Imo govt to unveil sponsors of insecurity in January
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has revealed that 18 suspects arrested by security agencies have given dependable evidence on the names of sponsors of insecurity in Imo state. Uzodinmma while addressing elected officials of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday, said the names of the sponsors will be made known during the Imo […]
Gunmen abduct Chief Priest, councillors in Imo
Gunmen on Saturday reportedly struck again in Imo state and kidnapped the Chief Priest of the Owerri Ancient Kingdom in Owerri Municipal council, Reginald Ejiogu, including two councillors from Orsu Local Government Area, whose identities are yet to be identified. This follows hours after security operatives and the Imo State government raided a kidnappers’ den […]
Imo monarch regains freedom a day after abduction
Imo state monarch, who was kidnapped on Sunday when some unknown gunmen attacked his community has reportedly regained freedom. The victim, Eze Acho Ndukwe, the traditional head of Amagu Ihube autonomous community and chairman of Okigwe Local Government Area of Traditional Rulers who was kidnapped alongside, Eze Paul Ogbu of Ihitte Ihube autonomous community has […]
Gunmen reportedly kidnap two Imo traditional rulers; IPOB reacts
Gunmen on Sunday reportedly stormed two Imo communities and kidnapped their traditional rulers, including Eze Acho Ndukwe of Amagu Ihube and Eze Paul Ogbu of Ihitte Ihube in the Okigwe Local Government Area of the state. This is coming some days after the traditional ruler of Atta ancient kingdom in the Njaba LGA, Eze Edwin […]
6 killed, others injured as soldiers, suspected armed robbers reportedly exchange gun fire in Imo
At least six people have reportedly lost their lives after a heavy gun battle ensued between soldiers and suspected armed robbers in two Imo communities, Umuaka, Oba in Njaba and Isu Local Government Areas, respectively A source from the community told Daily Sun that the incident, which occurred at about 7 am on Tuesday, left […]
Soldiers reportedly recover bombs, detonator in Imo state
The Nigerian Army says it has recovered Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Imo state, planted by unknown people it suspects to be members of the Eastern Security Network. A statement by the Army’s Director of Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, said the devices were discovered along Orlu – Owerri road. The statement reads in […]
Uzodinma to launch new security outfit in Imo
The government of Imo State says it has concluded plans to launch a security outfit in the state on November 30. Declan Emelumba, the commissioner for information and strategy, who briefed newsmen after the state executive council meeting in Owerri on Wednesday, said the security outfit became necessary to address the security challenges in the […]
Police nab gun manufacturer, POS robbers in Imo
The Imo State police command has apprehended three suspected armed robbers in the Isu Njaba council area of the state. A local gun manufacturer identified as Ozor Nwako was arrested alongside two others, identified as Obiaka Uchenna and Michael Ihunna, caught with a POS machine. According to a statement by the state’s police spokesperson, Mike […]
IPOB gives Uzodinma until November to free members
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued an ultimatum to Imo state Governor, Hope Uzodinma ordering the release of their members arrested in the state by the end of November. A statement by IPOB Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful noted that the governor could not prevent them from their agitation as it vowed […]
Gunmen kill three in Imo
No less than three persons have lost their lives when yet-to-be-identified gunmen attacked Anara Community in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. It was gathered that gunshots had rented the air at about 10 pm on Tuesday in the community. According to local sources, three persons were killed during the attack. A local […]
Police rescue victims abducted by unknown gunmen in Owerri
Imo State Police Command says it has rescued two victims abducted by yet-to-be-identified gunmen on Akwakuma road, Owerri West local government area in the state. According to the Police, they had received a distress call that the Director of Dutch Global Gas Limited had been kidnapped alongside his friend. It was gathered that the duo […]
South African returnee dies in Imo police custody
A Nigerian man based in South Africa has reportedly died in the custody of the anti-kidnapping unit of the Imo state police command. The victim, identified as Nnamdi Ohanekwurum, had recently returned to his hometown in Amagu, in the Orlu East Local Government Area of Imo State for the one-year remembrance of a late uncle, […]