masquerade beats seminarian to coma in Nsukka

masquerade beats seminarian to coma in Nsukka:The Catholic Diocese of Nsukka in Enugu State, on Sunday, expressed anger over the attack on a seminarian by a group of masquerades, popularly called “oriokpa Nsukka”, in the area.

Over the years, the masquerades have remained thorns in the flesh of residents and visitors, who are always forced to part with some money or get the beating of their lives, even as women are being raped.
DAILY POST gathered that their latest victim is the seminarian, identified as Lawrence Ezeugwu, who is currently in critical condition following beatings and matchet cuts he received from the masked men.
‎Leading in condemnation of the attack, Prof. Godfrey Onah, the Catholic Bishop of Nsukka, urged law enforcement agencies to treat masquerades that block roads, beat, harm and extort money from people as terrorists and cultists.masquerade beats seminarian to coma in Nsukka
“It is unfortunate that in this 21st century some youths in Nsukka area will cover their face and block roads, beating and extorting money from people who are going about their legitimate businesses in the name of masquerade.
“The security agents should treat these criminals who hide under the guise of masquerade to harass and harm law-abiding citizens as terrorists and cultists,” he said.masquerade beats seminarian to coma in Nsukka
According to the Bishop, the Seminarian, who was on his way to the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC ) Nsukka district, to pay electricity bill was beaten to coma by a group of masquerades that blocked Enugu Road.
He added after beating him, they gave him a knife cut on the head, leading to his now being hospitalized.
“This is a sacrilege and an abomination and the church will ensure that all those involved are brought to book, as well as fight to put this evil culture to an end.