Eko Hot Blog reports that Police in Jigawa State have arrested a 17-year-old boy, Abdulmuminu Tasiu for defrauding a POS vendor the sum of N900,000 in Maigatari Local Government. Spokesman of the command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Sunday. According to the statement, “the incident happened on Friday … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that lawyers who are members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Lagos Chapter, have protested against the unlawful arrest and detention of a lawyer, Olumide Sonupe, by the police in the state. Lawyers from about five branches of the NBA marched from its Ikeja secretariat, while displaying banners, to the Lagos … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Fayoade, has sacked the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Gown Estate Division, Austin Arase, for ordering the unlawful arrest of a lawyer seeking his client’s bail. The Lagos Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, announced the development in a statement on Tuesday night. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Pastor identified as Clinton John has been arrested by operatives of the Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Police Force over alleged sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl. The arrest was made following a report from the victim’s family, who became suspicious after their daughter was treated for recurring … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three suspects in Shasha, Akowonjo area of Lagos for staging a street carnival. The police spokesperson in Lagos, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday. According to Hundeyin, the suspects, Julius … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it has arrested three bloggers; Adebukola Kolapo, Nnedum Somtomchukwu, and Isaac Akpokighe, a Lagos resident, for allegedly operating the controversial blog site, GistLover. The Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed the development on Friday while parading the suspects. The police accused them of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of suspects in connection with the Christmas attacks on Barkin Ladi and Bokkos local government areas of the state. The attacks left over 200 people dead and thousands of others displaced in the process. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians, Makes … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have arrested two notorious ‘one chance’ armed robbers by Jubilee Bridge around Abule-Egba area of Lagos. The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA Mr. Adebayo Taofiq, confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday. He stated that the suspects … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, has been begged to intervene in the search for a missing one-year-old. In an interview with PUNCH Newspaper, Agnes Forte, the visually impaired mother of the missing baby, made the appeal to CP Fayoade. Agnes had raised the alarm over the disappearance … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three persons in connection to criminal petitions against them. The Lagos police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the development in a statement on Saturday. He revealed the suspects as Dorcas Adeyinka ‘f’, Sikiru Ayinde ‘m’ and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a bike passenger was on Friday arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command for plying a “restricted area” in the state. Recall that in May 2022, the State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced a ban on commercial motorcycle operations in six LGAs. In August 2022, the Lagos government extended … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo State Police Command on Friday revealed that about 207 individuals were arrested in 2023 for various crimes in the state. Suspects in cases of kidnapping, land grabbing, and armed robbery were also paraded. The state Commissioner of Police, Adebola Hamzat, detailed that 50 stolen vehicles and 46 motorcycles/tricycles … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a 23-year-old lady, identified as Amanda Uchechi Ugo has killed a policeman attached to the Imo State Police Command, Cosmas Ugwu. Ugwu was shot dead on Tuesday by his lover, a native of Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State. According to PUNCH, the incident occurred around 6:30 pm … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested four suspected traffic robbers. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday. He revealed that the suspects were arrested while the RRS was on patrol at MKO Abiola’s Garden, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has revealed how a 30-year-old technician stole solar panels installed to power streetlights. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the revelation in a statement on his X account on Monday. According to Hundeyin, the Lagos State Government recently facilitated the installation of solar-powered streetlights … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that has Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the implementation of the upgraded electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR), an information system aimed at enhancing the safety and security of all Nigerians. The Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made the confirmation in a statement on Sunday. He said the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ogun State Police Command has said an ammunition shell, not a bullet, hit popular Nollywood actor cum movie director, Azeez Ololade Ijaduade, on the neck. This online media platform gathered that the Nollywood actor, Abiodun Adebanjo, in a post via Instagram, disclosed his colleague, Ijaduade, was battling for his life … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has asked Nigerians to ask for a receipt when a policeman demands money from them. The Police Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made this known on Friday during an interview on TVC. Adejobi said no policeman or woman is allowed to collect any money … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has mandated the Inspector General of Police to compel appearance of the Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, before the Senate Committee on Finance within 24 hours. EDITOR’S PICKS Appeal Court Dismisses Binani’s Case, Affirms Fintiri As Adamawa Governor Labour Minister: Tinubu Accepts Lalong’s Resignation After … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has on Thursday claimed that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is blackmailing its members ahead of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu’s case at the Supreme Court. The group made the claim while dismissing reports that the police raided Eastern Security Network (ESN) camps in Imo and … Read more