The Enugu
Command of the Nigeria Police Force Command has warned masquerades and their
assistants against assaulting, harassing, and intimidating Nigerians in the
state under whatever guise.
This warning was
given by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Ebere Amaraizu, in a
statement he signed and issued in Enugu on Monday.
According to
Amaraizu, the police would arrest anyone caught committing any offense under
the guise of masquerade displays and festivals.
He noted that
the command had continued to say that people’s rights should not be infringed
upon in any show or festivity.
The police
spokesman also advised communities to celebrate their culture and masquerade
festivities within the confines of the law.
He said: “The
Police have frowned at the report received concerning the alleged recklessness
of some masquerades and their assistants on the issue of assault, molestation,
and intimidation of good people of the state.”
“Anyone caught
committing offense or wrecking havoc on members of the public under the guise
of masquerade festivities will be promptly arrested and prosecuted,’’ he said.
He also
disclosed that the command, through its operatives in Nsukka Police Divisional
Headquarters, nabbed one of the assistants of Oriokpa Masquerade, Nnamdi Okoro,
in Nsukka on March 26.
Okoro was
alleged to have assaulted Mr. Ezeugwu Lawrence, which caused him injury on his
head at Ugwuoye axis of Nsukka.
“Okoro is now
helping police operatives in their investigation.
“He will be
arraigned properly in court after investigation,’’ the police spokesman said.
No comments:
Post a Comment