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Suspected Assassins Behead Imo Nursing Student In Off-Campus Apartment

adminMay 22, 20260

By Sophia Afolabi Panic gripped the College of Nursing, Umulogho, in Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State after suspected assassins allegedly beheaded a female student of the institution, identified as Wendy Achumba. The student, who had reportedly completed her midwifery programme and was undergoing post-basic training, was allegedly murdered in her off-campus apartment. Sources […]

Woman Arrested Over Alleged Killing of 9-Year-Old Stepdaughter in Enugu

adminMay 12, 20260

Sophia Afolabi Enugu State Government has confirmed the arrest of a woman, Mrs Ogechi John, over the alleged killing of her nine-year-old stepdaughter, Amanda John. The development was disclosed in a statement issued via the social media platform of Governor Peter Mbah. According to the statement, the suspect, said to be from Oderiko community in […]

Nigerian Troops Arrest Three Suspected Ritualists in Raid on Abia Hideout.

adminApril 13, 20260

By Sophia Afolabi Troops of Operation UDO KA operating under the 14 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have raided a suspected kidnappers’ enclave in the Olokoro area of Abia State, arresting three suspected ritualists. The operation formed part of the military’s ongoing security offensive codenamed “Operation EASTERN SANITY,” aimed at restoring peace and stability across […]

Inheritance Dispute Turns Deadly as Man Allegedly Machetes Brother in Anambra

adminFebruary 13, 20260

By Sophia Afolabi Two men have killed their own 37-year-old brother in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, after a violent dispute over family inheritance. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in Lake Chad region, at Umunkwo Village, Ula, Ekwulobia. The victim, identified as Onyedika Okpala, was reportedly attacked with […]

Orsu-Obodo Oguta Leaders Applaud Uzodimma’s Anti-Insecurity Push as Imo CP Audu Bosso Parades 15 Suspects, Exhibits Recovered Arms, Human Skulls

adminFebruary 11, 20260

By Sophia Afolabi A cross section of community leaders from Orsu Obodo in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State have lauded Governor Hope Uzodimma for what they described as his unending fight against insecurity across the state. The leaders expressed satisfaction that some young sons and daughters of their community who were allegedly instrumental […]

Imo Police Smash Criminal Networks, Arrest 25, Recover Arms and Drugs

adminFebruary 6, 20260

By Sophia Afolabi The Imo State Police Command has recorded significant breakthroughs in the fight against crime and criminality, leading to improved peace and security across the state within the first month of 2026. This was disclosed during a press conference held in Owerri by the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, through the Police […]

Man arrested after family house razed in Imo community

adminJanuary 14, 20260

By Sophia Afolabi A man has been arrested after a family house was razed by fire in Umueze Orogwe, Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, sparking tension and conflicting accounts among family members. The building, said to comprise six rooms and a parlour, was completely razed, leaving the occupants with no salvaged property. […]

Enugu doctor dies after abduction as questions trail security response

adminJanuary 12, 20260

By Sophia Afolabi Dr. Andrew Orovwigho, a consultant neuro-psychiatrist at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital (FNPH), Enugu, has died after being kidnapped and shot by unknown assailants, sparking renewed concern over the safety of medical professionals in Nigeria. Investigations revealed that Dr Orovwigho was abducted in front of his residence on December 30, 2025, during which […]

Cultist, Armed Suspects Nabbed in Imo State Crackdown on Illegal Firearms

adminAugust 6, 20250

Police recover locally made pistols, foil threats of violence across three local governments The Imo State Police Command has arrested three individuals in a series of coordinated operations aimed at curbing cultism and the illegal possession of firearms within the state. The most notable arrest occurred on July 29, 2025, when Okoye Florence Chinenyenwa, a […]

Army Raids Militant Camp in Abia, Recovers ₦11.75m, Rocket Launcher — One Soldier Killed

adminMay 24, 20250

By Sophia Afolabi A major offensive by Nigerian troops under Operation UDO KA has led to the dismantling of a suspected Eastern Security Network (ESN) camp in Abia State, yielding a trove of weapons, cash, and surveillance equipment — but also resulting in the death of a soldier. Acting on “actionable intelligence on the presence […]

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