The police boss added that illicit substances in the custody of the suspects and in any part of the state be recovered. Suspected drug dealers were apprehended by the police at Dantata area, Mile 2-Badagry Expressway, Lagos. The suspects were apprehended following a tipoff received by the police, Muyiwa Adejobi, the police spokesperson … Read more
While the fighting was going on, the deceased collapsed and gave up the ghost.” the statement read Michael Salako has been apprehended by men of the Ogun state police command for allegedly an Okada driver to death in the Lafenwa area of Abeokuta. DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, spokesperson of the state police command said the suspect was … Read more
He further added that upon interrogation it was discovered that the rescued victims were among the abducted students of Federal Government College Yauri, Kebbi state Policemen of the Zamfara State Police Command have rescued two students of Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri in Kebbi State who were abducted last month. The victims, a male and … Read more
Baba further noted that the suspension will help the Special Investigation Panel (SIP) to carry out its investigations into the weighty allegations against Abba Kyari without interference. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police Service Commission(PSC) has approved the recommendations of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, to suspend the Police Intelligence Response … Read more
Men of the Delta State Police Command have apprehended two women with 390 wraps of drugs suspected to be Indian hemp. The suspects, Hope Azion, 25, and Joy Okorie, 21,hail from Erovie Quarters, Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of the state. Acting spokesperson of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, while addressing Newsmen said the suspects … Read more
A US Court document has revealed the conversation between Abba Kyari and Hushpuppi over bribery and the arrest of Chibuzor Vincent following a dispute over $1.1 million fraud. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a US Court document has revealed the conversation between the Deputy Commissioner of Police and leader of the Inspector-General of Police’s Intelligence Response … Read more
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped a Nigerian commissioner’s wife. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have abducted the wife of the Benue Commissioner for Lands and Survey, Mrs. Ann Unenge. It was gathered that the wife of the commissioner was kidnapped by the gunmen around 6pm on Thursday in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. The … Read more
Damina Yusuf was on his official assignment when he was accosted and assaulted by Police officers of the Rapid Response Team without any provocation,” the statement read DAAR JQ Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists have condemned the alleged assault on Damisa Yusuf, a reporter with the Africa Independent Television, (AIT) in Bauchi Station, by … Read more
Police formations and some public buildings had come under incessant attacks of recent in Imo by men suspected to be operatives of ESN The Imo State Police Command have arrested the alleged Eastern Security Network (ESN) ‘native doctor’ with Improvised Explosive Device (IED) This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Commissioner of Police, … Read more
”The arrest is coming a few days after bandits had an encounter with the police in the area.” Police operatives have arrested the alleged native doctor of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the militant wing of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), in Imo State with Improvised Explosive Device (IED), EKO HOT BLOG has … Read more
The incident was confirmed by the Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Tee-Leo Ikoro. The operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have foiled an attempt by armed robbers to attack a bank bullion van in the state. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the incident occurred in Ondo town, the headquarters of Ondo West … Read more
“The head of this person was taken to the Orie Okporo market and dumped there. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen, in the early hours of Thursday, beheaded another unidentified person and displayed his head at Orie Okporo market in the Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State. The latest incident has now brought … Read more
“The suspect was later arrested at a bar in the Paseke area of Abeokuta where he was trying to pick up another prostitute.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ogun State Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old boy, Jamiu Malomo, for allegedly stabbing a 28-year-old prostitute to death in the state. The Ogun State Police … Read more
When confronted, the suspect confessed to the crime but said he did not hit the victims with a log. Police in Delta state said they have apprehended a 23-year-old bricklayer, Adebayo Kingsley, who allegedly killed his 46-year-old lover. Kingsley, who hails from Ibillo in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, is said to … Read more
Unknown gunmen have beheaded the commander of a vigilante group in Rivers State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have killed and beheaded the commander of a disbanded local vigilante group codenamed OSPAC. The vigilante commander, it was gathered, was beheaded in Umudioga in the Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
They also encouraged the public to report any officer who demands bribe from them. The Police and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have advised Nigerians to stop offering bribe to officers. They also encouraged the public to report any officer who demands bribe from them. The security agencies gave the charge at a … Read more
The IGP assured Nigerians that the posting and redeployment of the Senior Police Officers would further help in driving the new policing vision. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has ordered the immediate posting and redeployment of 24 Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) to Zonal Commands and formations. … Read more
“Unfortunately, the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Fatmann Dooiyor paid the supreme price.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be militants of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) have attacked Omuma, the country home of Governor Hope Uzodinma, and killed a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), Fatmann Dooiyor. It was gathered that Dooiyor, … Read more
“Several women and children had fled the communities.” Unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have again attacked the Zamfara community and killed many residents, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. It was learnt that the latest attack occurred in Jaya settlements in Boko district of Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Monday Some eyewitnesses … Read more
The Police Command in Yobe said it has apprehended four suspects in connection with the killing of Hassan Abubakar, a staff of Damaturu Branch of United Bank for Africa (UBA). The Command’s Spokesman, ASP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement in Damaturu on Monday. Abdulkarim named one Umar Shaibu, 21; Tajjuddeen Taufiq, 20; Ismail … Read more