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Umahi Resigns As Leader Of Eastern Security Outfit, “Ebubeagu”
Major General Obi Abel Umahi (rtd) has resigned as the chairman of the South East Security Committee which was formed on August 31, 2019 Umahi tendered his resignation in a letter dated June 4, 2021, entitled: “Resignation As Chairman South-East Security Committee – Ebubeagu” and addressed to chairman of the South East Governor’s Forum. Part of the letter reads: “Since this...
Owerri Attack: We Receive Funds From Overseas While Aguleri Native Doctors Prepare Us Charms — Suspected ESN Member
The only surviving suspected criminal gang member of the Eastern Security Network, ESN, that attacked Owerri, early hours of Sunday, Mr Stanley Osinachi, from Mbieri in Mbaitoli local government area of Imo state, said that their funding comes from their supporters abroad and that their charms were prepared by Aguleri native doctors in Anambra State. He spoke at the Imo...
Abia Security Summit Seeks Crackdown On Illicit Use Of Drugs Among Youths, Says It Fuels Crime
Participants at the recently concluded Abia State Security Summit which took place from 26th to 28th May, 2021 at the Conference Hall of The Hotel Royal Damgrate, Umuahia have called for intensified efforts to curb the use of illicit drugs and narcotics among youths of the state, insisting illicit use of substances amplifies insecurity. The summit chaired by Lieutenant General...
Return Police Weapons In Your Custody Now Or…, Imo CP Warns Criminals
The Commissioner of Police in Imo State, CP Abutu Yaro has warned criminals in possession of firearms belonging to security agencies in the state to return them on or before the twelfth of this month, ABN TV reports. He said failure to comply with this directive, the police would embark on mop-up of the arms at the expiration of the...
We Killed ‘King Of Dragons’ Four Other Suspected IPOB Members In Imo Headquarters Attack, Say Police
Following an early morning attack at the headquarters of Imo State Police Command on Sunday, the command says it neutralized no fewer than five of the attackers said to be members of IPOB/ESN, including one 'King of Dragon' said to have masterminded series of attacks on police stations in the state. The command in a statement issued by the spokesperson,...
Home Of Imo Commissioner For Information Burnt Down
The residence of the Imo state commissioner for Information and strategy Mr. Declan Emelumba at his community, Ubulu-ihejiofor in Oru west local government area of the state has been set ablaze by gunmen. The Commissioner who confirmed the attack to newsmen in Owerri said part of the building was razed by the assailants but noted that no life was lost. According...
Six Killed As Bandits Attack Katsina Villages
No fewer than six persons were on Saturday feared dead following an attack by suspected bandits in Kanawa and Runka villages of Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State. A resident of Kanawa village, who confided in Daily Trust, said the attackers came Saturday evening and dispersed the villagers. “When we heard the roar of their motorcycles, we all dispersed into...
Unknown Gunmen Attack Imo Police Headquarters, Kill One
The Imo state Police command successfully repelled an attack on its headquarters on Sunday morning. Several gunshots rang out in Owerri as Police officers exchanged bullets with the hoodlums. This caused panic and tension in the area. It was gathered that one of the attackers was killed by security operatives during the attack. While security operatives took over almost all the...
EFCC Demands Asset Forms Of Banks’ MDs, DMDs, EDs
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked all Managing Directors of banks, their deputies, and Executive Directors to submit their asset declaration forms. ABN TV learnt they have up to two weeks to do so or risk a 10-year jail term. The top executives are first on the list of bankers expected to declare their assets. According to a top...
Soldiers Kill DSS Operative In A Fight In Ekiti
Three soldiers have reportedly killed an operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) during a fight in Ado Ekiti. LEADERSHIP Sunday gathered that one of the soldiers was said to have allegedly stabbed the man in the neck at an hotel located along NTA road in Ado Ekiti Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital on Friday evening. The incident, it was...
