Tag: Imo State
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Omo-Agege reveals Ahmed Gulak’s mission in Owerri, Imo State when he was murdered
Senate Deputy President Ovie Omo-Agege on Tuesday said former Political Adviser to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Alhaji Ahmed Gulak, was in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on a national assignment when he was killed by gunmen on Sunday, May 30, 2021. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that the former presidential aide was on his way to the Sam…
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Gallant officers repel attacks on 2 police divisions — CP
The Commissioner of Police in Imo, Mr Abutu Yaro, says gallant policemen have repelled attacks on police divisions in Umundugba, Isu council area, and Omuma. Yaro disclosed this in a statement signed on his behalf by the command’s spokesman, SP Bala Alkana on Tuesday. He said that the hoodlums attacked the police facilities with petrol…
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BREAKING: Another INEC office set ablaze in Imo
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced another vandalisation of one of it’s offices in Imo state, south east Nigeria. The office is located at NJaba local government area of the state. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education, Festus Okoye ESQ, disclosed this in a Statement on Sunday. Okoye expressed shock…
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Revealed: How Ahmed Gulak was murdered – Police
The Imo State Police Command has revealed how former presidential aide to President Goodluck Johnathan was killed in Owerri. TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) report Gulak’s murder was orchestrated by bandits who attacked a Toyota Camry he boarded. The Adamawa State former Speaker was killed at about 7pm. Read full statement below: IMO STATE POLICE COMMAND 30 MAY…
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Police repel attack on Izombe division in Imo, kill 4
The Police Command in Imo says gallant officers killed four bandits who allegedly attacked Izombe police division in Oguta Local Government Area of the state on Saturday night. The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Abutu Yaro disclosed this in a statement signed by the command’s Spokesman, SP Bala Alkana on Sunday. Yaro said…
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No fewer than 400 people arrested over security threats in Imo, says Uzodimma
Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo says no fewer than 400 people who caused mayhem or attacks have been arrested and charged to court. This is contained n a statement in Owerri by Uzidunma’s Chief Press Secretary Oguwike Nwachuku. ”Over 400 of those who carried out the threats on the state in the past have been…
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We‘ll not allow Imo turn to a killing field – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday in Abuja, said it would not allow some persons and interests to turn Imo to a killing field. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, National Secretary, APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) said this in a statement while condemning the attacks on lives and property in Imo. He said…
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South East Governors announce formation of joint security outfit
The Governors of the South Eastern part of Nigeria have announced the formation of a joint security outfit known as Ebubeagu with its headquarters located in Enugu State. The South East Governors announced the new joint security outfit following the first South East security summit held on Sunday in Owerri, the capital of Imo State.…
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Police speak on kidnap of Catholic priest in Imo State
The Police Commissioner in Imo, Nassiru Mohammed, says he has activated tactical units of the command to rescue Rev. Marcel Onyeocha and arrest his kidnappers. The police commissioner, in a statement issued on Sunday by the command’s Spokesman, SP Orlando Ikeokwu, called for calm, assuring that the priest would be rescued. Onyeocha, of Mother Theresa…
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Owerri jailbreak: Police nab 1 escapee in Akwa Ibom
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has arrested one David Ubong, one of the inmates set free when suspected hoodlums attacked a correctional centre in Owerri. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko Macdon, in Uyo on Friday, said that Ubong confessed to have escaped from the Owerri correctional centre on April…