On Tuesday night, the rumour mill was filled with speculations that a former commissioner of police in Lagos State, Rt. AIG Hakeem Odumosu, had been appointed as the substantive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). A statement circulating on social media claimed that President Bola Tinubu made the appointment on Tuesday. EDITOR’S … Read more
Police operatives have arrested a government employee attempting to commit suicide in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a middle-aged man identified as Akinlolu Ajayi who attempted to commit suicide in the state. The arrest of Ajayi was made known via a statement by the Lagos … Read more
The stray bullet had hit the victim, Monsurat Ojuade when a team of detectives went to the area on Saturday… The Lagos State Police Commissioner, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has paid a condolence visit to the family of an 18-year-old female who was killed by a ‘stray bullet’ during a raid in the Ijeshatedo area of … Read more
Lagos Police Command has revealed the killer of Monsurat Ojuade. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has said that the officer, who allegedly shot an 18-year-old girl, Monsurat Ojuade, has been identified. Recall that Monsurat was last Saturday hit by a bullet when detectives from the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, went to arrest a robbery suspect … Read more
A DPO has lost his gun after alleged office sex with a lover in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a 29-year-old woman, Jennifer Madueke, has been detained by the Lagos State Police Command over a missing service pistol belonging to the Denton Divisional Police Officer (DPO), CSP Adegoke Akinlade. It was gathered that the woman, after … Read more
Police operatives have raided Mushin and arrested many suspects. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has raided the Mushin area and its environs. This was made known via a statement by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Adekunle Ajisebutu, on Thursday. According to the police spokesperson, no fewer than ten suspected criminals … Read more
Four policemen have been arrested in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of four officers over alleged extortion of money from a resident of the state. The arrest of the policemen was made known via a statement by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Adekunle Ajisebutu, … Read more
A decomposing body of a man has been recovered in a bush in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Health have recovered the decomposing corpse of a yet-to-be-identified man from a bush in Lagos State. It was gathered that the decomposing corpse of the man was recovered at … Read more
Police operatives have arrested two suspected kidnappers in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that two suspected kidnappers, Desmond Ikechukwu Okafor (21) and Egwuonwu Gift Iyke (34) have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command. The arrest of the suspected kidnappers was disclosed via a statement by the Lagos State Public Relations Officer, Adekunle Ajisebutu, on Saturday. … Read more
IGP has transferred the murder case of Super TV CEO and the murder prime suspect, Chidinma Ojukwu, to Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has ordered the immediate transfer of the case of the murdered Super TV Chief Executive Officer, Usifo Ataga, from Lagos to Abuja. It was … Read more
The family of the late Super TV CEO has raised fresh allegations against the Lagos State Police Command. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the family of late Super TV Chief Executive Officer, Usifo Ataga, has hired a constitutional lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, to defend their interest and ensure that justice is served over the murder of the late … Read more
Police operatives have arrested no fewer than 30 shanty occupants and scores of criminals in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than 30 shanty occupants have been arrested by the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (task force). It was gathered that the 30 persons were arrested by a team led by the … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has vowed to arrest officers, military men riding motorcycles on highways. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has declared its readiness to embark on full enforcement of restriction order on operations of motorcycle, popularly known as Okada, in the state. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested armed robbers terrorising Lekki-Ajah. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspected armed robbers terrorising the Lekki-Ajah axis in the state. The Command, via a statement by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, on Thursday, disclosed … Read more
A Yoruba Nation agitator arrested and charged with the murder of a sachet water seller, Jumoke Oyeleke, has regained freedom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Yoruba Nation agitator, Tajudeen Bakare popularly known as Oba Ogboni, who was arrested and charged with the murder of a sachet water seller, Jumoke Oyeleke, has been released. This … Read more
Unknown gunmen have stormed a Redeemed church in Lagos State and killed a pastor on the altar. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy struck at the King of King Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Lagos as unknown gunmen stormed the church and shot dead a pastor, Bolanle Ibrahim. It was … Read more
“In addition, the Command has put measures in place to enforce the restriction of movement order across the state between the hours of 6am and 3pm on Saturday 24th July 2021.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has warned against electoral violence as the local government election holds across the state … Read more
“The suspect has made a confessional statement to that effect.” The Lagos State Police Command has rescued two pregnant ladies at a baby factory discovered in the state. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the baby factory was discovered in the Isolo area of Lagos State. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, made the … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has disclosed the number of suspects arrested in the state in the last two months. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 1320 suspects have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for various crimes within the metropolis between May and July 2021. The Lagos State Commissioner of … Read more
“We have established a case of conspiracy in the murder and we have arrested more suspects.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested more suspects in connection with the murder of late Super TV CEO, Usifo Atata. Lagos Police Commissioner, Hakeem Odumosu, made this known during a briefing and parade … Read more