An Enugu Magistrate Court of Nsukka Magisterial District State has remanded three people linked to the Oriokpa Masquerade assault and infliction of bodily harm on members of the public.

The three accused persons, Emeka Eze (33), Omeke Uchechukwu (22), and Malachi Michael Nnaemeka (30) were on Tuesday arrested by the operatives of the Enugu State Police Command.

They were subsequently arraigned and remanded on three counts charge bordering on conspiracy, demanding money with menaces, and causing grievous harm.

The police accused them for their involvement in the assault and infliction of bodily harm on members of the public under the guise of celebrating the Oriokpa Masquerade.

According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Enugu State Police Command, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said that the case has been adjourned to July 31, 2025, for further hearing.

“The Commissioner of Police has ordered intensified efforts to apprehend the remaining members of the masquerade group who are currently at large,” said SP Daniel Ndukwe.

On June 22, some masquerades were seen in viral video along Aku Road in Nsukka, assaulting some residents.

Police, however, reported that a male victim was hospitalized due to injuries sustained from the masqueraders’ attack.

“Subsequently, the three suspects were identified and arrested with the assistance of law-abiding members of the community, while others fled,” Ndukwe said.

He quoted the Commissioner of Police to have urged community leaders across Enugu State to caution their subjects against committing crimes under the guise of masquerade or other cultural celebrations.

He warned that the police command is determined to ensure justice is served and to prevent similar incidents in the future. (Saturday PUNCH)