Wahala don burst for Omoku as police don arrest lawyer wey fire gun for masquerade parade!
This one no be small matter o! Barrister Akpudi Ikechukwu no fit control him anger when masquerade flog hin car during the celebration. Instead of take am easy, the lawyer vex come out with gun begin shoot.
The result? One innocent bystander, Emmanuel David Nkemjika, don buy, and at least six others dey hospital with gunshot injuries, including the masquerade wey cause the wahala.
CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, wey be police spokesperson, confirm the palava say e happen on top Monday morning, January 19, 2026. As per reports, around 1:30 a.m., youth dey parade for Sambo Street when the yeye altercation happen between Barrister Akpudi and some officers from Nigeria Forest Guards.
Omo, the drama no end for there! After the lawyer fire shot, the local youths no gree take am easy. Dem burn his family house for Santa Maria and hin personal house for Obrikom. Na serious matter be this! Eyewitnesses no fit believe wetin dem see.
According to police report, the masquerade matter turn bloody as nine people sustain injuries, and Barrister Akpudi and two of hin crew don land for police custody for full investigation.
Area Commander dey try cool down the youths wey dey fume, and police plus military don come together to secure the area. Dem talk say anybody wey find guilty go face di music.
This whole situation dey show how important am to ensure safety during our cultural celebrations. We gats do better to no let this kind thing happen again! Make we all dey vigilant as we enjoy our traditional displays!
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