Police officers averted a suicide attempt in Lagos on Tuesday. The person attempting suicide had planned to jump into a lagoon. But police officers attached to the RRS were able to dissuade him from carrying out the act. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos State have prevented … Read more
Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has been granted bail by the Chief Magistrate Court in Yaba, Lagos. This is in response to the entertainer surrendering himself to arrest following an aggravated assault on a police officer on a highway. The Police prosecutor, S. A. Adebese, however requested that the defendant be remanded for a period of … Read more
In April, police in Kenya uncovered a mass graveyard, recovering more than 21 bodies in a day. The deaths were linked to a religious cult leader who told members to “starve to meet Jesus.” Since the first discovery, many more bodies have been found. Eko Hot Blog reports that the death toll linked to a … Read more
Seun Kuti reportedly goes rogue on police officer during an altercation. According to the Grammy nominee, he acted in self defense as the police officer wanted to harm him and his family. The Inspector General of Police has reportedly ordered his arrest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Grammy-nominated afrobeat artist, Seun Kuti, has provided insight … Read more
‘One chance’ is a popular term in Nigeria that describes the activities of con artists, ritualists, and armed robbers who deceive unsuspecting commuters to board their vehicles and then harm them during the journey. This criminal act is rampant in parts of Lagos State. The police have taken one of such syndicates off the streets. … Read more
A dispatch rider conspired with another person to steal a motorcycle. The motorcycle belonged to the logistics company where the rider worked. However, both men have met their waterloo. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested a dispatch rider and an accomplice for allegedly conspiring to sell a motorcycle … Read more
Eight people are dead at a mall near Dallas, Texas, United States, after a gunman shot them. Police said the gunman was shot dead before wreaking more havoc. After the shooting, a video emerged of a man threatening to shoot random people in Downtown Dallas on Sunday afternoon. Eko Hot Blog reports that a gunman … Read more
The Lagos DSVA is a frontline government agency in the war against domestic and sexual violence. The agency has been at the forefront of protecting several victims of sexual and domestic violence in the past. It recently rescued a woman from her abusive husband, a community leader, in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more
Reports emerged on Friday afternoon that fire had gutted parts of the Alaba International Market in Lagos. Some reports claimed that “goods worth millions of Nigeria” were destroyed in the fire. However, the police have debunked the reports. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has debunked a report of a fire … Read more
The police have many old and dilapidated barracks in Lagos. The building regulatory body in the state has even marked some of them as inhabitable. This reality has spurred the Lagos government and the police authorities into action as they are set to “regenerate” the old barracks. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State … Read more
On Wednesday, a now-deleted video went viral on Twitter and showed police officers allegedly assaulting a driver. The Twitter user @cashy0206, who posted the tweet, has now deleted his account. It’s not immediately clear why he has acted this way. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has reacted to an alleged … Read more
The suspect in the Midtown Atlanta shooting has been apprehended, according to Atlanta police. Deion Patterson, 24, was identified by police as the gunman in the shooting at a Northside Hospital medical facility in Atlanta. Five women were shot and one has died from her injuries, police said. A press conference is happening soon from … Read more
Fintiri has reacted to the arrest of the embattled REC of Adamawa State, Yunusa Hudu-Ari, by the police. Fintiri has demanded justice for the failed electoral heist and welcomes the arrest as a step towards maintaining the sanctity of Nigeria’s electoral system. Governor Fintiri called for due diligence in the prosecution of all those involved … Read more
The Lekki-Epe Free Trade Zone corridor, like other ports, is notorious for traffic congestion. However, the Lagos government has taken a significant step in fixing the problem by adopting the e-call up system. The system ensures that the access of articulated trucks to the corridor is controlled. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government … Read more
The police in Lagos have nabbed a couple who faked their kidnap. The couple allegedly used the fake kidnap scheme to try to extort N5 million from their relatives in the United Kingdom. However, the scheme failed after police officers found the “kidnapped” wife at the couple’s home during an investigation. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
The US gun epidemic is not slowing down as another mass shooting incident was recorded Saturday morning. The shooting occurred in San Jacinto County, Texas. Four victims reportedly died at the scene of the attack, while the 8-year-old was pronounced dead at the hospital. Eko Hot Blog reports that a gunman has killed five people … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Police Force in Katsina Command has neutralised two terrorists and foiled a kidnap attempt on a businessman, according to a statement by CSP Gambo Isah, the Public Relations Officer of the command. Isah said the success was achieved following credible information received about the suspects, which prompted … Read more
operatives of the Kano State Police Command recovered four AK-47 rifles from some fleeing suspected criminals in Garko Local Government. The weapons were discovered in a sack that was abandoned by one of the occupants of a Lite-Hiace Bus. This was during a checking conducted by the police along Kano-Bauchi road. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Public electricity cables have been subjects of theft in recent times. Some suspected thieves stole some cables in the Alausa area of Lagos recently. However, the police have taken them into custody. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of Alausa Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested five suspects for vandalising Lagos State … Read more
The PSC has announced the dismissal of 3 CSPs, a reduction in rank of ACP and 4 others over misconduct. The Plenary also approved the promotion of 109 senior staff of the Commission. The Chairman called on the Police to ensure that they work within the established laws guiding their operations. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more