The Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad of the Nsukka Sector of the Enugu State Police Command arraigned a masquerader on Wednesday at a Nsukka Magistrates Court for allegedly assaulting a nurse.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement, revealing that police operatives intercepted and arrested the masquerader, known locally as Oriokpa, on May 12, 2024, around 3:45 p.m.
The arrest occurred after the masquerader was seen physically assaulting a female victim at Ugwuoye Junction, Nsukka.
“The masquerader was later identified as Ugwuoke Ebube, aged 22, of Enugu Road, Nsukka,” Ndukwe said.
The police spokesperson further noted, “An investigation into the case suggests that the suspect was part of a group of masqueraders that similarly assaulted a female nurse riding a motorcycle, as captured in a viral video in April 2024. He was today, May 22, 2024, arraigned in the Nsukka Magistrates Court of Enugu State, Nigeria, but was granted bail by the court.”
State Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, condemned the act, warning that individuals hiding under the guise of cultural masqueraders to commit criminal acts would face severe consequences.
“The command will henceforth not hesitate to bring anyone found wanting to book,” he asserted.
