The Inspector-General of Police, has expressed concern about police officers not wearing the proper uniform while on patrol. Muyiwa Adejobi, the acting police spokesperson, announced the new directive in a statement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Usman Baba, the Inspector-General of Police, has expressed concern about police officers not wearing the proper uniform … Read more
A woman was arrested by Delta State police for allegedly drugging a motorcycle rider and carting away his motorcycle. The Area commander Asaba ACP Nuhu Hamidu, detailed Police detectives to investigate and ensure that the said suspects are arrested. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a woman was arrested by Delta State police for … Read more
The gunmen reportedly targeted vigilante operatives who were at the ceremony to provide security They also went to Utuh community in the same Local Government Area, where they also attacked an office used by vigilante operatives EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen, on Friday, attacked venue of a burial ceremony in Ndingbu village, Nnewi South … Read more
The Osun PDP primary is coming as the party renews its bid to retake Osun state after 12 years of losing the governorship seat to the APC In the last couple of hours, some of the top contenders have pulled out of the race EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in … Read more
The Police said the abductors had dumped the remains of the lady on the Carter Bridge by Ogogoro Community Bamise got missing while returning to Ota from Ajah on February 26 when she boarded a BRT bus with number 240257 going to Oshodi EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the Lagos State Police Command … Read more
NDLEA in mid-February declared Abba Kyari wanted for Drug-related offences and also belonging to an international drug cartel Kyari was until his indictment a celebrated police officer and head of the police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has filed an eight-count criminal charge against … Read more
Sowore has slammed #20million lawsuit against Ned Nwoko and Police over Illegal arrest. Sowore is asking for an apology to be published in two reputable national daily newspapers for the violation of his fundamental rights and N200 million as damages for the violation of his rights. EKO HOT BLOG reports that human rights activist, Omoyele … Read more
Five suspected cultists have been arrested. They were arrested after allegedly killing a police sergeant in Ogun state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ogun State Police Command has arrested five dreaded cultists who were on the police wanted list Ijebu-Ode area. The five suspects were reportedly arrested on February 22 in their hideout along … Read more
Police have arrested pastor for shooting guest worshipper during vigil. The pastor was arrested for shooting the female guest worshipper, Kemi Johnson, at the entrance of the church. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the operatives of the Ogun State Police Command has arrested a pastor, Peter Omope, for attempted murder and unlawful possession of a … Read more
She was said to have been found lifeless on the floor when the police broke into the Abuja apartment The police spokesperson denied that the police demanded money from the family to prosecute the case EKO HOT BLOG reports that a man identified as Wisdom Joseph has allegedly strangled his wife, Evelyn Alifiya, to death … Read more
Just five days ago, a bomb blast occurred in the same community, killing four officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) The explosion is believed to have come from an Improvised Explosive Device EKO HOT BLOG reports that another explosion has been recorded in Galadima-Kogo, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. … Read more
He noted that the police demanded money from the family to speed up investigation… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the whereabouts of five children abducted by a woman who disguised as a home lesson teacher in the Rukpakulusi axis of Eliozu in Rivers State is still unknown 11 days after the incident. The five children, … Read more
Police have begun manhunt as new tenants allegedly steal three children. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ogun state police command has launched manhunt as two women, who were new tenants in a building at Ajuwon, Ifo Local Government Area of the state reportedly kidnapped three children. The women were said to have allegedly absconded … Read more
…the hoodlums took advantage of the porous neighbourhood and attacked the station from the rear axis… Abattam said that the fire and Improvised Explosives Devices (IED) affected some vehicles and… EKO HOT BLOG reports that two police officers have been killed as gunmen attacked the Isu Divisional Police headquarters in the Isu Local Government Area … Read more
…Ajaguna fled the kidnappers’ den after the hoodlums slept off. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a community leader in Igasi Akoko in the Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Chief Ojo Ajaguna, who was reportedly kidnapped by gunmen on Friday, has regained his freedom. It was gathered that Ajaguna fled the kidnappers’ den … Read more
Gunmen have killed one during Osun APC Guber primary. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunshots were heard when one person was shot dead by gunmen on Saturday at a polling centre in Odogbo-Ijesa, Atakumosa East LGA of the state. The deceased was said to have been pulled aside while on the queue to vote during … Read more
90% of Intending Police Officers Failed Recruitment Exams — PSC Eko Hot Blog reports that the Police Service Commission (PSC) at the weekend in Benin, said over 90 per cent of intending police officers did not score up to 30 per cent in the police recruitment examinations across the country. The Commissioner representing the Mass … Read more
14-year-old boy has committed suicide. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 14-year-old boy has died by suicide at Dadin Kowa Street in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi state. The Bauchi State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, a Superintendent of Police, confirmed the incident on Saturday night. Read Also: Aregbesola Reacts To Osun APC … Read more
…the bandits attacked the Gandu Karfi community where they abducted four women and went away with over 150 cattle. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Katsina State Police Command has killed two armed bandits, recovering one AK47 rifle and 150 rustled animals from the terrorists. The state police spokesman, SP Gambo Isah, told newsmen that … Read more
The Osun State police boss also advised politicians and other members of the public to always formally inform the command before embarking on processions… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State Police Command have warned political stakeholders to shun all forms of violence capable of plunging the state into chaos and anarchy, ahead of … Read more