Ekohotblog reports that the Human Rights Monitoring Agenda (HURMA) has spoken out against an attack on a Lagos State Special Task Force on Land Grabbers (LSSTFLG) officer in Epe. The group has called for an urgent investigation and the prosecution of those responsible to serve as an example. In a letter signed by its Executive … Read more
A newly promoted officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), identified only as Opatola, has reportedly slumped and died shortly after receiving his salary. According to sources, Opatola was attached to the Iwo division and collapsed in the division’s restroom on Monday, just a short time after starting his duties. One anonymous … Read more
The Ekiti State Police Command has apprehended six individuals suspected of specializing in attacks on Point of Sale (POS) operators and traders, stealing their money. Commissioner of Police Mr. Adeniran Akinwale identified the suspects as Doyin Ajisafe, Joshua Olabanji, Femi Fasusi, Femi Adewale, Olayosi Adeolodi, and Ezekiel Babalola. Akinwale, represented by Police Public Relations Officer … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the posting of CP Johnson Oluwole Adenola as his Principal Staff Officer (PSO). According to sources at the Force Headquarters, he is to replace CP Tunji Disu, who has been deployed to Rivers State Command. EDITOR’S PICKS Imo LP Candidate Athan … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in response to the rising security concerns in Nigeria, the police have announced their intention to reintroduce permits for vehicles with tinted glass nationwide. The decision comes as the police observed that tinted glass vehicles, particularly among young people, have been increasingly associated with criminal activities. The Force Public Relations … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that an officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has died in a tragic road crash in Abuja. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Dauda Ali Biu, confirmed this in a statement on Friday where he expressed shock over the death of the officer. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Police Service Commission Orders … 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
Officer Arrested By Police Command For Assaulting Civilians In Ilorin A video went viral on social media earlier showing a police officer manhandling two brothers for a crime not known EDITOR’S PICK Popular Nigerian Journalist Arrested By FIB [PHOTO] Terrorists Invade Bishop Kukah’s Church Kidnap Priests, Others Again, EFCC Storms Okorocha’s Residence To Arrest Him … Read more
A Lagos state driver crushes LASTMA Officer to death The man involved has been arrested, and the police are still carrying out further investigations EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: PDP Chairman, Women Leader Killed As Gunmen Attack Convoy Of Top Lawmaker [PHOTO] BREAKING: IPOB Places Bounty On Fake ESN, Reveals Gunmen Sponsors In South East APC … Read more
A police officer has killed his senior colleague after he was reprimanded for coming late to work. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Kenyan police corporal has shot dead his senior after he was reprimanded for reporting to work late and drunk. The incident happened on Sunday, December 26, after the officer identified as Joseph … Read more
Kidnappers have abducted Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and demanded N50million ransom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that kidnappers have abducted the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Fugar Police Division, CSP Ibrahim Aliyu Ishaq, around Ise River along old Auchi –Ekperi-Agenebode road in Edo State. It was learnt that the kidnappers had contacted the family of the … Read more
Police Arrest Officer Who Shot Abia Graduate to Death Over Alleged N50 Bribe EKO HOT BLOG reports that Inspector Ukeme Etuk, a police officer, has been arrested for allegedly murdering Chinyere Ugochukwu, a graduate of the Abia State Polytechnic, over an alleged N50 bribe. On Friday, Ugochukwu was alleged to be riding a motorbike when … Read more
Court has remanded 12 men for allegedly killing police officer. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Sabo Yaba on Wednesday remanded 12 men for alleged murder of a police officer during a raid on motorcycle riders operating in restricted areas. The defendants are Imurana Mohammed; Yahaya Sefiyanu, 26; Umar … Read more
A police officer has been dismissed for shooting a resident to death. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Osun Police Command on Friday dismissed a police officer, Sgt. Adamu Garba, who shot and killed a man on a motorcycle in Osogbo, the state capital. The police officer, EKOHOTBLOG reports, shot and killed Saheed Olabomi on July 27, … Read more
A Nigerian soldier and a Nigerian mobile police officer have been filmed fighting over superiority. Although the exact location in Nigeria is yet unknown, from the voice and background, it appears as if it happened in the Northern part of the country. The two got into an argument following a traffic jam as the officer … Read more
Lately, the Police Division in Agbowa, Ikosi Ejinrin LCDA of Epe Division, Lagos State, has been in the news but for the wrong reasons. First, it was via a video recording of alleged extortion of a resident of the community by the Divisional Traffic Officer in the area. And as it is with all negative … Read more