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Police Arrest IPOB, ESN Members In imo

Aug 3, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Twenty-six suspects – 19 males and seven females – were arrested after he led security operatives to the location. Dozens of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) militant wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN) have been arrested in Imo. They were apprehended after the attack on Omuma and Njaba police facilities. Emmanuel Nnaji, a native of Awala … Read more

Police Arrest ESN Witch Doctor In Imo

Jul 30, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Police formations and some public buildings had come under incessant attacks of recent in Imo by men suspected to be operatives of ESN The Imo State Police Command have arrested the alleged Eastern Security Network (ESN) ‘native doctor’ with Improvised Explosive Device (IED) This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Commissioner of Police, … Read more

BREAKING: Native Doctor Beheaded For Preparing Ineffective Charms In Imo

Jun 28, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

Three other native doctors abandon shrines to undisclosed destinations A native doctor, one Paschal Okeke of Umudim Ukwu Orji Awomama in Oru East Local government area of Imo State, has been reportedly beheaded for allegedly preparing ineffective charms for some group of people who claim to be members of the Eastern Security Network, ESN. Reports … Read more

Uzodinma Accuses Opposition, Aggrieved APC Members Of Fueling Insecurity

Jun 4, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

While calling on traditional rulers to help in the fight against insecurity, the Imo leader urged them to fish out criminals in their domains Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo has accused the opposition and aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of fueling the rising levels of insecurity in the southeast state. Uzodinma made … Read more

PDP, APC Trade Words Over Insecurity In Imo

Jun 4, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

…the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday asked Governor Hope Uzodinma to resign A war-of-words has ensued in Imo State regarding the security situation which has continued to be a thing of great concern for the Imo people and Nigeria as a whole. Reacting to what it termed a continually degenerating situation, the People’s Democratic … Read more

Imo Gets New Commissioner of Police As IGP Makes Changes

May 5, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Under Mohammed, police stations in Imo have come under repeated attacks, including the State Police Command headquarters and the Nigerian Custodial Centre which led to the escape of hundreds of inmates from the correctional facility Following the incessant attacks on facilities in Imo State, The acting Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered the appointment … Read more

Nigerian Police Arrests Alleged Notorious IPOB, ESN Member, Ohaeri In Imo State

May 4, 2021.May 4, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

The situation of things in southeastern Nigeria has continued to give every peace-loving Nigerian a source of worry. As it seems, some outlaws are beginning to cause havoc in different parts of Southeast Nigeria, especially Imo state. According to a reports, 12 unknown gunmen were arrested by the police in Imo state a day ago. Barely … Read more

Truck Crashes Into Stream In Imo, Kills Two

May 2, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

…the tricycle and Mitsubishi bus involved in the collision also fell into the stream A Mack truck loaded with chippings has collided with two vehicles in Nkwo Mmiri, market, Imo State, before crashing into a nearby stream, police authorities said on Saturday. The accident, which occurred as a result of break failure, killed two persons, … Read more

JUST IN: Police Reportedly Kill IPOB Commander In Imo

Apr 24, 2021.Apr 24, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The operation is said to be part of deliberate efforts by the Police and other security forces to quel the activities of insurgents in Imo State and other States… Police Sources have claimed that operatives of the Force and its counterparts from the Nigerian Army and Department of State Services, in a joint operation, in … Read more

Group Urges Uzodinma To Recover Govt Property From Okorocha

Mar 20, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

BREAKING: Imo Govt Seals Okorocha Foundation College In Owerri, Uzodinma, Okorocha, Imo

A Group in Imo State, named Imo Compatriots for Good Governance (ICGG) has urged the state Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma not to delay in implementing the judicial panel’s reports on the ex-Governor of the State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha. Its implementation, according to the group, will serve as deterrent to successive leaders who may wish to … Read more

‘How We Planned To Set Up Southeast Regional Security Outfit’ – Uzodinma

Mar 13, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

Governors of the five southeastern states have planned to hold a meeting in Owerri, Imo state to consider the modalities of setting up a security outfit for the region. The governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodinma, said they had been working to set up the Eastern Security Network, but according to him, the name was … Read more

Okorocha Tackles Uzodinma, Asks Him To Account For Billions Of Naira Spent

Mar 6, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

Governors’ Intervention Will Help Imo Crisis - APC

Okorocha challenged Governor Hope Uzodimma to account for several billions of naira his administration has so far received from federal allocations and Internally Generated Revenue (IGR)
It was gathered that the Rochas Foundation acquired the land in question for the building of the Rochas Foundation College.

Earlier, the Imo State government ordered former governor of the state, Sen. Rochas Okorocha to present proof of ownership of an expanse of land in Orji, Owerri North local council, which allegedly hitherto belonged to Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC), before April 21, 2021 or forfeit it.

The government also threatened to implement the report of a panel which uncovered alleged fraudulent contract awards to the tune of N100 billion during Okorocha’s administration.

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The former governor has, however, challenged Governor Hope Uzodimma to account for several billions of naira his administration has so far received from federal allocations and Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).

Ogbuagu Removed As Imo Assembly Majority Leader

Mar 4, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Lawmakers have on Thursday impeached Uche Ogbuagu as their majority leader at the Imo State House of Assembly, Owerri, the state capital. Ogbuagu, who represents Ikeduru state constituency, had defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) shortly after Emeka Ihedioha was removed in January 2020 by the Supreme Court as … Read more

NSCDC Arrests Over 50 For Pipeline Vandalism

Mar 3, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said it arrested 50 persons in Imo over pipeline vandalism between Sept. 23, 2020, and March 1. The Commandant of NSCDC in the state, Danjuma Elisha, disclosed this in Owerri on Tuesday while briefing newsmen as part of activities to mark the 2021 International Civil Defence Day. On … Read more

Ohakim Debunks Rumours Of Defecting To APC

Feb 21, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Former Imo State Governor, Dr. Ikedi Ohakim, says news about defecting to the ruling All Peoples Congress (APC) or any other political party, is untrue. This was contained in a statement issued on his behalf by Austine Otuokere. ] He called on his teeming supporters to disregard the rumours about his purported decampment to the … Read more

JUST IN: Imo Takes Over Okorocha’s Royal Palm Estate

Feb 19, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

Imo State Government recovers the Royal Palm Estate owned by former Governor’s wife, Nkechi Okorocha. The seizure was in compliance with the IMO State gazette directive on the Judicial Commission of Enquiry’s report. On Friday, the Imo State Government recovered the Royal Palm Estate along Akachi road belonging to the immediate past Governor’s wife, Nkechi … Read more

Imo Govt Defends Military Operation In Orlu

Feb 20, 2021.Feb 19, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The Imo State Government has defended the ongoing joint military and police operation in Orlu Local Government Area of the state, aimed at clearing camps allegedly built by members of the IPOB’s Eastern Security Network. Briefing journalists on Friday in Owerri, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Cyprian Akaolisa, said the state government invited … Read more

Appeal Court Declares Ibezim’s As APC’s Candidate For Imo North

Feb 6, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

Owerri’s appeal court has declared Frank Ibezim as the All Progressives Congress’s authentic candidate for Saturday’s Imo North senatorial by-election. Justice Stephen Adah said the trial Federal High Court’s finding was unassailable to warrant any Court of Appeal interference. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Cryptocurrency: ‘This Is Wrong Time,’ Atiku Faults CBN Directive 3rd Mainland Bridge … Read more

Imo Ritual Killings: Why The Youths Of Okata Town Are After Their King

Jan 8, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

The youths of Okata town in Ihitte / Uboma of Imo state have given their traditional king, Christian Iwueke a strong warning as they marched to protest against the massacre in their home town. As many as 200 protesters marched on a jail holding others detained during what is being called “the biggest protests in … Read more

Meet Nigeria’s Youngest First Lady From The South East

Jan 7, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

EKO HOT BLOG Chioma Uzodinma is the first lady of Imo State. She became a first lady at the age of 30 years, which validates reports that she is the youngest first lady in the entire South East. Chioma is not the first wife of Senator Hope Uzodinma. Hope married her after his divorce with … Read more