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Six Cops Land In Police Net For Assaulting Imo Man

The Imo State Police Command has announced that it has identified and detained six of its officers who were captured in a viral video assaulting a young man in Uzoagba, Ikeduru Local Government Area of the state. The command provided the names of the officers as Inspector Ugochukwu Ibe, Inspector Nwachi Chimezie, Sergeant Ugoezuhu Austin, […]
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Suspects Confess To Killing Nursing Student

Two individuals apprehended for the murder of a female student from the College of Nursing Sciences Umulogho in the Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State have allegedly confessed to the crime. The suspects, Onyema Okonkwo, a 31-year-old vulcanizer, and Emmanuel Onyekachi, aged 25, are accused of killing 21-year-old Miss Wenda Achumba, a Post-Basic Nursing […]
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DIG Charges Officers To Adopt Due Process In Discharging Police Duty

Police personnel have been tasked with ensuring adherence to due process in the arrest, investigation, and detention of citizens. Deputy Inspector General of Police Margaret Ochalla issued this directive during an unexpected visit to the Imo State Police Command. Ochalla stressed the importance of strict compliance with the rule of law and the fundamental rights […]
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Police Arrest Two Suspected Armed Robbers In Imo

The Imo State Police Command has announced the apprehension of two individuals suspected of armed robbery, along with the recovery of a pistol and seven rounds of live ammunition. Henry Okoye, the spokesperson for the command, issued a statement on Thursday detailing the incident. The suspects allegedly attempted to steal a gold chain from a […]
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Court Orders Arrest Of Activist For Allegedly Defaming Minister

By Godwin Agia, Jalingo The State Magistrate Court in Jalingo Taraba State has ordered the arrest of Abdulmumin Imam, a social media activist, for allegedly defaming Minister of State for Regional Development, Barrister Uba Maigari. Imam allegedly posted on his verified Facebook page that the minister diverted ₦16.5 billion meant for the reconstruction of the […]
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Uzodimma Orders Prosecution Of Taskforce Operatives

The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has mandated the arrest and prosecution of any individual operating as or in the guise of the state Environmental Transformation Commission (ENTRACO) or any other taskforce in the state. Governor Uzodimma instructed the police not only to apprehend but also to prosecute such individuals for engaging in […]
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Police Detain Three Officers For Alleged Involvement In Cultism

The Imo State Police Command has detained three officers on suspicions of involvement in cult-related activities. The detained officers are Inspector Obinna Peter, Corporal Amaechi Augustine and Corporal Ejikeme Victor. The Command’s spokesman DSP Henry Okoye disclosed this in a statement dated October 18, 2025. DSP Okoye further disclosed that the command has