EkoHotBlog reports that a man, Gabriel Okon Ekpiri of Ekit Itam Akpan Obong has revealed why he sold his nine-year-old son for N400,000. Speaking with the Nigeria Police Force, Akwa Ibom State command, Ekpiri who was arrested by the Quick Intervention Squad of the command confessed to the crime while “blaming the devil and economic … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that no few than seven persons were killed on Saturday, June 17, in road crashes in Delta and Oyo states respectively. While three persons lost their lives in a motor accident close to the Isheagu junction axis of the Ogwashi-Uku/Kwale Road, four people were confirmed dead, while many were injured when an 18-seater … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that unknown gunmen have killed at least 23 people in separate attacks in Jos, Plateau State. Confirming the incident, the State Police Command Spokesman Alfred Alabo said the brawl started last Sunday when two herders were killed and a reprisal attack was carried out on Tuesday leaving 21 dead. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria … Read more
Horse rider crushed a man to death in Jigawa State Police confirm the horse riders had no authorization Horse rider has been detained, to be charged to court soon Eko Hot Blog reports that a 70-year-old man, Umar Hassan, was on Sunday killed when a horse rider knocked him down in the Ringim Local Government … Read more
NAF Officer commits suicide at Lagos military base Report has it that at least 79 people died by suicide in 2022 Investigation ongoing on cause of the NAF official’s death Eko Hot Blog reports that a female officer of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), known as George, has reportedly taken her own life at her … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that no fewer than five persons lost their lives while many sustained injuries in a fatal road accident that occurred at Ikaram Akoko of Ondo State on Sunday. It was gathered that the 18-passenger bus with registration number DKA256XY, was traveling to the northern part of the country when the crash … Read more
The market known as Iberekodo daily market was shut by the government to prevent the outbreak of communicable disease, most importantly cholera. The Ogun State Government has shut a market, in the state capital, Abeokuta, for operating below public hygiene standards. The market known as Iberekodo daily market was shut by the government to prevent … Read more
Godfrey was reportedly gunned down during the attack, while others sustained bullet wounds Gunmen have shot dead 54-year-old Ifeanyi Godfrey during an attack on the office of an All Progressive Congress chairmanship aspirant in the Ijede area of Ikorodu, Lagos State, Oluwatosin Onamade. According to PUNCH Metro, Oluwatosin and his workers, including his brother, Oluwafemi, … Read more
The Police report detailed the activities of the state’s command in curbing the rising tide of robbery and cultism among others The Lagos State Police Command said it has arrested no fewer than 654 suspected criminals for armed robbery, arson, cultism, and other vices, while 557 of the suspects have already been arraigned in a … Read more
The Lagos State government had banned commercial motorcycles and tricycles from operating in some LGAs and LCDAs in the state. A Federal High Court in Lagos has upheld the Lagos State Government’s ban on commercial motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles (Keke Marwa) within six Local Government Areas (LGAs) and nine Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in … Read more
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The Kano State Police Command has confirmed one person missing after armed bandits attacked Minjibir local government area of Kano State. Kano State Force Public Relations Officer, DSP Abdullahi Haruna, who confirmed the incident said the bandits also set a patrol vehicle ablaze. “After the gunmen kidnapped three people we engaged them in gun battle … Read more
A policeman who was trying to rescue some abducted persons in Bosuwa village, Maigatari Local Government Area of Jigawa State has been killed. Jigawa State Police Spokesman, SP Abdu Jinjiri, who confirmed the incident on Tuesday, explained that gunmen abducted 70-year-old Ali Dankoli and 25-year-old Zainab Isah who is the daughter of a politician in … Read more
The Jigawa State Police Command has rescued one Ibrahim Bronco who was abducted by gunmen in Jahun Local Government Area of the state, Eko Hot Blog has learnt. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abdu Jinjiri, confirmed the incident on Saturday. He explained that the victim was taken from his house by 12 gunmen … Read more
Two persons have been reportedly killed in a stampede that occurred in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The incident occurred at the Rumudara/Tank of the East/West road in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area as customers of an online marketing firm, Inksnation besieged the company’s premises for food items. Eko Hot Blog gathers … Read more
The Taraba State Police Command, on Tuesday, said its operatives foiled an attempt by armed men to abduct a Chinese national at Gindin Doruwa community, in Wukari Local Government Area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, David Misal while speaking to journalists in Jalingo, said the incident occurred on Monday. According … Read more
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of two Indian nationals in Ibadan. Eko Hot Blog gathers that the two foreigners were forcefully taken away round 4:00 p.m. at a pharmaceutical firm near Toll Gate on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The Indians were reportedly driving out of the company’s premises when the kidnappers, who … Read more
Ten persons who were involved in a car accident between Jigawa and Kano State have been confirmed dead. Eko Hot Blog gathers that the young men were on their way from Gagarawa Local Government in Jigawa State to Kano State for the Nigerian Navy recruitment exercise when the accident occurred along Ringim. Jigawa State Police … Read more
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two siblings and one other for allegedly attempting to abduct their former employer. The suspects, Oyeleke Blessing; David Oyeleke and Kabiru Oniyitan, were apprehended after a report made at the Onipanu divisional police headquarters. Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, who disclosed this, said the … Read more