Police arrest masquerade following violent attack in Anambra

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By Madu Obi

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a masquerade which unleashed violence on innocent citizens during a burial ceremony in Awgbu, Orumba North local government area of Anambra State.

In a viral video, the masquerade was seen in a berserk manner rushing towards people who were seated on the high table, an action that forced people to take to their heels.

Some able-bodied men were also seen trying to stop the masquerade from attacking people, until they eventually succeeded in taking the masquerade away from the arena.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga said in a statement that the command would not accept such unprovoked attacks, noting that it had to intervene in the interest of the safety of the people.

The statement by the PPRO read: "The Command has taken into custody the masquerade involved in the unprovoked and violent attacks on innocent citizens, which led to a breach of public peace in Awgbu, Orumba North local government area.

The Command notes that the behaviour of the masquerade, as seen in the viral video currently in circulation, is totally unacceptable, unlawful, and will not be tolerated under any guise.

The suspect is currently in Police custody, and investigations are ongoing to ensure that all those involved are brought to justice. Further development shall be communicated."