Unspecified number of persons have died following a stampede at the the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama area of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) Abuja. The unfortunate incident was said to have occurred on Saturday morning when the church was distributing food items to vulnerable persons. At the time of filing this report, several persons … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, police command has arrested eight suspects and recovered seven vehicles over ‘one chance’ robbery in the territory in one week. The Commissioner of Police in charge of the FCT Command, Olatunji Disu, disclosed this during a media briefing on Thursday in Abuja. Dusu said three Point of Sale, POS, machines, … Read more
The House of Representatives has ordered the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command to stop harassing motorists and release vehicles that have been impounded solely for violations related to tinted glasses and covered number plates. The lawmakers also urged the FCT Police Command to issue a public notice granting a grace period of not less … Read more
A local herbalist known for his unconventional methods in the Federal Capital Territory, Ismail Usman has shot himself attempt to test the effectiveness of a self-made ‘bulletproof’ charm. The spokesperson of the FCT Police Command, Josephine Adeh confirmed the unfortunate incident on Saturday. She said that the incident occurred at Kuchibuyi Village on November 23 … Read more
Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), is set to appear in court today on charges of impersonation after a recent video showed him wearing Nigeria Police Force (NPF) uniforms without authorization. The allegations follow a viral video where VDM presented himself as “CSP VeryDarkMan” and claimed to be Nigeria’s “number one online police officer,” … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has arrested Alex Ikwechegh, a member representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives for assaulting a driver in the nation’s capital. Police spokesperson for the Command, Josephine Adeh, confirmed that Alex Ikwechegh “is at the Maitama Police Station undergoing questioning”. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has confirmed the rescue of five persons from the site of a collapsed building in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Adeh said the building, situated in Vidaz Estate, within the Sabon Lugbe extension of the FCT, … Read more
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have arrested nine suspects and neutralised 10 others during clearance operations of kidnappers’ hideouts in FCT neigbouring States. The Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the FCT, Mr Olatunji Disu said this during a news conference on Monday in Abuja. He said the operations carried out by … Read more
The FCT police command said that it has finally identified the male cross-dresser found dead along the Katampe-Mabushi expressway on August 8, 2024. Spokesperson of the Command, SP Josephine Adeh, made this disclosure in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, giving the name of the deceased as Ifeanyi-Chukwu Ajah Benedict. EDITOR’S PICKS Midnight Fire Destroys … Read more
Retired Brigadier General Uwem Harold Udokwe was murdered during an armed robbery at his Abuja residence, prompting a thorough investigation by the FCT Police Command. Eko Hot Blog reports that a retired Brigadier General of the Nigerian Army, Uwem Harold Udokwe, was tragically murdered during an armed robbery at his residence in Sunshine Homes Estate, … Read more
Soldiers Retaliate After Assault by Traders Tensions Escalate at Banex Plaza Videos Capture Chaotic Confrontation Eko Hot Blog reports that in an escalation of the earlier conflict at Banex Plaza, Abuja, soldiers of the Nigerian Army retaliated against traders who had assaulted their colleagues. The chaotic scenes unfolded after a viral video showed a group … Read more
Disturbing Incident at Banex Market Soldiers Assaulted by Suspected Thugs Tensions Rise as Traders Brace for Potential Retaliation Eko Hot Blog reports that a tense situation unfolded at the popular Banex Market in Wuse, Abuja, on Saturday. Eyewitnesses reported a group of young men engaged in a heated argument with two soldiers. The confrontation escalated … Read more
FCT Police arrests AEDC official and five others for transformer vandalism and theft. Operation led by SP Josephine Adeh results in apprehension of suspects attempting to escape with stolen transformer. Recovered items include vandalized transformer, vehicles, and equipment linked to the AEDC staff member. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Territory Police Command on Friday … Read more
Kidnappers have kidnapped 13 residents in Abuja. The incident happened on Wednesday at about 11pm. According to a source, the kidnappers divided themselves into three groups before attacking and whisking away 13 residents. EKO HOT BLOG reports that barely 48 hours after kidnappers invaded Kasada village, killing a class teacher and abducting his pregnant wife and … Read more
Gunmen have invaded the FCT community, killed a man, and whisked away his family members. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Wednesday morning attacked the Ushafa community in Bwari Area Council, Abuja, killing a man and abducting his family members to an unknown location. The incident, which happened at about … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested five suspects over their role in the killing of Senator Kabiru Gaya’s son, Barr. Sadiq Gaya. Eko Hot Blog reports that the spokesperson of the FCT Police Command, DSP Josephine Adeh, said that five suspects, in connection with the murder, were in police custody as investigation continues. EDITOR’S … Read more
…some suspects linked to the crime have been arrested by security operatives. EKO HOT BLOG reports that two Professors and other members of staff of the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) who were abducted recently have been rescued. Recall that unidentified gunmen suspected to be kidnappers had invaded the staff quarters of the university on Monday … Read more
Two persons have been abducted as gunmen attacked herders’ camp in Abuja. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen have invaded a Fulani settlement at Rubochi in Kuje Area Council of the FCT, shot one person on the leg and abducted two boys. A resident of the area simplify identified as Suleiman disclosed that the Fulani camp … Read more
“I wonder how these bandits were able to get to such places with arms…” EKOHOTBLOG reports that locals in some rural communities in Abuja have been thrown into panic following reports that fleeing bandits from the North are setting up camps in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Some locals, who spoke to newsmen, … Read more
Aloh was said to have passed out from the intensity of the beating but was resuscitated by neighbours who were alerted by her children An Abuja resident identified as Hasan Taiwo has allegedly beaten his lover, Chibuzor Aloh, to death for reportedly using his phone charger without seeking his permission. The news of the incident, … Read more