Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested three suspects, all members of a ‘one-chance’ gang, operating along Oshodi–Gbagada Expressway, Lagos. The Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Senate Approves Tinubu’s Appointment Of 20 Special … Read more
Police misconduct and abuse of power are on the rise despite warnings Lagos CP sends warning to officers Eko Hot Blog reports that Sgt. Ekpo Shimuyere, a Lagos-based police officer attached to the Sogunle Division, has been dismissed for extorting N98,000 from a young man. Confirming his dismissal, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the state Police Public … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command on Sunday arrested two Yoruba Nation Agitators with charms, cutlasses, and other weapons. The command made the disclosure in a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Stand Ready To Dedicate My Entire Being To Serving You’ — Tinubu … Read more
A Lagos State Police officer identified as Fauzziyah Isiak reportedly detained by the Lagos State Police Command after tending her resignation. Isiak claimed to have submitted her resignation on multiple occasions only to have it denied by the agency. Her detention was reportedly made when the police had allegedly invited her in for an interview. … Read more
Shehu Sani has blasted the Police for handcuffing Seun Kuti after he voluntarily surrendered himself. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Shehu Sani, a former senator, has reacted to the images and footage capturing the arrest and subsequent handcuffing of Seun Kuti, the son of renowned Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. Recalls that the Inspector-General of Police … Read more
Lagos State Police Command apprehends a security guard involved in a sexual assault on a 4-year-old child. The arrest was confirmed by SP Benjamin Hundeyin via his Twitter profile. Hundeyin reveals that the suspect is currently in police custody and will face legal proceedings. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Police Command has apprehended … Read more
‘One chance’ is a popular term in Nigeria that describes the activities of con artists, ritualists, and armed robbers who deceive unsuspecting commuters to board their vehicles and then harm them during the journey. This criminal act is rampant in parts of Lagos State. The police have taken one of such syndicates off the streets. … Read more
A dispatch rider conspired with another person to steal a motorcycle. The motorcycle belonged to the logistics company where the rider worked. However, both men have met their waterloo. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested a dispatch rider and an accomplice for allegedly conspiring to sell a motorcycle … Read more
Reports emerged on Friday afternoon that fire had gutted parts of the Alaba International Market in Lagos. Some reports claimed that “goods worth millions of Nigeria” were destroyed in the fire. However, the police have debunked the reports. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has debunked a report of a fire … Read more
The police in Lagos have nabbed a couple who faked their kidnap. The couple allegedly used the fake kidnap scheme to try to extort N5 million from their relatives in the United Kingdom. However, the scheme failed after police officers found the “kidnapped” wife at the couple’s home during an investigation. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
Public electricity cables have been subjects of theft in recent times. Some suspected thieves stole some cables in the Alausa area of Lagos recently. However, the police have taken them into custody. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of Alausa Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested five suspects for vandalising Lagos State … Read more
A housewife recently alleged that a spare parts dealer in Ladipo Market assaulted her. The Lagos police commissioner personally waded into the conflict after the victim curiously recanted her allegations. Afterwards, the police chief concluded that the man and his accomplice had a case to answer. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police … Read more
The Mafoluku area of Lagos was thrown into shock Monday evening. A regular meat hawker around the area reportedly slumped and died on duty. The police said there appeared to be no foul play in his demise. Eko Hot Blog reports that a yet-to-be-identified male meat seller has slumped and died while attending to a … Read more
On Friday, some policemen in Lagos forced a phone dealer to transfer N101,000 to them. The victim shared the receipt of the electronic transfer online. Police authorities have promptly taken disciplinary actions. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, CP Idowu Owohunwa has ordered the immediate removal of the Divisional … Read more
Some yet-to-be-identified assailants attacked some policemen in Lagos last Friday. The attack left a policeman dead and his colleagues injured. There are claims that the attackers had links to land grabbers in the area. Eko Hot Blog reports that assailants shot a policeman to death on Friday in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The … Read more
In recent days, some social media users have threatened voters in Lagos State to vote in a certain way or stay at home. The police in Lagos say it is aware of such messages. The force urged Nigerians to ignore the “scaremongering” and go out to vote in the March 11 governorship election. Eko Hot … Read more
Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin had quite the response to backlash over police’s inactions to prevent election violence at polling units in Saturday’s electoral process. Taking to social media, the police spokesperson questioned what 2 police officers could have done as they stood idly while political thugs raided a polling unit. In a … Read more
The suspected thief allegedly had a Modus Operandi (MO) of pretending to be a cook/chef when targeting his victims. He reportedly sedated his victims before carting away their valuables. The police said some of his victims already identified him. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command is calling on residents of the … Read more
The Police in Lagos arrested both men in two separate operations. One was arrested at his workshop while the other suspect was nabbed after a search. The recovered guns were locally made. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested two suspects, 20-year-old Daniel Ojoh and 27-year-old Kudus … Read more
Violence has broken out in Lagos over Naira scarcity. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, has confirmed the unrest happening in Mile 12. Hundeyin stated that reinforcement units have been deployed to the area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that fights have broken out in some areas on the popular Lagos-Ikorodu expressway in … Read more