The police have explained why the IGP did not obey a court ruling. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force has denied disregarding a court ruling. EDITOR’S PICKS Court Sends Police IG, Usman Baba To Prison {See Why} Lake Chad Basin: Buhari Seeks Tighter Security Around Borders Amid Arms Proliferation World Cup: US … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised new vehicles for the police to support their security activities within the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised to donate 25 new pick-up trucks to Divisional Police formations to assist in quick response to security threats in their areas of operation. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
A couple abducted and killed their employer after collecting N15 million ransom. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a woman, Okereke Olufunmilayo, who was the Manager at a building materials store, for allegedly abducting and killing her employer, Otunba Abayomi Ajayi, the Director of Rolak Hotel, Ijebu-Ode, … Read more
Men of Lagos State Police Command have arrested hoodlums terrorizing travelers in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Lagos State Command arrested a notorious hoodlum attacking travelers with his team at night. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Police Arrests Cultists With Firearms In Lagos Lagos State Gets Automobile Hub … Read more
One police officer assigned to the Oyo State Command has been confirmed dead, while another has suffered serious injuries while responding to a distress call from a kidnapping incident. Eko Hot Blog reports that the injured officer is receiving medical care at an unnamed hospital and is reacting to it. EDITOR’S PICKS Panic As Masked … Read more
Police have arrested a lecturer and his daughter for assaulting a lady. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nasarawa Command of the Nigeria Police Force has arrested Dr. Fred Ekpa Ayokhai, an associate professor with the Department of History and International Studies, Federal University of Lafia and his daughter, Emmanuela Ekpa Ayokhai, for assaulting a … Read more
Edo CP has dismissed DPO over the ‘killing’ of a prime suspect who attempted to assassinate Apostle Suleman. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Edo State Commissioner of Police, AIG Abutu Yaro, has dismissed the Divisional Police Officer, Auchi Division, CSP Ayodele Suleiman, over the alleged killing of a suspect arrested for attacking the convoy … Read more
A woman and her two children were among the five people who were discovered dead on Saturday in a town in Enugu State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the fatalities were named as Chinyere Odoh and her two children, Udochukwu, 7, and Chukwuemeka, 4. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Ethiopian Embassy Bans Visa On Arrival For … Read more
Comissioner Of Police Threatens To Deal Ruthlessly With Any Individual Or Group That Attempts To Take Laws Into Their Hands government unaware agbero are still operating EDITOR’S PICK 3 Nigerian Banks To Pay N800M To CBN, Over Crypto Transactions FG To Borrow N720bn In Q2 – DMO NURTW Sacks MC Oluomo, Dissolves Lagos State Exco … Read more
Police officers on patrol and stop-and-search duties must appear in approved uniforms The Lagos Command enjoined residents to report sightings of operatives found on duty in mufti EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi has urged residents in the state to report any officer who inappropriately dressed. Public Relations … Read more
The Police Command in Ogun State on Sunday said it arrested a 35-year-old man, Idowu Shittu, for allegedly defiling his wife’s cousin at the Hallelujah area in Ifo. Police Spokesman, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, stated this in a statement issued to newsmen in Ota, Ogun. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Oyeyemi explained that the suspect was … Read more
A couple has been arrested in Ogun with fresh human parts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that 43-year-old Kehinde Oladimeji and his wife, Adejumoke Raji (35 years) have been arrested by the Ogun State police command for being in possession of fresh human parts in Abeokuta. The couple, who are residents of 72, MKO Abiola way … Read more
Police Rescue 97, Pregnant Women In 2 Zamfara LGA EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Zamfara State Police Command in collaboration with other security agencies in the ongoing operations across the state said it has Rescued 97 victims that including pregnant Women. Speaking at a press conference in Gusau the state capital, the Commissioner of … Read more
Ondo state has gotten new commissioner of police. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police, Alkali Usman, on Thursday ordered the immediate posting of Oyediran Adesoye Oyeyemi to the Ondo State Command as the new Commissioner of Police. He will be taking over from Bolaji Salami, who completed the statutory years of service … Read more
…the suspect locked himself and his wife one Seun Mojiyagbe up in their room and started beating the wife… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 24-year-old man, Majiyagbe Olamilekan, has been arrested by men of the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly stabbing his wife to death with a pair of scissors. The Police Public … Read more
PDP has accused APC of disrupting its Congress in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of disrupting its congress in the state. It was gathered that the PDP Congress in Lagos State was postponed as a suspected hoodlum shot into the air at the … Read more
On Tuesday, the state got its fourth Commissioner of Police within an 8-month period The Federal Government has said it will impose a state of emergency in Anambra State to tighten security ahead of the November 6 governorship elections. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, announced this on Wednesday after … Read more
Lagos CP Celebrates Teachers Visits Nigerian Institute of Journalism. Ekohotblog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu on Tuesday visited his alma mater, the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Ogba, Lagos to felicitate with his former lecturers in celebration of World Teacher’s Day. Though he noted that the visit was impromptu, … Read more
Police operatives have arrested a man for defiling a 9-year-old girl in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Ayo Adenupebi for allegedly defiling a nine-year-old girl in the state. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu, who disclosed the arrest via a … Read more
Although it is not clear why the police authorities have constantly changed the police commissioners, it may not be unconnected with the security situation in the state. Echeng Eworo Echeng has been deployed as Anambra State’s Commissioner of Police, making him the fourth CP in the state within an 8-month period. Echeng becomes the 32nd … Read more