44-year-old man arrested for swindling job seekers of N1.9m in Ondo A resident of Okuta Elerinla Estate in Akure, the state capital, had collected N1.9m from 19 of his victims prior to his arrest Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Ondo State Command, has arrested a 44-year-old man for allegedly … Read more
Delta Police Arrest Suspected Armed Robbers, Cultists, Illicit Drug Dealers, Rescue Kidnapped Victim The Police added that a locally-made gun was recovered from two suspected armed robbers arrested along Ughelli-Warri road. Ekohotblog reports that two suspected armed robbers, two cultists and three illicit drug dealers have been arrested by the police in different parts of … Read more
20-Year-Old Man Arrested For Stabbing His Cousin To Death In Rivers The suspect was said to have fled the community after committing the crime. Ekotblog reports that Promise Gabriel, a 20-year-old man, has been arrested for stabbing his cousin, Kopapa Neete, to death in Duburo community in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. It … Read more
Man electrocuted during illegal connection in Ondo The incident was claimed to have occurred a few meters from the Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC, headquarters Ekohotblog reports that a man identified as Mayomi Origbemisuyi, has lost his life in Ondo State after he was electrocuted while connecting wire on an electric pole. The victim was … Read more
#EndSARS Memorial: Why I ordered policemen to tear gas protesters – Police Commissioner The protest was between 8 am and 10 am, anything, after 10 am, is a nuisance, he said. Ekohotblog reports that the Lagos State Police Commissioner, Hakeem Odumosu, has said that he ordered his troops to tear gas #EndSARSMemorial protesters at the … Read more
Police operatives have fired tear gas at Lekki toll gate protesters over the #EndSARSMemorial protest in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that police operatives, on Wednesday, fired tear gas at the Lekki toll gate to disperse the protesters. This online news platform reports that the police’s action led to some of the protesters running helter-skelter. … Read more
The October 2020 protests against police brutality, extortion and profiling culminated in gunshots, when soldiers and police officers fired live rounds… EKO HOT BLOG reports that gun-wielding police officers have occupied the Lekki Toll Gate and other parts of the Lagos Island on the one-year anniversary of the Lekki shooting of October 20, 2020. At … Read more
Police operatives have been patrolling the streets in armoured tanks and other vehicles ahead of October 20, the day set for the #EndSARS Memorial protests EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has said it will only allow indoor and virtual events for the planned commemoration of the #EndSARS protests of last … Read more
Unknown gunmen kidnap popular Ilorin based businessman in Kwara He was allegedly kidnapped and taken away on a motorbike along the Ira-Offa route. Ekohotblog reports that Alhaji Jamiu Olawale, a popular businessman based in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, has been kidnapped. He was abducted by unknown gunmen about 10.05 a.m. on Tuesday, October 19, … Read more
61-year-old pastor allegedly deflowers, impregnates teenage girl in Ondo The incident was done in the pastor’s and victim’s home town of Ogbese in Akure North Ekohotblog reports that a 61-year-old pastor was arrested for having carnal knowledge of a 16-year-old girl in Ondo State. The Pastor, Ajayi Famakinwa, was accused of deflowering the girl, Oluwatosin … Read more
He also assured those that will participate of their safety, saying there are free vehicles on ground EKO HOT BLOG reports that famed Nigerian rapper, Falz, has called on Nigerians to take part in the #EndSARS Memorial car procession. He said the procession would hold in honour of those killed at the tollgate exactly one … Read more
One person has been feared dead as a two-storey building collapsed in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that one person has been confirmed dead while three persons have been trapped in a collapsed building in Lagos State. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Monday night at No. 97, Lagos Road in the … Read more
Gunmen have invaded a Guest House in Lagos and killed a civil servant. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen have killed a civil servant, Abiodun Adenuga, during an attack on the Sindende Guest House in the Agege area of Lagos State. It was gathered that the civil servant was shot dead by the gunmen at the … Read more
The 9-man judicial panel of Inquiry was inaugurated on October 19, 2020 by the Lagos State Government EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Judicial Panel on restitution for victims of SARS-related abuses and other matters has held its valedictory sitting after 131 proceedings. Chairman of the panel, Justice Doris Okuwobi, who read out … Read more
Immigration CG disguised as passport applicant and apprehended corrupt Officers in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Acting Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Isa Jere Idris, on Monday, disguised as an applicant for an international passport at the Lagos State Command, Ikoyi, where he alleged that some officers of the service offered to engage … Read more
Pandemonium as Bandits invade Sokoto market, kill scores The number of casualties documented during the incident could not be determined Ekohotblog reports that there was chaos as unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits stormed the Goronyo market in the Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State’s Eastern Senatorial District, killing an undisclosed number of people. … Read more
Gunmen attack Divisional Police Headquarters in Ebonyi, free detainees. The incident, which occurred on Monday morning, threw the neighborhood into disarray. Ekohotblog reports that unknown gunmen stormed the Divisional Police Headquarters in Ebonyi State’s Ohaukwu Local Government Area and released those who had been held there. The incident, which occurred on Monday morning, threw the … Read more
Task force officers have shot a banker in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the personnel of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (task force) have shot a Branch Manager with Wema Bank, Bamidele Ajala. It was gathered that the incident occurred in the Oshodi area of Lagos State. It was … Read more
Police detain, name officers involved in Kogi alleged bribery incident A commuter was allegedly extorted N25,000 by the personnel, while another was physically attacked by one of the men in uniform. Ekohotblog reports that the Kogi State Police Command, four policemen were arrested and jailed after being videotaped accepting bribes and beating passengers. According to … Read more
Many residents have been injured as transport workers clashed over ticket fee in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than 15 people have been injured with gunshot wounds as suspected members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) launched an attack on members of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) over ticket … Read more