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Umuahia
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Umuahia barber arrested following discovery of ritual items
A popular Umuahia barber was arrested by police after neighbors reported threats and officers discovered a clay pot filled with human hair in his home.
Abia Mobile Court sanctions 52 individuals for environmental law violations
The Abia State Environmental Mobile Court convicted 52 people for violating sanitation laws during the monthly cleanup, while others were acquitted or assigned community service.
Abia State mandates soil analysis for all new construction permits
Abia State has made soil and geo-technical testing a mandatory requirement for all new building permits in Umuahia to prevent structural collapses and improve safety standards.
Multiple building failures occur in Abia, avoiding fatalities
Several buildings collapsed across Abia State on Friday due to structural defects and illegal construction, but authorities confirmed that no lives were lost.
Abia Police Disperse Cult Gathering and Arrest Several Suspects
Abia State police have arrested three suspected cultists in Umuahia and one additional individual in a separate operation, seizing various weapons and illegal items.
Suspect Apprehended During Vehicle Theft Attempt at Umuahia Church
A man identified as Kalu Ojo was arrested for attempting to steal a vehicle parked outside the Assemblies of God Church in Umuahia, an act thwarted by the church's proactive security team.
Umuoparaozara community in Abia launches security unit to tackle local crime
To combat rising crime, the Umuoparaozara community in Abia has launched a local security unit and begun intensive forest patrols to flush out criminal hideouts.
Abia State Authorities Issue Warning Against Refuse Dumping in Drainage Systems
Abia State officials have warned residents against blocking drains with waste, as the government implements stricter enforcement and sanitation oversight to prevent flooding.
Abia State clinches top spot at inaugural South-East Amateur Boxing Championship in Umuahia
Host state Abia secured the overall victory at the first South-East Amateur Boxing Championship held in Umuahia, topping the medal table with eight golds.
Trailer impact destroys FMC Umuahia barrier and stalls highway traffic
A heavy trailer crashed into the Federal Medical Centre Umuahia's perimeter fence on Thursday, causing no casualties but creating major traffic delays on the Umuahia–Ikot Ekpene Expressway.