Eko Hot Blog reports that a young lady identified as Najeebah has been reportedly killed by gunmen who abducted her and five other sisters in Abuja. According to PUNCH Metro, Najeebah and her sisters were abducted on January 9, alongside their father. It was gathered that the gunmen later released their father, asking him to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a 17-year-old resident of Viniklang, Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Lawali Mori, has been apprehended by police operatives for engaging in sexual activity with a cock. It was gathered that the arrest was made because his actions were deemed unnatural. Mori was caught in the act by Esther … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has been ordered to pay the sum of N500 million to the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Murtala Ajaka, for violating his fundamental rights. The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday gave the ordered. EDITOR’S PICKS APC Wins In … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, has said he has secured the approval of President Bola Tinubu for the recruitment of 30,000 policemen yearly. Egbetokun made this known during a working visit to Adamawa State on Tuesday. The previous administration headed by former President Muhammadu Buhari had approved … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police Service Commission has ordered four senior Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, Dan-Mallam Mohammed, Moses Jitiboh, Hafiz Inuwa and Adeleke Bode to immediately proceed on compulsory retirement for failing to retire following the appointment of their colleague, Olukayode Egbetokun, as the acting Inspector-General of Police. The PSC, however, approved the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Anambra State Police Command has rewarded a female officer, Inspector Charity Oyor, who rejected a bribe offered to her by a transporter for stolen goods. The inspector on duty in Onitsha saw a vehicle laden with cables and decided to flag it down. Editors Pick How Lagos APC Political … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Abia State Police Command, Thursday, confirmed the death of a female evangelist in an Aba hotel during a sex session with the General Overseer of her church, Timothy Otu last Saturday night. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Chinaka Maureen, “On the 13th of August, 2023, at approximately … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that residents of Ekpan community in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State on Friday applauded the police over the recovery of weapons from over 30 militant youths who were said to have voluntarily surrendered their arms and ammunition at the Ekpan Division of the Nigeria Police. According to PUNCH Metro, … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the acting Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Olukayode Egbetokun says the Nigeria Police Force will not partner with the outlawed group. Egbetokun made this known on Friday during his maiden conference with members of the Police Management Team at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines … Read more
A police officer, Corporal Fauzziyah Isiak, has been detained by the Nigeria Police Force after submitting her resignation. She laments the treatment she received, expressing shock and exhaustion. The police force explains that her absence from duty without permission led to her detainment and she will face a trial. EKO OHT BLOG reports that a … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has explained that handcuffing suspects before detention is a standard procedure. This comes after the arrest of Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti who was handcuffed and had his shoes collected when he submitted himself to the Lagos Police Command. IGP Usman Alkali-Baba, ordered Seun’s arrest after a video of the musician assaulting … Read more
Seun Kuti surrendered to the police to aid the investigation following his viral altercation with a police officer in Lagos. The Inspector-General of Police ordered his arrest and a full investigation into the incident. Seun Kuti kept his word of cooperating with the police by visiting the Lagos State Commissioner of Police. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested Hudu Yunusa Ari, the suspended Adamawa Resident Electoral Commissioner. He controversially declared the APC candidate as the winner of the gubernatorial elections during the recently concluded supplementary elections. The police are currently interrogating him and other officials involved in the saga to ascertain the motives behind his alleged … Read more
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped a Catholic priest at the Nnobi roundabout in Anambra State. The priest was driving towards Awka-Etiti when he was ambushed and bundled into their car. Police are yet to release an official statement on the incident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that some unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped a Catholic priest at … Read more
Police IG, Alkali Baba Ahmed is set to speed up probe into Adamawa REC’s role in elections. INEC sent a letter detailing alleged impropriety of Yunusa-Ari’s actions during April 15 supplementary elections in Adamawa; Nigeria Police acknowledge receipt. Suspended Adamawa REC declared a winner illegally during vote collation and was declared null and void by … Read more
INEC has stated that it does not know the whereabouts of suspended Adamawa State REC, Hudu Yunusa-Ari. The Commission summoned him to appear at the headquarters but failed to do so. President Buhari ordered an investigation and possible prosecution of Yunusa-Ari and all security operatives involved in the controversies surrounding the Adamawa State supplementary governorship … Read more
In Imo State, the Police recovered several dangerous weapons from Eastern Security Network (ESN) agents, including guns, ammunition, and a police hand grenade. The recovery was made during an operation led by the police, with support from the Nigerian Army. The police command urged citizens to report anyone spotted with bullet wounds to the local … Read more
Frederick Nwajagu, has been remanded for 30 days by a magistrate court in Lagos for threatening to bring IPOB to Lagos. He was charged with conspiracy and breach of public peace. Nwajagu made the inciting statement in a video and the court ruling was delivered on May 3 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Igbo … Read more
An officer of the Nigeria Police Force has been killed allegedly by some commercial motorcycle riders in Lagos. Three guns belonging to the police were also allegedly hijacked. The incident has caused pandemonium and the detail of the situation is still sketchy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was pandemonium in Lagos on Wednesday over … Read more
The Police Service Commission (PSC) and Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have met to discuss improving their relationship. They resolved lingering disagreements over recruitment and promotion. They aim to achieve a harmonious working relationship to enhance competence and professionalism in the police force. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Details have emerged from the meeting between the … Read more