Six people confirmed dead, including a child, in a head-on collision at Ibeju Bus Stop. Nine others injured and rushed to FMC Epe and Hammond Hospital for treatment. Crash caused by speeding, route violation, and dangerous driving by a truck on one-way. A fatal road crash claimed six lives and left nine others injured on … 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
Kwara State Police Command says it rescued 13 kidnap victims in a swift and coordinated operation in the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, said this in a statement on Saturday in Ilorin. According to Ejire-Adeyemi, the achievement demonstrates the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of residents in the … Read more
Ogun State Police Command has arrested some of its officers for allegedly demanding money from the family of a missing girl before taking action on the case. The Public Relations Officer for the Nigeria Police Force, Muyiwa Adejobi, made this disclosure in a post via X handle on Saturday. Adejobi stated that they were being … 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
Plateau State Police Command arrested 859 suspects, recovered 27 arms and 115 ammunition in the state in 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Emmanuel Adesina, disclosed this at a news conference in Jos on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection … Read more
Operatives of Katsina State Police Command have rescued no fewer than 10 kidnapped victims. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this was contained in a statement by the command’s spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, on Wednesday in Katsina. Sadiq said that four of the rescued victims sustained various gunshot wounds as a result of the bandits’ attack … Read more
The police in Edo State have arrested an ex-convict for armed robbery, just two days after his release from prison. Edo State Police Command Spokesman, Superintendent Moses Yamu, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Tuesday. According to Yamu, the suspect was apprehended following a distress call on Sunday, December 22, about an armed robbery … Read more
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the death of 18-year-old murder suspect, Fatiyah Abdulhakeem, who was accused of involvement in the killing of retired Permanent Secretary, Adamu Jagaba, in Minna. According to a statement released by the Police Command spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, Abdulhakeem died while receiving medical treatment for severe stomach pains and … Read more
Osun State Police Police Command has arrested one Taiwo Yemitan, a suspected ritualist found with a fresh human head and dismembered body parts of a female victim in Lafenwa area of Abeokuta. The Command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abeokuta, the state capital. Odutola notes that the 45-year-old … Read more
The death toll from the stampede in Anambra State has risen to 22. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, who revealed this on Sunday, said the police have commenced an investigation into the incident. He added that those who sustained injuries are receiving medical treatment. “The commissioner of police, Nnaghe Obono Itam, visited … Read more
Unspecified number of persons have died following a stampede at the the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama area of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) Abuja. The unfortunate incident was said to have occurred on Saturday morning when the church was distributing food items to vulnerable persons. At the time of filing this report, several persons … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has warned criminals in the nation’s capital that he is prepared for them. He charged security agencies in the FCT to work towards making the city safe for residents to enjoy the end-of-year festivities. The minister made this statement during the FCT Security Committee meeting … Read more
Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have detained the principal of Islamic High School Bashorun Ibadan, Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi. EKO HOT BLOG reliably gathered that Fasasi was invited by the police on Wednesday and has been detained since then. The principal was detained in connection with the stampede that occurred in the school on … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a decisive directive to end the arbitrary arrest, detention, and phone searches of youths by police officers nationwide. He warned that erring officers and their supervisors would face severe sanctions. In a wireless message dated December 13, 2024, and sent to all state police commands, Egbetokun emphasized … Read more
Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, the embattled UK-based pastor, has responded to comments made by British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch regarding Nigeria, pointing out that societal issues such as crime and police corruption are also rampant in the UK. Adegboyega’s church, SPAC Nation, was recently shut down by the British government over allegations of mismanaging £1.87 … Read more
The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 27 senior Police Officers comprising of 11 Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police and 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police to the substantive rank of Commissioners of Police. Ikechukwu Ani, Head, Press and Public Relations in a statement said the … Read more
Police in Taraba State have confirmed the unfortunate deaths of three individuals following a clash between worshippers of the United Methodist Church in Nigeria (UMCN) and the Global Methodist Church Nigeria(GMCN). Ekohotblog reports that the incident occurred in the Karim-Lamido Local Government Area on Sunday, reportedly as a culmination of an ongoing dispute between … Read more
Ogun State Police Command says its operatives have arrested a truck driver, Olalere Timileyin and his motor boy at Obada Oko, in Ewekoro local government area of the State, over the death of a man said to have been assaulted for allegedly stealing a tarpaulin. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, police command has arrested eight suspects and recovered seven vehicles over ‘one chance’ robbery in the territory in one week. The Commissioner of Police in charge of the FCT Command, Olatunji Disu, disclosed this during a media briefing on Thursday in Abuja. Dusu said three Point of Sale, POS, machines, … Read more