Eko Hot Blog reports that Inspector Istifanus Kwanchi of the Lagos State Police Command is facing disciplinary proceedings after celebrating the reopening of the popular Ladipo market in Mushin, Lagos, with gunshots. The market, which was sealed by the Lagos State Government due to environmental violations, was reopened on Monday. The reopening sparked wild jubilations … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a blacksmith factory notorious for fabricating illegal firearms for criminals has been raided by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command. The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the development on Tuesday while parading suspected criminals at the command headquarters in Ikeja. Hundeyin revealed that the criminal factory was busted on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has declared a self-described Blockchain Developer, Benjamin Best Nnanyereugo, better known as Killaboi, wanted. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the announcement in a statement on Tuesday. Nnanyereugo, using the curious pseudonym ‘Killaboi, had taken to Instagram some months ago to admit to killing … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Balogun Olamilekan Eletu, better known as Sam Larry, the head honcho for Marlian Records, is currently in the custody of the Lagos State Police Command in connection with the death of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as MohBad. The police spokesperson in Lagos, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, announced the development … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command says it has commenced a “full-scale criminal investigation” into the demise of late fast-rising artiste, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as MohBad. MohBad passed away on Tuesday under mysterious circumstances that have sparked controversy on social media. A statement by the police on Friday said … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Nwagu Emmanuel for allegedly impersonating a commissioner of police to facilitate the release of a suspect from the force headquarters in the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, made this disclosure during the parade of Emmanuel along with other suspects … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has denied allegations that its officers assaulted and killed a bike man. A Twitter user, Rinu Oduala, had tweeted on Saturday that the police in Lagos had killed the bike man at Lanre Bus-stop, Iron Market. However, the police spokesperson in the state, SP Benjamin … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Enforcement and Special Offences Unit (Lagos Task Forceorce) has debunked speculations that its officials were culpable in the killing of an individual along the Mile 2 axis early on Tuesday. A social media post on Tuesday had accused the task force of killing a truck driver in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi, has announced dates for the 2023 Eluku Festival (Ikorodu Town), declaring a curfew that has sparked some security concerns. In a flyer circulating on social media, the Olumale Eluku of Ikorodu, Chief Murisiku Oreagba, warned residents, especially non-Yoruba indigenes, off Ikorodu town … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that two suspected armed robbers, on Thursday, met their waterloo in Lagos State as men of the Nigeria Police Force, Lagos Command, arrested them. The command’s spokesperson made the disclosure in a statement on X (formerly known as Twitter) late Thursday night, but did not mention their names nor the area … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested three of its men and two officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps and Lagos State Traffic Management Authority respectively for extortion of truck drivers and motorists in the state. The state police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, announced the development … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that men of the Lagos State Police Command attached to Isashi Police Anti-Crime team, on Sunday, nabbed five members of a seven-man gang allegedly notorious for robbing some Lagos residents of their valuables. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, announced the development in a statement on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that men of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two suspects over a clash between opposing youths on Aroworade and Olaleye streets in Ajegunle, Lagos. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need Special Classes In Empathy … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that some suspected oil thieves, on Saturday, abandoned their truck and tools after vandalising a pipeline belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. According to the Lagos police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the suspects absconded after the swift intervention of police officers who responded to a call for help. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested Amarah Kennedy, a businessman based in the state after he circulated nudes of two women, including a widow, on public platforms. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a terse statement on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need Special … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force has approved the dismissal of Inspector Kabiru Odeyemi, a trigger-happy police officer, who shot a generator technician dead. Odeyemi shot Bakare Idris in the Oregun area of Lagos on Sunday, May 28, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need Special Classes In Empathy — Fast The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested seven suspected traffic robbers, including an ex-convict released three days ago from the Ikoyi Correctional Centre. The Command’s Spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the arrest on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Retires ALL Service Chiefs, Appoints New Ones Is It Safe To … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested Ayo Olamide, an 18-year-old, for stealing iron fasteners from the Agege railway track in Lagos. The police spokesperson in the state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed that the suspect was arrested by police officers from Elere Division around 5am on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has recaptured a suspected cultist, Wasiu Opeyemi, nearly two years after he escaped police custody. Opeyemi escaped police custody in August 2021 in handcuffs. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Suspends Emefiele As CBN Governor Meet Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi, The Trained Mechanical Engineer Who Is Now Acting CBN … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested eight suspected cable thieves. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a statement on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Lagos Isn’t No Man’s Land; HoA Will Pass New Property Laws Protecting Indigenes – … Read more