CSP Benjamin Hundeyin appointed as new Police PRO Holds degrees in English, Criminology, and trained in civil-military coordination Replaces DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi after redeployment The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force. … Read more
Three Killed as Cult Clashes Mar Masquerade Festival in Lagos Island Residents fled as gunshots and chaos continued late into the night. Police launched investigation, deployed anti-cult squads to restore peace. At least three people have been confirmed dead following violent clashes during a masquerade festival in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State. Eyewitnesses … 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
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, has dismissed rumors that Monalisa Osayi, who was arrested for assaulting a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) official on December 7, 2024, is a police officer. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement released on Thursday, the command clarified that Osayi was … Read more
Tunde Adeparusi, a security expert, has expressed his frustration over the lack of justice six years after being struck by a stray bullet allegedly fired by police officers in Lagos. Ekohotblog reports that the incident happened on July 20, 2018, when Adeparusi was on his way to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The officers were … Read more
The Police in Lagos State ave released all protesters who were arrested in the early hours of Sunday, during #EndSars commemoration at the Lekki Toll Gate. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this via a post on his X handle, stating that Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olanrewaju Ishola, personally oversaw … Read more
Lagos State Police Command has detained a suspected vandal, Demola Oladega, believed to have stolen cables in the Ikotun area of the state. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to journalists on Saturday in Lagos. He said that the police received information from a security guard about the incident on … Read more
The peaceful coastal town of Idado in Ibeju-Lekki came alive with grace, joy, and a strong sense of community as the Epe Division Professional Women Association (EPWA) hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and three-day retreat. The event celebrated the conclusion of President Opeluwa Balogun’s successful tenure and marked the beginning of a new chapter … Read more
The Police Command in Lagos State says a man allegedly jumped into a canal and died to avoid arrest in the Ipaja area of the state. The command’s Spokesman , SP Benjamin Hundeyin, stated this in post he shared on his verified X handle @benHundeyin on Friday. He said that the incident happened on Wednesday … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has reported that four individuals lost their lives in a fire outbreak at a lounge and bar on Baale Road in the Olodi Apapa area. In a statement released on Monday, police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin stated that the fire ignited around 7:45 a.m. on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command says a man has allegedly stabbed his nephew to death with broken bottle and fled. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, stated this in Lagos on Monday in a statement. Hundeyin said that mother of the fleeing suspect reported the incident to the police on Monday at about … Read more
There was panic as two persons died when the fence of a school collapsed on them at the Ejigbo area of Lagos State. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Monday in Lagos. He said that the incident happened on Saturday at about 10:30 a. m., at Apano Street, off … Read more
Lagos State Police Command has detained a hotel manager in Dopemu area over the death of a woman who allegedly came to their facility with an unknown man. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Sunday. Hundeyin said the Dopemu Police Division received report from the hotel manager on Friday at … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has detained a 25-year-old man, Chibunnma Chimelie, who allegedly stabbed his 68-year-old father to death. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Friday in Lagos. He said that the incident happened on Thursday at 10:00 p.m. in the Isolo area of the state. EDITOR’S PICK: … Read more
The Take It Back Movement (TIB) has proposed holding a virtual meeting with the Lagos State Police Command, citing logistical challenges as the reason for opting against an in-person discussion. This proposal was made in a letter sent on Wednesday to Assistant Commissioner of Police, Jaiyeoba Joseph, from the group’s legal team, Inibehe Effiong Chambers. … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command says its operatives have arrested two women for allegedly selling newborn babies. The Command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known in a statement on Friday in Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly Killing Mother, Mutilating Son in Abia Fubara … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that a 54-year-old man, simply called Benjamin, has taken his life at the Agege area of the state. The command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Monday in Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly Killing Mother, Mutilating … Read more
Lagos State Police Command says it has begun an investigation into the death of a 20-year old man allegedly killed by gunmen. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to newsmen on Sunday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that Okokomaiko Police Division received information from concerned members of the public about the case on Friday … Read more
Lagos State medical doctor Idara Bassey, who had been declared wanted in connection with the death of a 36-year-old woman during a buttock enlargement surgery in Lekki Phase 1, is now in police custody. State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed on Tuesday that Bassey is currently under investigation at the State Criminal Investigation … Read more
Lagos State Police Command has arrested a nurse over the alleged death of a 36-year-old woman, simply identified as Mrs Abiola. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to newsmen on Wednesday in Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA … Read more