Nansel said the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Adesina Soyemi, promptly mobilized comprising the personnel of the police command’s anti-cultism, anti-kidnapping and SWAT which stormed the hideout of the cultists at Transformer and D.D World Street at Imbi1, Opposite Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic and arrested the suspects. The Nasarawa State Police Command has … Read more
The victim was admitted at the hospital and later discharged. Months later, the man was allegedly shot and killed by the suspects who staged it to look like a farm attack. The Police have apprehended a 26-year-old woman over her plausible role in the murder of her husband, which took place in a farm. The unfortunate incident happened … Read more
Recalls that President Buhari departed Nigeria for the United Kingdom on July 26, 2021. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari will return to Nigeria on Friday (today) from the United Kingdom. It was gathered that President Buhari would return to Nigeria by 5pm on Friday after spending two weeks in London. According to a police … Read more
…he was arrested on Wednesday in Obudu while riding a motorcycle with his accomplice, who is still at large. The Cross River State Police Command said it has arrested a 21-year-old electrician, Godwin Ubung, in possession of 375 pieces of live AK-47 ammunition and a chain of GMPG live ammunition. The state’s Commissioner of Police, … Read more
Residents have been thrown into panic as suspected hoodlums invaded an estate in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the residents of the Millennium City Centre Estate in the Gbagada area of the Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State were thrown into panic following an invasion by suspected hoodlums on the estate. It was gathered … Read more
The victim, a student of one of the tertiary institutions in the state had chartered the suspect at about 8:pm on 23 July 2021 to Ugbor area towards Airport road. The Police in Edo have apprehended a 24-year-old commercial tricyclist, Akpan Confidence, for allegedly using his Keke napep to ambush, rob and rape a female passenger. The … Read more
“…The arrested armed boy is strongly suspected to be a member of kidnap syndicates who have been terrorising the area for quite some time now.” The Ogun State Police Command said it has arrested a teenage herder, identified only as Mohammed. He was arrested while hiding in a forest with an AK-47 rifle. The state … Read more
Police operatives have arrested no fewer than 30 shanty occupants and scores of criminals in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than 30 shanty occupants have been arrested by the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (task force). It was gathered that the 30 persons were arrested by a team led by the … Read more
Police operatives have sealed off the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have sealed off the office of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. It was gathered that the action was taken to maintain peace and order amid the worsening leadership crisis … Read more
The gun duel with the assailants – who came to the police facility in about seven vehicles – lasted for more than one hour At least four policemen were reportedly killed during an attack by gunmen on the Police Area Command in Nnewi, Anambra State. The attack which occurred on Monday was alleged to have … Read more
Gunmen have abducted a Nigerian commissioner. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have abducted the Niger State Commissioner of Information, Alhaji Mohammed Sani Idris. It was gathered that the commissioner was abducted in his hometown, Baban Tunga in Tafa Local Government Area of Niger State around 1am on Monday (today). As gathered by EKO … Read more
Nine victims were rescued from the two separate kidnapping incidents… At least 13 people, including seven wedding guests, a pastor and his wife were abducted in two kidnapping incidents that occurred between Kwara-Ekiti axis on Saturday evening. Police sources said that seven guests who were returning to Ilorin from a wedding in Ekiti State in … Read more
Kyari was suspended by the Police Service Commission last Sunday following his indictment in the case of alleged fraud linked Ramon Abbas, a.k.a Ray Hushpuppi. The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has kicked against the suspension of the embattled Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari following his indictment by a US Court. Spokesman of the … Read more
A combined team of police officers and vigilante group were, however, immediately mobilised and blocked the hoodlums at their exit route into the forest between Dagarawa and Tsaskiya… The Police in Katsina State have recovered at least 300 domestic animals mostly cattle, goats and sheep that were rustled in the state. The feat was recorded … Read more
When asked whether or not she is dating the victim’s husband, the suspect said she can swear with anything that there is nothing between her and the victim’s husband. A single mum of two aged 37 and identified as Joy Sunday, has been apprehended by men of Ogun state police command for pouring hot … Read more
“All markets, schools, motor parks, airports, and public places in Biafra land should shut down from morning to evening every Monday.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has vowed to continue with its Sit-At-Home order in the South-East region of the country. The IPOB made the vow in a statement … Read more
This interpreted that the current police system will be decentralized by moving police from the Exlusive Legislative List to the Concurrent Legislative List. The House of Representatives has passed a bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to allow for the creation of state police and legalise regional security outfit second reading. This interpreted that … Read more
Unknown gunmen have invaded Kaduna communities, killed many residents and razed houses and cars. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have attacked communities in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. It was gathered that no fewer than five people were killed across some communities in Atyap Chiefdom during the attack which occurred on … Read more
Police have warned against the celebration of August 8 by cultists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in relation to information received by the Oyo State Police Command that cultists are planning for the celebration of August 8, the Commissioner of Police, Ngozi Onadeko, has issued a strong warning to anyone or group attached to cultism … Read more
The suspect later admitted to have been impersonating a lawyer and duping unsuspecting victims. Policemen of the Osun state police command nabbed a 35-year-old fake lawyer, Muhammed Aliyu Agbaje. Parading the suspect before newsmen, the state Commissioner of Police, CP Olawale Olokode one Muhammed Aliyu Agbaje came to the CP’s Surveillance station, Obelawo Area, Osogbo … Read more