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The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, Aboki Danjuma, alongside other Service Commanders, has urged residents to continue offering actionable intelligence to aid ongoing security operations targeting criminal elements in the state. This appeal was made during a visit on December 3rd 2024, to assess the progress of joint security efforts in clearing a notorious hideout in Aku, Okigwe LGA, linked to criminals. The operation, which has been underway for […]

The Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, in Imo State, has flagged off a three-day training programme on Tuesday, themed ‘Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things for Smart Agriculture’ with a view to promote technology, ensure food security and provide environmental sustainability in Nigeria. It is aimed at ensuring easier, more productive and sustainable food security through science by proper usage of apps, the training programme, which was the first of […]

The Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, in Imo State, has flagged off a three-day training programme on Tuesday, themed ‘Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things for Smart Agriculture’ with a view to promote technology, ensure food security and provide environmental sustainability in Nigeria. It is aimed at ensuring easier, more productive and sustainable food security through science by proper usage of apps, the training programme, which was the first of […]

Imo State House of Assembly has adopted a motion urging the state government to tackle flood menace in communities in Nkwerre Local Government Area of the state. The motion was moved by the member representing the Nkwerre state constituency, Chisom Ojukwu, at the plenary session on Tuesday. Ojukwu bemoaned the devastating impact of flooding in the communities in Nkwerre Local Government Area stating that cost of maintaining buildings and businesses […]

The Imo State Police Command has reinforced the ban on the use of motorcycles within the capital city as it enjoined the general public to adhere to the directives. Police Public Relations Officer Henry Okoye, in a press statement on Tuesday, informed that the order takes immediate effect, warning that any violator of the directive will be arrested and their motorcycles impounded. He stated that the measure is part of […]

The Imo State chapter of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) hosted a transformative seminar on Wednesday the 6th of October 2024. The conference chaired by Ajuruchi Anthony at the NEPC Conference Hall in Owerri focused on optimizing logistics and freight for global trade. The seminar brought together logistics experts, freight operators, and local businesses to discuss practical strategies to strengthen Nigeria's global trade position as Ajuruchi emphasized the importance […]

Tragedy struck on Tuesday at the International Market in Orlu, Imo State, when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonated, resulting in two fatalities. The incident, confirmed by the Police Command in Imo, left several others injured as they fled for safety. According to a statement by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Henry Okoye, the explosion occurred while the two deceased individuals, identified as hoodlums, were attempting to set […]

Pupils of Community School Ugiri in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State have taken to the streets protesting the encroachment of their school premises by herdsmen. In a viral video on Wednesday, the pupils and teachers were seen chanting solidarity songs, expressing displeasure on the destruction of their crops by the activities of the herdsmen who always trespassed the school farms and classes, destroying and chasing the pupils […]

The Imo State Police Command reported a significant operational success in the fight against crime in the state on Tuesday. According to a release signed by the command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, the operatives from the Command’s Counter-Terrorism Unit repelled an attack by suspected criminals during a routine patrol along the Owerri/Aba Road, near Owerri Airport. The attackers, numbering about ten and travelling in two vehicles, launched a violent assault but […]