Enugu Govt Commence Investigation As Two Die In Masquerade Attack
Enugu Govt Commence Investigation As Two Die In Masquerade Attack
Following the death of two persons during the week, the Enugu State Government on Friday launched a full-scale investigation into the activities of the Oriokpa Masquerade group at the University Town of Nsukka in the Nsukka Local Government Area of the state.
The development was confirmed by the state Commissioner for Local Government, Rural Development, and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief Okey Ogbodo.
Ogbodo disclosed that Governor Peter Mbah has directed the Commissioner of Police to investigate the incidents and bring those responsible to justice.
The statement partly read, “Consequently, and following the express directive of His Excellency, the Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, the traditional rulers and Presidents-General of the town unions of the affected communities are hereby invited to meet with the Commissioner for Local Government, Rural Development and Chieftaincy Affairs, at the State Secretariat on Friday, September 27, 2024.
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“The venue is the Office of the Honourable Commissioner, and the time is 1 pm prompt.
“The affected communities are Nguru, Isiakpu, Echara, Nru, Edem-Ezema, Iheagu, Ihe, Owere, and Umuoyo.
“Furthermore, the governor has equally directed the Commissioner of Police to immediately institute a full-scale investigation into the incidents, including the reported fatalities resulting from the activities of the said masquerade groups with a view to bringing whoever is culpable to book.”
Enugu Govt Commence Investigation As Two Die In Masquerade Attack
