FG ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF OWERRI AIRPORT FOR RUNWAY REHABILITATION. (PHOTO).

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 FG ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF OWERRI AIRPORT FOR RUNWAY REHABILITATION  The  Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced the temporary closure of the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, to allow for major runway rehabilitation works. A statement by the  Minister says the closure has become necessary to improve safety and operational efficiency at the airport, ahead of the Christmas travel season. It adds that the rehabilitation project is a joint partnership between the Federal Government and the Imo State Government, and will involve repairs to deteriorated sections of the runway, treatment of surface cracks, filling of potholes, resurfacing, and extension works to accommodate larger aircraft. The Minister disclosed that he had earlier spoken with the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, who, along with other critical stakeholders in the South-East, agreed on the need for the temporary closure. The airport i...

ABIA STATE POLICE COMMAND ARRESTS NOTORIOUS DRUG PEDDLERS: RECOVERS ILLICIT SUBSTANCES. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE


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ABIA STATE POLICE COMMAND ARRESTS NOTORIOUS DRUG PEDDLERS: RECOVERS ILLICIT SUBSTANCES


*SUSPECTS*

1.David Chika Nwakamma, male, 50 years, of Amapuife, Osisioma LGA, Abia State.

2.Stanley Moses (a.k.a. “Rati Boy”), male, 33 years, of Njaba LGA, Imo State.

3.Ibe Chisom, male, 29 years, of Mbaise LGA, Imo State.

4.Austin GodsWill, male, 27 years, of Mbaise LGA, Imo State.


*EXHIBITS RECOVERED*

•Quantities of substances suspected to be hard drugs packaged for distribution.

•Suspected freshly harvested/planted cannabis.


*FACTS OF THE CASE*

1. Acting on credible and actionable intelligence regarding the cultivation and sale of illicit drugs in Osisioma, operatives of the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit Headquarters, on 16/07/2026, apprehended the above-listed suspects, all of whom are residents in Osisioma, Abia State, and recovered suspected hard drugs and freshly harvested cannabis, and suspected substances (cannabis ) packaged for sale. Investigations are ongoing.


2. The Abia State Police Command reiterates its commitment to ensuring that there is no hiding place for criminals in the State. Members of the public are advised to support the Police by reporting any suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or through the Command’s Emergency Hotlines:👇

08035415405, 08079210004, 08079210005, 08079210006


See Something, Say Something.

Together, we keep Abia safe.


Signed

DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka

LLB, anipr, MNISMA

Police Public Relations Officer

For: Commissioner of Police

Abia State Command

18th July 2026

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