Police Rescues 13 Kidnapped Victims Police Arrest 5 Suspected Armed Robbers Police Recover Firearms, Ammunition In a concerted effort to combat kidnapping, armed robbery, and other forms of crime across Nigeria, the Nigeria Police Force has intensified its strategies, leading to the successful rescue of 13 kidnapped victims and the arrest of several armed robbery … Read more
A Lagos Magistrate’s Court in Ogba yesterday denied a police request to remand popular TikToker Olumide Ogunsanwo, also known as SeaKing, and instead granted him bail. SeaKing was arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly inciting the public. He had called on Nigerian youths to retaliate against police brutality and reportedly criticized President … Read more
Tunde Adeparusi, a security expert, has expressed his frustration over the lack of justice six years after being struck by a stray bullet allegedly fired by police officers in Lagos. Ekohotblog reports that the incident happened on July 20, 2018, when Adeparusi was on his way to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The officers were … Read more
The Police in Lagos State ave released all protesters who were arrested in the early hours of Sunday, during #EndSars commemoration at the Lekki Toll Gate. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this via a post on his X handle, stating that Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olanrewaju Ishola, personally oversaw … Read more
Lagos State Police Command has detained a suspected vandal, Demola Oladega, believed to have stolen cables in the Ikotun area of the state. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to journalists on Saturday in Lagos. He said that the police received information from a security guard about the incident on … Read more
The Police Command in Lagos State says a man allegedly jumped into a canal and died to avoid arrest in the Ipaja area of the state. The command’s Spokesman , SP Benjamin Hundeyin, stated this in post he shared on his verified X handle @benHundeyin on Friday. He said that the incident happened on Wednesday … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command says a man has allegedly stabbed his nephew to death with broken bottle and fled. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, stated this in Lagos on Monday in a statement. Hundeyin said that mother of the fleeing suspect reported the incident to the police on Monday at about … Read more
There was panic as two persons died when the fence of a school collapsed on them at the Ejigbo area of Lagos State. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Monday in Lagos. He said that the incident happened on Saturday at about 10:30 a. m., at Apano Street, off … Read more
Lagos State Police Command has detained a hotel manager in Dopemu area over the death of a woman who allegedly came to their facility with an unknown man. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Sunday. Hundeyin said the Dopemu Police Division received report from the hotel manager on Friday at … Read more
Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the detention of two Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs) for allegedly attempting to steal a tricycle from another disabled individual. This is contained in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin on Sunday in Lagos. He said the victim reported the incident to the Denton Police Division … Read more
Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 58-year-old unnamed man while undergoing a 19-day dry fast. Mr Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson confirmed this to newsmen on Tuesday in Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches Olympics Best Basketball Coach: Tinubu Hails As D’Tigress’ … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has announced the successful rescue of the three abducted Fouani brothers. Eko Hot Blog reports that Benjamin Hundeyin, Police spokesperson in the state, confirmed their rescue in a statement to journalists on Tuesday. The three brothers, identified as Abbas Fouani, Youssef Fouani, and Amtal Fouani, were reportedly abducted around 6 … 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 the Lagos state police command says it has arrested a fake soldier who was declared wanted by the military. Speaking with NAN on Sunday, Benjamin Hundeyin, the state police spokesperson, said the suspect was arrested on Saturday at about 3.00 pm in Ijegun area of Lagos during a routine visibility … Read more
A fake kidnap attempt has gone wrong in Lagos. Four people worked together to extort ₦5 million from one of their families. However, police detectives in Lagos foiled the attempt. Eko Hot Blog reports that an attempt by four people to fake a kidnap in Lagos State has been foiled by police detectives in the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed, has voiced the state government’s solidarity with Senator Abdul Ningi in a show of support following his recent suspension from the Nigerian Senate. The controversy, stemming from Ningi’s remarks regarding an untraceable N3.7 trillion in the 2024 budget, has sparked significant debate and led to his … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has re-arrested Afro singer, Ibrahim Owodunni, popularly known as Primeboy (Mohbad’s Friend), during his scheduled visit to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) at Panti, Yaba. Primeboy’s arrest occurred on Tuesday morning, in the company of Ayobami Fisayo, also known as Spending, as part of ongoing … Read more
The Lagos Police force has successfully apprehended an individual who has been flaunting himself as an inspector. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command announced the capture of a suspect on Tuesday, who had been parading himself as a Police Inspector under the command. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police Public Relations Officer … Read more
Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, has been taken into police custody for assaulting a uniformed officer. He turned himself in accompanied by his lawyer and family representative. The arrest has sparked debate over police brutality and legal procedures. The son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti was on Monday taken into … Read more
Two children were rescued on the expressway by the Lagos State Police Command. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the operatives of the Lagos Police Command rescued two underage children from the expressway. EDITOR’S PICKS Obasanjo: I Believe God Is A Nigerian For Us To Get Away With Stupid Things REVEALED! Why Only Tinubu Can Be … Read more