The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a masquerade linked to an unprovoked and violent assault on members of the public during the Ofala festival in Awgbu, Orumba North Local Government Area.
In a statement released on Wednesday, January 14, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, announced that the masquerade seen in a viral video causing public disturbance has been taken into custody.
The Command described the actions captured in the footage as unlawful, unacceptable, and a clear violation of public order, stressing that such behavior will not be condoned under any circumstances, regardless of cultural or traditional claims.
SP Ikenga confirmed that the suspect is currently in police detention, while investigations continue to identify and arrest other individuals connected to the incident.
He added that the Anambra State Police Command remains committed to maintaining peace and security across the state and ensuring that all those responsible are held accountable.
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