Pandemonium erupted in Orumba North Local Government, Anambra State, following the arrest and subsequent detention of Agaba masquerade the state Police Command over assault on innocent people and destruction of properties.
Confirming the arrest, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Tochukwu Ikenga, (SP), said “The Anambra Police Command wishes to inform members of the public, especially Ndi Anambra and other concerned persons, that the Command has taken into custody the masquerade involved in the unprovoked and violent attacks on innocent citizens, which led to a breach of public peace in Awgbu, Orumba North Local Government Area.
“The Command notes that the behaviour of the masquerade, as seen in the viral video currently in circulation, is totally unacceptable, unlawful, and will not be tolerated under any guise.
“The suspect is currently in Police custody, and investigations are ongoing to ensure that all those involved are brought to justice.
However, a traditionalist who pleaded annonimty noted that the arrest is an abomination against the spirit world, calling for the immediate release of the masquerade
According to a traditionalist who pleaded annonymity, “the masquerade should be released immediately to avoid the wrath of the gods against whoever that may be involved in the arrest and subsequent detention.
He added that, “Again, the masquerade should not be taken to court because the physical and spiritual have no connection.”
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