Police Detain Masquerader Over Attack In Anambra Community

Anambra State Police Command says it has detained a masquerader, allegedly involved in unprovoked violent attacks on residents of Awgbu Community in Orumba North local government area.

In a statement issued in Awka, the state capital, yesterday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that the incident occurred on Monday.

He said the act led to a breach of public peace in Awgbu, Orumba North council.

“The suspect is currently in police custody, and investigations are ongoing to ensure that all those involved are brought to justice,” Ikenga added.

He described the conduct of the masquerade, as seen in the viral video currently in circulation, as “unacceptable, unlawful and would not be tolerated under any guise.”

An eyewitness in the community told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the masquerader, accompanied by some youths, went out of its way to attack unsuspecting members of the public and destroy 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.