Four people, including three police officers and a female suspect, tragically died in a road accident in Ore, the administrative headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area, Ondo State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the crash occurred on Thursday when a speeding trailer driver lost control, crossed the road median, and collided with a police van … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has rolled out permanent phone numbers for the offices of Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and other key officers across the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this announcement was made in a press release obtained on Friday. The initiative aims to ensure seamless communication between the public and law enforcement, … Read more
The Rivers Police Command has taken control of 23 local government councils and critical infrastructure to prevent further violence over the tenure crisis of outgoing local government chairmen. EKO HOT BLOG reports the Rivers State Police Command announced on Tuesday that it has taken control of the 23 local government councils and critical infrastructure in the … Read more
A 17-year-old girl named Wumi was arrested for allegedly stabbing her foster mother, Mrs. Funmilayo Adelayi, in Ondo State. The police are investigating the incident, while the family claims the suspect had a mental illness, awaiting medical confirmation. The deceased’s remains was found decomposed in her residence. Eko Hot Blog reports that The Ondo State … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that fresh information that emerged about the recent bank robbery in Kogi State last Thursday indicated that a police officer and a security guard lost their lives in a shootout with the armed robbers. Editor’s Pick Pay Members N901m Debt, Petrol Marketers Begs Soludo NSEMA Disburses N70m To Niger Farmers Court … Read more
Police command has arrested suspected cultists in Lagos State. Fayoade Adegoke made this known in a parade of over twenty suspected criminals. The suspects confessed to the crime and other criminal activities in Lagos and its environs. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has successfully arrested suspected cultists believed to be … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Benue State Police Command has rescued two traders abducted by gunmen. The two traders were reportedly kidnapped by gunmen who invaded a market at Mchia community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State last Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Assembly Questions Governor’s Nomination Procedure for Cabinet Positions Details Of Service … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command on Monday gave an update on the autopsy being conducted on the remains of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. The spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, noted that the autopsy was carried out by the best forensic … Read more
The Adamawa State Government has ordered an investigation into the “illegal” declaration of the APC governorship candidate during the April 15 supplementary polls. The declaration was later deemed illegal by the INEC returning officer, who declared the PDP candidate as the winner of the election. The state government has called for the prosecution of those … Read more
Ibadan police have arrested 11 suspects with human body parts. The suspects were reportedly arrested in their hideout at the Orita-Aperin area of Ibadan. SP Adewae Osifeso revealed that the suspects specialised in selling human skulls and other organs for ritual purposes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police Command in Oyo State says it … Read more
Police have neutralised two wanted notorious terrorists, Abu Na-Iraqi and Abu Na-Masari, in Kastina. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have killed two notorious terrorists on its wanted list, Abu Na-Iraqi, and Abu Na-Masari. The wanted terrorists met their Waterloo while on a kidnap mission to Sokoto – Rima … Read more
The president and a few executive members of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Kwara State chapter, met with the commissioner of police, Kwara State Police Command, CP Paul Odama (PSC+). Eko Hot Blog reports that this was contained in a statement issued by SP Okasanmi Ajayi (anipr), Police Public Relations Officer,Kwara State Police Command. … Read more
Abducted Nasarawa lawyer has regained freedom EKO HOT BLOG reports that a lawyer, Bala Jacon Okari who was kidnapped at the weekend in his country home of Omgbolo in Nasarawa State has regained his freedom after his family paid N800,000 for his release. EDITOR’S PICK: You’re A National Figure, Passionate About Nigeria’s Unity – Buni … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has said reports of imminent attack in Lagos communities is false EKO HOT BLOG reports that nothing will be left to chance, according to the Lagos State Police Command, in protecting the state from reported impending terrorist assaults on towns along the Lagos boundary. One Deyemi Saka … 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
Kwara State Police Set New Measures, Following Lagos Okada Ban The Lagos State government declared the prohibition the use of Okada on highways and six local government areas EDITOR’S PICK: Police Recover Unexploded IEDs At Owo Church Owo Church Attack “Targeted At Turning Yorubaland Into A War Zone” – Ooni Of Ife [JUST IN] Owo … 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
Kano State Police confirmed the arrest of a Kano man who locked 30-year-old son in car garage for 7 years at Farawa Baban Layi Mariri quarters, Kumbotso local government area of Kano metropolis. Ekohotblog had earlier reported the news of the young man, Ahmed Aminu who was imprisoned by his parents in his home for … Read more
The Abuja state Police Department on Monday pleaded with the public to help unite three abducted children with their parents. The children comprising two girls and one boy have reportedly been stolen from their families since last year. READ ALSO: Ogun Police Command Advises Owners of lost VehiclesTo Report At Station For Claims Force spokesman … Read more
Zamfara state police command spokesperson, SP Mohammed Shehu has confirmed the arrest of a 25-year-old man identified as, Aminu Bala for alleged rape and murder of his elder brother’s wife, Hauwau Iliyasu. SP Mohammed Shehu, who stated that the suspect who is a native of Maradun Local Government Area in the state, confessed to raping … Read more