Imo police demote officer caught on camera assaulting man (photos/video)
The Imo State Police Command has responded to a disturbing video showing its officers assaulting a man along the Owerri–Aba Road. In the footage, the officers were seen slapping and kicking a man who appeared to be a passenger in a commercial vehicle. The officers involved in the incident have been identified as Inspector Ofem […]
‘Sitting governors joining APC’ – Gov Uzodimma advises South-East counterparts
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is better at protecting the interests of the Southeast region in Nigeria. Highlighting APC Benefits Under Tinubu’s LeadershipWhile speaking to APC leaders in Enugu, Uzodimma advised them to bring more people into the party by pointing out the good things being done […]
Can’t eat, can’t sleep, can’t focus on anything – Nigerian woman cries for help following her husband’s disappearance
A woman from Nigeria is asking for help after her husband, Angel Odumodu, went missing on April 29. According to her posts on social media platform X, her husband had traveled from their home in Port Harcourt to attend two events. First, he went to Owerri, Imo State, for a funeral. After that, he drove […]
Dr. Chima Amadi Unveils 8-Point Agenda For Imo State’s Economic Revival
Dr. Chima Matthew Amadi has introduced a new 8-point plan to help bring back Imo State’s economy. He shared his ideas during a public meeting on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Owerri, the capital of Imo State. Dr. Amadi believes that reviving old industries in the state—like Avutu Poultry, Adapalm, Standard Shoe Company, and Imo […]
Supreme Court cancels five-year ban on lmo Attorney General Akaolisa
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has removed a five-year ban on the Attorney General of Imo State, C. O. C. Akaolisa. This ban was earlier placed on him by the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC). Back in July 2021, the LPDC accused Akaolisa of misconduct. They claimed he misused his position to help free someone […]
Insecurity: Uzodinma pleads more security approach from Nigerian army, others
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has asked the Nigerian military and other security agencies to improve their efforts in fighting insecurity in the state and the Southeast region. He made this request while meeting with Major General Oluyemi Thomas Olatoye, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division, Enugu, and his team at the Government House […]
Police arrest man for raising false alarm of herdsmen attack in Imo community
A 35-year-old man, Chidi Emma Azonibe, has been arrested by the Imo State Police for causing panic in the Umuoba community, Irete, in Owerri West Local Government Area. The man falsely claimed that Fulani herdsmen were planning to attack the area. According to the police spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, Azonibe circulated a false message to […]
Imo police commissioner engages stakeholders in rebuilding destroyed divisions
The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has taken steps to restore police stations that were attacked and damaged by unknown gunmen. To achieve this, he is working closely with community leaders and other stakeholders. As part of his efforts, CP Danjuma visited several police divisions in different local government areas (LGAs) of Imo […]
Nursing mother allegedly kills maid for watching TV with her kids in Owerri
In a disturbing event in Owerri, Imo State, a nursing mother is accused of killing her maid after she was punished for watching TV with the woman’s children. The tragic incident has shocked the local community and sparked outrage online. According to reports, the maid, who was underage, had been sitting with the woman’s children […]
Police Kill Three Deadly Terrorist Kingpins, Recover Bombs, Others In Imo
On January 24, 2025, a successful police operation in Imo State led to the deaths of three terrorist leaders and the recovery of several weapons and explosives. The operation, carried out by the Imo State Police Command’s tactical unit, was based on reliable intelligence that led the officers to a terrorist hideout in a forest […]