Halliru Liman, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Wasagu Division in Kebbi State, has died after reportedly being shot by a soldier at a checkpoint in Zamfara. According to ASP Yazid Abubakar, the spokesperson for the Zamfara State Police Command, Liman was en route to Birnin Kebbi in Kebbi State to attend a meeting when … Read more
His parents named him Edison – after an American – Thomas Edison, who invented the lightbulb, motion picture camera and the revolutionary music box known today as the turntable, among 1,093 patents. But no one calls him Ed(i)son, people call him Pelé, a name, which he initially rejected, long before the name became synonymous with … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has dismissed a rumour that a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) has been kidnapped. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, debunked the claim in a post on X on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS A Nation Divided? Fallout After Nigeria’s New Anthem ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’: Sparks And … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and three other policemen were shot during the communal clash between Ilobu, headquarters of Irepodun council and Ifon, headquarters of Orolu local government areas of Osun State. The development was confirmed by the Osun State Police Command, Public Relations Officer, Yemisi Opalola, who said four … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State Police Command, on Wednesday, officially declared the killer of one of its Divisional Police Officers in Ahoada Division, SP Bako Angbashim, wanted. The Rivers police published the declaration of Gift David Okpara, alias 2 Baba, a notorious Iceland cult leader, wanted. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP: Atiku’s Camp Calls … 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
The Police have punished some of their officers for assaulting a lady and seizing her phone in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has punished officers who were filmed assaulting a lady after seizing her phone at Ilasan area of Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS 80-Year-Old Journalist Bags PhD … Read more
The NBA is demanding justice for the slain Lagos lawyer. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has demanded that justice is served in the case of a lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, who was shot dead by a police officer on Christmas day. EDITOR’S PICKS Another Police Shooting In Lagos As Officer Kills … Read more
Bandits attacked and killed DPO’s mother and brother in Katsina. EKO HOT BLOG reports that armed bandits have reportedly killed the younger brother and mother of a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Katsina State. The assailants stormed Danmusa town, the headquarters of Danmusa Local Government Area of the state this morning and started shooting at … Read more
Controversy as POS operators accuse DPO of extortion in Lagos ….some of them are enablers of extortion — Police spokesperson EDITOR’S PICK Sanwo-Olu Unveils GAC Showroom, All-New GS4 Sanwo-Olu Reveals Why Ogun And Lagos Residents Must Remain United Nigeria’s Future Relies On Outcome Of 2023 General Election – Sanwo-Olu EKO HOT BLOG reports that eight point-of-sale … Read more
It was gathered that the DPO was on his way to Birnin Gwari to report at his duty post when he was abducted Police are yet to react or issue an official statement on the abduction EDITOR’S PICK Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential Running Mate Buhari Writes Sanwo-Olu On Brithday Ceremony My School … Read more
Woman brutalized by Police DPO in Osun …Blessing said the DPO later gave her N15,000 and took her hospital again to treat her leg. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential Running Mate Buhari Writes Sanwo-Olu On Brithday Ceremony JUST IN: My School Certificates Were Stolen In 1990- Tinubu EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Angry mob demands justice for resident killed by police DPO in Imo …Obiekwe said both the police and his victim were in a bar parlour, where they came to have some evening comfort and relax, when DPO arrived, there was a face-off between the two. EDITOR’S PICK: [BREAKING] 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up On ‘Contesting’ … 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
Katsina DPO killed alongside two others in a fresh attack by suspected Fulani militia EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Divisional Police Officer for Jibiya Local Government Area of Katsina State, DSP Abdullahi Rano, was killed in the early hours of Wednesday by terrorists suspected to be Fulani militias who invaded Magama-Jibia border town. The Divisional Police … Read more
Gunmen have killed DPO in fresh attack at Katsina Border Town. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Divisional Police Officer for Jibiya Local Government Area of Katsina State, DSP Abdullahi Rano, was shot and killed early Wednesday morning by gunmen suspected to be terrorists who invaded Magama-Jibia border town. The Divisional Police Officer was … Read more
Kidnapped DPO has regained freedom after six days in Kidnappers’ den. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State, CSP Ibrahim Ishaq, has been rescued on Thursday night. His abductors had demanded a ransom of N50 million before releasing the DPO. Ishaq was … Read more
Commissioner of Police (CP) has ordered the removal of DPO over extortion of hoteliers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nassarawa State Commissioner of Police, Adesina Soyemi, has ordered the immediate removal of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ombi 1 Lafia, SP Ugochukwu Theodore. The DPO allegedly wrote all hotels in his jurisdiction, demanding … Read more
Secondary school students have fought dirty and ‘broken’ the head of the DPO. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a clash between the students of students of Egba Comprehensive High School and Asero High School in Abeokuta, Ogun state have left a Divisional Police Officer, who led police officers to quell the violence, with a cracked … Read more
A DPO has lost his gun after alleged office sex with a lover in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a 29-year-old woman, Jennifer Madueke, has been detained by the Lagos State Police Command over a missing service pistol belonging to the Denton Divisional Police Officer (DPO), CSP Adegoke Akinlade. It was gathered that the woman, after … Read more