The October 2020 protests against police brutality, extortion and profiling culminated in gunshots, when soldiers and police officers fired live rounds… EKO HOT BLOG reports that gun-wielding police officers have occupied the Lekki Toll Gate and other parts of the Lagos Island on the one-year anniversary of the Lekki shooting of October 20, 2020. At … Read more
Police operatives have been patrolling the streets in armoured tanks and other vehicles ahead of October 20, the day set for the #EndSARS Memorial protests EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has said it will only allow indoor and virtual events for the planned commemoration of the #EndSARS protests of last … Read more
Police operatives have commenced a show of force over #ENDSARS Memorial Protest in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has started a show of force ahead of the planned #EndSARS protest to commemorate the first anniversary of the 2020 demonstration by youths across the country. This online news platform had earlier reported that popular … Read more
Police have approved #EndSARS protest in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has made a U-turn on its earlier warning against any gathering or organisation of protest in commemoration of the first anniversary of last year’s #EndSARS protest in the state. The police commissioner, while addressing … Read more
The residents of the Lagos State have been thrown into panic as Lekki rally looms over #EndSARS protest. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the rally being planned by some Nigerian youths to commemorate the first anniversary of last year’s bloody #EndSARS nationwide protests has thrown the residents of Lagos State into panic. This online news platform … Read more
Many residents have been injured as transport workers clashed over ticket fee in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than 15 people have been injured with gunshot wounds as suspected members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) launched an attack on members of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) over ticket … Read more
Police operatives have arrested a man for defiling a neighbour’s 13-yeah-old daughter in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 32-year-old man for allegedly defiling his neighbour’s 13-year-old daughter in the state. The arrest was made known via a statement by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu, … Read more
Police operatives have arrested a man for defiling a 9-year-old girl in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Ayo Adenupebi for allegedly defiling a nine-year-old girl in the state. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu, who disclosed the arrest via a … Read more
The kidnapped Air Vice Marshal Sikiru Smith has regained freedom. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Air Vice Marshal Sikiru Smith (retd.), who was abducted by gunmen in the Ajah area of Lagos State on Monday has regained freedom. It was gathered that the retired AVM was released in the early hours of Saturday. As … Read more
Lagos Police Command has confirm Ogbuagu’s rescue just as it gave update on AVM Ladi Smith’s abduction. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of a resident of the state, identified as Kingsley Ogbuagu, who was earlier abducted by unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers. It was gathered that … Read more
A Buhari-must-go protest has rocked Lagos State on Friday. EKOHOTBLOG reports that many protesters, on Friday, stormed the Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota, Lagos State, calling for the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari. The protesters under the banner of #TakeItBack Movement and #RevolutionNow stormed the venue on Friday, chanting and displaying banners and placards that read, ‘Buhari Must Go’. … Read more
Police operatives have arrested a man tying a debtor to a stake in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest a creditor, identified as Oluchi, popularly known as PACA for tying his alleged debtor, Alozie Reuben, to a stake over a N4.6 million debt. The Lagos State Police … Read more
Police operatives have arrested a government employee attempting to commit suicide in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a middle-aged man identified as Akinlolu Ajayi who attempted to commit suicide in the state. The arrest of Ajayi was made known via a statement by the Lagos … Read more
The stray bullet had hit the victim, Monsurat Ojuade when a team of detectives went to the area on Saturday… The Lagos State Police Commissioner, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has paid a condolence visit to the family of an 18-year-old female who was killed by a ‘stray bullet’ during a raid in the Ijeshatedo area of … Read more
The family of the late Super TV CEO has petitioned IGP over the murder of the business magnate. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Mike Ozekhome, counsel for the family of the late Super TV Chief Executive Officer, Usifo Ataga, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali, to re-investigate the circumstances surrounding Ataga’s death at a … Read more
…the suspects, Okafor and Egwuonwu, demanded ₦2.5m ransom from Chukwudi’s parents to secure his release. Two suspects, Desmond Okafor and Iyke Egwuonwu, have been arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly kidnapping a minor, Daniel Chukwudi, in the Ajangbadi area of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Adekunle … Read more
The sachet water seller reportedly died from a stray bullet during the Yoruba self-determination protest held on July 3 in Ojota, Lagos One of the 48 Yoruba Nation protesters arrested by the police, Tajudeen Bakare, has been charged with the murder of a sachet water seller, Jumoke Oyeleke. The sachet water seller reportedly died from … Read more
Okuwobi’s elder brother said the suspect and his mother fled after seeing the victim’s critical condition A commercial driver identified as Adebowale Okuwobi has been reported dead after his 17-year-old stepson cracked his skull open with a pestle. According to PUNCH Metro, the incident occurred in Ekoro community in the Alimosho Local Government Area of … Read more
Odunmosu stated that the warning is in the best interest of the State and the general public… The Lagos State Police Command, on Thursday, said its attention has been drawn to news making the rounds and a press statement signed by one Olayomi Koiki dated 30th June 2021, that some individuals have concluded plans to … Read more
Odumosu said the police had nothing against protesters as long as they were peaceful in their conduct… The Lagos State Police Command has said that five persons who participated in the Democracy Day protest at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park were arrested and later released. Hakeem Odumosu, the police commissioner in the state, said no … Read more