The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a man, David Effiong, for allegedly causing a public disturbance while dressed in full masquerade attire, in violation of the state government’s prohibition on such displays.
Effiong was apprehended on Tuesday after community members reported that the masquerader was creating a nuisance and allegedly damaging property in the area.
Confirming the arrest, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare, said Effiong will face charges in court upon the conclusion of ongoing investigations.
The incident follows the state’s intensified enforcement of Governor Umo Eno’s directive banning masquerade displays across Akwa Ibom. The ban was instituted in response to increasing reports of intimidation, violence, and property destruction associated with masquerade activities.
