EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least three police officers lost their lives in an accident that occurred along Kubwa-Zuba expressway, opposite popular Gwarinpa Estate in Abuja.
Daily Trust reports that the incident involved men of the Special Tactical Squad (STS) of the Nigerian Police.
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This came five days after the police declared a 16-year-old POS operator missing EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ekiti State Police Command has declared a 75-year-old retired military officer, Adeyemi Williams, missing. The State Commissioner of Police, Tunde Mobayo, said Williams, a retired officer of the Nigerian Army, left his No. 29 Alafia Lodge, … Read more
The victim, a welder, was rushed to State Hospital Ota but was unfortunately pronounced dead… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the police in Ogun State have arrested a 38-year-old man, Daniel Udoh, for stabbing his mistress’ husband to death in the Onipanu area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abimbola Oyeyemi, … Read more
The syndicate was exposed when the girls they had earlier procured for the criminals in the forest couldn’t return EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), a special police unit fighting kidnapping, has arrested a woman who allegedly supplies women to bandits at Galadimawa forest in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna … Read more
…the accused allegedly beat his wife to death following an argument that led to a quarrel. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Police in Nasarawa State have arrested one, Ovye Yakubu, over alleged murder of his wife, Esther Aya, in their residence at Sabonpegi-Shabu community of Lafia. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Ramhan … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that ghe Osun Police Command on Saturday said the ban on carnivals in the state is still in force.
In a statement on Saturday by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Yemisi Opalola, warned residents of the state against organising any form of carnival in any part of the state.
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He said that sometimes carnivals constitute security threat and a breach of peace and warned that offenders would be prosecuted.
…a source narrated that the herdsmen razed the buildings in the community overnight while the villagers fled. EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least three persons were reportedly killed when gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen invaded Molege community in the Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State on Thursday. The gunmen allegedly attacked the … Read more
…the police received a tip-off, and the father was arrested as the buyer was reportedly on their way to collect the boy… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the police in Liberia have arrested and charged a 29-year-old Sierra Leonean man for allegedly attempting to sell his 10-year-old son. It was apparently a desperate bid to … Read more
Lagos police have gone tough and barred protests over Sylvester Oromoni. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command on Friday gave strong warnings to youths, who planned further protests at Dowen College in the Lekki area of the state. Some protesters had occupied the front of the school on Thursday to protest … Read more
Wike equally commended police personnel for their services to the state extended his condolences… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has gifted ₦30 million to the families of three slain policemen in the state. The deceased officers – Inspectors Isaac Isodje, Saviour Udeh and Ebenezer Edward – served under the Diobu … Read more
…a Chinese expatriate and a local staff were shot while three Chinese expatriates were declared missing after the gun duel EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have abducted three Chinese workers at a hydropower dam project in Zungeru in the Wushishi Local Government Area of Niger State killing two local workers in the process. According … Read more
Nigeria Police releases list of successful candidates, reveals date for training EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Police Force has released its final list of successful candidates in the ongoing 2021 recruitment exercise. According to an update on its recruitment portal, the successful candidates are to report to designated police colleges for training on … Read more
The suspect abducted his female student from Wurno Village to one house in Dutse metropolis… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police in Jigawa State have arrested a 38-year-old school teacher over the alleged abduction and rape of his student in Dutse. Spokesman of the command, ASP Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the incident in a … Read more
Police have declared 16-year-old female PoS operator missing in Ekiti EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ekiti State Police Command has declared a point-of-sale operator (PoS) Faith Olatunji, of Oke Bola Street, Ado Ekiti, missing. The state Commissioner of Police, Tunde Mobayo, said the 16-year-old “left home on December 29, 2021 around 7.45am to … Read more
…the suspect, aside from impersonating the commissioner on Facebook, defrauded unsuspecting members of the public, mostly women… EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department have arrested a suspected fraudster, Imaobong Akpan, for allegedly impersonating the state Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources, … Read more
Nigeria’s current policing system is controlled by the Federal Government EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari believes state police is not an option for the nation. The President made the remark in an exclusive interview with Channels Television which is scheduled to air on Wednesday at 7 pm (WAT). Calls for state policing … Read more
Police have arrested three teenagers over ritual killing. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested three teenage suspects for alleged attempted ritual killing. A statement on Tuesday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Asinim Butswat, said the suspects were nabbed with the collaboration of youths in the Sagbama Local Government … Read more
Police recover 109 anti-aircraft ammunition in Katsina EKO HOT BLOG reports that in several operations around Katsina State in 2021, the police command claims to have recovered 109 Anti-Aircraft Ammunition (AA) and detained 999 suspects. When speaking with NAN on Tuesday in Katsina, SP Gambo Isa, the command’s Public Relations Officer, revealed this. During that … Read more
Magodo residents protest presence of over 50 policemen EKO HOT BLOG reports that residents of Magodo Phase II Estate in Lagos have once again raised the alarm over the presence of armed policemen on their estate. Speaking with journalists, the Chairman of Magodo Residents’ Association, Banjo Osinubi, said: “We called our people out to protest … Read more
There have been recent attacks on the palaces of some Traditional Rulers in the state by some unknown gunmen… EKO HOT BLOG reports that one person has been killed as police operatives repelled an attack on the palace of Ezeimo, HRH Dr. E.C Okeke in Ezioha Amaifeke, Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State. Police … Read more