A fight among two rival hoodlums in Mushin, yesterday led to the death of one ‘Askari’, while several others sustained injuries, The Eko Hot Blog learnt. Eyewitness accounts said the crisis had lingered for over five years and was majorly between hoodlums in the ghetto areas of Mushin. “Those who come from Mushin Market are … Read more
Hoodlums have kidnapped and killed a security guard in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that suspected hoodlums have killed a security guard, Hamza Adams, in the Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. It was gathered that the security guard and his colleague, identified simply as Haruna, were eating in a room in the Agboju Market … Read more
Hoodlums have reportedly killed a policeman and two other people in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that hoodlums suspected to be land grabbers and cultists have killed a policeman and two other residents in Lagos. It was gathered that the suspected land grabbers and cultists killed the victims during a mayhem in Gberigbe town in Ikorodu area of … Read more
Hoodlums have invaded APC Secretariat. EKOHOTBLOG reports that suspected hoodlums wearing face caps emblazoned with OYETOLA and 4+4, in the early hours of Saturday stormed the All Progressives Congress (APC) Secretariat in Osun State and warned party members belonging to The Osun Progressives (TOP), a caucus within the party, to vacate the Secretariat premises. It … Read more
Residents have been thrown into panic as suspected hoodlums invaded an estate in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the residents of the Millennium City Centre Estate in the Gbagada area of the Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State were thrown into panic following an invasion by suspected hoodlums on the estate. It was gathered … Read more
Hoodlums have set travellers ablaze and razed vehicles in Imo State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than five vehicles were razed while passengers were set ablaze following an attack by hoodlums on the Owerri-Umuahia Road in Imo State. It was gathered that three Hummer buses belonging to Libra and Okey Transport companies, a … Read more
It was gathered from an eyewitness in Njaba, that the incident happened on Saturday. A motorist plying Owerri/Orlu road in Imo State, in his Siena vehicle ash colour whose identity was yet to be identified, has been beheaded by unknown gunmen with the man’s legs and hands chopped off at Okwudor junction in Njaba … Read more
Opeifa alleged that the hoodlums fired gunshots and invaded his house with stones and other dangerous weapons. The residence of the former Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Kayode Opeifa, has been attacked by some hoodlums in the state, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. It was gathered that the residence of the former commissioner located at … Read more
The witness said that the attempt by the hoodlums to use the opportunity to break the glass door of the mall to loot was unsuccessful. Hoodlums suspected to be cultists reportedly killed a graduate leaving others injured when they attacked Shoprite Mall along Ring Road, Ibadan. A witness, who preferred anonymity, told Newsmen in Ibadan … Read more
“I am calling on the police IG and CP Lagos State to help restore peace and safe my community from the hands of hoodlums and land-grabbers.” One person has been feared dead while several others were injured as some suspected hoodlums believed to be land-grabbers attacked the residents of Isiu community in the Ikorodu area … Read more
Two persons have been arrested by the police for an alleged attack on a school during examination in Lagos State. The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two persons, Tunji Lawal and lkechukwu Oguawai, for allegedly leading an attack on a school in the state. It was gathered that the two suspects … Read more
No fewer than five persons have been reportedly killed during a clash involving the factional members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oko-Baba in the Lagos Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos State. An eyewitness disclosed that the clash started when supporters of the Council Chairman, Omolola Essien, attempted to erect her re-election banner … Read more
Armed hoodlums in the early hours of Wednesday took over the office of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Kaduna State. The incident was confirmed by the Kaduna State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Muhammad Jalige. Armed hoodlums in the early hours of Wednesday took over the office of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in … Read more
Suspected hoodlums are currently attacking facilities at Mile 12 in Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. In a video, the residents of the area were seen fleeing for safety. The residents of Mile 12 in Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State were on Thursday morning thrown into pandemonium … Read more
Odugbesan was reportedly killed on her husband’s birthday with whom she was to relocate to Canada in weeks Some hoodlums stabbed Oluwakemi Odugbesan, a mother of three, to death in Oduntan, Ketu area of Lagos State in the early hours of Saturday. The victim, according to AF 24 News, was killed when they were trying … Read more
Unidentified hoodlums have kidnapped three persons including a couple at two different places in the Oluyole Local Government area of Oyo State. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the couple was abducted from their farm which is located at Alabameji Village in Sanyo area of Ibadan. The third person was said to be a farmer in … Read more
Tension has continued to rise in Essien Udim Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, which is home to Minister of Niger Delta, Godswill Akpabio as some hoodlums attacked police operational vehicles and the military who were on patrol in the area. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the gunmen numbering about 50 who were protesting against … Read more
Smugglers, Hoodlums attack Some Customs officers serving at the Federal Operations Unit Zone “A’’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have been attacked by hoodlums working with smugglers. Deputy Comptroller, Usman Yahaya, made the disclosure in a statement by Mr Theophilus Duniya, Public Relations Officer of Federal Operations Unit Zone A of NCS, in Lagos … Read more
Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Enforcement Agency (Taskforce) during enforcement of the State’s traffic laws on Tuesday has arrested hoodlums for attacking officers as cars were impounded. Lagos State Government picked the suspects up in the uproar that broke out in Ojodu and Obanikoro during the enforcement carried out by the Taskforce in different areas in … Read more
Following an attack on Olusoga, Daniel, Awawu streets in the Mushin area of Lagos, on Sunday night, over 20 vehicles and 50 shops were vandalised. Ekohotblog understands that residents had a sleepless night as the hoodlums which came in large numbers to terrorise the area, were said to be from Idi-Araba. A resident in Awawu … Read more