Tag: Imo State
NCS releases names, pictures of inmates who escaped from Imo prison
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) has released the names and pictures of some inmates who escaped from the Owerri Custodial Centre, Imo state.
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Breaking: Gunmen raze another police station in Imo
A few hours after Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and outgoing Inspector General of Police (IGP), Muhammed Adamu left Owerri, the Imo State capital, gunm [...]
1,844 inmates escaped in Imo prisons attack – Corrections authorities
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says 1,844 inmates escaped following the attack on its prisons centre in Owerri, the Imo State ca [...]
Hoodlums unleash mayhem in Owerri prisons, release inmates using dynamites, explosives (photos)
The attack on inmates and releasing of inmates in prisons that was only limited to police stations and prisons in Akwa Ibom, Edo, Anambra and Abia Sta [...]
New law empowers Imo governor to detain anyone at his pleasure
The Imo State Administration of Criminal Justice Law, 2020 has empowered the state governor, Hope Uzodinma to detain anyone at his pleasure without th [...]
Imo, Benue uncover over 500 ghost workers in its schools
Imo State governor, Hope Uzodinma says the state has uncovered over 100 ghost workers, including more than 60 “dead or non-existent persons” in its sc [...]
Man kills friend after seeing his N13m account balance
In a gory tale of envy and greed, a 29-year-old man paid the ultimate price for telling his friend about a heavy sum his South Africa-based elder brot [...]
Imo Speaker exposed for tendering fake certificates
The speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Collins Chiji, has landed in hot water over allegations he tendered fake certificates. His troubles be [...]
Death toll of collapsed Imo building rises to 15
Death toll in the building that collapse along Yar’Adua Drive in Owerri has risen to 15, NAN reports.
The latest casualty figure was given by Mr Ev [...]
Kidnapper arrested on wedding day in Imo State
The Imo State police command has arrested a suspected member of a kidnap gang who abducted, Rev. Fr. Cyriacus Onunkwo and subsequently killed him in 2 [...]