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Unidentified Gunmen have killed at least two persons when they invaded Etekwuru autonomous community in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. Confirming the incident, the traditional ruler of the community, Kenneth Okereke, disclosed that that attack occurred on Wednesday morning and called on security agents to come to the rescue of his subjects. Okereke said the attackers also destroyed properties and left some villagers injured before leaving the area.

The Nigerian Army says troops of Exercise Golden Dawn foiled an attempted abduction of a group of doctors in Amauju, Isu Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State. A statement issued by its Director of Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, disclosed that the armed men attempted to kidnap the doctors providing free healthcare for residents, but the troops engaged them in a gun duel. The statement noted that a member […]

The 34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze, and Imo State Police Command have dismissed rumours making the rounds that there was a clash between the police and Army in Owerri. This was disclosed in a joint statement by the spokesman of the Imo Police Command, CSP Michael Abattam, and the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Captain Joseph Baba Akubo. According to the statement, the report is malicious and falsely fabricated […]

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has offered a scholarship to a student, Confidence Nwozuzu who scored nine A’s in the 2020 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination. Governor Uzodinma announced that the state would continue to recognize outstanding indigenes. The Governor encouraged other sons and daughters of the State to apply dedication and resilience in their academic pursuit, adding that education remains the greatest empowerment for future development.

The Imo State Police Command says a group of armed men attacked a police station with petrol bombs in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of the State. A statement issued today by the command Public Relations Officer, Michael Abattam, confirmed that the attack occurred on Thursday. The statement revealed that the armed bandits came in a number of cars and motorcycles to attack the station but were repelled by the […]

The Supreme Court has affirmed the appointment of Justice Ijeoma Aguguo as Chief Judge of Imo State. A suit was filed by Justice Brown against the National Judicial Council, NJC, challenging the appointment of Justice Aguguo. In the ruling, the court discovered the supposed Justice Brown was a fictitious name used to institute the suit and struck it out. Speaking on the Supreme Court victory, Chukwuma Ekomaro who served as […]