Masquerade Kills One, Injures Scores At Okrika, As Police Intervenes

A masquerade display at George Ama Okrika Local Government Area has led to the death of one person, while some youths were injured.
Popularly known as “ekpo,” the masquerade was displayed by some youths of George Ama but according to eye witness account to The Tide Metro things went out of hand when some youths attacked the group.
Chairman of Abam Community CDC, Sample Abam, condemned the action of some youths in George Ama which he noted was unacceptable and urged the police to redouble their efforts in ensuring the arrest of everyone involved in the evil act.
On his path, the Secretary of Dokube Royal House, Otelima George regretted the action of some miscreants which he insisted does not have the backing of the community.
He assured that the George community will do everything humanly possible to ensure the arrest of those involved in the act by assisting the police with useful information; while conveying the community’s heartfelt sympathy to the Abam community.
Meanwhile the Area Commander in-charge of Okrika Local Government Ogunjemisin Tayo has called on people of Okrika Local Government to exercise restraint following reports of the killing of a youth and the injuring of some others by a masquerade.
The Area commander, Tayo said the police will do everything possible to ensure that the perpetrators are arrested and brought to book.
He however, commended the Council Chairman for being proactive in ensuring that the matter is not out of control and urged everyone to remain peaceful.
Earlier the Chairman of Okrika Local Government Area, Akuro Tobin had earlier sued for peace following reports of the killing.
He appealed to the elders and youths of Abam and George Communities to assist the police in ensuring that the perpetrators are arrested and made to face the law. He also urged the police to ensure that the perpetrators are arrested and justice served and lamented the untimely death of the young boy whose life has been caught short in his prime.

By: Kevin Nengia