“He stated further that one Sanni Abubakar, 29, who witnessed the incident and raised the alarm on the operation, was trailed and shot dead at Abule Ijesha, by Yabatech, while his motorcycle was also taken away.” Two motorcyclists have been shot dead by armed robbers around the Abule Ijesha and Yaba College of Technology Bus … Read more
Boko Haram insurgents, in the early hours of Wednesday, attacked Adamawa communities and killed scores of residents. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Boko Haram terrorists on Wednesday morning invaded communities in Adamawa State, killing scores of locals. It was gathered that the Boko Haram terrorists stormed Dabna village in the Hong local Government Area, shooting … Read more
He was en route Ogbomoso town, Oyo state to attend a party ceremony when he was taken into custody. Bolaniran Orimolade, Chairman of Iyana Iba chapter of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), has been taken into custody by men of the Nigeria Police Force for sxually mlesting his 12-year-old step-daughter. Bolariran, popularly called … Read more
“We believe that with the level of security measures we have put in place, we are sure that we will rescue them…” Unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted no fewer than four farmers in Ekiti State. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the gunmen had also demanded N50 million ransom to release the abducted … Read more
Opalola, however, said one of the local security operatives lost his life during a gun duel with the kidnappers, while another sustained injury from gunshots. Four commuters that were kidnapped on Monday and Sunday have been rescued by the Police in Osun state. The Police said the commuters Osun were reportedly kidnapped on Tafida … Read more
It is gathered that the gunfight was due to illegal activities of the hoodlums in the area. Hoodlums, popularly referred to as ‘area boys’, are currently in a gun battle with the joint security team consisting of Soldiers, Police and officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management (LASTMA) at Apapa in Lagos State. It is … Read more
According to him, he has been conducting healing services for his congregation members before his arrest. Michael Bassey, the Pastor of United Evangelical Church had been arrested by Police Command in Calabar for unlawful possession of human skull. The Police also apprehended 25 other suspects for various offences committed in the state. Briefing newsmen on … Read more
According to him, one of the victims was confirmed dead while receiving treatment at the hospital, while the rest were treated and discharged. The Jigawa Police Command has apprehended 12 suspects over the death of 40-year-old Yusuf Muhammad in Miga Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Lawan Shiisu, the command’s Public Relations Officer … Read more
“On the receipt of the unfortunate incident, a joint team of the Nigeria Police, Army and Navy operatives were immediately mobilised to the area with a mission to rescue the abducted students unhurt” The police in Kaduna State have confirmed the abduction of students by armed groups at Bethel Baptist Secondary School, Kujama in Chikun … Read more
“Tactical police teams went after the kidnappers. We are still on the rescue mission.” 17 students of the Bethel Baptist High School, Kaduna, who were abducted earlier on Monday, have regained freedom, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. This was disclosed by the Kaduna State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalije, on Monday. EKO HOT … Read more
Details of the invasion remain sketchy as of the time of writing this report. Gunshots rented the atmosphere in the early hours of Monday at Balogun International market, Alaba, Ojo, Lagos, as police officers from Area E, Festac, invaded the market. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the policemen shot indiscriminately as traders scampered for safety. … Read more
She was said to have been hit by a stray bullet, which ripped through her stomach and left a deep hole. Mother of the victim of the Yoruba Nation rally shooting, Jumoke Oyeleke, says her daughter was 25 years old and not 14 as widely reported. She was also the first of four children by … Read more
“At least three officers sustained fatal injuries, resulting from heavy gunshots as policemen on duty tried to repel the attack” Some unidentified gunmen have attacked the police headquarters in Akwa Ibom State, leaving at least three officers severely injured.Akwa Police Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko MacDon, confirmed the incident to journalists in Udung Uko on … Read more
The suspected kidnappers on sighting the police and other team members opened fire The Edo State Police Command on Sunday rescued nine kidnapped victims who were abducted on their way from Auchi to Benin in a 14 seater white Toyota Hiace bus with registration number XA 525 KRF. According to a press release signed by … Read more
The victims were however rushed to Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital for treatment, where one of them died owing to injuries he sustained from the explosion. The Police have said that the Improvised Explosive Device that exploded in Kaduna was concealed in three empty yogurt containers. Recall that EkoHotBlog had earlier reported that the incident, … Read more
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Muhammed Jalige confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna. The Police Command in Kaduna State has confirmed the kidnap of eight people at the National Centre for Tuberculosis and Leprosy Quarters, in Zaria town of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Muhammed Jalige … Read more
“The police escort was shot in the head, brain spilled on the seat. The driver also was shot in the abdomen, his body was lying beside the vehicle.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen, in the early hours of Sunday, killed a policeman and his driver in Warri, Delta State. It was gathered that … Read more
“I am calling on the police IG and CP Lagos State to help restore peace and safe my community from the hands of hoodlums and land-grabbers.” One person has been feared dead while several others were injured as some suspected hoodlums believed to be land-grabbers attacked the residents of Isiu community in the Ikorodu area … Read more
According to the commissioner, a letter in respect of the above subject matter was found close to the suggestion box of Dominican College, located in Gusau, saying that the letter contained a threat to kidnap the Principal of the school, Rev. Sister Chinyere and some students of the school. The Zamfara State Police Command has … Read more
…the gang has been on the radar of the police and other security agencies in the state in recent times for carrying out armed robberies and kidnapping activities in the state. The Abia State Police Command has arrested a gang of kidnappers which specializes in kidnapping and demanding ransom. More than eight suspects were arrested … Read more