The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a man identified as David Effiong for allegedly causing a public disturbance while appearing in full masquerade regalia despite the state government’s ban.
Effiong was taken into custody on Tuesday after residents reported that a masquerader was causing a nuisance and allegedly destroying property within the community.
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Police Commissioner, CP Baba Azare, confirmed the arrest, noting that Effiong would be arraigned once investigations were concluded.
The incident comes as authorities intensify enforcement of Governor Umo Eno’s statewide ban on masquerade displays, a directive issued in response to rising cases of intimidation, violence, and property damage linked to masqueraders. [The Punch excluding rejigged headline]
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