Men of the Nsukka divison Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, Enugu state police command intercepted and arrested a masquerade (Oriokpa) as was seen physically assaulting a female victim at Ugwuoye Junction, Nsukka.
The masquerader was later identified as one Ugwuoke Ebube, 22, of Enugu Road, Nsukka.
Further investigation revealed that the suspect was part of a group of masqueraders that similarly assaulted a female nurse riding a motorcycle, as captured in a viral video in April 2024.
Ebube has also been arraigned in the Nsukka Magistrate Court but was granted bail by the court.
CP Kanayo Uzuegbu warned those intending to hide under the guise of culturally celebrating masquerades to commit such criminal acts of assault against fellow citizens to desist forthwith.
He stressed that the Command will henceforth not hesitate to bring anyone found wanting to book.
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