A shoemaker known as Akpoghene Idogo has been arrested by Delta police command for his alleged involvement in the murder of a pepper seller, Mrs Patience Komore, in Ugheli South of the state. The acting Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, DSP Edafe Bright, made this known in a statement on Saturday in Warri. … Read more
The younger brother to the deceased, Mr Woko Olakada commended the police for their efforts and asked that justice be served in the matter. Policemen of the Rivers State Police Command have excavated the body of a pastor from a shallow grave after he was killed and buried by his kidnappers. The unfortunate incident occurred … Read more
He explained that the woman attempted suicide after she became aware of her husband’s plan to remarry his ex-wife The Police Command in Jigawa said that a housewife, Maimuna Wadaji, has been hospitalised after attempting to commit suicide in Dutse Local Government Area of the state. The woman, Maimuna Wadaji of Rungumau village, reportedly attempted … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has vowed to arrest officers, military men riding motorcycles on highways. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has declared its readiness to embark on full enforcement of restriction order on operations of motorcycle, popularly known as Okada, in the state. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, … Read more
A man has been arrested by police operatives for allegedly defiling his four daughters in Lagos State. The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man, Sunday Julius, over alleged defilement of four of his daughters aged seven, 10, 11, and 15, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. Julius, a father of six, lives with his … Read more
The Nigerian police, like every other police in the world was created to serve in the area of maintaining law and order in the society. This, by implication, means that the quest for social justice cannot be possible without the police. The Police ought to be an institution built on fairness, justice and equity. Officers, … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested armed robbers terrorising Lekki-Ajah. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspected armed robbers terrorising the Lekki-Ajah axis in the state. The Command, via a statement by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, on Thursday, disclosed … Read more
“He (the artisan) tried to scale a fence and landed in a pit and got stuck. What I’m telling you is what the DPO told me.” The dead body of a man identified as Ubong Friday has been found in a swamp by the Police in Rumuigbo, Obio/Akpor Local Government, Rivers State. Friday drowned … Read more
He further disclosed that the suspect is the daughter of a police officer from Ogoja, Cross River State. The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended a young woman who allegedly murdered her boyfriend. According to Media and PR expert, Vincent Aluu, the suspect identified as Lauretta, allegedly fled with the deceased’s N7m, Mercedes … Read more
The spokesperson of the DSS, Peter Afunanya, in a statement titled, “Re: Beyond Abba Kyari’s Indictment” claimed that the opinion written by Olusegun Adeniyi was misinforming, inciting, and should be withdrawn. The Department of State Service (DSS) has, on Thursday, denied the report opinion that it detains citizens on the order of powerful people. The … Read more
His death was confirmed by the spokesperson of the Rivers State Police Force, SP Nnamdi Omoni, in a statement, who said Udogu slumped and died at about 11:30pm on Wednesday night. The Deputy spokesperson of the Rivers State Police Command, DSP Christian Udogu, has been reportedly dead after he slumped and died before he could … Read more
Reports have shown that there are reasons the Nigerian Police Authority may not hand over Abba Kyari to the FBI for prosecution. EKO HOT BLOG reports that it is no longer news that the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has ordered the arrest of the under-fire Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Abba Kyari, … Read more
A Yoruba Nation agitator arrested and charged with the murder of a sachet water seller, Jumoke Oyeleke, has regained freedom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Yoruba Nation agitator, Tajudeen Bakare popularly known as Oba Ogboni, who was arrested and charged with the murder of a sachet water seller, Jumoke Oyeleke, has been released. This … Read more
The police in a statement said the suspects have abducted a businessman, Peter Ogbonna, from his retail shop in Ugba, Logo Local Government Area of the state on July 29. The police authorities in Benue State have said it the force killed a suspected kidnapper and arrested two others during a gun battle. The spokesperson … Read more
Unknown gunmen have stormed a Redeemed church in Lagos State and killed a pastor on the altar. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy struck at the King of King Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Lagos as unknown gunmen stormed the church and shot dead a pastor, Bolanle Ibrahim. It was … Read more
Twenty-six suspects – 19 males and seven females – were arrested after he led security operatives to the location. Dozens of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) militant wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN) have been arrested in Imo. They were apprehended after the attack on Omuma and Njaba police facilities. Emmanuel Nnaji, a native of Awala … Read more
He was later seen among those accused of attacking police stations in Imo state. A man has alleged that his cousin was apprehended and wrongly accused of being one of the IPOB/ESN members who allegedly engineered the attack on the Omuma Police station and Njaba Police Station respectively last week. Gideon Dominics contended that … Read more
Disu’s posting is expected to take immediate effect. Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has appointed DCP Olatunji Disu to provisionally replace under fire Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, pending when the lingering malfeasance case levelled against the supercop by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is resolved. As gathered by Eko Hot … Read more
FBI has revealed how Hushpuppi paid DCP Abba Kyari N8m to detain Chibuzo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has revealed how suspected internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi, paid the Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), DCP Abba Kyari, N8m ($20,600) to arrest and detain … Read more
It was gathered that the unknown gunmen took away a new model Toyota Highlander belonging to the commissioner’s wife. EKO HOT BLOG reports that police operatives have killed no fewer than three suspected kidnappers during an operation to rescue the wife of Benue Commissioner for Land and Survey, Mrs. Ann Unenge. It was gathered that … Read more