Imo Okorosha Masquerade Chases 14-year-old Boy To Death, Leaves Him In Pool Of Blood

A masquerade known as okorosha has pursued a 14-year-old pupil to his death by a fast-moving vehicle. The boy was crushed beyond recognition.

The incident reportedly happened at Ogbaku, in the Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State.

A witness told PUNCH correspondent that the boy, who was on his way to school at about 9am, took to his heels on sighting the masquerader, while the masquerader took advantage of his fright to chase him till he ran into the path of a vehicle on the Onitsha-Owerri Road, a few meters away from a police division in the area.

After the incident, the masquerader was said to have mixed with other masqueraders, leaving the boy in a pool of blood.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Andrew Enwerem, confirmed the incident.

He added that the police were investigating the incident.