Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force has dismissed an Inspector, Samuel Ukpabio, for being involved in a scheme to seize a newborn from his mother. The Lagos State Police Command had recommended the inspector for dismissal after it was reported in January that he connived with an unknown government “ministry” to seize … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Naziru Mohammed, a member of an armed robbery gang has been arrested in Lagos. In a terse statement on Thursday, the Lagos State Police Command disclosed that men of the Isokoko Division arrested Mohammed after he and his gang attacked and robbed stranded passengers. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Ebonyi State Police Command on Wednesday conducted a “show of force” exercise in response to the sit-at-home declaration made by Simon Ekpa, a Biafra agitator based in Finland. The command collaborated with the military, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and Department of State Services (DSS). Editors … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force has approved the dismissal of Inspector Kabiru Odeyemi, a trigger-happy police officer, who shot a generator technician dead. Odeyemi shot Bakare Idris in the Oregun area of Lagos on Sunday, May 28, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need Special Classes In Empathy — Fast The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Suspected kidnappers and armed robbers were apprehended by operatives of the Delta State Police Command and soldiers from the 3 Battalion, Ekpan, Warri, Delta State, resulting in the recovery of arms and ammunition. DSP Bright Edafe, spokesman of the command, who disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday, said that the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that police detectives with the Zonal Monitoring Unit of Zone 2 Command Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos State, have arrested two suspected Internet fraudsters, who specialised in hacking into people’s accounts and fleecing them of their cash. The Zonal Public Relations Officer (PRO), Hauwa Idris Adamu, made the disclosure in a statement on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Tensions remain high in Ebonyi communities as Hoodlums burn a police vehicle in Ukwagba village and fired gunshots indiscriminately, instilling fear among the local population. These acts were carried out in an attempt to enforce a week-long stay-at-home directive proclaimed by a faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), … Read more
In October 2022, Nigeria was shaken to its core as several citizens — most of them young people — took to the streets to protest against police brutality. These protesters were tired of the sheer brutality of the police. They were tired of being lied to that the police were their friends when the opposite … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Rising from its June Congress held at the Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi NUJ Press Centre in Enugu, the Enugu State NUJ has slammed the Police over harassment of its members in the due discharge of their duties. In a communique issued by the union’s newly elected Secretary, Dame Ifeoma Amuta, the NUJ … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a 27-year-old man, Samuel Adeleke, arrested in military wear, was on Friday arraigned before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly impersonating a military officer. Adeleke, whose address was not provided, pleaded not guilty to the two-counts of impersonation leveled against him. She said that the defendant consequently, conducted himself … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Isheri Police Station of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a man over alleged armed robbery. The police spokesperson in Lagos, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Epe Senior Citizens Shower Prayers On Wale Raji As Lawmaker Shares Cash … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Family Court under the Ibadan Magisterial District, Oyo State, has remanded skit maker Abdullahi Maruf Adisa, popularly known as Trinity, at the Agodi Correctional Centre, Ibadan. The remand order came on Monday afternoon after the Oyo State Police Command arraigned Trinity on charges of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Exploitation. … Read more
In Ajegunle, Lagos, a naval officer has been shot and killed by unidentified gunmen, causing fear and apprehension among residents. The officer was ambushed while walking in the area, and the identity of the shooters and their motive remains unclear. The Nigerian Navy has cautioned its officers against seeking revenge, while the police have confirmed … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has appointed Commissioner of Police (CP) Tunji Disu as his Principal Staff Officer (PSO-IGP). Disu was recently promoted alongside 32 others to Commissioner rank. EDITOR’S PICKS Gbajabiamila, Fashola, Lagos First Lady, Others Get Honorary Doctorates At LASU Convocation We Believe Five … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo State Police Command has contacted and invited Skit Maker, Abdullahi Maruf Adisa, better known as Trinity in connection with a disturbing viral video. The content features the skit maker accosting an underage girl and threatening to beat her if she didn’t answer his question. EDITOR’S PICKS Excitement As … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested seven suspected traffic robbers, including an ex-convict released three days ago from the Ikoyi Correctional Centre. The Command’s Spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the arrest on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Retires ALL Service Chiefs, Appoints New Ones Is It Safe To … Read more
Vice President Shettima decorated Kayode Egbetokun as the new Inspector General of Police. Acting IGP Egbetokun is due to retire on September 4, 2024. Tinubu’s appointment of Egbetokun mirrors Buhari’s. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday decorated Kayode Egbetokun as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP). Recall that President … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a yet-to-be-identified man has been accused of impersonating one of the policemen attached to the Idimu Police Station in Lagos State. According to Punch, the alleged impersonator did not only assume the identity of a policeman, but he also used the con to steal the mobile phone of an artisan, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that at least eight people, including a yet-to-be-identified mother and her baby, are reportedly missing in the Agege area of Lagos State after flood induced by a heavy downpour was said to have washed them away. According to Punch, the heavy downpour occurred on Thursday with flood overruning a canal around … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested Ayo Olamide, an 18-year-old, for stealing iron fasteners from the Agege railway track in Lagos. The police spokesperson in the state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed that the suspect was arrested by police officers from Elere Division around 5am on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu … Read more