Crime
Police Arrest “Masquerade” For Assaulting Woman In Enugu
The suspect was arraigned in the Nsukka Magistrate Court of Enugu State, Nigeria on Wednesday
Enugu State– Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested a man dressed as a traditional “masquerade,” known locally as Oriokpa, for allegedly assaulting a female victim at Ugwuoye Junction in Nsukka.
The arrest followed the circulation of a video on social media showing the masquerade physically attacked and assaulted a woman riding a motorcycle.
The man behind the masquerade costume was later identified as Ugwuoke Ebube “m”, aged 22, of Enugu Road, Nsukka.
In a statement released by DSP Daniel Ndukwe, says an investigation into the case suggests that the suspect was part of a group of masqueraders that assaulted a female nurse riding a motorcycle, as captured in a viral video in April 2024.
The suspect was arraigned in the Nsukka Magistrate Court of Enugu State, Nigeria on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, but was granted bail by the court.
The image maker said that the state Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu while condemning the act, has 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 added that the Command will henceforth not hesitate to bring anyone found wanting to book, just as in the case at hand.