BREAKING: One person has been confirmed dead and eight others injured following a violent clash during a masquerade procession in Omoku, Rivers State.

Police say the incident occurred early Monday along Sambo Street, with victims sustaining gunshot wounds. Suspects have been arrested, investigations are ongoing, and joint security patrols have been deployed to restore calm.

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Awgbu Man Defends Agaba Masquerade’s Actions as Police Confirm Arrest

An Awgbu indigene has defended the actions of the Agaba masquerade following a recent confrontation with Onowu Ugonabo, arguing that the incident was rooted in cultural disrespect. According to him, Ugonabo, who is also a traditionalist, should have known better than to challenge the Agaba masquerade, as it goes against the customs and traditions of their people.

He questioned why some individuals respect cultural practices like the Eyo Festival in Lagos but return home to undermine their own traditions. “We are from the same place, so I expected him to know better,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of the Agaba masquerade in connection with the incident, as investigations continue.

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Anambra Police Identify 28-Year-Old Suspect Behind Violent Masquerade Attack in Awgbu

The Anambra State Police Command has identified a 28-year-old suspect linked to the violent conduct that occurred during a recent masquerade outing in Awgbu community. The identification followed widespread public concern and reports of assaults and intimidation of residents during the event.

The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, as authorities continue efforts to address the incident and restore calm in the community.

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JUST IN: Anambra Police Arrest Masquerade Over Violent Attacks

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a masquerade involved in unprovoked attacks on innocent citizens, which caused a serious breach of public peace in Awgbu, Orumba North LGA.

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Anambra Police Don Arrest Masquerader Wey Beat People for Awgbu!

Anambra State Police don arrest one masquerader wey dem catch for viral video dey attack Awgbu people for Orumba North LGA. Police talk say this kain behavior no dey acceptable, unlawful, and dem no go tolerate am, because culture no suppose turn to weapon wey go terrorize people.

SP Tochukwu Ikenga yan say police dey investigate the matter and go update public as e dey go. This kain wahala no dey only happen for Anambra – Akwa Ibom State sef don dey see same kind masquerade gbege, wey make government ban public masquerade show till further notice.

Police and government talk say anybody wey dey use masquerade dey cause gbege go face law, because culture na for enjoyment and respect, no be to scare or hurt community. People dey urged to dey vigilant, report any strange activity, make law and order shine for everywhere.

Na so Anambra dey show say law go catch anybody wey no dey respect peace, even if dem hide under mask.

Eyo Masquerades Assault Residents As Festival Turns Violent In Lagos

Eyo Masquerades Assault Residents During 2025 Lagos Festival, Videos Spark Social Media Outrage

The 2025 Eyo Festival in Lagos turned violent as videos circulated online showing Eyo masquerades assaulting residents with staves during street processions. One clip showed four men in traditional white regalia attacking a man, while another captured residents throwing objects at masquerades. Social media users condemned the incidents, questioning the excessive use of force and lack of crowd control. Some speculated the victim may have breached traditional taboos, but others criticized the response as extreme. The festival, the first since 2017, had earlier welcomed dignitaries including President Bola Tinubu and Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Nigerian Police Parade Three Masquerades In Akwa Ibom Over Violent Attacks As Governor Umo Eno Enforces Statewide Ban On Street Displays

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has paraded three masquerades—Samuel Ime, Kingsley Samuel, and Idiome Samuel—over alleged violent attacks on residents that left several victims injured and hospitalised. The incident comes amid a strict statewide ban on masquerade activities on streets and highways announced by Governor Umo Eno to curb rising cases of harassment, violence, and public disorder. While reaffirming respect for cultural traditions, the governor stressed that masquerade displays must be confined to designated village squares and traditional spaces, warning that public safety and human dignity take priority during the festive season. Security agencies have been directed to fully enforce the ban across all 31 local government areas of the state.

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Davido Stuns Fans in Masquerade-Inspired Outfit During Sierra Leone Performance, Sparks Viral Reactions Online, Endorses Carter Efe, and Predicts Next Afrobeats Stars

Nigerian music superstar Davido, aka David Adeleke, turned heads during a recent Sierra Leone concert when he performed in a striking masquerade-inspired outfit. The dramatic costume, reflecting local cultural traditions, divided fans online—some applauding his embrace of culture, while others joked about the look. During the same livestream, Davido discussed the future of Afrobeats, naming Asake, Omah Lay, and Rema as the next generation of genre heavyweights. He also surprised fans by securing an endorsement deal for viral content creator Carter Efe and shared aspirations to collaborate with international stars Rihanna and Kehlani. The performance video quickly went viral, sparking debates and playful reactions across social media.

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Mr. Effiong, the Masquerade who was arrested and detained for allegedly disturbing public peace while participating in a masquerade by the Police Command in Uyo,
In a landmark ruling, the court has sided with the Masquerade, affirming the rights of its adherents in Akwa Ibom State.

The court not only ordered the immediate and unconditional release of Mr. Effiong (the masquerade) but also mandated the Akwa Ibom Government to pay damages for infringing upon his fundamental human rights and freedom of worship.

This ruling underscores the legal protection afforded to traditional religious practices in Nigeria, reinforcing the importance of respecting diverse forms of worship.

Masquerade David Effiong Appears in Court for Public Disorder Charges

He was arrested by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command on Tuesday, 2 December 2025.

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has signed an Executive Order banning masquerade displays on streets and major highways across the state.

Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Masquerader for Public Disturbance Amid Statewide Ban on Masquerade Displays


The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a man identified as David Effiong for allegedly causing a public disturbance while dressed in full masquerade attire, despite a government ban on masquerade activities across the state. Residents reported that Effiong was constituting a nuisance and destroying property in the community on Tuesday, prompting his arrest.

Commissioner of Police Baba Azare confirmed the incident, stating that Effiong will be charged in court after investigations. The crackdown follows Governor Umo Eno’s statewide ban on masquerade displays due to escalating cases of intimidation, violence, and property destruction linked to masqueraders. Authorities say many masqueraders have continued to pose a threat despite repeated warnings.

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JUST IN: After Akwa Ibom State Governor ordered the arrest of masquerades found on the streets, the Akwa Ibom State Police had arrested David Effiong, who was spotted in full masquerade regalia disrupting public peace as he set to be charged to court

An Occultic Group In My Village Is Behind My Alleged Viral Naked Video Bishop Ndubueze Claims.

Speaking with newsmen in Abakaliki, Bishop Ndubueze said trouble began after he criticized a local cultic group known as the Omabe masquerade on his community’s WhatsApp platform.
Sam Onyeagoziri Ndubueze
The General Overseer of Champion Cathedral, Abakaliki, Professor Bishop Sam Onyeagoziri Ndubueze, has alleged that an occult group from his community is orchestrating a campaign of blackmail and intimidation against him after he openly condemned their activities.

Speaking with newsmen in Abakaliki, Bishop Ndubueze said trouble began after he criticized a local cultic group known as the Omabe masquerade on his community’s WhatsApp platform.

According to him, members of the group began threatening to “deal with” him soon after his post went viral.

He explained that on September 1, 2025, his phones were stolen in Abakaliki. Initially, he said, he did not connect the theft to the threats.

“I reported first to the Onicha Development Union chairman, Chief Engineer Chijoke Ikeagwu, who helped me block my accounts. The following day, I went to the Crack Department of the Nigeria Police, Ebonyi State Command, and officially documented my complaint,” he said.

Bishop Ndubueze alleged that shortly after his report, he received a phone call from unknown persons demanding ₦10 million to suppress damaging information they claimed to have about him.

“They told me if I didn’t comply, they would send me packing from Abakaliki because of my stand against their masquerade. When I tried to trace the number, it turned out to be an unregistered line,” he added.

The cleric further revealed that not long after the threats, doctored nude photographs allegedly involving him began circulating on WhatsApp and Facebook.

Two killed in fresh Lagos cult clashes.

Two people have been k!lled in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos after suspected rival cult groups clashed on Sunday, September 7.

This latest attack occurred less than a week after three people were k!lled during a masquerade festival in the same area, which police later attributed to cult violence.

The violent incident on Sunday intensified when a young man nicknamed Pablo was k!lled by a rival group at Oribanwa Road in the Lakowe area of Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State amid an ongoing clash between the two groups in that area.

Pablo was reportedly killed around 3 p.m., in the presence of his father. He was mach£ted in the face, and his hand was cut off during the attack as seen in photos shared by the publication.

Two killed in fresh Lagos cult clashes

One of the victims lying on the floor beside a fallen motorcycle in a pool of his blood. The deceased had machete cuts on his face and hand.

Also, a 19-second video, shared one of the victims lying lifeless in the back of a white moving police van

A resident said, “We have seen several kinds of killings in this area.

“Just after the first killing on Sunday, another person was killed. His hand was cut off by the cultists.”

Residents are calling on authorities to intensify security in the area to avoid reprisal attacks.

Three killed as cult clash disrupts masquerade festival in Lagos Island.

At least three people were killed during violent clashes that erupted at a masquerade festival in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State.

Although the exact trigger of the killings remains uncertain, accounts suggest that the event was hijacked by suspected cult members, turning what began as a cultural celebration into a bloody supremacy battle.

Residents said the violence broke out shortly after the festival ended, spiraling into chaos.

“We had just finished the festival when a fight broke out among some boys suspected to be cultists.

“They started hurling bottles and brandishing weapons. Nobody could intervene, everyone simply ran for safety,” a community member narrated under anonymity.

Videos circulating online showed suspected cultists engaging in heavy gunfire along Lagos Street. In one clip, at least five gunshots rang out, while another showed a group of assailants brutally beating a victim.

Another resident, who identified himself as Kazeem, said the unrest stretched late into the night.

“The fight started in the evening and continued until midnight. Many of us couldn’t sleep because of the noise and the destruction,” he recounted.

Confusion in Africa as Ghana Unleashes Phyno-Lookalike Masquerade – Nigerians Respond with Plans to Create Shatta Wale Masquerade

Wahala wear sneakers this week as Nigerian rapper Phyno Fino unknowingly got dragged into masquerade madness – all thanks to one mysterious masquerade spotted dancing in Ghana that looks exactly like him.

Ghanaians didn’t waste time. They immediately declared the masquerade “Phyno’s spirit twin” and started spreading rumors that the Igbo rapper has spiritually relocated to Ghana to launch a new music-masquerade brand. One fan even posted, “This one no be coincidence, na rebranding!”

Phyno, who is probably just chilling and eating nkwobi somewhere, woke up to see his face trending beside a masquerade with tribal marks and swag.

Ghana has vowed that Phyno must come and visit his “second body,” and they’re even planning a welcome party with palm wine, drums, and confused fans.

But Nigerians are not taking this lying down.

In a savage comeback, Naija creatives have started work on their own Shatta Wale Masquerade. According to reports, the outfit will come with dreadlocks, dark shades, fake tattoos, and portable Bluetooth speakers that randomly shout “SM for life!” every 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, Cameroon is just sitting in one corner, quietly observing, waiting for their own chance to drag somebody. Word on the street is they’re trying to decide whether to use Burna Boy, Black Sherif, or Portable as masquerade inspiration.

In summary:

Ghana dropped “Masquerade Phyno 1.0”

Nigeria said, “Hold my zobo,” and started designing “Masquerade Shatta 2.0”

Africa is not fighting oh, we are just playing spiritual dress-up and breaking the internet while we’re at it.

Attack on Ondo Muslim leader, family: MURIC calls for arrest, prosecution of perpetrators.

AKURE—AN Islamic human rights group, Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has urged the Ondo Police Command to arrest and prosecute the masqueraders who attacked the residence and mosque of the town’s Chief Imam.

It was reported that some masqueraders stormed the Mosque and Chief Imam’s home, where they physically assaulted his wives and children.