Ebonyi Govt restricts movement of masquerades

The Ebonyi State government has restricted movement of masquerades in the state to areas such as playgrounds and other recreational centres.

Sen. Emmanuel Onwe, Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, disclosed this on Monday in Abakaliki while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the state’s Executive Council meeting.

According to him, the decision was as a result of problems recorded at Ndufu Echara in Ikwo Local Government Area of the state.

“Masquerades in every part of the state are henceforth confined to playgrounds and other areas where they would not harass people around their vicinity.

“Government is serious on the enforcement of this directive, as the security of lives and properties of citizens is paramount in its policy direction.

“The Executive Council also banned its members and other top government officials from meddling into the affairs of town unions,” he said.

The Commissioner said that the state government has also banned the activities of vigilante groups across the state with the exception of those initiated and operated by town unions.