Officers of the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with a local vigilante group in Taraba State, have neutralized five bandits responsible for terrorizing parts of the state. The operation was triggered by a raid on Komi village in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area the previous night, where kidnappers abducted four villagers. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly … Read more
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of CP Peter Opara as the new Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. According to a statement from Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations for the PSC, Opara will replace CP Benneth Igwe, who has been promoted to the rank … Read more
The Police on Friday arraigned two farmers, Dzerungwa Abende and David Gyuse in a Makurdi Magistrates’ Court for allegedly blocking the Federal highway and extorting money from motorists and other road users. The defendants who live at Ikyoor in Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue, were charged with criminal conspiracy, illegal blocking of highway and … Read more
Kogi State Police Command has arrested nine suspects in connection with a communal crisis in Itamah area of Kogi, which occurred after the assassination of the community’s traditional ruler, Onu Itamah Job Shagari. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Bethrand Onuoha, made this known in an interview with newsmen in Lokoja on Thursday. … Read more
A stalwart of the People’s’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibadan, Oyo state Mr Benedict Akika, who was kidnapped by gunmen on September 4 at his Olorunda Abba residence, has regained his freedom. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso, confirmed his release in a press statement on Thursday in Ibadan. EDITOR’S PICKS Japan’s … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has deployed 35,000 operatives of the Nigeria Police Force to Edo for the September 21 governorship election Egbetokun also said that 8,000 personnel from other security agencies had also been deployed. He made this disclosure at a stakeholder meeting organised by the Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, on Wednesday in … Read more
Rivers State Police Command arrested three persons, including two women, over alleged involvement in a ‘one-chance, robbery in Port Harcourt The command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, revealed this in a statement in Port Harcourt on Monday, saying that the suspects were arrested at about 9.00p.m on September 4. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt … Read more
The Rivers State Police Command has busted a child trafficking ring, rescuing 16 children and arresting a female suspect linked to the crime. SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the rescue on Monday in Port Harcourt. She said that the children were found in an estate in Ozuoba community, Obio/Akpor local government area of … Read more
Lagos State Police Command says it has begun an investigation into the death of a 20-year old man allegedly killed by gunmen. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to newsmen on Sunday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that Okokomaiko Police Division received information from concerned members of the public about the case on Friday … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his administration’s commitment to ensuring a battle-ready police force in the areas of combating crime and prevention. Tinubu made this statement on Saturday while inaugurating 478 graduates of the 6th Regular Course Cadet, RCC of the Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, in Kano State. EDITORS PICK: Maduro Grounded: US Confiscates Presidential … Read more
Edo State Police Command says it has begun a mop up of illegal arms and ammunition ahead of the September 21 Governorship Election in the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Moses Yamu, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Benin City, quoting the state’s Commissioner of Police, Nemi Iwo. EDITORS PICK: Maduro Grounded: US … Read more
New details have emerged regarding the recent re-invitation of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero and Secretary General Emmanuel Ugboaja by the Nigeria Police Force. This follows an earlier invitation related to serious allegations. EKO HOT BLOG recalls Ajaero was summoned by the police over accusations including “criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, … Read more
The Nigeria Police announced on Friday that President Bola Tinubu did not grant an extension to Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun’s tenure. Instead, the President simply endorsed the existing law governing the office’s tenure, as required. The continued tenure of IGP Egbetokun, who reached the mandatory retirement age of 60 on September 4, … Read more
Kaduna State Police Command says it has detained 11 suspected kidnappers in its custody and recovered weapons in their possession. The Command’s Spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, disclosed this in a statement in Kaduna on Thursday. Hassan recalled that a district head was kidnapped on Aug 14 and released on Aug.16. EDITORS PICK: Maduro Grounded: US … Read more
Retired Deputy Inspector General Hashimu Argungu, Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), announced yesterday that the commission will no longer endorse irregular promotion practices within the Nigeria Police Force. He stressed that future promotions will be based solely on merit, requiring officers to pass specific examinations and meet other standard criteria. Argungu clarified that … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has accused journalist David Hundeyin and another individual, Michael Temidayo Alade, of being accomplices to Bristol Isaac Tamunobifiri, also known as PIDOM. The police allege that PIDOM, who operates under the X handle @pidomnigeria, is involved in a case concerning criminal conspiracy, sedition, and the unauthorized distribution of classified documents EKO … Read more
The Nasarawa State Police Command has vowed to flush out kidnappers and other criminals operating in Deddere community, Obi Local Government Area and other parts of the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Umar Nadada, made the promise during a courtesy visit by the Deddere Youth Organisation on Monday in Lafia. EDITOR’S … Read more
Edo State Police Command says it operatives have arrested 19-year-old Timothy Dauda for allegedly shooting one Alex Ezekiel to death. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident happened at Onumu Community in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the State. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between … Read more
Katsina State Police Command has arrested three persons, who allegedly robbed man of his mobile phones and transferred N6 million into three different bank accounts. The Command’s spokesperson, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, told newsmen on Friday in Katsina that the incident occurred in Baure Local Government Area area of the state. DITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man … Read more
Operatives of the Akwa-ibom State Police Command have have neutralised a suspected kidnap kingpin and sea pirate. The State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Timfon John, announced this to newsmen in Uyo on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To … Read more