Unknown gunmen have kidnapped the Parish Priest of St. Theresa’s Catholic Parish, Obollo, Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of the state, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Azubuike. The State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, confirmed the incident on Wednesday. Okoye said that the command had launched a “desperate search” to rescue the priest from his … Read more
Imo State Police Command has smashed a camp allegedly operated by the Indigenous People of Biafra and its militant wing, called the Eastern Security Network, at Nempi, Oru West Local Government Area. The command’s spokesman, ASP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement issued in Owerri and made available to newsmen on Sunday. Okoye said … Read more
Imo State Police Command says it has smashed an armed robbery syndicate terrorising residents of Owerri North Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesman, Mr Henry Okoye, in a statement on Tuesday, attributed the feat to enhanced security measures to tackle violent crimes, especially at night. “On October 15, 2024, at approximately 3:20 … Read more
Operatives of the Imo State Police Command in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, has rescued four kidnap victims and neutralised one suspect at Ezioha in Mbaitoli Local Government Area. The command’s Spokesman, ASP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement issued in Owerri and made available to newsmen on Friday. Okoye also disclosed that operatives … Read more
The victims were assaulted on Thursday, April 20, 2023. The police spokesperson in Imo quickly condemned the video on Twitter. He said the unprofessional conduct was below the command’s standards. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner of Police in Imo State, CP Mohammed Ahmed Barde, has ordered the prompt Orderly Room Trial of six … Read more
Fleeing Gunmen have killed a Police Inspector in Imo State. Ukegbu, who had gone home to celebrate Easter with his family, was killed in his village of Umuoshike Ogbor. The police have commenced an investigation into the killing of the Inspector. EKO HOT BLOG reports that fleeing gunmen have killed an Inspector of police in … Read more
Unknown Gunmen have killed three NSCDC personnel in Imo State. The tragic incident happened in the early hours of Monday. Meanwhile, soldiers have taken over the community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have allegedly killed three officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Imo State. The incident which happened at … Read more
Gunmen have burnt a woman and razed five houses in Imo state. The incident happened in Amagu Ihube community. The country home of a retired Director of the DSS, Emeka Ngwu, was also burnt. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gunmen, in the early hours of Tuesday, razed the country home of the Imo State Commissioner … Read more