Two Notorious Armed Robbers Terrorizing Southern Part of Nigeria How they were caught eventually by Nigerian police Retired Police officer Joseph Ododo Gave an insight into How They Were Arrested Dr Oyenusi and Mighty Joe were two notorious armed robbers who terrorized the southern part of Nigeria in the 1970s. These two daredevil figures … Read more
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, has dismissed rumors that Monalisa Osayi, who was arrested for assaulting a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) official on December 7, 2024, is a police officer. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement released on Thursday, the command clarified that Osayi was … 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
A Lagos State police officer tragically lost his life in a road accident at Kara Bridge in the Berger area of Lagos. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the incident to the media, detailing that it occurred early in the day. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
Josephine Ijeoma Otabor, known as Phyna, the winner of Big Brother Naija ‘Level Up’ edition, has accused a police officer of stealing N3,000 from her. In a post on X, Phyna claimed the money was taken from her car’s pigeonhole during a stop-and-search operation in Lagos. She asserted that the money was missing after the … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force is currently investigating a shooting incident involving police officers assigned to Barrister Wale Fapohunda, which took place in the Surulere area of Lagos State on August 8, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the arrested suspect attempted to shoot one Vincent during a verbal altercation regarding a second-hand phone, but tragically … Read more
Police Officer Fatally Shot by Vigilante Group Ambush Occurred During Routine Patrol in Gassol Authorities Condemn “Heinous and Unprovoked Criminal Act” Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a tragic turn of events, the Taraba State Police Command has confirmed the death of a police officer at the hands of a local vigilante group. Editor’s Pick … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a police officer with Plateau State Police Command, identified as Ibrahim Shagari, is under investigation for cutting off the hand of his wife over an argument about money. It was gathered that what usually caused misunderstanding between the couple turned into a bizarre incident in their home. Editor’s Picks House … Read more
Inspector Sunday Baba fatally shot by robbers. Police confirm incident, pay tribute to fallen officer. Suspects’ vehicle recovered, perpetrators fled. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy struck on Wednesday night in Rumuolumeni, Rivers State, as Inspector Sunday Baba, a Nigerian police officer, was fatally shot by suspected armed robbers during a robbery incident. The Rivers State … Read more
Law student arrested for cyberbullying Police Officer on Facebook. He has confessed to making the post based on hearsay and has apologized for his actions. The arrest was made in connection with a land dispute and physical confrontation resolved by police. EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the Bauchi Police Command have arrested a 34-year-old … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, commended SP Rilwan Kasumu and his team in the Area K, Marogbo of the Lagos State Police Command for rejecting a N4m bribe offered to them while investigating a case of alleged drug peddling and unlawful possession of ammunition against a suspected … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Superintendent of Police whose full identity is yet to be made public has been reportedly placed under detention for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl. The officer attached to the Bori Police Area Command in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State is currently detained at the State Criminal … Read more
A police officer, Corporal Fauzziyah Isiak, has been detained by the Nigeria Police Force after submitting her resignation. She laments the treatment she received, expressing shock and exhaustion. The police force explains that her absence from duty without permission led to her detainment and she will face a trial. EKO OHT BLOG reports that a … Read more
Seun Kuti apologised and paid for the damaged vehicle after getting into an altercation with a police officer in Lagos. The incident led to the arrest of Seun Kuti for investigation. Seun Kuti risks imprisonment for three years if found guilty of assault against the police officer, as stated under Section 356 of the Nigerian … Read more
A police officer in Budapest has died after a man allegedly stabbed him while trying to escape arrest on Thursday. Eko Hot Blog reports that Police were called to a flat in District XI of Hungary’s capital at about 22:10 CET (21:10 GMT) to reports a man was attempting to enter it. EDITOR’S PICKS US: … Read more
Two police officers were shot Tuesday afternoon in Newark, New Jersey, and authorities are looking for a suspect they believe is still in the building near where the shooting took place. Eko Hot Blog reports that Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said at a news conference Tuesday night.“We’re going from apartment to apartment now, SWAT is … Read more
At least 23 people, including a police officer, were killed and 11 others suffered critical injuries when gunmen attacked the Gbeji community in the early hours of Wednesday in Benue State’s Ukum local government area. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lt. Col. Paul Hembah (rtd), the security adviser to the governor of Benue State, revealed … Read more
Bandits who abducted Police DPO, Sani Muhammad Gyadi-Gyadi, threatened to kill him on September 7th as they Demand N80 million after collecting N7 million and a new motorcycle. EKO HOT BLOG reports that kidnappers of a police officer, Sani Muhammad Gyadi-Gyadi, the DPO of Birnin-Gwari Divisional Headquarters in Kaduna State, have said they will … Read more
An Ikorodu man has tricked his erstwhile lover in Lagos and went away with three year old twins EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bolatito Adeniyi, a mother has accused her erstwhile lover, Mayowa Oke, of tricking her and disappearing with their twin children, Taiwo and Kehinde. It was learnt that the 25-year-old … Read more
Police officer, three others dead as flood washes away 12 Yobe communities ….the displaced persons are currently taking refuge at government’s buildings across the affected communities. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect BREAKING: Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes Leg Surgery Governor Sanwo-Olu Charges Officials Over Poaching Of State Athletes EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more