One Killed As Scores Of Bandits Attack Kogi Police Command

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…the superior firepower of the combined security network of the State ensured one of them was gunned down immediately…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that over 30 suspected bandits, in the late hours of Sunday, attacked Okene Area Command of the Nigeria Police Force in Kogi State. It was learnt that one bandit was killed, while … Read more

Police Force Under Investigation For Suspected Extrajudicial Killings

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…seven police officers were charged with the beating to death of 25-year-old businessman Mussa Hamisi.  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the police force in Tanzania has been placed under investigation over suspected involvement in the suspicious deaths of 22 people since the beginning of the year. President Samia Suluhu Hassan said no police officer should … Read more

Pregnancy Test: Ogun Police Clear Air Over Arrest Of MAPOLY Student

Ogun police have cleared air over arrest of MAPOLY student. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ogun State Police Command has denied arresting a student of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Olanipekun Oladayo Irenimofe, on Friday for buying a pregnancy test kit and contraceptive. Rather, the Police Public Relations Officer, DS, Abimbola Oyeyemi said the police were … Read more

150 Suspected Terrorists, Kidnappers, Robbers Arrested In Imo – Police

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For the police commissioner, the Eastern Security Network (ESN) and proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and others are to be blamed…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that a total of 150 suspects have been arrested in connection with terrorism, kidnapping, and armed robbery in Imo State, the police have said. According to the Commissioner of … Read more

‘I Confessed Under Duress’, Alleged Kidnap Kingpin Evans Denies Allegations

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The alleged kidnap kingpin said he had made no mention of his haulage and logistics business in his statement because it was… EKO HOT BLOG reports that alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, said on Friday that he was innocent of the charges slammed against him before the Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting … Read more

Reactions As Police Arrest MAPOLY Student For Buying Pregnancy Test Strips

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Police have allegedly arrested MAPOLY for buying pregnancy test strips. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there have been reactions after policemen in Abeokuta, Ogun State, reportedly arrested a student of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) for buying postpills and pregnancy test strips. Read Also: Gunmen Kill Retired Police Officer In Imo Raising the alarm on Twitter, the … Read more

Gunmen Kill Retired Police Officer In Imo

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Kpatuma was waylaid at the entrance of his home and shot dead…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have murdered a retired police officer Chris Kpatuma a.k.a Hipis in Mgbala Agwa Autonomous Community, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo. The police officer was killed on Wednesday with sources disclosing that the attackers are suspected escapees … Read more

Police Allegedly Abducts Businessman’s Fiancée, Siblings, Demand ₦3m Ransom

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The state Police Public Relations Officer, Adekunle Ajisebutu, said the cops were not from the state command EKO HOT BLOG reports that a businessman, Adeyemi Olajide, has accused men of the Intelligence Response Team, an arm of the Nigeria Police Force, of breaking into his house in the Alashe, Igbe-Lara area of Ikorodu, Lagos State, … Read more

Police Brutality: Senate Calls For Wholistic Reform Of Force

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This formed part of the recommendations contained in the 69-page report of the Joint Committee on National Security and Intelligence…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate on Wednesday advised the Federal Government to evolve and implement holistic reforms in the Nigerian Police Force. It believes employing more able-bodied personnel, injecting more financial resources for … Read more

Chinedu Among Close To 40 Bandits Arrested In Sokoto

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Chinedu Among Close To 40 Bandits Arrested In Sokoto EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sokoto Police Command said it has arrested no fewer than 37 suspects over alleged banditry in some parts of the state. Addressing a press conference in Sokoto recently, the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Operations, Ahmed Zaki, said the arrests … Read more

Four Escape Death In Osun Road Accident

Four persons have escaped death in Osun road accident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than four persons have escaped death in a lone road accident, which occurred at Owode-Ede town in Osun State, on Sunday. The accident involved a dark-coloured Toyota Corolla with registration number RSH976BL. Read Also: Police Arrest Three For Vandalising Telecoms … Read more

Police Arrest Three For Vandalising Telecoms Mast

Police have arrested three men for vandalising telecoms mast. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ogun State Police Command has arrested three men for allegedly vandalising and stealing from the mast of a telecommunications company in Ota, in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, Kabiru Olusola, 27; Taye Daniel, 43; and … Read more

Police Debunk Helicopter Crash, Claim Pilot, Others Not Injured

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Police Debunk Helicopter Crash, Claim Pilot, Others Not Injured Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force has debunked reports that its helicopter crashed in Bauchi State. This was contained in a statement by the NPF’s spokesperson, Frank Mba, on Thursday, titled, ‘Police helicopter in controlled safe-landing in Bauchi … Not crashed as reported, … Read more

Police Arrest Pastor For Allegedly Sleeping With Woman, Daughters In Ogun

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…he reported that his wife and two daughters were lured by their church pastor, who took them into his custody…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ogun State Police Command said it has arrested a pastor for allegedly sleeping with a woman and her two daughters.  The Pastor, identified as Timothy Oluwatimilehin, was in charge … Read more

Abductors Kill 8-Year-Old Girl After Collecting N3m Ransom

Abductors have killed 8-year-old girl after collecting N3m ransom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that abductors have killed eight-year-old Asma’u after collecting over N3m ransom in Zaria 42 days after she was kidnapped. The incident occurred barely 48 hours after five-year-old Hanifa AAbubaka was kidnapped and poisoned by her teacher in Kano. Read Also: BREAKING: Angry Youths … Read more

Hanifa Abubakar: Buhari Urges Police, Judiciary To Uphold Integrity

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President Buhari, however, commended the police and the secret service for unravelling the mystery behind the disappearance of Hanifa…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the relevant bodies to ensure justice is served in the murder of Hanifa, the five-year-old schoolgirl killed in Kano State. He specifically ordered the police … Read more