Tag: Imo
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‘Uzodinma will pay dearly’ IPOB reacts to killing of its Commander, others
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has reacted to the killing of one of its leaders, saying Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, “will pay dearly”. The Nigerian Army on Saturday said it had led a combined team of security forces to raid “the operational Headquarters of the IPOB/ESN terrorists in Awomama Village, Oru East LGA…
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BREAKING: Gunmen raze Uzodinma’s country home, kill two security operatives on duty
Gunmen have attacked the country home of Imo Governor Hope Uzodinma. According to reports, the daredevil gunmen invaded the Governor’s residence in Omuma in Oru East Local Government Area in early hours of (today) Saturday. They reportedly killed two security men on duty before torching it. It was also learnt vehicles parked at the compound…
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Stray bullet of jubilant soldiers kills mother of four on her farm in Imo
Tragedy struck on Thursday evening along Owerri – Onitsha in Eziama Obiato Community in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State when one of the bullets fired by some jubilating soldiers at the army checkpoint at Ukwu Orji allegedly hit a woman in the community. The 46-year-old mother of four and native of Umuagha village…
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Owerri jailbreak: Nine inmates who escaped from Nigerian prison re-arrested in Ghana
Ghanaian Police have arrested nine Nigerian fugitive inmates who illegally entered Ghana on Sunday. The inmates were arrested weeks after the jailbreak at the Owerri Custodial Centre in Imo State. More than 1,800 prisoners were set free after gunmen overran the facility in Owerri on April 5. According to Ada Divisional Police Commander, Chief Superintendent,…
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Imo philanthropist adopts three lions
A philanthropist, Innocent Onwubiko, on Wednesday formally adopted three lions from the Imo Zoological Garden and Wildlife Park, Owerri. The General Manager of the park, Mr Francis Abioye, said the adoption followed the signing of a one-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the management and Onwubiko. Abioye commended Onwubiko for showing interest in wildlife preservation.…
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Imo on the precipice – Dakuku Peterside
Dakuku Peterside The mayhem in the Eastern Heartland of Imo State has left everyone perplexed. Security eruptions in Imo state appear to be an indicator of what the country is turning to .The state’s stories seem like scenes from blockbuster sci-fi movies meant to entertain fans in love with gory violence. A few months ago,…
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South-East governors, Ohanaeze meet in Imo on security [Photos]
Governors of the South-East region are currently holding a meeting today in Owerri, the Imo State capital over the security issue in the region. Navy and Air Force Commanders, the Inspector-General of Police, Ohanaeze Ndigbo and other stakeholders are reportedly expected to be present at the meeting. The was confirmed by the Chief Press Secretary…
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JUST IN: Gunmen kidnap Catholic priest in Imo
Gunmen on Sunday morning abducted a Catholic priest, Rev. Prof. Izu Marcell Onyeocha in Imo State. Onyeocha, was said to have been abducted around 7:00 a.m at Ihube Community in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State along Enugu -Port Harcourt Express Road. The victim, who is a lecturer in the Faculty of Humanities at…
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BREAKING: Community erupts in joy as kidnapped Imo monarch, cabinet chiefs regain freedom [VIDEO]
His Royal Highness, Eze Charles Iroegbu, the traditional ruler of Umuezie community of Nguru Mbaise in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State kidnapped some few days ago has been freed, TheNewsGuru.com, TNG can authoritative report. TNG reports that Eze Iroegbu, who is also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of All States Mass Transit,…
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Imo jailbreak: Over 80 inmates back in custody
No fewer than 80 inmates have voluntarily returned to the Owerri custodial centre of the Nigerian Correctional Service. Over 1844 inmates had escaped on Monday when gunmen attacked the centre and released them. The gunmen also attacked the headquarters of the Nigerian Police and set ablaze the office of the Criminal Investigation Department after releasing…