Imo State

FENRAD Mourns Victims of Illegal Refinery at Egbema/Ohaji of Imo state

FENRAD Mourns Victims of Illegal Refinery at Egbema/Ohaji of Imo state

...Calls for Impact Assessment and Proactive Environmental Regime. Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development, FENRAD, a pro-democracy and environmental rights advocacy group sends its sincere condolences to all the families, friends and well-wishers of victims of the fire explosion which engulfed an illegal refinery in Abaezi forest within Ohaji/Egbema area of Imo State. The explosion, FENRAD gathered, claimed over a hundred lives with cars and other properties to boot. FENRAD by this release also commiserates with the people and government of Imo State over the sad occurrence. Repeatedly, FENRAD, as a pro-environment group seeking a fuller, greener planet with…
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Gunmen set Orsu LG Headquarters on fire in Imo

Gunmen set Orsu LG Headquarters on fire in Imo

Unknown gunmen on Sunday set on fire the headquarters of Osu Local Government Area in Imo State. A resident of the area, who gave her name as Chibuzo Ukah, said the attack, which happened around 2:30am might be the handwork of the unknown gunmen troubling communities within the South East. She said several buildings, including the chairman’s office, administrative block and parked vehicles among others were among the facilities torched. Another community source, who pleaded anonymity, said Orsu is a no-go-area for the youths, especially young men because the activities of unknown gunmen are so rife in the area. He…
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