The Bus Rapid Transit driver, Andrew Ominikoron, who is on trial for the alleged rape and murder of 22-year-old fashion designer Oluwabamise Ayanwole, opened his defense on Thursday. Ominikoron, testifying before the Lagos State High Court at Tafawa Balewa Square, denied raping or killing Oluwabamise. He stated that he became a bus captain for the … Read more
The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 26-year-old man, Nura Mas’ud, for allegedly setting his grandmother on fire. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Lawan Adam, disclosed the incident in a statement on Saturday. According to Adam, the tragic event occurred on October 8, 2024, in Mu’azu village, Dan Gwanki ward, … Read more
Operatives from the Imo State Police Command have arrested a suspected kidnapper and organ harvester in the Douglas area of Imo State. The suspect, identified as Justine Emmanuel, is a 38-year-old man from Amimo in the Ikeduru Local Government Area. He was apprehended during a rescue operation. The police also rescued a 19-year-old woman, whose … Read more
Operatives of the Ondo State Amotekun Corps have apprehended a couple for allegedly breaking into an orphanage and stealing bags of rice along with various food supplies. During a press briefing on Friday, Ondo Amotekun Corps Commander Adetunji Adeleye revealed that the couple was arrested following intelligence reports regarding their illicit activities. The suspects, John … Read more
Another notorious bandit leader, Gajere, also known as Mai’Yar Gitta, has died from gunshot wounds. Gitta was injured during a recent clash between his group and Nigerian troops in Dankurmi village, Dansadau Local Government Area, but managed to escape. However, he succumbed to his injuries yesterday in Kawaye village, Bagega Ward, Anka Local Government Area, … Read more
In a tragic incident in Evwreni Community, Delta State, a man named Samson, who killed his son, murdered a nursing mother, and injured others under mysterious circumstances, was caught by an enraged mob and beaten to death. His body was then set on fire in an act of jungle justice. The incident occurred in the … Read more
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two students from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) on charges of criminal conspiracy, housebreaking, and theft. This information was revealed in a statement issued to journalists by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Mohammed Wakil, on Friday. According to the statement, an anonymous tip was received on September 26, 2024, … Read more
Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested a 26-year-old man, Shafiu Abdulkadir, for allegedly posing as a police officer and extorting money from unsuspecting individuals. Abdulkadir, a resident of Anguwan Yelwa in Yola North Local Government Area, was apprehended on Thursday, September 26, as confirmed by a statement issued on Friday by the … Read more
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 21-year-old Dauda Saidu, a scavenger, for allegedly desecrating a grave at Yelwa Christian Cemetery and stealing iron rods. In a statement released on Sunday, spokesman Ahmed Wakil noted that Saidu was apprehended on September 20, 2024, for trespassing, vandalism, and theft. “Saidu unlawfully entered the Christian cemetery in … Read more
The Delta State Police Command has arrested Emmanuel Umukoro for allegedly killing and burning his mother, Mrs. Fatima Umukoro, a school proprietress, at their residence in the Warri area of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS I’ll Support Nigerian Govt Find Solution To Farmers/Herders’ Crises –Emir Sanusi Lagos Ministry of Transportation Joins the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence … Read more
Four armed men stormed the Okokomaiko community in the Ojo area of Lagos State over the weekend, killing a 20-year-old man. The attackers announced their presence with sporadic gunfire before pursuing their target, who fled into a building on Abeokuta Street. Despite his efforts to escape, the assailants caught up with him and shot him … Read more
Gunmen have reportedly abducted Otunba Benedict Akika, a prominent ally of Governor Seyi Makinde and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State. The abduction occurred late Wednesday night at Olohundaaba in the Lagelu Local Government Area of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter BREAKING: … Read more
Security operatives in Anambra State have arrested a woman and her two children for assaulting her 75-year-old husband, Romanus Obidigwe, in the Awba-Ofemmili community, Awka North Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Esther Obidigwe and her children, Ozioma and Obuka Obidigwe, were taken into custody following a report made by the victim to the … Read more
The Katsina State Police have arrested three suspected gunrunners transporting ammunition intended for bandits in the region. The Katsina State command of the Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest and detention of three suspected gunrunners. According to the police, the individuals were apprehended while transporting a large quantity of ammunition intended for terrorists … Read more
A Nigerian Navy personnel, Abdul Rasheed Muhammad, has been apprehended for the murder of Aminu, the son of former Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral I. I. Ibrahim (retd). On Wednesday, during a press briefing in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, Bennett Igweh, revealed that Muhammad was responsible for the killing of … Read more
A Nigerian man, Yomi Olayeye, has been arrested and charged with conspiracy, wire fraud, and identity theft in connection with a $10 million unemployment fraud scheme in the United States. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts, Olayeye was apprehended on August 13, 2024, at John F. Kennedy International Airport in … Read more
A 25-year-old woman, Aisha Abubakar, has been arrested by the Kaduna State Police Command for supplying ammunition to bandits in Katsina State. Aisha, who was paraded alongside other suspected criminals at the Police Command headquarters, confessed to receiving ₦50,000 per trip to deliver the ammunition to the Bandits. EDITOR’S PICK Minimum Wage: Labour Warns Governors … Read more
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times after a cabinet meeting and is in hospital with life-threatening injuries. The attack was condemned by EU chiefs, including Slovak President Zuzana Caputova, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Fico, a populist leader accused of being Kremlin-friendly, has made controversial remarks … Read more
Husband Arrested In Ondo For Stabbing Wife To Death With Scissors During Argument. Abdullahi reportedly used scissors during a minor argument with the deceased. Abdullahi purportedly locked the corpse inside the house until late at night before alerting others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State Police Command has arrested Fatai Abdullahi, a 30-year-old … Read more
Sword Attack: 14-Year-Old Nigerian Boy Killed In UK Stabbing Spree Two police officers and two others were also stabbed by the assailant. The suspect was arrested on suspicion of murder. EKO HOT BLOG reports that 14-year-old boy, identified as Daniel Anjorin has lost his life on Tuesday after a man wielding a sword stabbed him … Read more