Lawyer and others arrested after shooting at Rivers masquerade festival
Three people, including a lawyer, have been arrested after a shooting during a masquerade display in Omoku, Rivers State. According to spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko, the incident led to one death and several injuries following a clash between masqueraders and security officials. Police say the suspects are in custody and investigations are ongoing. Security has been heightened in the area to prevent further violence.
What happened
- Grace Iringe-Koko confirmed that the shooting occurred during a masquerade display in Omoku, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area.
- The altercation involved Barrister Akpudi Ikechukwu and four personnel of the Nigeria Forest Guards Security Service.
- Nine members of the masquerade group sustained gunshot injuries; one, identified as Obulo, died at the hospital, while eight others are receiving treatment.
- Barrister Akpudi Ikechukwu and two others were arrested and transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department.
- A joint security patrol has been deployed, and police assure the public that anyone found culpable will face justice.
