Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has urged policemen to protect themselves if they are assaulted. Adamu said this at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command on Friday where he addressed the men as part of efforts to boost their morale in the wake of violence and destruction that trailed the #ENDSARS protests. He … Read more
The police has described as untrue and misleading Amnesty International report alleging that it committed crime against humanity in it quest to quell protests against law enforcement brutality. Amnesty International accused the police and the military of shooting and killing peaceful and unarmed protesters agitating for reforms in the police. But in a statement on … Read more
The Edo State Police Command has allegedly arrested an 11-year-old over his ”involvement” in the attack on a police station at Evbuotubu area of Benin City by hoodlums. Recall that hoodlums took advantage of the #EndSARS protest to attack Oba Market Police, Ugbekun Police Station, Idogbo Police station last Monday and carted away arms and … Read more
Police in Adamawa have arrested 238 suspected hoodlums who either vandalised or looted government and private properties Police in Adamawa have arrested 238 suspected hoodlums who either vandalised or looted government and private properties after hijacking the #EndSARS protest, Mr Olugbenga Adeyanju, Commissioner of Police in the state said on Wednesday in Yola. He said … Read more
Police Command in Edo, on Wednesday, announced that it had arrested no fewer than 106 suspects for alleged arson, looting The Police Command in Edo, on Wednesday, announced that it had arrested no fewer than 106 suspects for alleged arson, looting and breaking in during the recent #EndSARS protests in the state. The Commissioner of … Read more
Some residents of Lagos have appealed to the police to return to their duty posts and continue their primary responsibility of protection of lives and properties The Nation gathered the appeals from Nigerians via social media platforms. Sulaimon Alamutu said PWD, a bus stop along the Agege Motor Road, was a complete mess following the … Read more
The Presidency has expressed worry over the absence of policemen on the streets despite violence taking over most parts of the country. Ekohotblog reports that the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, had on Saturday ordered policemen to immediately stop the violence, killings, looting and destruction of public and private property in the country. Adamu, in … Read more
Following the wanton destruction of properties and attack on police formation in Lagos, motorists in the state have had to grapple with a crippling traffic congestion as officers of law enforcement agencies are visibly absent on thoroughfare. The attack on police formations in the aftermath of the violence that characterised the EndSARS protest has left … Read more
By Idris Olukoya Sp. Agidi Adenola, Divisional Police Officer, (DPO), Eredo unit, in Epe Division, has applauded Epe youths for maintaining a peaceful atmosphere during and after the “EndSARS protests. Adenola made the commendation in an interview with Eko Hot Blog in Epe, on Monday. He urged the youths to continue in that teaming spirit … Read more
Police Arrest Thugs Who Set Cars Ablaze In Abuja Ekohotblog, October 23, 2020.. Security operatives have arrested some hoodlums who infiltrated the #ENDSARS protesters camp in Abuja. The Minister of Federal Capital Territory Administration ( FCT ), Muhammad Bello, disclosed this during an on-the-spot assessment of Apo and Dutse Alhaji areas. Apo and Dutse Alhaji … Read more
Police Reform Agenda Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the plan of both the federal and state governments on police reform will be a game-changer in ensuring an end to impunity. The plan include investigating police brutality as well as providing compensation to victims of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other police units. Read … Read more
Ogun State Government Files Cases Against Killer Police Officers, List Them For Public Ekohotblog, October 22, 2020 The Ogun state government has filed criminal cases against police officers accused of committing murder across the state. Ogun state govt files cases against killer police officers, list them for public This was made known by Mr. Akingbolahan … Read more
Police Command in Imo says it will, from Thursday, embark on strict enforcement of compliance with the 24-hour curfew The Police Command in Imo says it will, from Thursday, embark on strict enforcement of compliance with the 24-hour curfew imposed by the government. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Isaac Akinmoyede, gave the warning … Read more
The Police in Lagos State have counted losses following the riots that happened in the State on Wednesday. The police vowed never to allow hoodlums throw the State into anarchy. This was contained in a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, and made available to newsmen in Lagos. “We will … Read more
October 21, 2020. Police have arrested alleged Bank Looter In Lagos. Ekohotblog reports that Lagos Police Command on Wednesday said it has arrested one of those who looted commercial banks at Lekki on Tuesday night. The police also revealed that an undisclosed amount of cash was recovered from him. More to follow…
Police condemn burning of Orile station The Police Command in Lagos State has condemned the burning of its station at Orile by suspected hoodlums. The command in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos by its spokesman, SP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said that violent attacks necessitated the state government to impose a 24-hour curfew. Read Also: … Read more
The Nigerian police command in Lagos State has banned all forms of protest or gathering in the state. “Lagos State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that henceforth, no protest or gathering or possession, under whatever guise, is permitted”, the command spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi said in a statement on Tuesday. This is coming … Read more
Rivers State Command made an arrest of two students of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, for alleged gang-raping a female student of the university. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Nnamdi Omoni reported this while parading the suspects before the press in Port Harcourt, he said investigation into the rape allegation … Read more
In the early hours of Saturday, an explosion occurred on Otedola bridge in Lagos. A confirmation in a statement was made by the Lagos State Police Command, that nobody died in the fire outbreak incident. Muyiwa Adejobi who is the Public Relations Officer gave an update, and said the accident was recorded about 2.30am. … Read more
Shock-waves have continued to grip operatives of the disbanded notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, while other policemen serving in different units are grappling with apprehension following continued protests by aggrieved Nigerian youths over their activities. This is also as it was learned that many of them are in total support of reformation of the force … Read more