Seizes ₦5.3bn Cocaine From Lagos to Dubai NDLEA Busts International Drug Syndicate The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully dismantled an international drug syndicate that operated across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. Eko Hot Blog reports that the breakthrough came after a two-week intelligence-led operation in Lagos, … Read more
One-way driving declared unlawful and dangerous in Eredo LCDA Violators risk arrest and prosecution, says Akinloye Call for shared responsibility to ensure road safety The Executive Chairman of Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, has issued a stern warning to motorists within the council to desist from driving against traffic, popularly … Read more
DIG Alabi and AIGs Ogundele and Olaosebikan retire from the Nigeria Police Force. IGP Egbetokun commended the officers for their dedication. The pulling-out ceremony was attended by family and colleagues. The Nigeria Police Force has retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Abiodun Alabi, along with two Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs), Joshua Ogundele … Read more
Police Alarm Over Fraudulent Use of IGP’s Office for Extortion Nigeria Police Warns Public of Fraudulent Officers Exploiting IGP’s Name IGP’s Office Urges Citizens to Report Misconduct Amid Extortion Warnings The office of the Inspector General of Police has raised concerns over the fraudulent exploitation of the IG’s name by some police officers to extort … Read more
A Federal High Court in Lagos, presided over by Justice Yellim Bogoro, has sentenced four drug kingpins to a combined total of 28 years in prison with hard labour. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the kingpins were arrested two years ago with 2.1 tonnes of cocaine at a residential estate in Ikorodu. Femi Babafemi, Director … Read more
A 25-year-old alleged cultist, Borokini Ayodeji, has stated that he resorted to stealing due to hunger and a lack of support from his family members. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Ayodeji, who was arrested and paraded by the Ondo State security outfit codenamed Amotekun in Akure, lamented that he was abandoned and, as a result, … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made a significant breakthrough with the arrest of 792 suspects involved in cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scams. EKO HOT BLOG reports that EFCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, briefed journalists at the commission’s Lagos office on Monday, revealing that the arrests occurred on Tuesday, December … Read more
Troops from the 1 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have captured Bako Wurgi, a notorious bandit leader and arms dealer, also known as Baka NaGarba. EKO HOT BLOG reports thatWurgi is suspected of being behind the murder of Emir Isa Mohammad Bawa of Gobir in Sokoto State. According to Zagazola Makama, a counterterrorism expert specializing … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has imposed a ban on the use of firecrackers and knockouts in Abuja during the Christmas celebrations to ensure the safety of residents. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, stated that the ban is aimed at protecting lives and property throughout the festive … Read more
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced on Wednesday that he will resign before President-elect Donald Trump takes office next month, following weeks of consideration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Wray’s decision comes amid Trump’s indication that he would remove Wray from his position. Trump has already nominated Kash Patel, a vocal critic of the FBI, to lead … Read more
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested three suspected gunrunners, including Buhari Suleiman, Jamil Yakubu, and Aliyu Abdullahi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Tuesday, revealing that the suspects were apprehended on Monday along the Kaduna-Kano Expressway in Kaduna State. According … Read more
Police investigating the fatal shooting of healthcare executive Brian Thompson in New York City have expanded their search to Georgia, as they continue their pursuit of the fugitive gunman. Thompson, a UnitedHealthcare executive and father of two, was shot multiple times last week in Midtown Manhattan. The suspect fled the scene and is believed to … Read more
A policeman in Delta State has been arrested and detained for allegedly shooting and killing a 17-year-old boy, Emeka Odogwu, in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the tragic incident occurred on Saturday night when police officers arrived in the area after finding fireworks, known locally as “knockouts,” in the … Read more
A violent clash between herdsmen and youths in Lano village, Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, resulted in the death of one person and the hospitalisation of two others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident, which occurred on Saturday, was confirmed by the Gombe State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Buhari Abdullahi, … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has announced the immediate deployment of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to lead Police Zonal Commands in Zones 1, 4, and 9, along with the appointment of a new AIG for the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this was made … Read more
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the dismissal of 18 senior police officers, including 10 Assistant Superintendents, four Deputy Superintendents, two Chief Superintendents, and one Superintendent. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that PSC sanctioned the demotion of 19 senior officers, comprising one Assistant Commissioner of Police, one Chief Superintendent, two Superintendents, two Deputy Superintendents, and … Read more
Police in Vancouver, Canada, reported that two individuals were stabbed and a suspect was shot dead by officers in a violent incident on Wednesday morning. The attack began when police responded to a report of a man wielding a knife who had stolen alcohol from a restaurant. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more
The Nigerian Police Force has outlined how a group of officers illicitly seized ₦43,160,000 from a cargo worker at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja last year. EKO HOT BLOG notes that in a statement released on Wednesday, the NPF’s Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Ogunjobi, detailed the incident, which took place in August … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the final forfeiture of a vast property located in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following a ruling by Judge Jude Onwuegbuzie of the FCT High Court on Monday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the forfeited property, covering 150,500 square meters and consisting of 753 duplexes and … Read more
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has named Kash Patel, a former Defence Department chief of staff and loyal supporter, as his pick to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Patel has frequently criticized the agency, aligning with Trump’s skepticism of federal institutions. For Patel to assume the role, current FBI Director Christopher Wray would need … Read more