The Abia state government has issued warning to masquerades in the state that block roads and exhort money from motorists and individuals.
In a statement by secretary to the state government, Barr. Chris Ezem, the government warned that such masquerades should be prepared to face the full wrath of the law.
The government noted that security agencies had been directed to deal decisively with those found guilty.
The statement reads,
The attention of Government has been drawn to the menace of Masquerades on major roads in Umuahia the Capital City of Abia State.
Government wishes to warn all involved to stop the act of blocking roads and extorting money from innocent motorist and individuals in the guise of celebrating Christmas or be prepared to face the full wrath of the Law.
Security Agencies have been directed to deal decisively with those involved in this unpatriotic act of masquerading along the streets of Umuahia. This directive takes immediate effect.
Source: www.clintonsdaily.com
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