The Nigerian community in South Africa is grappling with the tragic killing of Mr. Julius Chukwunta, who succumbed to injuries following a violent altercation in Midrand, Johannesburg. Chukwunta’s death has sparked outrage and raised concerns over the safety of Nigerians living in South Africa. EDITOR’S PICKS NNPC Unveils Command Centre for Real-Time Monitoring of Hydrocarbon … Read more
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the death of 18-year-old murder suspect, Fatiyah Abdulhakeem, who was accused of involvement in the killing of retired Permanent Secretary, Adamu Jagaba, in Minna. According to a statement released by the Police Command spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, Abdulhakeem died while receiving medical treatment for severe stomach pains and … Read more
A policeman in Delta State has been arrested and detained for allegedly shooting and killing a 17-year-old boy, Emeka Odogwu, in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the tragic incident occurred on Saturday night when police officers arrived in the area after finding fireworks, known locally as “knockouts,” in the … Read more
Comrade Kaduna Eboigbodin, former Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in Edo State, has tragically passed away following an altercation with police officers at a roadblock in Benin City’s Upper Sokponba area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Civil society organizations have issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the police, demanding that those responsible be identified … Read more
Nigerian skit maker and Nollywood actor, Debo Adebayo, popularly known as Mr. Macaroni, has revealed that a police officer threatened to kill him and others arrested during the #EndSARS protests in February 2021. Macaroni made this disclosure while reacting to the suspension of Wale Ajetunmobi, Senior Special Assistant on Print Media to Lagos State Governor … Read more
The Chairman of the Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA), Chikelue “General” Iloenyosi, has called on Zone 13 of the Nigeria Police in Ukpo to conduct a thorough investigation into the troubling arrest of Nigerian women’s football icon, Maureen Mmadu. Iloenyosi condemned the reported invasion of the Maureen Mmadu Kiddies Academy (MMKA) in Ozubulu, during which … Read more
A cab driver in Abuja, Stephen Abuwatseya, has alleged that he was assaulted and threatened by Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh, a House of Representatives member from Abia State. The incident reportedly took place at Ikwechegh’s residence in the Maitama area, where Abuwatseya had gone to deliver a package. The confrontation escalated quickly, with Ikwechegh allegedly threatening … Read more
Nigerian content creator and activist Adebowale Debo Adedayo, widely known as Mr. Macaroni, has shared the experience that made him fearless. He said his 2021 arrest by Nigerian police was the turning point. EKO HOT BLOG reports that after the #EndSARS protest on October 20, 2020, which saw Nigerian youths stand against the reopening of … Read more
Tensions are mounting in Enugu State as protests erupt following the alleged killing of well-known local musician, Okezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo Jah, reportedly by a police inspector. EKO HOT BLOG reported that the incident took place on the evening of October 25, 2024, at the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad headquarters in Enugu. The Police … Read more
Tension has escalated in Enugu, the Coal City capital, after a police officer from the Anti-Cult Unit of the Enugu State Police Command allegedly shot and killed popular Ogene musician Igbo Jah. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that angry youths are staging protests by setting bonfires in the Obiagu and Asata areas of the city. Reports … Read more
Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force fired tear gas and arrested several protesters on Sunday during a memorial procession at the Lekki Tollgate, Lagos State. The demonstrators had gathered to commemorate the lives lost during the October 2020 #EndSARS protests, which sought to end police brutality in Nigeria. Eyewitnesses reported that the peaceful protest was … Read more
Three police officers have been detained in connection with the alleged murder of Abdulqoyyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, an ND 2 Electronic Engineering student at Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin. The student was reportedly killed last Wednesday in the GRA area of Ilorin metropolis by the detained officers. The three officers involved have been identified as Abiodun Kayode, … Read more
Andrew Wynne, a British national recently declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force, has stated that he will not surrender to authorities, citing fears for his life. EKO HOT BLOG reports that police announced on Monday a N20 million bounty on Wynne and a Nigerian, Lucky Obiyan, accusing them of attempting to overthrow President Bola … Read more
A commercial bus driver, Adewale Oseni, is demanding justice after allegedly being assaulted by a police officer, identified as Supol Akeem, from the Makinde Police Station in Oshodi, Lagos. The incident occurred on July 14, when Oseni was returning home after purchasing food for his three children around 10 p.m. Despite showing the officer the … Read more
The organizers of the #EndBadGovernance protest on Friday called for the dismissal of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, following the killing of protesters. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this demand was made during a candlelight symposium held at the Rights House in Ikeja, Lagos State, in honor of the victims. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Demonstration Continues’ – … Read more
FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe criticizes police for their aggressive handling of peaceful protesters in Abuja, urging dialogue and condemning violence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Territory Senator, Ireti Kingibe, has criticized the Nigeria Police for their high-handedness in handling peaceful protesters in Abuja. According to Senator Kingibe, the protesters remained peaceful until personnel … Read more
Shehu Sani Urges President Tinubu to Pardon #EndSARS Protesters Detained Since 2020. The #EndSARS protest, which targeted police brutality, led to damage of police stations and subsequent arrests. Sani highlighted at a Democracy Day event that the protesters should be seen as champions of democracy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central, Senator … Read more
Hauwa Shagari, a pregnant mother, endures a brutal attack from her police officer husband Her husband, Police Inspector Ibrahim Shagari, severs her wrist, leaving her disabled and traumatized The incident sparks widespread outrage, with calls for justice and action against domestic violence Eko Hot Blog reports that in a horrifying incident that shocks the community, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an officer of the Nigeria Police Force has been attacked and beaten by a mob after allegedly causing an avoidable accident in the Ketu Area of Lagos State. It was alleged that the yet-to-be-identified police officer pushed one Yusuf into a BRT bus which crushed the citizen. Editors Pick JUST … Read more
Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, has been taken into police custody for assaulting a uniformed officer. He turned himself in accompanied by his lawyer and family representative. The arrest has sparked debate over police brutality and legal procedures. The son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti was on Monday taken into … Read more