Just In: Ex-Imo Deputy Gov Arrested, Fresh Details Emerge
- The Imo state police command has arrested the former deputy governor of the state, Gerald Irona
- According to reports, the ex-Deputy Governor was arrested on Wednesday, March 8, and the reason for his arrest remains unknown this is yet to be known
- Meanwhile, close sources alleged that Irona was arrested based on a court order obtained by the Imo state government
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The Imo state police have arrested former Imo Deputy Governor, Gerald Irona.
According to a report by The Nation, Irona, the immediate past Deputy Governor under Emeka Ihedioha, was arrested on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
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Why Irona was arrested?
It was not clear why Irona was arrested but a statement by his media consultant, Destiny Ugorji accused the State Government of orchestrating his arrest over what he described as “trumped-up charges.”
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The statement reads:
“As part of its strategy towards weakening opposition in Imo State, the Imo State Government, Wednesday, orchestrated the arrest of the immediate past Deputy Governor, Engr. Gerald Irona, over trumped-up charges.
“Irona’s arrest came on the heels of a scheduled House of Assembly and gubernatorial election, fixed to hold nationwide on Saturday, March 11, 2023.
“As at the time of this statement, Wednesday afternoon, the former Deputy Governor had written his Statement at the Police, a bail bond issued, signed, and all the bail conditions fulfilled."
Days after Doguwa's arrest, police declare guber candidate wanted over alleged murder
The Ebonyi state police command has declared the Ifeanyi Odoh wanted for the murder of Igbokwe Ewa, a monarch in the state.
Odoh, the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), was declared wanted on Monday, March 6, alongside nine others linked to the murder of the deceased monarch.
Ewa was the traditional ruler of the Umu-Ezekoha Community in the Ezza North Local Government Area.
Influential APC Lawmaker Arraigned for Alleged Killings During Elections
Meanwhile, Hon Al-Hassan Ado Doguwa has been brought before the court for prosecution by the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) for an alleged connection murder.
It was gathered that three persons were murdered in his constituency on Saturday, February 25, during the general election.
These three individuals' deaths were linked to him due to the incident that ensued before their demise.
Source: Legit.ng
