Tragedy struck Amakpu Okuku community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State on Friday morning when a man in his 50s, identified simply as Odomma, was found dead after allegedly taking his own life. Residents said the father of four, who sold water in jerry cans and buckets, had long struggled with financial…
A man identified as Reginald from Lawa in Ogbaku, Mbaitoli local government area of Imo State on Sunday, committed suicide over alleged infidelity acts of his wife. Residents of Lawa community woke up to see the dangling body of Reginald on Sunday in the premises of his wife’s alleged lover, Ukachukwu. Village sources told LEADERSHIP…
Unidentified gunmen, Thursday night, invaded three communities of Umualoma, Ndiakunwanta and Ndiejezie in Arondizogu, Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, killing no fewer than seven persons. It was gathered that the gunmen on a motorbike opened fire and killed people indiscriminately. The victims were said to be shop owners and their customers, and…
The Imo State Government has issued a directive to herders across the state to end open grazing on or before July 24, 2025, as part of efforts to promote peaceful coexistence and safeguard public order. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Livestock Development, Dr. Anthony Mgbeahurike, during a stakeholders’ meeting with cattle breeders…
Gunmen on Sunday attacked a police patrol team at Finas Gas Station along the Okigwe-Umuahia Road in Imo State, killing two officers. It was learnt that the second officer, an Assistant Superintendent of Police kidnapped during the attack is feared dead. The source said the attack occurred around 9am when the team, led by ASP…
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has approved the compulsory retirement of 10 judges of the Imo state judiciary. In a statement on Thursday, the council said nine of the judges falsified their dates of birth while the 10th judge, Theophilus Nzeukwu, was indicted for allowing himself to be sworn in as Imo’s acting chief judge…
A stray bullet from a yet-to-be identified source has reportedly killed a 20-month-old child at Umuoba-Uratta in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the incident occurred at about 10 pm on Monday. The child, identified as Emmanuel Eleweke, was the third of his parents, Mr and Mrs…
Herdsmen, bandits and kidnappers were on rampage in different parts of the country weekend, killing no fewer than 33 persons in Benue, Imo, Kebbi, Ondo and Kogi states. Several other persons were also injured in attacks, which have further worsened the insecurity in the country. In Ogwumogbio and Okpo’okpolo axis of Agatu Local Government…
Gunmen have reportedly killed at least 15 people and razed several vehicles in Okigwe LGA of Imo state. The gunmen on Thursday afternoon barricaded Okwelle axis of Okigwe road and unleashed terror on motorists and commuters. The attackers razed several vehicles, including heavy duty trucks. Videos showing trucks in flames along the road have appeared…
The Imo State Police Command has demoted a sergeant, Anayo Ekezie over an incident of assault. A video of some policemen assaulting a man along the Owerri-Aba road had gone viral recently. The spokesman of the police in the state, Henry Okoye, Wednesday night, confirmed that the cops had been identified and subjected to…