JAMB has handed over a 19-year-old candidate to the police. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Friday, handed over a 19-year-old candidate in the just concluded 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), Chinedu Ifesinachi John, to police for investigation. It was learnt that the UTME candidate had claimed he scored … Read more
Gunmen have again struck in Abuja and abducted residents. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a father, Abdullahi Benda, and his 23-year-old son, Jibrin Abdullahi Benda, in Abuja. It was gathered that the latest abduction in the nation’s capital occurred at Yangoji village in Kwali Area Council in the wee … Read more
…police operatives were able to arrest the two suspects through credible intelligence information following the incident, which occurred in March. The police authorities in Kaduna state say they have arrested two suspects in connection with the abduction of 39 students of Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation, Afaka, in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. … Read more
Four policemen have been arrested in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of four officers over alleged extortion of money from a resident of the state. The arrest of the policemen was made known via a statement by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Adekunle Ajisebutu, … Read more
Oyo Police Command arraigned two before court over crime. The Oyo State Police Command had arraigned two persons before a magistrate court over possession of human skull. EkohotBlog reports that the Oyo State Police Command on Thursday arraigned two accused persons before Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan for alleged possession of a human head. Our … Read more
This afternoon, a dead body was found in Ilorin, Kwara State. EkohotBlog reports that this afternoon, around noon, the Nigerian Police of Division C Headquarters discovered an unidentified dead body of a middle-aged man in Niger Street, Ilorin. Read Also: Breaking News: PMB Finally Receives NDDC Forensic Audit The corpse was discovered by a shop … Read more
Five out of 73 abducted Zamfara students have regained freedom. EKOHOTBLOG reports that five among the 73 abducted students of Government Day Secondary School Kaya in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State have been released by their abductors. The release of the abducted students was disclosed by the former councillor of Kaya Ward, Yahaya … Read more
Items recovered from the arrested suspect included a locally-made pistol and three cartridges. Police men of Lagos State command have arrested a member of a notorious, daredevil armed robbery gang in the Bode Thomas area of Lagos State. Olawale Samsudeen the suspect was apprehended when he and two other members of the criminal gang attempted to … Read more
A protest has rocked Ekiti over the abduction of residents. EKOHOTBLOG reports that aggrieved residents of Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, on Wednesday, took to the streets to protest against the alleged abduction of four residents by unknown gunmen in the state on Tuesday. The angry residents of the Ajebamidele area of the state … Read more
There was heavy traffic on Wednesday as police blocked Lagos Roads over IGP’s visit. EKOHOTBLOG reports that motorists were stranded in Ikeja GRA, Lagos, and its environs on Wednesday morning following the blockade of major roads by police operatives. It was gathered that the roads were barricaded by the security operatives over the impending visit … Read more
When she refused, the chemist raised alarm calling the attention of passersby therefore exposing the suspect. A woman identified as Mrs. Zazi David has been apprehended by the Police for pouring hot water on a 10-year-old maid because she broke a plate. The unfortunate incident happened at a housing estate located in Umuahia, Abia … Read more
Many people have been feared dead as gunmen attacked Kogi community. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than nine persons have been feared dead following an attack by gunmen on Bagana community in the Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State. The attack, it was gathered, occurred in the late hours of Tuesday. A resident, who spoke on … Read more
Gunmen have invaded a hospital in Bayelsa, robbed patients and doctors on duty. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen have invaded the Diete Koki Memorial Hospital in the Opolo area of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital on Tuesday, carting away cash and other valuables belonging to the doctors on duty and patients. It was gathered that … Read more
Edafe said that the 13-year-old boy was in the custody of the police command. The police command in Delta, has found a missing teenager, Master Kachukwu Sunday in Asaba. The acting Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), of the command, DSP Bright Edafe disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Warri. Read Also: Police Kill … Read more
… Oyeyemi narrated that one of the “hoodlums” died during the gun duel, as one Usman Maidama was arrested. Police operatives in Ogun State have shot dead another suspected kidnapper in Ilala forest around Imala, Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun. This came a day after the command said it killed two kidnappers in … Read more
A man has lost his life over N500 bet in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, (NURTW), Rasheed Yinusa popularly known as ‘Apase’, has been confirmed dead following a fight with a lotto agent, Abdulazeez Olasupo, around the Benson area of Ikorodu, Lagos State. It was gathered that … Read more
At the end of the encounter, two members of the syndicate were gunned down while others escaped with varying degrees of gunshot injuries Two suspected kidnappers have been killed during a gun battle with the police in Itori, Kwekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State. The Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi in a statement … Read more
Recall that the deceased mother, Josephine Amaechi had faulted the police, saying her son was not a cultist and alleged that the gun was planted. The Rivers State Police Command said it has arrested six persons in connection with the killing of a 400-level student at the Rivers State University, Port Harcourt a fortnight ago. … Read more
“Also some others who were suspected members of IPOB in the area have since the police order was made public disappeared from the neighbourhood, probably for fear of police arrest. They may have gone into hiding given the fate of other IPOB members who have had it rough in the past with the security agencies,” … Read more
Six suspects involved in the abduction of Khadijat were also arrested by the policemen The police have rescued a 300-level Mass Communication student of Kwara State University (KWASU) Khadijat Isiaq. Khadijat was kidnapped last Sunday at Okoru village, near Malete at about 9pm. The suspected kidnappers had on Monday contacted some people in Malete, demanding … Read more