Anger Trails Banning Of Masquerades In Akwa Ibom

Akwa Ibom Governor bans street masquerades, cites public safety ahead of Christmas

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has signed a sweeping Executive Order halting all masquerade displays on major streets and highways across the state, saying the move became unavoidable following a surge in harassment, violence and disorder allegedly linked to recent outings. Announcing the directive, the governor stressed that while The post Akwa Ibom Governor bans street masquerades, cites public safety ahead of Christmas appeared first on Na…

Anger Trails Banning Of Masquerades In Akwa Ibom

As the Yuletide season approaches, the usual razzmatazz and other displays of the traditional Ekpo Masquerade in Akwa Ibom State will be sorely missed by residents, especially those travelling from different states and abroad for the Christmas and New Year festivities. The Ekpo scenes in festive seasons, LEADERSHIP gathered, are always a cynosure to behold as their side attractions would command the attention of the Ekpo adherents and the non – …

Police Arrest Masquerade for Breaching  State Ban

By Lizzy Chirkpi The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has detained a man, identified as David Effiong, for allegedly causing a public disturbance while fully dressed in masquerade regalia in violation of the state government’s prohibition on masquerade outings. Effiong was arrested on Tuesday after residents of the community reportedly raised alarm over a masquerader who was moving through the area, causing panic and allegedly damaging property, …

Drama as Masquerade Arrested on Streets in Akwa Ibom Days After Governor’s Ban - Thepodiummedia

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested David Effiong, a masquerade spotted on the streets, just days after the governor banned masquerade displays across the state. David Effiong is now set to face prosecution for violating the state’s new regulations. Police Crackdown Following Governor’s Order Governor Umo Eno had recently issued a strict ban on masquerades, warning that anyone caught performing or roaming the streets in full masquera…

Drama as Masquerade arrested on streets in Akwa Ibom days after governor’s ban

GistReel The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested David Effiong, a masquerade spotted on the streets, just days after the governor banned masquerade displays across the state. David Effiong is now set to face prosecution for violating the state’s new regulations. Police Crackdown Following Governor’s Order Governor Umo Eno had recently issued a strict ban on masquerades, warning that anyone caught performing or roaming the streets in full…

Police arrest masquerader in Akwa Ibom for causing public disturbance

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended a man named David Effiong for allegedly creating a public disturbance while dressed in full masquerade attire, in defiance of the state government’s prohibition. Effiong was reportedly taken into custody on Tuesday after community members alerted authorities that a masquerader was causing chaos and damaging property in […] The post Police arrest masquerader in Akwa Ibom for causing public distur…