Osun Governor Urges Neutrality Adeleke Praises Security Chiefs Cautions Security Agencies Against Partisanship Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has appealed to security agencies to remain professional and non-partisan in the state’s unfolding political climate. Eko Hot Blog reports that during a ceremony to decorate his Aide-De-Camp (ADC), DSP Ahmed Bio Abdulraman, at the Government House in Osogbo, … 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
Ogun Police Deploy 7,777 Officers for Festive Security; NSCDC Strengthens Collaboration with NUPENG The Ogun State Police Command has deployed 7,777 officers for law enforcement during the festive season. Focus areas include crime prevention, community safety, and securing public spaces. Specialised units and joint efforts with other agencies are part of the comprehensive strategy. The … Read more
Tunde Adeparusi, a security expert, has expressed his frustration over the lack of justice six years after being struck by a stray bullet allegedly fired by police officers in Lagos. Ekohotblog reports that the incident happened on July 20, 2018, when Adeparusi was on his way to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The officers were … Read more
A 22-year-old man from Elebele, Bayelsa State, stabbed his mother to death after a failed attempt to use her for rituals. Community sources revealed the suspect recently returned from a Yahoo boys’ training camp in a neighboring state. A local pastor had warned the mother to reject strange gifts from him. The Elebele Youth President, … Read more
Nigerian rapper Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, better known by his stage name Skales, has expressed his disdain for the Nigeria Police Force, stating that he would never respect its officers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Skales shared his experience on his X handle after an encounter with police officers in Magodo, Lagos, on Tuesday. The rapper … Read more
The Nigerian Police Force has outlined how a group of officers illicitly seized ₦43,160,000 from a cargo worker at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja last year. EKO HOT BLOG notes that in a statement released on Wednesday, the NPF’s Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Ogunjobi, detailed the incident, which took place in August … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has strongly condemned the unauthorized use of its official uniform and insignia by online personality Martins Otse, popularly known as “VeryDarkMan” (VDM), in a video posted on his social media platforms. In the viral video, VDM was seen wearing a police uniform, introducing himself as “CSP VeryDarkMan” and claiming to be … Read more
Popular activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has confirmed that singer and social media sensation, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, is currently being detained by the Nigerian Police Force in Abuja. Adeyanju revealed that Speed Darlington, also known as Akpi, was arrested in Lagos last Friday and later transferred to Abuja, where he has … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has issued a strong warning against the display of foreign flags during protests and calls for a military takeover. Eko Hot Blog gathered that NPF through a press release, described such actions as treasonable felonies under Nigerian law. This warning came in response to a series of violent protests across Bauchi, … Read more
The Nigerian Police have clarified that their request for protest organizers’ details is a standard procedure to ensure safety and effective communication, not an attempt to undermine constitutional rights. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Police Force has clarified its stance on the request for details of Nigerians planning to participate in the proposed nationwide … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Police Service Commission (PSC) has authorized and published the list of 10,000 applicants who have successfully been recruited into the Constable cadre of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The Commission received the report of the Police Recruitment Board on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. A total of 9,000 applicants were … Read more
Nigerian police declare UK blogger wanted Faces allegations of cyberstalking, abduction, and murder Family accuses Lagos police of biased probe Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has taken an unprecedented step by declaring a UK-based Nigerian blogger, Dorcas Adeyinka, wanted. This move comes amidst serious allegations of cyberstalking, abduction, and murder … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Police Force has reacted to an indecent birthday party photo of a minor trending on social media. An X user had called the attention of the Nigerian Police Force to a Birthday Party Flier featuring an half naked minor and a bottle of a popular alcoholic drink. Editor’s … Read more
State Government Resumes Demolition of Unauthorized Extensions Move Follows Recommendations After Docemo Fire Incident Aims to Ensure Orderliness, Free Traffic Flow in Market Area Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a bid to prioritize safety and order, the Lagos State Government has resumed the demolition of illegal extensions within the Idumota market. This action comes … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Police has apprehended five suspected kidnappers after their victims positively identified one of them. The suspect had abducted a pastor’s wife and two other individuals. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu, Makinde, Fubara, Others Dragged To Court (Details Inside) Nigerians Await Tinubu’s Return Six Days After Forum In Saudi Arabia … Read more
The Court of Appeal rules against dismissing unmarried pregnant policewomen It declares Regulations 126 and 127 of Nigerian Police Regulations unconstitutional The court directs comprehensive review of Police Regulations for compliance Eko Hot Blog reports that in a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal in Abuja strikes down Regulations 126 and 127 of the Nigerian … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a student of Lead British International School, Gwarimpa, Abuja, who was the victim in a bullying case, has issued a stern ultimatum to the school’s management to probe the incident. The victim, through her lawyers at Deji Adeyanju and Partners law firm, has demanded a thorough investigation and strict sanctions … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has said the country needs state policing to address diverse community needs and improve security nationwide. The Nigerian leader stated this on Monday at the one-day National Dialogue on State Policing, which was held in Abuja and had the theme “Pathways to Peace: Reimagining Policing in Nigeria.” … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that two police officers met a tragic fate as they came under attack by unknown gunmen, resulting in their untimely deaths According to the Nation, the incident, which took place in the early hours of Saturday, occurred when the personnel of MOPOL 18, Owerri were ambushed while on patrol duty. Editor’s … Read more