The Kaduna State Government on Monday imposed a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria Metropolitan Cities. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the Overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, made the announcement in a statement issued in Kaduna on Monday. EDITOR’S PICK: PM Starmer Supports Police to Keep Streets Safe from Extremist … Read more
The Plateau State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Jos -Bukuru Metropolis, following the breakdown of law and order in the area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mr Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, in a statement on Sunday in Jos, said the move was to enhance … Read more
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a notorious gun runner, Hashimu Ahmad, who was said to be on transit in Kaduna state to deliver high caliber weapons to terrorists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the troops, who intercepted a truck conveying illegally refined Automated Gas Oil, AGO, also rescued kidnapped victims while on transit … Read more
Police arrested 212 suspects in Jigawa in the ongoing protest against bad governance in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Jigawa State Police Command has arrested 212 suspects in connection with looting, destruction, and vandalism of properties in the state in the ongoing nationwide protest. EDITOR’S PICKS VIDEO: Angry Lagos Residents Vandalise MTN Office … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has said that intelligence available to the Nigeria Police revealed that the August 1 planned protest is targeted at unleashing mayhem in the country. Egbetokun made this revelation in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, saying that the mayhem was targeted on the polity, innocent citizens, markets, stores, private … Read more
Final Year Student of NDU, Paleowei, Beaten To Death Over N150 A final year student of Niger Delta University was beaten to death over 150 naira, Ekohotblog learnt. This was disclosed by the official X handle of the university Students Union Government. The SUG also said that the school is presently in chaos as it … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Gabriel ‘General’ Asabuja, a former Niger Delta militant leader, has been declared wanted by the Rivers State Police Command. The declaration was made by Tunji Disu, the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, during an appearance on a Channels Television program on Tuesday, following a viral video where the ex-militant leader … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that at least six people were reportedly killed and many others injured after an attack on a farming community by suspected herdsmen. The attack, which occurred on Sunday, was said to have targeted Mararaban Azagwa and Alele villages in Maihula, located in the Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State. A … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a 32-year-old man, Olumide Yerokun, has been arraigned at the Iyaganku Magistrate’s Court in Ibadan for allegedly impersonating a lawyer, Ayo Olu (Esq). Yerokun, whose address was not provided, appeared in court on Friday. He faces charges of impersonation and obtaining money under false pretences, but he pleaded not guilty. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has called for enhanced collaboration between Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to combat cybercrime, terrorism, and other related crimes. The President made this appeal on Friday during a meeting with FBI Director Christopher Wray at the State House in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Four men identified as Sola Ogunleye, Ebenezer Adebayo, Lasisi Afeez, and Ojo Oba were sentenced to death by hanging on Thursday for charges of murder and armed robbery. The suspects faced charges of murder, attempted murder, and armed robbery before Justice L.O. Ogundana at the Ekiti High Court in Ado-Ekiti. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian troops deployed across various regions have, in the past week, neutralized approximately 197 terrorists, apprehended 310 individuals, and rescued 251 kidnapped hostages. Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed this information during a briefing on Thursday in Abuja. Buba detailed that the troops also recovered … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Delta State High Court in Asaba has sentenced Inspector Ubi Ebri of the Nigeria Police Force to death for the murder of Onyeka Ibeh, a well-known phone dealer. Presided over by Justice C.D. Diai on Tuesday, the court found Inspector Ebri guilty of the fatal shooting of Ibeh. The incident … Read more
Gunmen attack police checkpoint in Imo Gunmen killed two officers and a passer-by An eyewitness said the assailant arrived in 3 vehicles Eko Hot Blog reports that gunmen attacked a checkpoint along Okigwe Road in the Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, killing two policemen and a passer-by. According to an eyewitness, the assailants … Read more
We are yet to fix a date for police recruitment training, PSC Says. Disregard training dates being circulated on social media, Police Service Commission warns Commission presently collaborating with the Nigeria Police Force to determine training colleges Eko Hot Blog reports that the Police Service Commission (PSC) has clarified that no date has been set … Read more
Nigerian army rescue passengers after battle with kidnappers Troops responds to distress call to save victims Intense firefights causes terrorists to abandon their victims Eko Hot Blog reports that troops from the Nigerian Army have successfully thwarted attempt to kidnap passengers in a commercial bus by suspected terrorist group in Delta State. The terrorists who … Read more
Delta State Govt. Places Ban on Okada Police give further warning on the Okada ban Police threaten to crush motorcycles of violators Eko Hot Blog reports that Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, has reaffirmed the ban on motorcycles popularly called Okada in the state. Edafe, through a tweet via his X handle … Read more
Bandits kidnap Catholic Priest in Kaduna Priest Abducted at Parish on Sunday Church calls for fervent prayers Eko Hot Blog reports that Bandits have abducted the presiding priest of St. Thomas Parish, Rev. Father Gabriel Ukeh. The parish priest was said to have been abducted at the parish rectory in the early hours of Sunday … Read more
EFCC Arraigns 127 Suspects in Ondo EFCC Arrest Suspects during “Yahoo Party” Commission recovers phones, cars and others Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 127 suspected internet fraudsters. The suspects were apprehended in an early morning raid on Saturday, June 8, during a “Yahoo Party” at simultaneous … Read more
Delta State Police Arrest 6 in Delta State Police recover arms and ammunition from suspects Suspects placed in custody for investigation Eko Hot Blog reports that the Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of some armed robbers alleged to have been terrorising several parts of the state. The Command also announced that it … Read more