Rev Fr Jude Maduka of Christ the King Catholic Parish in the Ezinachi/Ugwuago community of Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State has been abducted by gunmen. The Imo State Police Command spokesman, Henry Okoye confirmed the development to reporters on Sunday. Okoye clarified the incident occurred on Friday evening, contrary to speculations that it … Read more
Eight members of same family have died following an auto crash in Imo State. Daily Report Nigeria reports that the auto crash victims were traveling home for the new year celebration when the tragic incident occured. The accident occured at about 3pm on Friday at Amanwozuzu junction in the Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo … Read more
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has condemned the Imo State government, led by Governor Hope Uzodinma, for its alleged destruction of settlements occupied by Northerners in the state. Last week, Uzodinma ordered the demolition of shanties and makeshift structures along Owerri—Onitsha Road, across from Arugo Park. The action was taken the Governor provided the … Read more
Buhari Arrives Imo President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Owerri, the Imo State capital to commission yet to be ascertained a number of projects. Daily Report Nigeria can confirm Buhari landed at the Sam Mbakwe Airport in Owerri and was received by dignitaries. Governor Hope Uzodinma had earlier stated that the President is in the … Read more
The Imo State Police Command has disclosed how its operatives killed two bandits in a crossfire in Njaba Local Government Area of the state on Saturday. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Abutu Yaro, who confirmed this in a statement signed by the command’s spokesman, CSP Mike Abattam, said one AK-47 rifle and an operational vehicle … Read more
Few hours to the commencement of Saturday’s governorship poll in Imo State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for the disqualification of Governor Hope Uzodimma who is seeking reelection under the platform of the All Progressive Congress, APC. PDP said despite a malicious fake video allegedly produced and circulated by Uzodimma against its candidate … Read more
Nze Elvis Agukwe, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has revealed why the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loses elections in Nigeria. Agukwe was reacting to the call for outright cancellation of the recently held bye-election for Ngor Okpala State Constituency seat of the Imo State House of Assembly. INEC had declared Mr … Read more
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has called on Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State to work towards ensuring the return of over 500 youths allegedly arrested in the State by the Nigeria government. Emma Powerful, the spokesman of IPOB, urged Uzodinma to urgently facilitate the return of the youths before the pro-biafra group loses … Read more
Operatives of the Nigerian Army on Monday invaded Awo Mmamma, Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State, burning a hotel, cars, shops and houses. The invasion by the army followed the killing of a soldier by gunmen following an attack in the afternoon. The incident reportedly occured at Ishieke junction, leaving residents of the … Read more
Sen. Athan Achonu, the gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in Imo State for the forthcoming governorship poll, has condemned the arrest and brutalization of Comrade Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, by thugs. DAILY REPORT NG earlier reported that the NLC president was attacked by miscreants during a protest … Read more
A lady simply identified as Amanda Uchechi Ugo has gunned down her lover who is a police officer attached to the Imo State Police Command. Ugo shot Cosmas Ugwu dead on Tuesday, December 26. It was said that the incident took place at the Ezinihitte Area Command around 6:30 pm on Boxing Day. His death … Read more
Men of the Imo State Police Command have arrested a 50-year-old suspected member of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), Simeon Onigbo, for allegedly manufacturing explosives for the group. A statement by CSP Michael Abattam, spokesperson of the state police command, stated that the suspect has confessed to the crime and promised to reveal the hideouts … Read more
At least three traditional rulers have been reportedly shot dead by unknown gunmen at Nnenasa community, Headquarters of Njaba local government area of Imo State. Daily Report Nigeria gathered that the traditional rulers numbering over 20 from the area had convened in a meeting at the local government headquarters when the gunmen invaded the meeting … Read more
The police command in Imo State has nabbed three officers from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and two officers from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on allegations of harassing and extorting civilians. A 37-year-old police inspector was also arrested for the same offense on Tuesday. The spokesperson of the command, … Read more
Gunmen Attack Police Station in Imo An invasion from unknown gunmen at a Police Station in Imo State, has led to the loss of a police officer, and three Gunmen. The incident, which happened on Thursday, August 5, claimed the life of a police inspector, and the police station was also burnt. Three of the … Read more
On Monday, April 4, the state of Imo suspended commercial and transportation activity. In Owerri Metropolis, as stated by newsmen, the sit-at-home edict has also halted the movement of goods and services. Shops, banks, and markets along the Owerri-Port Harcourt, Owerri-Aba, Owerri-Okigwe, and Owerri-Onitsha roads were all closed, according to reports. Douglas, Wethedral, Mbari, Ikenegbu, … Read more