Police confirm arrest of Imo Govt ex-appointee, Nwaneri
The Imo State Police Command on Monday confirmed the arrest of Chinasa Nwaneri, a former Special Adviser to the state governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma on Special Duties
Henry Okoye, Public Relations Officer PPRO Imo State, confirmed the arrest of Nwaneri in a statement issued to newsmen in Owerri.
He also confirmed the arrest of the President of Imo Amalgamated Market Traders Association, ISAMATA, and three others.
According to the statement, they were arrested over an allegation of fraud, abuse of government power and malicious damage, saying that Investigations are still ongoing while further development would be communicated in due course.
“Be informed that the former Governor’s aide Chinasa Nwaneri, ISAMATA President and three others were arrested over an allegation of malicious damage, fraudulent activities, obtaining money under false pretence and illegal use of government power/authority to harass, intimidate and frustrate the citizens of Imo State”.