Nigerian army humiliates masquerade in viral video
A video of a masquerade being punished by the Nigerian army has sparked outrage on social media. The video shows the masquerade kneeling down and being punched by a soldier, who asks him about his morale. The masquerade replies that his morale is high, sir.
The video then cuts to a scene where the masquerade is forced to dance to music played by the soldiers, who laugh and mock him. The masquerade is later seen clearing grasses with his costume hanging on his legs, while a soldier calls him “masquerade” and tells him to thank God.
The reason for the army’s action is unknown, as the video does not provide any context or explanation. Some viewers have condemned the army for abusing and degrading the masquerade, who is a cultural symbol in some parts of Nigeria. Others have defended the army, saying that the masquerade might have provoked them or violated the law.
We are trying to verify the source and authenticity of the video, and to find out more details about the incident. We will update this story as soon as we have more information.
