EkoHotBlog reports that a policewoman and her two children ablaze have been set ablaze by a woman, Nnaemaka Nwosu in the Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The suspect, who hailed from the Amawbia community, after being divorced by her husband, became homeless and was in dire need of accommodation when the policewoman … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped John Ugorji, the owner of Johnny Supermarket and Pharmacy at the popular Ikenegbu Layout in Owerri, the Imo State capital. According to a source, the abduction happened between 10 pm and 11 pm while Ugorji was driving home in his SUV. EDITOR’S PICKS Prayer, Food, Music As … Read more
PSC commends acting IGP Kayode Egbetokun EkoHotBlog reports that the Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment and deployment of eight new Commissioners of Police to State Commands across the nation. This was announced by via a statement made available to EkoHotBlog on Friday and signed by PSC spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a 27-year-old man, Samuel Adeleke, arrested in military wear, was on Friday arraigned before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly impersonating a military officer. Adeleke, whose address was not provided, pleaded not guilty to the two-counts of impersonation leveled against him. She said that the defendant consequently, conducted himself … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Ondo State Police Command paraded three suspects arrested in connection with the alleged killing of a naval officer, Sub. Lt. Samuel Akingbohun. The suspects also disclosed how the naval officer was killed. Akingbohun was allegedly killed by the suspects during an argument between the deceased and an okada rider in the … Read more
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 the acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, is taking bold steps to reshape police operations in Nigeria. Egbetokun plans to withdraw Police Mobile Force personnel from VIP escort and guard duties, reallocating them to more essential security roles. In a meeting with Squadron leaders and Tactical Commanders on Monday, Egbetokun … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has officially assumed office as the 22nd IG. The former IG, Usman Baba, officially handed over to Egbetokun today, Wednesday, during a Handing/Taking Over Ceremony of the Inspector-General of Police at the Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that a 30-year-old man, Hamza Umar has been arrested by the police in Bauchi State after he poured kerosene on a girl and set her ablaze over allegations of witchcraft. This is contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer in Bauchi, SP Ahmed Wakil. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the father of Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth Chairman, Aja Okeafor has been slaughtered by suspected herdsmen on his farm in Ebonyi State. The suspects had fled into a nearby bush along the Ishiagu-Mpu road after allegedly killing an INEC staff and kidnapping his wife. Demian Okeafor, leader of Ohaneze Ndigbo youth, shared this … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Nigerian Police PRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has ordered the immediate arrest of a popular prankster, Trinity Guy. Trinity Guy is known for his extreme pranks which leave many of his victims in distress Adejobi shared one of Trinity Guy’s prank videos and noted that he should be arrested, this got many Nigerians … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Police Command in Katsina State has neutralized five suspected terrorists, arrested one other, and recovered 143 animals in Jibia and Batsari Local Government Areas. ASP Abubakar Aliyu, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed this to newsmen in a statement on Sunday in Katsina. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Monday, June … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Ekiti State Police Command has arrested eight suspects alleged to be involved in several bank robberies in the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ogundare Dare, told newsmen on Friday in Ado-Ekiti that four suspects were also arrested for receiving stolen properties, and four others for sundry crimes. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 16-year-old boy, Nathaniel Ogenowchukwu, for allegedly defiling a two-year-old girl in the Egba community of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Chidi Nwabuzor, during a parade of the suspect, said he was arrested after the case was … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a 30-year-old man identified as Usman Sani Goga has committed suicide in the Babura Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The deceased, a photographer who was said to have got married four months ago, hung himself in his bedroom on Wednesday at Akula Quarters of the local government. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Police seal Nasarawa House of Assembly complex over leadership tussle Complex sealed to avert breakdown of law and order Recall the 7th assembly scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nasarawa House of Assembly complex has been sealed by the state’s police following the election of two speakers for the … Read more
The UI Prof. Opeyemi Isaac Ajewole was murdered on Monday by unknown gunmen Sultan Of Sokoto who doubles as the Chancellor of the University of Ibadan reacts Calls on Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to fast-track investigations Eko Hot Blog reports that the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar condemned the gruesome murder … Read more
Gunmen murdered UI Professor Opeyemi Ajewole Police to begin probe Shettima condemns the gruesome killing of Prof. Opeyemi Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo State police command is set to probe the death of a Professor of Social and Environmental Forestry at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan in Oyo State, Opeyemi Ajewole. Recall this … Read more
Shuaibu died on Tuesday Shuaibu’s death was announced by CSP Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi Cause of death yet unknown Eko Hot Blog reports that a Commissioner of Police (CP) of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), U.S. Shu’aibu is dead. CP Shuaibu’s death was announced in a terse statement issued on the micro-blogging site, Twitter, on Tuesday … Read more
Police confirm three cultists died during an exchange of gunfire in Rivers This comes after information leaked of a supremacy battle between Iceland and Greenland cult groups Eko Hot Blog reports that three suspected cultists were shot dead during an exchange of gunfire with operatives of Ahoada Police Division in the Udebu community area of … Read more