Eko Hot Blog reports that DCP Ayilara Waheed, the deputy commissioner of police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Lagos State, has been appointed as the acting Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command. A statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Friday, revealed Waheed’s new position. His appointment comes … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has convened a state security council meeting. The governor made the disclosure in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Tuesday. The security meeting, which held at the State House Marina, Lagos, discussed “vital strategies” to ensure the safety and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that members of the Oyetubo Jokotade family, in the Sangotedo area of Ajah, and allottees, on Wednesday, stormed the streets to protest the presence of armed policemen in their community. According to Vanguard, the protesters lamented that all their labour on their property went down the drain. Their protest followed a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Inspector Istifanus Kwanchi of the Lagos State Police Command is facing disciplinary proceedings after celebrating the reopening of the popular Ladipo market in Mushin, Lagos, with gunshots. The market, which was sealed by the Lagos State Government due to environmental violations, was reopened on Monday. The reopening sparked wild jubilations … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has explained the circumstances surrounding the dispersal of a crowd seemingly protesting the death of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known as MohBad, at the Lekki Toll Gate, Lagos. Sympathisers of the late singer had on Thursday night carried out a candle light procession honouring … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa, says the police may declare persons of interests in the killing of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji, better known as MohBad, wanted if they do not honour the invitation for interviews. The police boss also disclosed that the law enforcement agency may involve the International … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested three of its men and two officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps and Lagos State Traffic Management Authority respectively for extortion of truck drivers and motorists in the state. The state police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, announced the development … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that some suspected oil thieves, on Saturday, abandoned their truck and tools after vandalising a pipeline belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. According to the Lagos police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the suspects absconded after the swift intervention of police officers who responded to a call for help. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested Amarah Kennedy, a businessman based in the state after he circulated nudes of two women, including a widow, on public platforms. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a terse statement on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need Special … Read more
Police misconduct and abuse of power are on the rise despite warnings Lagos CP sends warning to officers Eko Hot Blog reports that Sgt. Ekpo Shimuyere, a Lagos-based police officer attached to the Sogunle Division, has been dismissed for extorting N98,000 from a young man. Confirming his dismissal, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the state Police Public … Read more
A housewife recently alleged that a spare parts dealer in Ladipo Market assaulted her. The Lagos police commissioner personally waded into the conflict after the victim curiously recanted her allegations. Afterwards, the police chief concluded that the man and his accomplice had a case to answer. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police … 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
In recent days, some social media users have threatened voters in Lagos State to vote in a certain way or stay at home. The police in Lagos say it is aware of such messages. The force urged Nigerians to ignore the “scaremongering” and go out to vote in the March 11 governorship election. Eko Hot … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police recently recommended a new CP for Lagos State. The recommendation elicited various reactions on social media as elections draw nearer. The Police in Lagos have clarified where things stand as far as the Force leadership in the state is concerned. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command says … Read more
The IGP sent a letter to the police commission recommending Frank Mba to be the next commissioner of police in Ogun. Besides Mba, the police boss recommended Idowu Owohunwa as Lagos police commissioner. The police commission confirmed the receipt of the recommendations and will consider them. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector-General of Police … Read more