Tag Archives: Imo

Security forces have arrested unknown gunmen terrorising communities in Imo and Anambra state.    According to reports, the suspects, including two females, are among the gunmen allegedly killing people along Okigwe-Arondizuogu-Akokwa Highway.    The leader of the gang, identified as Kpuru-Kpuru, is said to be an Eastern Security Network (ESN) …

Unknown gunmen kidnapped a yet-to-be identified man in Akokwa Town in Ideato-North Local Government Area of Imo state and set his car ablaze.    The incident happened at the popular Ohaegiri junction, around 12:54 pm on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.    An eyewitness said the suspected kidnappers dragged the man …

As part of efforts to promote the state’s Social Health Insurance Scheme, Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has approved free medical care for workers in the state’s workforce. According to him, the gesture was part of effort to ensure that civil servants in the state remained healthy and well positioned …

One of the three wedding guests who were kidnapped after leaving the ceremony at Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo state, on August 28, has regained his freedom.    Collins Alaefula was released on Saturday September 17, after his family members paid the complete amount the kidnappers demanded for.   The …

A  traditional ruler in Imo state, Eze Jewel Ndenkwo has been abducted by gunmen in Owerri metropolis.   The traditional ruler of Isiala Umudi Autonomous community in Nkwerre Local Government Area of the state, was kidnapped in front of one of his companies in Owerri, the state capital, around 7pm on Friday September …

A photo of the three wedding guests declared missing by their families in Imo state has been shared online.   The three young men identified as Alaefula Chimuru, Madu Promise, and Victor Chibuike, failed to return to their homes in Owerri after they left a wedding ceremony at Isiala Mbano Local Government …

Air Peace management has confirmed that its Flight P47154 which departed Lagos at 12pm on Saturday August 27, 2022, for Owerri, could not land due to a bird strike.   The airline management in a brief communique released on Sunday August 28, said the strike got the bird stuck on the left …

The four Catholic sisters who were kidnapped along Okigwe-Umulolo community of Imo state on Sunday August 21, have regained their freedom.   LIB reported earlier that the sisters, namely Johannes Nwodo, Christabel Echemazu, Liberata Mbamalu and Benita Agu, were kidnapped on their way to morning mass.   The Sisters Of Jesus The …

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted four Catholic Reverend Sisters in Imo State.   The nuns were kidnapped on Sunday, August 21, along Okigwe-Enugu Road which has become notorious for criminals.    The names of the victims are; sisters Johannes Nwodo, Christabel Echemazu, Liberata Mbamalu and Benita Agu.   …

No fewer than four police officers were killed during an attack by unknown gunmen on Agwa Police Station in Imo state on Friday night, August 5.    The hoodlums who came in two vehicles and a tipper, shooting sporadically, used a tipper vehicle in forcing the gate open to gain entrance …