Gunmen Disguised in Hijabs Kidnap Principal, Woman in Niger State The gunmen sat calmly at the entrance of the victims’ house, posing as ordinary women A Fulani woman identified as Aminu Runtoje was also abducted Armed bandits have kidnapped two people, including the Principal of Junior Secondary School Melehe, during a late night attack on … Read more
Woman Lured, Kidnapped Three Children with Biscuits in Nasarawa The woman was identified was apprehended by residents at Orange Market, Mararaba Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect had earlier sneaked into the home of one Ramatu Auwal around 5:00 p.m The Nasarawa State Police Command has foiled an attempt to traffic three children in Mararaba … Read more
Three Casual Workers Killed in Lekki Apartment Attack The victims were said to be living together in a makeshift room Some community sources suggested the incident may be connected to a cult clash or a personal dispute Three unidentified male adults have been found dead in their apartment on Olateju Street in the Lekki Phase … Read more
Police Arrests Suspects and Detained Him for Questioning Over Canadian Visa Scam Suspects Disappeared After Collecting Money, Fails to Deliver Visa Suspects Remanded in Kirikiri Pending Meeting Bail Conditions A 43-year-old man, Abioye Oluwaseun, has been apprehended and charged in Lagos State for allegedly defrauding Jegede Kehinde of N9 million. Eko Hot Blog gathered that … Read more
NDLEA Says 74 wraps of heroin and cocaine was ingested Suspect Chose MMIA rather than Abuja Airport to bypass Security check The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended 48-year-old businessman Orizu Ifeanyi Arthur for attempting to smuggle 74 wraps of heroin and cocaine onboard an Air France flight from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International … Read more
It’s historical blow to illicit drug trade– NDLEA Chairman, Marwa Court orders Forfeiture of Assets The trial for the fifth suspect, Oguntolure Sunday, is ongoing The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) successfully convicted four drug kingpins linked to the historic confiscation of 2,139.55 kilograms of cocaine at an Ikorodu residential estate in 2022. Eko … Read more
14 Nigerians on interpol Wanted List Their offenses Range from Forgery, Robbery and Cheating Interpol to cooperate with domestic laws before arrest The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) has issued Red Notices for 14 Nigerians alleged to have engaged in various criminal activities, including human and drug trafficking, robbery, cheating, and forgery. The notices, detailed … Read more
Two Notorious Armed Robbers Terrorizing Southern Part of Nigeria How they were caught eventually by Nigerian police Retired Police officer Joseph Ododo Gave an insight into How They Were Arrested Dr Oyenusi and Mighty Joe were two notorious armed robbers who terrorized the southern part of Nigeria in the 1970s. These two daredevil figures … Read more
…..Arrests 3 businessmen linked to consignments in Lagos; recovers N4.4billion worth opioids in Rivers Multi-billion-naira worth of shipments of Methamphetamine and Loud, a strong synthetic strain of cannabis meant for distribution during the Christmas and New Year festive season, concealed in automobile spare parts imported from Canada, have been intercepted by operatives of the National … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that A 42-year-old teacher, identified as Gbolahan Osinusi, has been arrested by Lagos State police command for allegedly defiling a teenage in a school around Ketu-Epe Lagos state. Gbolahan, who is also the guardian of the victim, had reportedly been having sexual intercourse with the girl since she was 12 years old … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that a popular madman, who has been roaming the streets of Ayetoro for the past three years, was apprehended today by the United Community Security (U.C.S.). While he was arrested, shocking items were found in his possession, including human hair, multiple ATM cards, and Indian hemp. According to the UCS, “We found human … Read more
Enugu State Police Command has detained one Dr. Emmanuel Ugwumba, 52, of Ezimo-Agu community in Udenu Local Government Area over alleged child trafficking and forgery. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Enugu. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn Fraud: Court Grants Ex-Taraba Gov, Ishaku N150M Bail ‘PDP … Read more
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, has arrested 12 suspects for alleged illegal oil bunkering, illegal mining, vandalisation and stealing in the state. Mr Oluyemi Ibiloye, NSCDC State Commandant, while parading the suspects before newsmen on Thursday in Akure, explained that some of the suspects were arrested through a collaboration … Read more
An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Thursday remanded a 24-year-old Nurudeen Hammed in a correctional facility, for allegedly killing his grandfather and uncle. Hammed, whose address was not provided, is standing trial on a two-count charge bordering on murder. EDITOR’S PICKS Japan’s Next PM Vows to Respect BOJ’s Autonomy Insecurity: Stop Hiding Behind Opposition—APC … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Ibeju-Lekki administration under the leadership of Hon Sesan Olowa is taking steps to establish a Fresh Water Fish Market, key officials went for an inspection at the Ibeju-Orimedu creek to see the proposed site. The inspection team was led by Hon. Adewale Adebanjo, the inspection team examine the area to kick-start … Read more
The proprietress of His Majesty Group of Schools, Mrs. Fatima Umukoro, has been allegedly murdered by her 25-year-old son, Emmanuel Umukoro, on Saturday night, September 8, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the deceased, wife of Rev. Prince Umukoro, the resident pastor of Victory Family Assembly International (VIFA), was reportedly killed by Emmanuel, who had … Read more
A member of Tanzania’s opposition party, Chadema, has been found dead after being abducted, beaten, and doused with acid, party leader Freeman Mbowe announced on Sunday. Ali Mohamed Kibao, a member of Chadema’s national secretariat, was forced off a bus at gunpoint on Friday by suspected security agents while traveling from Dar es Salaam to … Read more
Mexican authorities have arrested a suspected drug cartel leader allegedly linked to the disappearance of 43 college students a decade ago, officials reported on Friday. Gildardo Lopez Astudillo, also known as “El Gil,” is an alleged leader of the Guerreros Unidos cartel, accused of orchestrating the 2014 abduction and likely murder of students from the … Read more
Kaduna State Police Command says it has detained 11 suspected kidnappers in its custody and recovered weapons in their possession. The Command’s Spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, disclosed this in a statement in Kaduna on Thursday. Hassan recalled that a district head was kidnapped on Aug 14 and released on Aug.16. EDITORS PICK: Maduro Grounded: US … Read more
Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode has rusticated 31 students and indefinitely suspended 47 others for various forms of academic and behavioural misconduct. The institution’s Registrar, Dapo Oke, made this known in on Tuesday. EDITORS PICK: Maduro Grounded: US Confiscates Presidential Plane Melania’s Betrayal: Ex-Aide Says She Hates Donald, Wants Kamala Israel Grinds to … Read more