Police arrest Anambra masquerader for violent attacks at festival
A masquerader has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command after being accused of attacking residents during a festival in Awgbu, Orumba North Local Government Area. Viral videos showed the masquerader chasing and assaulting people, causing panic and disrupting a public event. Police spokesman Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed the arrest and stated that investigations are ongoing to apprehend others involved. The incident has raised concerns about the conduct of masqueraders during cultural festivals in the state.
What happened
- The masquerader was seen in viral videos forcefully pushing people off motorcycles, chasing residents, and destroying property during a festival in Awgbu.
- Supporters of the masquerader reportedly threw harmful objects at people, escalating the violence and endangering lives.
- Tochukwu Ikenga stated that the suspect is in police custody and investigations are ongoing to bring all culprits to justice.
- The Anambra State masquerading law requires masquerade displays to be confined to designated arenas and prohibits acts that obstruct movement or cause disturbances.
- Authorities emphasized that masquerading should be for fun and entertainment, not violence.
