Police Ban Masquerades In Akwa Ibom State Over Assaults, Murders

Police Ban Masquerades In Akwa Ibom State Over Assaults, Murders

Police has banned masquerades in Akwa Ibom State over assaults and murders.

DAILY POST reports that the Police in Akwa Ibom State has again announced the ban on masquerades across the state.

The Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko Macdon issued a statement on Sunday.

The spokesperson said the action followed the lawlessness of masquerades that has caused murders, threats to lives, assaults and other breaches.

The police also scrapped a curfew imposed by masquerades in Mbak Ikot Abasi and Mbak Ikot Idiongo villages in Mbak Etoi in Etoi Clan, Uyo.

The security agency noted that it infringed on the fundamental rights of the people to move freely and to associate.

Commissioner of Police, Olatoye Durosinmi warned that anyone who flouted the ban would face the wrath of the law.

The Akwa Ibom command advised law-abiding citizens to go about their activities without fear of molestation.

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