The Nnewi town union, Nzukora Nnewi has mandated security agencies in Nnewi metropolis to arrest any individual who is seen carrying whips or weapon or obstructing the road without a masquerade.
In a statement released today, through its publicity secretary, Ike Edoji, the group condemned the activities of individuals perpetrating vicious acts in the community in the name of Afia Olu.
The group in the same statement, condoled with the family of the victim of yesterday’s incident and said that those behind the dastard act will be brought to book.
NZUKO-ORA NNEWI AFIA-OLU EMERGENCY PRESS RELEASE
Our attention has been drawn to the reckless abuse of Afia-Olu Nnewi festival by individuals who are not masquerades or part of its entourage.
Therefore, I have been directed to inform us that effective immediately, if you are caught handling cane; blocking roads, interfering with the movement of motorists or bearing any form of arm in the name of Afia-Olu Nnewi festival, you will be arrested.
All security agencies in Nnewi take note. Arrest those who will not comply with these executive directives and “bring them to book”.
Henceforth, only masquerades are free to use “Anyasi”, for entertainment purposes only.
We regret the loss of our brother from Obiofia Nnewichi yesterday and the security agencies have assured us that perpetrators of the heinous crime will not go unpunished.
AFIA-OLU Nnewi is a festival of joy, not bloodshed. Beware, be warned, don’t fall a victim.
On behalf of Nzuko-Ora Nnewi, I wish us a happy 2018 Afia-Olu Nnewi festival.
Thanks.
Ikedoji O.A (M.A)
Publicity Secretary Nzuko-Ora Nnewi/Editor-in-Chief Nnewi Rings Newspaper.
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