A group under the aegis of the Human Life Protection Advocacy Initiative, HLPAI, has urged the Imo State House of Assembly to enact a law prohibiting armed herdsmen, who hide under the guise of cattle rearers, from perpetuating crimes in the state. The group, through its state… Group urges Imo Assembly to enact law prohibiting … Read more
The people of Urualla autonomous community in Ideato North LGA, Imo State, have cried out to the State Government over erosion menace. The community made the appeal in a Save Our Souls (SOS) visit to the Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Ejikeme Emenike, in his… Existential threat: Imo community cries out over erosion menace …C0NTINUE … Read more
The Imo State Government has announced a ban on all forms of task forces operating in the state. In a press statement issued by I.A. Oguzie on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, it was stated that the ban became inevitable following incessant reports from the… Imo government bans all taskforce …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
The Imo State Police Command has advocated the need for stakeholders to continue engaging relevant agencies with a view to strengthening the fight against criminal activities in the State. The call was made by the State Police Commissioner, Aboki Dajuma during a security… National police week: Imo CP engages stakeholders on security partnership …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
The Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Aboki Danjuma, has directed a thorough investigation into the tragic death of 18-year-old Kasarachi Oduoma. Oduoma lost her life at Umuelemai Junction, Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of the state when a struggle for control of a red… Imo: Police order investigation into killing of 18-year-old girl …C0NTINUE … Read more
Residents of Umuonyima community in Owerri Municipal Council of Imo State have staged a protest against the demolition of the Old Timber Market by the state government. Speaking with journalists, the President General of the Community, Christian Anukam, said that they were… Imo: Protest rocks Owerri over demolition of old Timber Market …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
The Imo State Police Command has assured the Muslim community of adequate security as they observe the Eid-el-Fitri celebration. A statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye, stated that the move is in line with Commands’ commitment to ensuring… Sallah: Imo Police Command assures Muslim community of adequate security …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
The Imo State Police Command has announced it has reinforced the ban on the use of tinted vehicles, covered number plates and unauthorised sirens within the state capital and its surrounding areas. It also informed the public that the movement of motorcycles within the Owerri… Police reinforce ban on tinted vehicles, covered plate numbers, sirens … Read more
The Imo State Police Command has launched an intensive operation to rescue Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu, who was reportedly kidnapped on Ejemekwuru Road in Oguta Local Government Area on Sunday. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a… Police confirm kidnap of Imo Catholic priest, launch rescue operation …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
The parish priest of Holy Family Catholic Church in Izombe community in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo state, Rev’d Fr John Ubaechu, has been kidnapped. The Catholic priest was abducted on Sunday evening along Ejemekwuru Road in the Oguta LGA. A statement by the… Gunmen kidnap Imo Catholic priest, Fr Ubaechu …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more