3 masqueraders arrested for assaulting residents

Police operatives have arrested three masqueraders for allegedly assaulting residents of Nsukka in Enugu State.

The Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, made this known via a statement issued on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

Ndukwe said police operatives with the assistance of members of the community arrested the masqueraders at about 3:30 p.m. on Monday, June 23.

Ndukwe stated that the arrest of the suspects was in connection with the alleged physical assault of citizens by the ‘Oriokpa Masquerade’ as seen in a viral video.

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He said: “The suspects, along with others still at large, took advantage of the ‘Oriokpa’ Masquerade celebration to assault several innocent members of the public, inflicting bodily injuries on them.

“One of the victims was hospitalised for treatment due to injuries sustained during the attack.

“The masqueraders initially resisted police arrest and fled the scene.

“However, with the assistance of law-abiding community members, the three suspects were later identified and apprehended.”

The police spokesman added that the Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Mamman Giwa, had ordered a thorough investigation into the case to ensure that justice is served.

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