The Imo State government yesterday accused former Governor Rochas Okorocha of being behind Monday’s attacks on the police command headquarters and the correctional centre. But the former governor urged Governor Hope Uzodimma to stop politicising security matters. Okorocha, who represents Imo West Senatorial
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
Five more abducted students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation Kaduna have been released. The Nation had reported the first five of the students kidnapped on March 11 from their school hostel, regained freedom last Monday. The five released on Thursday brings
Imo government urges security agencies to fish out perpetrators of attacks on Police, Prison facilities The government of Imo State has urged security operatives in the state to expedite their investigation into the recent attack on Police and Nigerian Correctional Services facilities by
The traditional ruler of Umuezie community in Nguru in Aboh Mbaise Council Area of Imo Eze Charles Iroegbu ànd seven members of his cabinet have been kidnapped by gunmen. Eze Iroegbu was abducted around 6pm alongside his cabinet members on Tuesday. It was
Academic activities were abruptly suspended on Thursday at the Union Primary School, Afaraukwu in the Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia following the discovery of an explosive item suspected to be a bomb in a classroom. It was gathered pupils saw the
Eight members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) kidnapped in Kaduna State have been released. The Nation had reported the eight members were abducted on the Kachia-Kafanchan highway Friday evening while travelling in the church’s bus. RCCG’s General Overseer, Pastor Enoch
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has revealed those behind Monday’s attacks on police headquarters and a correctional facility in the state, which contradicts the claims of the the immediate past Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu. Uzodimma noted some aggrieved politicians
By Bolu Adeosun To say the very least, Nigeria is currently at a crossroads security-wise. Only this week, hoodlums invaded the fortress housing the Imo State police command and the Owerri Correctional Centre, setting buildings and vehicles ablaze and freeing inmates. Going by
Out of 1, 844 inmates who took to the flight after the jail break in Owerri custodial Centre, the Nigerian Correctional Service has reported the recovery of 48 inmates. The Service further reported that peace has gradually returned to the Owerri Custodial Centre
BY EMMANUEL MGBEAHURIKE, Owerri The former deputy governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has
As the world steps into 2025, Mr. Okwuosa Charles Chinedu, CEO of Birotojob, has called
As the dawn of a new year brings renewed hope and aspirations to homes across
In continuation of her mobilization and sensation exercise before its workshop, the Imo State GIZ