Three Enugu masqueraders arraigned for assaulting residents, remanded in prison
The three male suspects earlier arrested for their involvement in the assault and infliction of bodily harm on members of the public during the celebration of the Oriokpa Masquerade have been arraigned in court by the police.
They were also remanded in the Nigerian Correctional Custodial Centre.
SP Daniel Ndukwe, the Enugu State Police Command Police Public Relations Officer in a statement gave the name of the masqueraders as Emeka Eze (33 years old), Omeke Uchechukwu (22), and Malachi Michael Nnaemeka (30).
He explained that they were arraigned before the Nsukka Magistrate Court of Enugu State on “three principal charges of conspiracy, demanding money with menaces, and causing grievous harm.”
The PPRO added, “The case was adjourned to July 31, 2025, for further hearing.
“Recall that the male victim captured in the viral video of the incident, which occurred on June 22, 2025, along Aku Road in Nsukka, was hospitalized due to injuries sustained from the masqueraders’ attack.
“Subsequently, the three suspects were identified and arrested with the assistance of law-abiding members of the community, while others fled.
“The Commissioner of Police has ordered intensified efforts to apprehend the remaining members of the masquerade group who are currently at large.
“He also urges community leaders across Enugu State to caution their subjects against committing crimes under the guise of masquerade or other cultural celebrations.”
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