₦airaland Forum

cindicandy:
Residents of Control Post, Owerri, want Imo State Government to save them from the activities of robbers, prostitutes and other forms of pick pocketers that have now infested the area. There has been an upsurge in harassment from large number hoodlums since the demolition of Ukwuakpu along Assumpta Avenue, which forced the nocturnal men to relocate to Onitsha Road.

Some of the residents of the area who took their grievances to THE Leader Newspaper on Thursday, Nov. 14, said they now live in fear because the presence of fierce looking men and ladies. One of the residents who owns a shop along Onitsha Road narrated how these robbers broke into her shop and snatched away her generator set. Her case became compounded she said, when she complained to one of the regular prostitutes. The prostitute agreed to help her retrieve her generator from her gang and demanded the sum of five thousand Naira from her. In her quest to have back her property, she paid the money. She said after a few days of fruitless waiting, she saw the prostitute and reminded her of their deal. The response she received was that the group which was in custody of the generator was a stubborn one and needed more money. The victim had to release another cash of one thousand Naira.

At the time of this report, she had not got her generator back or seen the prostitute again.
When THE LEADER visited the Control Post, it was discovered that many residents and traders in the area have had similar experiences. While some have had their money snatched from their pockets, others described how their shops have been burgled while others narrated stories of intimidation in the area from prostitutes and these brigands.

In a chat with the Community Government (CGC) Youth Leader, New Owerri II, Mr. Chimezie Ibe, he expressed regrets at the growing activities of hoodlums at the Control Post. Mr. Ibe categorized these hoodlums into: prostitutes, robbers, touts, Indian hemp smokers and some resident-criminals. He attributed the menace to the presence of illegal Motor Parks, which have attracted and also groomed most evils right in front of Assumpta Cathedral.

He noted that the demolished Ukwuakpu also led to the displacement of some of the robbers and prostitutes who relocated to the uncompleted shops and stalls under construction behind the NNPC Mega Station along Onitsha Road.

In a further investigation, THE LEADER reporter spotted the presence of one popular brothel in the area known as “Timaya” as a major boost to the presence of these criminals around the Control Post. Most of the prostitutes, THE LEADER gathered are provided accommodation in the lodge from where they operate. Our reporter gathered from authoritative sources that these prostitutes partner with the operators of Timaya who use them to patronize their customers. While Timaya provides the official lodge for some, others rent houses inside Kalu Nwankwo and Akajiaku Estates whereas others hibernate in the uncompleted structures behind the Mega Filling Station.

When THE LEADER visited the police on the issue, the Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs. Joy Elemoko, admitted awareness of the situation at the Control Post. Asked why such illegality and lawlessness continue to flourish in the presence of law enforcement officers – police and army stationed in the area, she noted that the police cannot do it alone. She remarked that the situation has been like that for long but seems to be getting worse now that Christmas is approaching. The PPRO expressed regrets that the situation at the control post is a huge challenge which the police are finding difficult to deal with.

According to her, “We are powerless – if we go there and raid the place – as we did before, their brothers will come here to complain and bail them out. The last time we raided the place, calls were coming from Abuja and everywhere asking for those arrested to be released”. She went further to say, “Unfortunately, some of the prostitutes are being patronized by dignitaries who have a lot of power. Even the baby factory we raided has put us under a lot of pressure”. The police spokeswoman refused to attribute the menace to the issue of unemployment as she maintained, “There are bankers and working class people who are still armed robbers. Some people are prostitutes, whether they have job or not”. She however reiterated the resolve of the police to fight corruption as she promised that they will continue to draw the attention of those responsible to that alarming condition at the Control Post Owerri.

It should be recalled that the Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha had earlier acknowledged the presence of prostitutes at the Control Post. Governor Okorocha had stated at the time he was repealing the outrageous abortion bill that he was distressed by the presence of prostitutes in front of the Assumpta Cathedral. The Governor said it shocks his imagination that young ladies could be prostituting boldly right in front of an imposing sacred structure like Assumpta Cathedral.

Analysts say the government seems not to be bothered about the situation in the area since it has refused to ban all the motor parks at the control post.

http://theleaderassumpta.com/2013/11/17/robbers-prostitutes-take-over-control-post-owerri/

cindicandy:
Residents of Control Post, Owerri, want Imo State Government to save them from the activities of robbers, prostitutes and other forms of pick pocketers that have now infested the area. There has been an upsurge in harassment from large number hoodlums since the demolition of Ukwuakpu along Assumpta Avenue, which forced the nocturnal men to relocate to Onitsha Road.

Some of the residents of the area who took their grievances to THE Leader Newspaper on Thursday, Nov. 14, said they now live in fear because the presence of fierce looking men and ladies. One of the residents who owns a shop along Onitsha Road narrated how these robbers broke into her shop and snatched away her generator set. Her case became compounded she said, when she complained to one of the regular prostitutes. The prostitute agreed to help her retrieve her generator from her gang and demanded the sum of five thousand Naira from her. In her quest to have back her property, she paid the money. She said after a few days of fruitless waiting, she saw the prostitute and reminded her of their deal. The response she received was that the group which was in custody of the generator was a stubborn one and needed more money. The victim had to release another cash of one thousand Naira.

At the time of this report, she had not got her generator back or seen the prostitute again.
When THE LEADER visited the Control Post, it was discovered that many residents and traders in the area have had similar experiences. While some have had their money snatched from their pockets, others described how their shops have been burgled while others narrated stories of intimidation in the area from prostitutes and these brigands.

In a chat with the Community Government (CGC) Youth Leader, New Owerri II, Mr. Chimezie Ibe, he expressed regrets at the growing activities of hoodlums at the Control Post. Mr. Ibe categorized these hoodlums into: prostitutes, robbers, touts, Indian hemp smokers and some resident-criminals. He attributed the menace to the presence of illegal Motor Parks, which have attracted and also groomed most evils right in front of Assumpta Cathedral.

He noted that the demolished Ukwuakpu also led to the displacement of some of the robbers and prostitutes who relocated to the uncompleted shops and stalls under construction behind the NNPC Mega Station along Onitsha Road.

In a further investigation, THE LEADER reporter spotted the presence of one popular brothel in the area known as “Timaya” as a major boost to the presence of these criminals around the Control Post. Most of the prostitutes, THE LEADER gathered are provided accommodation in the lodge from where they operate. Our reporter gathered from authoritative sources that these prostitutes partner with the operators of Timaya who use them to patronize their customers. While Timaya provides the official lodge for some, others rent houses inside Kalu Nwankwo and Akajiaku Estates whereas others hibernate in the uncompleted structures behind the Mega Filling Station.

When THE LEADER visited the police on the issue, the Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs. Joy Elemoko, admitted awareness of the situation at the Control Post. Asked why such illegality and lawlessness continue to flourish in the presence of law enforcement officers – police and army stationed in the area, she noted that the police cannot do it alone. She remarked that the situation has been like that for long but seems to be getting worse now that Christmas is approaching. The PPRO expressed regrets that the situation at the control post is a huge challenge which the police are finding difficult to deal with.

According to her, “We are powerless – if we go there and raid the place – as we did before, their brothers will come here to complain and bail them out. The last time we raided the place, calls were coming from Abuja and everywhere asking for those arrested to be released”. She went further to say, “Unfortunately, some of the prostitutes are being patronized by dignitaries who have a lot of power. Even the baby factory we raided has put us under a lot of pressure”. The police spokeswoman refused to attribute the menace to the issue of unemployment as she maintained, “There are bankers and working class people who are still armed robbers. Some people are prostitutes, whether they have job or not”. She however reiterated the resolve of the police to fight corruption as she promised that they will continue to draw the attention of those responsible to that alarming condition at the Control Post Owerri.

It should be recalled that the Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha had earlier acknowledged the presence of prostitutes at the Control Post. Governor Okorocha had stated at the time he was repealing the outrageous abortion bill that he was distressed by the presence of prostitutes in front of the Assumpta Cathedral. The Governor said it shocks his imagination that young ladies could be prostituting boldly right in front of an imposing sacred structure like Assumpta Cathedral.

Analysts say the government seems not to be bothered about the situation in the area since it has refused to ban all the motor parks at the control post.

http://theleaderassumpta.com/2013/11/17/robbers-prostitutes-take-over-control-post-owerri/

Abagworo:
Anyone who has known me either he or real life will know that I dont make arbitrary conclusions. For the past 6 months I have been observing more than contributing. Chino and a whole lot of Anambra men have been doing all they could to paint Imo State in bad light. I never engaged any one but I opened a thread about an Anambra Commissioners outburst against Abakaliki and Nsukka people doing Okada business in Anambra State and how they will be expelled. I expected all Igbos to condemn such nonsense. To me that Ejikeme man should be sanctioned or even sacked outrightly for making such hate remarks against other Nigerians not to talk of fellow Igbos.

I equaly opened some threads to refute the lies that only Imo State has bad news. The truth is that Anambra tries to mask their bad while they exaggerate outright lies against Imo State and other Igbo States. No other Igbo has taken the pain to go and snap all the dirty Onitsha or Awka and use it against them.

Dbboy:
Take note mr centralis or whatever you call your self what makes you and your Anambra people any better, on what ground do you company us IMO with Anambra. Is it on Govt, good road, healthcare, political awareness, respect for fellow citizen,loyalty,education. Last time I checked you people championed Biafra all to sell other people out IMO and Aba. You make so much noise about IMO but your people are actively acquiring land in IMO cos the can't stay in your unplanned suburb/city. You make so much noise about money yet not one Anambra man is in forbe billionaire list, you grandstand and tell us how rich you are but I have not seen anything extraordinary done by your people, the same kind of house your so called billionaire build for them self are littered every where in IMO built by IMO. We have better airport, schools,healthcare system,road network,cleaner and habitable state than you yet you beat your chest over nothing. Centralis you should park one side we don't need chest beater, that's the main reason Igbos have been in political oblivion learn from the North the claim Nothing yet they are something, it only those that have nothing that make the loudest noise, last time I checked they are Anambra beggars, Anambra prostitute,Anambra okada riders,Anambra robbers, etc so I still ask what is it that makes you feel you are better than imolite if not inferiority complex. mind you I have some of your bro and sis duly employed by me.

Note I have the utmost respect for your people but you, you sound like a broken record. To my fellow bro and sis in Anambra,certain times we desire not to say certain things but when push against the wall as a result of utterances made by your fellow person (centralis)it become tempted to react.

Csami:
Your entire generations are cursed, even the ones to be born. If you were fortunate enough to have parents, you would know that where they come from don't matter.

pdf90:
Bros they are not many o . I moved to owerri 2 years ago ... man my ot has changed .. for instance my estate small girls of 13 don de collect talk less of their aunties ... I won't train my kids here dat is 4 sure .

Csami:
Pay no attention to both. They may be friends pretending to be enemies, trying to pull crowd or both are bigots.
Now to the 2 f00ls, what should one with parents from both states do?

SilverSurfer:
If you've any issue with okorocha or Abagworo, take it out on them. Stop portraying.Anambra state in a bad light. Why is it so impossible for you to live in peace for once......Biko chino, prove us wrong for once na. You should have realised that Abagworo or whatever it is he's called does not speak for the great imolites. Once again.......stop dragging the efforts of other sane people to integrate the igbo nation in the mud. If you have personal issue with anybody, take it out on the person any not his people. Grow up for once!

Abagworo:
Show us picture of Okorocha bowing to anybody at all. Okorocha remains the most popular Igbo man in Nigeria. Only God can change that.

Abagworo:
Everything you wrote up there are some of the lies being peddled by Anambra and Mbaise people against Rochas. Mbaise in this situation is a willing accomplice with the hope that they could get Governorship through Anambra financiers and Jonathan's backing but the overwhelming popularity of Okorocha demolished their gang up. The fight is all about Igbo President likely coming from Imo State and being Okorocha. No Governor built over 300 schools in 4 years but Chibuike Amaechi and Anayo Okorocha. All the lies against them is from one source.

SilverSurfer:
To say you are an id.iot will be doing you a great service. Let it be made known clearly that the idi.ot I just quote does not in any way represent the views of anambrarians. Imo is a great state and part and parcel of the IGBO brotherhood. People here should know that the guy is deranged and should henceforth ignore him........@ Abagworo, I don't know who gave you the impression that Anambra hates Imo in any way. I've been doubting your claim to being igbo from day one but this nonsense just confirms it. You're a big disgrace for bringing disunity among brothers. Why don't you concern yourself with what is going on in your state.

MrEverest:
Very useless, illogical and senseless statement. What or who made Anambra the first son of Igbo people such disgusting arrogance Do you even know that state creation were a post civil war result, what Igbos had ab initio were hamlets and clans. Talking about saboteurs, its on record that aside people from the s-south, it was people in present day Anambra state that sold out during the war Are you a very ignorant juvenile or you just choose to be stup!d, Rochas was under the platform of APGA when he was voted into power, what was the margin with which he won re-election against Ihedioha despite the massive rigging he did, if Imo supports APC, why did Jonathan win with a wide margin despite Rochas machinations. This haughty attitude of Anambra people makes Biafra unattractive, agreed that you guys have more money bags than other south east states doesn't mean you are superior to others, what arrant nonsense. You guys could continue to make us Igbos a laughing stock in the eyes of others but he who brings in ant infested firewood is only calling lizards for a feast. Well meaning Igbos are looking for a way to unite other Igbos in the S-south but these mofos are busy fanning the embers of division among us, despicable id!ots!!!!!!

stevnwigw1:
ofcourse you knw that your yoruba linage were begate by a LovePeddler in ife.