Police arrest masquerades over breach of public peace
Three masquerades have been arrested by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command at Mbioto II Village, in Etinan Local Government Area of the state over breach of public peace, involvement in violent and disorderly conduct.
Penpushing reports that the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, made this known in a statement stating that the suspects were arrested on Friday at about 4:45pm, following a distress call from an anonymous source over a breach of public peace
The police spokesperson said the Kenneth Bassey, (31) Ofonime Isaac (25); and Paul Samuel Bassey (21) — all males, have been detained and are assisting operatives with vital information over the crime.
“The Akwa Ibom State Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammad Azare, in its sustained efforts to maintain peace and public order across the state, has arrested three individuals for their alleged involvement in violent and disorderly conduct carried out under the guise of masquerade activities in Etinan Local Government Area’, John wrote.
“On Friday, January 23, 2026, at about 4:45pm, the command received a distress call from an anonymous source reporting a serious breach of public peace and violent activities by masquerades at Mbioto II Village, Etinan LGA’, she added.
“Upon receipt of the information, police operatives were promptly mobilised to the scene and arrested two suspected masquerades and their leader. The suspects are Kenneth Bassey (M), 31 years; Ofonime Isaac (M), 25 years; and Paul Samuel Bassey (M), 21 years. The suspects have been detained and are currently assisting the police with ongoing investigations.”
Penpushing further reports that the statement said the Commissioner of Police Baba Mohammad Azare, while commending the swift response of the police operatives, reiterated the command’s unwavering commitment to maintaining public order and safety in all communities across Akwa Ibom State.
The police boss stated that while the command respects the state’s rich cultural heritage and traditional practices, any activity that degenerates into violence, intimidation or poses a threat to public peace will be met with the full force of the law.
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