Enugu State Police officers arrested three people who wore traditional masks after they attacked local residents. The suspects hurt several innocent people during a cultural festival on June 22. Community members helped police catch the mask wearers after they tried to escape. Officers made the arrests on June 23 at 3:30 in the afternoon near Nsukka. A video showing the attacks spread quickly across social media platforms.
Police spokesman Daniel Ndukwe said the masked performers beat up citizens during the Oriokpa celebration. One person suffered such serious injuries that doctors had to treat them at a hospital. The attackers ran away when police first arrived at the scene. Local people who witnessed the violence helped officers identify the three suspects later. Several other mask wearers remain free and police continue searching for them.
Commissioner Mamman Giwa has ordered his officers to investigate the case completely. He wants to make sure the courts punish everyone involved in the attacks. The police chief said criminals should not use sacred cultural events to hurt innocent people. Traditional masquerade celebrations hold important meaning for Nigerian communities. These festivals represent ancient customs that deserve respect rather than criminal behavior.
Officers worked with honest community members to solve this case quickly. The suspects face charges for hurting people during what should have been a peaceful celebration. Police plan to find the remaining attackers who escaped after the June 22 incident.
Police spokesman Daniel Ndukwe said the masked performers beat up citizens during the Oriokpa celebration. One person suffered such serious injuries that doctors had to treat them at a hospital. The attackers ran away when police first arrived at the scene. Local people who witnessed the violence helped officers identify the three suspects later. Several other mask wearers remain free and police continue searching for them.
Commissioner Mamman Giwa has ordered his officers to investigate the case completely. He wants to make sure the courts punish everyone involved in the attacks. The police chief said criminals should not use sacred cultural events to hurt innocent people. Traditional masquerade celebrations hold important meaning for Nigerian communities. These festivals represent ancient customs that deserve respect rather than criminal behavior.
Officers worked with honest community members to solve this case quickly. The suspects face charges for hurting people during what should have been a peaceful celebration. Police plan to find the remaining attackers who escaped after the June 22 incident.
