The Enugu State Police Command has detained three masqueraders in the Nsukka area of the state for allegedly assaulting residents.
Daniel Ndukwe, the state police spokesperson, said in a statement in Enugu Wednesday that police operatives arrested the suspects on 23 June, with the assistance of members of the community.
He said the suspects’ arrest was linked to the alleged physical assault of residents by the ‘Oriokpa’ Masquerade group on 22 June, as seen in a viral video.
“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 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,” he said. (Premium Times)