From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri
The Imo State government have banned the display of masquerade in Ideato North Local Government Area of the state.
According to a statement addressed to the chairman of Ideato North council of Traditional institute and community polciing, Eze K.N Kanu, by the chairman of the state Council of Traditional institute and community polciing, Eze Emmanuel Okeke, the directive takes effect from December, 1.
The statement titled ” security directive from the chairman, Imo state Council of Traditional institution and community policing reads ” considering the security situation in some parts of the state, the state government has directed that all forms of masquerade displays in all communities in your LGA should be suspended forthwith till further notice.
“Furthermore, any Traditional ruler, or masquerade group in Ideato North LGA that disobeys this directive will face serious sanctions from the state government.
“Endeavor to make sure every traditional ruler in your Local Government complies with this directive.”