The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects linked to cultism and illegal possession of firearms across Ibadan. The arrests were made in areas identified as crime hotspots, including Apete, Ijokodo, Moniya, Samonda, Sango, and the Iwo-Road axis. The suspects confessed to being members of the “Brother Across Nigeria” (BAN), also known as “Alora.” … Read more
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of CP Peter Opara as the new Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. According to a statement from Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations for the PSC, Opara will replace CP Benneth Igwe, who has been promoted to the rank … Read more
A few hours after refusing to sign the peace accord for the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has outlined new conditions for its endorsement. The PDP is now demanding the redeployment of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Onuoha Anugbum, and the Commissioner of Police, Nemi Iwo, as prerequisites … Read more
The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom, Waheed Ayilara, has passed away. Ayilara died early Thursday morning at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, following a prostate cancer surgery he underwent the previous day. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister … Read more
Abuja Police Commissioner Ben Igweh mandates journalists to wear media jackets and carry ID during protests; DSS arrests #EndBadGovernance protest leader Micheal Lenin. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commissioner of Police in Abuja, Ben Igweh, has requested that journalists intending to cover the ongoing nationwide protests dress in their media organizations’ jackets and carry valid … Read more
Police Officer Fatally Shot by Vigilante Group Ambush Occurred During Routine Patrol in Gassol Authorities Condemn “Heinous and Unprovoked Criminal Act” Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a tragic turn of events, the Taraba State Police Command has confirmed the death of a police officer at the hands of a local vigilante group. Editor’s Pick … Read more
CP Tunji Disu has been rewarded for his “outstanding dedication to duty” and “outstanding performance”. The Rivers CP was named as the top police commissioner in Nigeria by his colleagues. He won the award at the at the maiden edition of the Nigeria Police Awards. Eko Hot Blog reports that Monday evening was a big … Read more
Lagos residents have recently faced incidents of thugs seizing their phones in some parts of the state. The police commissioner in the state has given instructions to DPOs to arrest the situation. He also ordered the immediate prosecution of 303 suspects arrested during weekend raids of criminal hideouts. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner … Read more
A fake kidnap attempt has gone wrong in Lagos. Four people worked together to extort ₦5 million from one of their families. However, police detectives in Lagos foiled the attempt. Eko Hot Blog reports that an attempt by four people to fake a kidnap in Lagos State has been foiled by police detectives in the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged to sack all non-performing security chiefs in his cabinet. This online media platform understands that this call was made by the Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmen, following the high rate of kidnapping and general insecurity in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Bandits Attack … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso has vowed that he and the deputy governors of the apex bank would work to change the public perception of the bank. He pledged that the new management team of the CBN would put in their best to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the redeployment of the Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Stephen Olarewaju. The IGP made this known on Sunday night during an appearance on Channels TV’s Peoples Townhall. Egbetokun took the decision six days to the November 11, 2023 off-season polls … Read more
The Inspector General of Police has ordered the sealing of all 17 Local Government Area secretariats in Plateau State due to leadership tensions. The suspension of local government council chairmen has caused tension between the ruling party and the opposition. The police command took this action to prevent disruptions and protect critical infrastructure. EKO HOT … 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
Seven NYSC members who were kidnapped while traveling from the NYSC orientation camp in Ondo to Port Harcourt, have been released after spending one week in captivity. They were abducted by armed men along the Rumuji axis of the East-West Road in Emuoha Local Government Area. The exact number of passengers on the bus and … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police appointed Idowu Owohunwa as the Lagos CP on February 7, 2023. Owohunwa assumed duty on February 14, 2023. He has just paid his first official visit to the RRS. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa, has commended the management and members of Lagos … Read more
A Court has rejected Abba Kyari’s bid to quash drugs-related charges against him. Kyari had argued before the court that the charges levelled against him were premature. He maintained that the NDLEA should have permitted the police to utilize its internal mechanisms before initiating legal action. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police has redeployed DIGs, AIGs, CPs to various departments, commands, formations. The police chief said the move is in line with his manpower development policy of appointing the right people for the right jobs. He said the posting of the CPs to commands is pending the approval of the Police Service Commission. … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police recently recommended a new CP for Lagos State. The recommendation elicited various reactions on social media as elections draw nearer. The Police in Lagos have clarified where things stand as far as the Force leadership in the state is concerned. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command says … Read more
Police have rescued three Abuja kidnapped victims and recovered one AK 47 riffle. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has rescued three kidnap victims and commenced an investigation into the Tuesday night security breach occasioned by armed robbery, shootings, and abduction of some persons in the Kubwa Relocation Estate, off … Read more