Eko Hot Blog reports that a Nigerian mother, Iphie, who raised concerns on her X account about an alleged breach of her daughter’s data protection rights by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, has disclosed the suspect involved had been arrested. In a statement shared on her X account on Monday, she expressed gratitude to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Police in Umuahia, Abia State, have invaded a broadcast facility, identified as ABN TV/Radio station, and arrested a guest, during a live programme at the studio. The police, who were said to be attached to the Umuahia Area Command, allegedly destroyed equipment and other property worth millions of naira … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fayoade Adegoke, has said that no police officer is permitted to search the phones of any Nigerian. He noted that the Police Force had a cyber section responsible for that, adding that if a police officer suspected anything, they would take the person to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Geidam, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families, government, and residents of Plateau State for the tragic Christmas Eve killings carried out by bandits. He characterized the incident as a profound tragedy that deeply affects us all. EDITOR’S PICKS Don’t Hand Over PH Refinery To … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Police Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has disclosed the Police Force will interrogate as many as possible to unravel the circumstances behind the death of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. This online media platform recalls that the 27-year-old singer, a former signee of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that policemen engaged in counter-insurgency efforts in the Northeast are expressing deep frustration over the failure to receive their duty allowances for the past five months. These officers, including both mobile police and military personnel, were deployed to combat threats from Boko Haram, ISWAP, and bandits in the region. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
By Tunde Odesola The stunned policeman, whose left cheek Seun Anikulapo-Kuti sandpapered on the lagoon last Saturday, didn’t turn the right cheek. I know why. He feared losing his eardrum and, or a couple of teeth. EDITOR’S PICKS Seun Kuti’s Fate Hangs In Balance As Court Extends Remand By Four Days Police Accused Of Secret … Read more
Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has accused the Nigerian police of holding a secret trial for Seun Kuti. Sowore alleged that Kuti was taken without informing his lawyers and that the police requested an extension to investigate him further. Kuti’s summer tour is said to have been jeopardized due to … Read more
Army and the police have stormed the Delta community over the burning of a suspected Fulani herdsman. The Youths were alleged to have set the man ablaze. The tension has been building in the community recently after cases of kidnapping suspected to be carried out by herdsmen began to increase. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Nigerian Police have dismissed 31 officers, over robbery, extortion, and other offences. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Police Force has in an attempt to get rid of bad eggs in its system, sacked no fewer than thirty-one personnel in the last 18 months. The dismissed personnel, most of whom are junior officers, were … Read more
Nigerian Police Dismiss 31 Officers, Return Over N55m Recovered To Owners The report noted further that eight other officers are currently undergoing orderly room trials and decisions would be taken against them soon EDITOR’S PICK: Police Recover Unexploded IEDs At Owo Church Owo Church Attack “Targeted At Turning Yorubaland Into A War Zone” – Ooni … Read more
Nigerian police arrest 50 motorcyclists, others in enforcement of ban in Lagos … earlier, the Lagos government restricted commercial motorcycles popularly known as “okada” from operating on highways and in six local government areas. EDITOR’S PICK Roots TV Founder, Kachikwu, Ends Moghalu’s Presidential Dream, Emerges ADC 2023 Flagbearer Tinubu Defeats Osinbajo, Amaechi, Others, Clinches APC … Read more
“INEC should face what is facing it and leave IPOB alone…” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to stop dragging the group into the state’s election issues. IPOB issued the warning in a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its Media … Read more
According to Ani, some of the officers reinstated are Simeon Ajisafe, Oluwatoyin Adesope, Solomon Akika, Odianosen Endurance, Augustine Madufor, Imariabe Ikpomnwosa, Danladi Lengkang, Adamu Abare, Edwin Ochima and Dauda Lamba. The Police Service Commission (PSC) has recalled 21 police officers and directed the promotion and payment of arrears of some of the reinstated officers. Mr … Read more
CP Abutu Yaro, the Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State, has removed the Divisional Police Officer DPO in charge of Kaura Namoda Division over allegation of conniving with bandits in the community. This was contained in a press statement obtained by EKO HOT BLOG on Tuesday. The removal of the DPO was in connection with a … Read more
Nigeria Police Force were able to locate the hideout of Eastern Security network They were able to locate them inside Orlu Bush. The Nigerian security forces have been searching for their hideout for years Like Amotekun of the south west, and Hisba of the North, Eastern Security network was founded to answer the security challenges … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command Tuesday said its operatives killed two suspected armed robbers and arrested 42 others including 15 traffic robbers within the last one month. It said 22 traffic robberies attempts were foiled and 10 assorted firearms, several ammunition, cutlasses, axes, charms and other dangerous items recovered from criminal elements within the period … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force says its investigation shows that Boko Haram, Ansaru and other terror groups are getting support from some Nigerians. The Police in Rivers State said Sunday that the Command killed three kidnappers who hijacked a commercial bus along the Etche-Owerri Road of the state. Read Also: How Amotekun Will Tackle Crime In … Read more
Nigerian Police asked a criminal suspect to sing to show off his talent as a singer. The Police officer asked the criminal suspect if he was a singer or had written a song before in his life and he said he had which led to the policeman asking him to sing one of his songs. … Read more
Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) have been blamed for illicitly capturing and tormenting innocent residents. The SARS operatives who have been severally accused of human rights violations are said to have made predominantly male between the ages of 18 and 35, from low-income backgrounds and other vulnerable groups their primary targets. Furthermore, a … Read more