The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a masquerade involved in unprovoked and violent attacks on innocent citizens, an incident that resulted in a serious breach of public peace in Awgbu, Orumba North Local Government Area of the state.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, January 14, the State Police Command Spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that the Command wishes to inform members of the public, particularly Ndi Anambra and other concerned stakeholders, that the masquerade responsible for the disturbance has been taken into police custody.
According to the statement, the actions of the masquerade, as captured in a viral video currently circulating on social media, were described as totally unacceptable, unlawful, and contrary to public order.
He said that the Command will not tolerated such an action under any guise, irrespective of cultural or traditional considerations.
SP Ikenga further stated that the suspect is currently being detained by the police, while investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend all other individuals who may have been involved in the incident.
He said that the Police Command reassured the public of its commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring that all those found culpable are brought to justice.