Fake Admission Syndicate Scammer Defrauds Over 100 Applicants The Man Behind ‘POLAC UPDATES’ The Ondo Police Command has arrested a suspected fraudster believed to lead a fake admission syndicate that targets the Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC) in Wudil, Kano. Eko Hot Blog reports that the police apprehended Samson Olamilekan Owolade, a native of Akure, on … Read more
The police in Edo State have arrested an ex-convict for armed robbery, just two days after his release from prison. Edo State Police Command Spokesman, Superintendent Moses Yamu, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Tuesday. According to Yamu, the suspect was apprehended following a distress call on Sunday, December 22, about an armed robbery … Read more
Blessing Jonathan arrested for allegedly throwing her baby into a river. She reported the baby missing, but the body was found, leading to her confession. Jonathan cited social stigma and abandonment as reasons for her actions. The Nigeria Police Force in Delta State has confirmed the arrest of Blessing Jonathan, a young mother accused of … Read more
The estranged wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Naomi Silekunola, reportedly collapsed in police custody following her arrest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Naomi was detained after a tragic stampede at a free funfair she organized for children in Ibadan, which claimed the lives of 40 people. In a Facebook post, … Read more
Officers from the Zone 2 Command in Lagos have arrested prominent human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, following a defamation petition filed by a complainant. The petition, which alleges that Farotimi made defamatory statements in a public forum, has led to his detention. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts … Read more
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a suspected thief linked to a syndicate involved in warehouse thefts across the metropolis. The suspect, Ukasha Adamu, 23, a resident of Ajiya Adamu Road in Bauchi, was apprehended on November 11, 2024, following an investigation by the State Intelligence Department (SID). In a statement on Monday, SP … Read more
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Bukola Olabode, for allegedly defrauding Point of Sale (PoS) operators and residents of Ihunbo in Ipokia Local Government Area while impersonating a police officer. Residents reportedly apprehended Olabode on Tuesday after he attempted a fraudulent transaction and handed him over to the Nigerian Security and … Read more
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a young man named Khalifa Modibbo for his alleged involvement in what is referred to as ‘Shila gangsterism.’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that this term is used by the police to describe a range of crimes, including the snatching of phones and other small valuables by youth known … Read more
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 21-year-old Dauda Saidu, a scavenger, for allegedly desecrating a grave at Yelwa Christian Cemetery and stealing iron rods. In a statement released on Sunday, spokesman Ahmed Wakil noted that Saidu was apprehended on September 20, 2024, for trespassing, vandalism, and theft. “Saidu unlawfully entered the Christian cemetery in … Read more
The Delta State Police Command has arrested Emmanuel Umukoro for allegedly killing and burning his mother, Mrs. Fatima Umukoro, a school proprietress, at their residence in the Warri area of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS I’ll Support Nigerian Govt Find Solution To Farmers/Herders’ Crises –Emir Sanusi Lagos Ministry of Transportation Joins the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence … Read more
Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested eleven suspected kidnappers and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in multiple operations across the state. According to a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, the arrests are connected to the kidnapping of a District Head on August 14, 2024, who … Read more
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 43-year-old man, Mr. Ajagba Joseph, for allegedly attempting to murder a man he discovered at his concubine’s house. This was disclosed in a statement posted by the police on X.com on Wednesday. According to the statement, the incident occurred on August 23 when Joseph visited his lover’s … Read more
In a recent kidnapping incident, a heavily pregnant Lagos woman traveled over 334 kilometers to deliver a ransom for her husband’s release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the victim, an oil magnate, was abducted by a six-man armed gang at his dredging site in Ajah, Lagos, and taken to a remote creek in Ondo State. EDITOR’S … Read more
Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command arrested a woman named Hauwa Sani for attempting to smuggle 124 rounds of anti-aircraft ammunition concealed in a gallon of palm oil, along with a two-year-old child in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the command’s Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this in a statement posted … Read more
A 25-year-old woman, Aisha Abubakar, has been arrested by the Kaduna State Police Command for supplying ammunition to bandits in Katsina State. Aisha, who was paraded alongside other suspected criminals at the Police Command headquarters, confessed to receiving ₦50,000 per trip to deliver the ammunition to the Bandits. EDITOR’S PICK Minimum Wage: Labour Warns Governors … Read more
Delta State Police Arrest 6 in Delta State Police recover arms and ammunition from suspects Suspects placed in custody for investigation Eko Hot Blog reports that the Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of some armed robbers alleged to have been terrorising several parts of the state. The Command also announced that it … Read more
Lawyer Seeks Recognition as Celebrity Determined to Meet Davido and Sabinus Promises to “Make Everyone Proud” with New-Found Status Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a defiant move, Vera Anyim, the lawyer embroiled in controversy, has revealed her resolute plan to attain her self-proclaimed celebrity status. Undeterred by recent backlash, Anyim boldly declared, “My next … Read more
Man Slumps, Dies While Trying To Bail His Sons At Niger State Police Station The man tragically collapsed and died at Morris Police Division while trying to secure the release of his sons. His sons, Mubarak Ahmed and Yusuf Mohammed, were apprehended by the police while sleeping outside their house due to heat. EKO HOT … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State Police Command has announced the arrest of Prince Eniola Oyeyode, the son of Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Oyeyode Oyesosin over the killing of US-based Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Richard Idowu Adeoriokin. This online media platform earlier reported that Adeoriokin was shot by a local hunter at Prince … Read more
Police have nabbed and shot dead a 4 man robbery gang in Anambra. The police spokesman says the gang was headed for an unknown destination when they were caught. One automatic pump action gun and two motorcycles were recovered from the hoodlums. Eko Hot Blog reports that a yet-to-be-identified member of a four-man robbery gang … Read more