VIDEO: Police detain masquerader for causing public disturbance in A’Ibom

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.

VIDEO: Police detain masquerader for causing public disturbance in A’Ibom

Police Commissioner, CP Baba Azare, confirmed the arrest, noting that Effiong will be charged in court once investigations are 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.

Watch the video below:

𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐧 𝐀’𝐈𝐛𝐨𝐦

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