a statement in Awka to journalists on Wednesday, the command’s Spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that the incident happened on Monday.
He said, “The Anambra Police Command wishes to inform the public, especially the people of Anambra State and other concerned persons that it has taken into custody the masquerader involved in the unprovoked and violent attacks on innocent citizens.
“The act led to a breach of the public peace in Awgbu, Orumba North LGA. The suspect is currently in police custody, and investigations are ongoing to ensure that all those involved are brought to justice.”
He described the conduct by the masquerader, as seen in the viral video currently in circulation, as “unacceptable, unlawful, and would not be tolerated under any guise.”
A witness in the community narrated that the masquerader, accompanied by some youths, went out of its way to attack unsuspecting members of the public and destroyed people’s property.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, he said that the incident occurred during the last “Ofala” festival in honour of the late Traditional Ruler of Awgbu, Igwe Michael Okechukwu.
The festival was supposed to be a solemn cultural and symbolic celebration of the life and reign of the late monarch.
(NAN)
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