EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has redeployed the 23 Armour Brigade, Yola Commander, Brigadier General Mohammed Gambo, over the midnight invasion of the Adamawa State Police Command Headquarters. Recall that in November, some policemen were killed in an attack launched by troops of the Nigerian Army on the Adamawa State Police headquarters … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says his administration’s security approach has been effective as the state recorded no incident of armed robbery assault against any financial institution for the fourth consecutive year. Sanwo-Olu shared this progress report on Tuesday at the 17th Town Hall Meeting on security organised by the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has made the case for the development of a framework that will serve as a guide for effective community policing in the country. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Monday at a town hall tagged, ‘Community policing: Building a safer Nigeria together,’ organised by the Ministry of Police … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a 17-year-old resident of Viniklang, Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Lawali Mori, has been apprehended by police operatives for engaging in sexual activity with a cock. It was gathered that the arrest was made because his actions were deemed unnatural. Mori was caught in the act by Esther … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Abdulrahman Akano, has reportedly died. Akano’s demise was confirmed in a statement on Tuesday on behalf of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, who expressed his sympathy with the bereaved family. EDITOR’S PICKS APC Wins In Ekiti Local Government Election, Secures … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Police operatives have busted an armed robbery syndicate led by a 43-year old lady, Adeshina Ayisat Ajoke and two others, Adejumo Fatai, 40 and Akintunde Akanni, who specialized in snatching vehicles in Lagos State. The suspects were arrested by the Commissioner of Police Special Squad of the State Command following … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Orile Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected cultist, Ahmed Ololade aka Small Mercy, 27. The command made the disclosure in a terse statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Sunday. It said police officers recovered various arms and ammunition and other … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Tasiu Al’amin-Roba, a Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abba Yusuf, and one Abdulkadir Muhammad for alleged diversion of the state’s palliatives. EDITOR’S PICKS Nationwide Strike: NLC Sends Letters To Electricity Union, ASUU For Compliance FG Issues Stern Warning To … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives yesterday resolved to set up an ad hoc committee to interface with the National Security Adviser (NSA), the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and other security agencies to avert a possible breakdown of law and order in Edo State. The House mandated its ad hoc committee to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Benjamin Ezeukwe aged 28 for masterminding and fleecing “hundreds of innocent Nigerians” in an elaborate cement-price-slash scam. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the suspect’s arrest in a statement on Sunday. Ezeukwe had sometimes in September 2023 allegedly released an advert … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that DCP Ayilara Waheed, the deputy commissioner of police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Lagos State, has been appointed as the acting Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command. A statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Friday, revealed Waheed’s new position. His appointment comes … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the former manager of actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has disclosed why the actor’s adopted daughter, Jasmine, and two of his sons, Daniel and Val, were invited by the police. News had surfaced Wednesday evening that Mr Ibu’s wife, Stella Maris, ordered their arrests following weeks of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a total of 191 lawyers, including 16 Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), have committed to prosecuting 1,076 electoral offenders profiled by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The 1,076 electoral offenders were arrested in 35 states across the country during the February and March 2023 general elections, the electoral umpire said, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has dismissed speculations that there are incidents of daylight robbery in some parts of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, debunked the rumours in a statement on Tuesday. A graphic from an unknown source titled Incident Alert System had claimed that there was … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Police Force has revealed its intention to adopt solar and other renewable energy sources as lightening option for police stations, police barracks and police colleges as it looks to reduce emissions. Making this disclosure in a statement made available on its official X handle, the spokesperson of the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a female student of the Federal Polytechnic, Offa in Kwara State, Miss Toyin Bamidele, has been allegedly hacked to death by yet-to-be-identified people. The Higher National Diploma student of Food Technology was said to have been murdered in her rented apartment outside the campus on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Nationwide Strike: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected traffic robber, simply identified as Ali, in the Ikate area of Lagos State. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday. He revealed that the suspect was nabbed by police operatives with the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that CP Tunji Disu has assumed office as the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Rivers State Police Command. He assumed office on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, exactly a week after Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun appointed him to the role. The IGP said Disu, who was his Principal … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Task Force has debunked reports claiming that the agency was involved in the car chase which led to an accident and tragic death of two officials of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) along Gbagada axis on Monday. The task force’s denial was contained in a statement … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that president Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the withdrawal of Police personnel serving as security details for Very Important Personalities (VIPs). The Minister of State for Police Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, made this known on Monday at a 2-Day Retreat for Directorate Cadre in the ministry held in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more