Imo State

Gunmen set courts ablaze in Imo, destroy valuables

Gunmen set courts ablaze in Imo, destroy valuables

The unknown gunmen causing havoc in the Southeastern part of the country have again, destroyed another government facility in Imo State. The assailants reportedly set ablaze the building housing the high court and magistrates’ court in Orlu, Imo State, leading to the destruction of some sensitive documents. Tthe development came barely a week after the daredevil armed men attacked the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Owerri, the state capital, a Daily Post report said. The Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association, Orlu branch, Barnabas Munonye, who confirmed the incident, described it as a very unfortunate development. He said…
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Gunmen kill Imo ruler, three others, police launch investigation

Gunmen kill Imo ruler, three others, police launch investigation

The police command in Imo has called for calm following the alleged killing of Ignatius Asor, the ruler of the Ubudi Agwa community, Oguta local government area, and three others by gunmen. This is contained in a statement by the command’s spokesman, Mike Abatam, on Tuesday in Owerri. On Monday, gunmen invaded the Obudi Agwa community and killed four persons, including Mr Asor. “Preliminary investigation reveals that hoodlums came in four vehicles and two motorcycles in the company of a woman. They also killed three other persons, including a member of a local vigilance group in the area,” stated the…
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Shooters abduct businessman, others in Imo State, kill mechanic

Shooters abduct businessman, others in Imo State, kill mechanic

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Friday evening killed an auto mechanic identified as Valentine Enwerem and kidnapped a businessman identified as Aloysius Onuekwusi. The incident happened after a U-turn, at Nkwo Orji market junction on Owerri-Okigwe Road in Owerri North Local Government Area, Imo State. OHAFIA TV News gathered the late driver, who sensed the presence of the shooters, tried to maneuver his way through but was immediately shot dead at close range. Our correspondent was told that the deceased was from the Ikeduru Local Government Area of the state and his wife sells things besides his workshop. After…
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Alleged killing of Army couple in Imo State: Probing questions for the military

Alleged killing of Army couple in Imo State: Probing questions for the military

By Chimaobi Nwaiwu, NNEWI THE Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, yesterday dismissed the alleged killing of an Army couple allegedly attending their wedding in Imo State, describing not clear, questionable and a smokescreen by the military to invade Imo State in order to kill innocent people. The pro-Biafra group said that it has conducted an investigation and has come to the conclusion that no Igbo family has lost any soldiers in recent time in any part of South East, wondering how the Army came about the alleged killing of the soldier couple. IPOB described the reported killing of the soldier…
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Churchgoers, others flee as gunmen parade Owerri streets

Churchgoers, others flee as gunmen parade Owerri streets

Some unknown gunmen have caused a stampede among members of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Amakohia in Owerri, the Imo State capital, during Mass celebration. The gunmen were matching on the street of Amakohia/Orlu road in their numbers, wearing black attires and masks. According to our state correspondent, they were matching freely and shooting sporadically in the air to scare people away including the police and army. The parade caused serious stampede both at the church and Amakohia modern market as people scampered for safety. However, the church gate was immediately locked to prevent the gun-wielding men from gaining entrance into…
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