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...

POLICE-LED JOINT SECURITY TEAM IN AGUATA INTERCEPTS TWO VEHICLES, ARRESTS NINE SUSPECTS, RECOVERS THREE AK-47 RIFLES, PUMP-ACTION GUN, CHARMS, OTHER ITEMS IN ISUOFIA. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 


POLICE-LED JOINT SECURITY TEAM IN AGUATA INTERCEPTS TWO VEHICLES, ARRESTS NINE SUSPECTS, RECOVERS THREE AK-47 RIFLES, PUMP-ACTION GUN, CHARMS, OTHER ITEMS IN ISUOFIA


The Anambra State Police Command, through the Joint Operation Base, Aguata, led by the Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP Austin Elaigwu, in the early hours of today, 28th August 2026, in collaboration with other security agencies comprising the Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Army, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Immigration Service, as well as operatives of the Agunechemba Security Outfit, intercepted two vehicles during a stop-and-search operation at a checkpoint in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State.


The vehicles, a custom-coloured Sienna and an ash-coloured Toyota RAV4, were intercepted, leading to the arrest of nine suspects comprising seven males and two females.


A thorough search of the vehicles led to the recovery of three AK-47 rifles, one pump-action gun, charms and other items considered relevant to the ongoing investigation. The suspects and the recovered items were immediately taken into custody for questioning and further investigation.


During preliminary interrogation, the suspects reportedly claimed to be security operatives based in a neighbouring State. However, they were unable to provide satisfactory explanations regarding their identities, affiliations, possession of the firearms and the purpose of their movement into Anambra State.


The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, psc, mnips, commended the operatives for a job well done and encouraged them to remain vigilant, noting that the recovery was the result of intelligence-led policing and effective stop-and-search operations.


SP Ikenga Tochukwu Anthony

Police Public Relations Officer

Anambra State Police Command, Awka.


28th August, 2026

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