Police arrest two masquerades over alleged extortion, others in Akwa Ibom

Vanguard News | 29-10-2026 08:06pm |

Police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested two Ekpo masquerade participants over allegations of extorting money from residents and assaulting members of the public in Ikot Ekpene. The suspects were arrested at about 6pm on Monday, October 26, along the Ukana/Abak highway during an operational show of force, the police said. The state police spokesperson, Timfom John, identified the suspects ...

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