His comment comes amid a rise in the activities of bandits in some states in the two zones where thousands of persons, including students, have been kidnapped… President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that the insecurity facing many parts of the country will soon be history. He also disclosed that the military and police already … Read more
They also invaded ESN camp on Monday in Ikeduru council area, dislodged the camp and rescued a female police officer held captive. The police in Imo have arrested a 40-year-old man, Uzoamaka Ugoanyanwu, said to be a notorious native doctor who allegedly prepares charms for members of the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB and members … Read more
A police officer, among other victims have been reportedly kidnapped by suspected IPOB members in Anambra State. A police officer has been abducted by gunmen suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its militant arm, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), following an attack in the Nnewi area of Anambra … Read more
An Imo prison escapee has been nabbed by police in Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has rearrested one Oyemachi Maduabuchi, who had earlier escaped from the Owerri Correctional Centres, Imo State. It was gathered that the 34-year-old Maduabuchi escaped from the prison after the jail break that occurred … Read more
“The suspects were arrested for their involvement in a series of violent crimes” The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says 84 suspects have been arrested across the country within one month for terrorism, banditry, and other criminal activities. Frank Mba, police spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, adding that officers also foiled an attempted … Read more
The Plateau State Police Command has arrested the suspected killers of Governor Ortom’s aide. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Plateau State Police Command has announced the arrest of some suspected killers of the Senior Special Assistant to Benue State Governor on Security, AIG Christopher Dega (retd.). This was disclosed by the State Police Public … Read more
The Niger State Police Command has reacted to the death of NECO Registrar, Godswill Obioma. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Niger State Police Command has debunked claims that the Registrar of the National Examination Council (NECO), Prof. Godswill Obioma, was assassinated by unknown gunmen. The wife of the NECO Registrar, Elizabeth Obioma, had earlier … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has reacted to the alleged shooting of Omoyele Sowore. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has denied shooting the former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, in Abuja. The spokesperson for the command, Mariam Yusuf, made this known in a statement on Monday. EKO HOT BLOG had earlier … Read more
A police officer has allegedly shot Omoyele Sowore in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the founder of online news platform, Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has allegedly shot by a female police officer in Abuja. This was disclosed by a human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, via his verified Twitter handle on Monday. According to the … Read more
“We had gone to put a situation under control this morning involving two cult groups” A motley crowd of daredevil cultists opened fire on police headquarters in Ilorin, Kwara state capital on Friday, police in the north central state has said. The police, however, said that the onslaught, which was a reprisal attack, was repelled … Read more
The SARS unit was disbanded following demonstrations by persons mostly youths in October 2020. The acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Alkali Usman, on Thursday, has said that the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit created a vacuum which is challenging efforts by the Police to tackle insecurity across the country from a position … Read more
Gunmen have reportedly killed a police officer during an attack on the police patrol van. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have reportedly killed a policeman following an attack on a police patrol van on the Otulu/Akwukwu Igbo Road in Delta State. The attack was said to have occurred around 6am on Wednesday. EKO … Read more
“We are investigating the issue to find out the reality” – Police The abducted Sharia Judge in Kastina is the architect of his own misfortune by putting himself in harms way despite being abreast of the unpleasant security realities in the state, police have said. Ekohotblog reports that Police in Kastina expressed dismay at Justice … Read more
No fewer than four suspected traffic robbers have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, made this known in a statement on Monday. No fewer than four suspected traffic robbers have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the … Read more
A police source has revealed that the popular Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James well known as Baba Ijesha, who was arrested for sexually harassing a 14-year-old girl, was still in custody. The police source revealed that Baba Ijesha was still in custody, noting that the bail conditions would still undergo certain processes. A police source has … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has rescued a one-month-old abandoned baby in the state. This was made known by the state Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, via a statement on Friday. The Lagos State Police Command has rescued a one-month-old abandoned baby in the state, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The one-month-old baby was said … Read more
Former Bayelsa Gov, Dickson has condemned attacks on cops, calls for better police funding. The immediate past Governor of Bayelsa State, and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has condemned in strong terms the violent attacks and killing of policemen and other security agents in parts of the country. Dickson admonished the perpetrators of the … Read more
“We have one corpse, but they escaped with the other one” No fewer than two unknown gunmen were killed in Imo state after engaging the Nigeria’s security forces in a brutal gun duel. The gunmen were dislodged and annihilated by joint operation that included the Nigerian Army, Air Force, and the Nigerian Police Force. The … Read more
“Firstly, the message that was sent out is not for press, so I don’t know how it got to you” – Police The Nigeria Police Force has ordered immediate withdrawal of security details attached to governors, senators, public office holders and high profile persons in the South East. The development comes amid sustained attacks on … Read more
“I can say 10 are still missing” – Police Spokesman 30 out of the 40 worshippers abducted from a mosque by suspected bandits in Kastina state have been rescued, police in the state have said. Recall that bandits had attacked the mosque in Jibiya where worshippers had gathered to observe Tahajjud, a midnight prayer observed … Read more