Tag Archives: Umuahia

The Abia State Police Command has arrested some suspects in connection with the death of a 23-year-old man, Hope Chinedu Prosper, in Umuahia.    It was gathered that a neighbour, Daniel Otuechere, took Chinedu to an unknown destination but brought him back lifeless.   Spokesperson of the command, ASP Maureen …

A 24-year-old electrician identified as Bright Okon, has died after falling from a ladder while carrying out maintenance work at a popular hotel in Umuahia, Abia State.      It was gathered that the incident happened at about 12:30pm on Thursday, March 14, 2024.      According to a report, …

A commercial tricyclist allegedly disappeared with four children he was contracted to take to school in Umuahia, Abia State.      The victims identified as Mmesoma, Testimony, Godswill and Chinwotito, are the children of one Mr. Chimaobi Agah, from Amasiri in Ebonyi State but resident in Umuagu, Umuahia.     …

Three people have been injured after two rival palm oil unions clashed at Umuopara Palm Oil Beach Market in Umuahia South LGA of Abia State.   The two rival groups, Palm Oil Association of Nigeria and United Palm Oil Dealers Association, have been battling for the leadership of the market …

A 56-year-old woman, Nma Lilian Achumba has been remanded in Nigeria Correctional Centre, Afara, Umuahia by a Magistrate Court sitting in Umuahia, for allegedly recruiting and abducting 21 young girls for sexual exploitation and child trafficking.   The accused was charged with recruiting and abducting young girls and exploiting them …

The Police Command in Abia State has arrested some suspects in connection to the murder of Mr Chigozie Chigbu.   The state Police Public Relations Officer, Maureen Chinaka, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Friday, Sept. 22.   According to the police, the lifeless body of …

A TikTok user has taken to the platform to sing and testify after losing 7 family members to suya poisoning in Umuahia, Abia state capital.    @Psalmistnedu who attached photos of his family members who died in his first-year remembrance of the incident, said they ate the smoked spiced meat and …

Several hostel blocks at Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Old Umuahia in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State, were on Tuesday July 26, gutted by fire.   The Nation reported that no life was lost in the incident which affected the school’s Junior Secondary School (JSS 2) students.    They …