Kwara State Police Command has announced a discreet investigation into the sudden death of 35-year-old Jimoh Abdulquadri while in police custody. Eko Hot Blog reports that the deceased, a resident of the Balogun Fulani community in Erubu/Asunnara, Ilorin, was reportedly arrested on December 19, 2024, over an alleged debt of N220,000 owed to an individual … Read more
A 17-year-old girl named Wumi was arrested for allegedly stabbing her foster mother, Mrs. Funmilayo Adelayi, in Ondo State. The police are investigating the incident, while the family claims the suspect had a mental illness, awaiting medical confirmation. The deceased’s remains was found decomposed in her residence. Eko Hot Blog reports that The Ondo State … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Police Command in Delta says five persons lost their lives in a petrol tanker explosion in the state, police sources said. The spokesman of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, disclosed this to newsmen on Sunday in Warri, saying the incident occurred on 1 October at Ugbenu in Ethiope West … Read more
Lagos state police has debunked rumours of an alleged attack on Igbo traders. There was an alleged attack on Igbo traders in the state, following Obi’s victory. According to the state police, no shop was vandalized. EKO HOT BLOG reports that A Lagos State Public Police Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin has said that reports … Read more
Armed bandits have reportedly invaded a General Hospital in Niger State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen suspected to be bandits have invaded Abdulsalam Abubakar General Hospital at Gulu, Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, killing at least two persons. The bandits also whisked away over ten persons including the hospital Doctor, a Pharmacist, … Read more
Gunmen have killed a vigilante commander and two others in Anambra. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have killed three operatives of the Anambra Vigilante Group, AVG, at Igboukwu in Aguata local government area of the state. Those killed include; a commander of the group popularly called Shaba and two of his orderlies. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Police in Lagos State has begun an investigation into the death of a 36-year-old man allegedly mauled by two German dogs belonging to a church in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Police Public Relations Officers (PPRO) of Lagos Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria in … Read more
Suspected political thug have shot four in Ondo community EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than four persons have been reportedly shot at Idanre town in Idanre local government area of Ondo State by a suspected political thug. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: NLC Petitions Buhari, Demands Immediate Investigation Of State Govs BREAKING: … Read more
Gunmen have killed a POS operator in Ibadan EKO HOT BLOG reports that some gunmen on Friday attacked a shop belonging to a Point of Sale (POS) operator in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. EDITOR’S PICK Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End – Peter Obi 2023: Peter Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Call To Caution His … Read more
Police have arrested man for drugging, robbing 6 women in Lagos EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has apprehended Ifeanyi Ezenagu for allegedly robbing women of their belongings. Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Benjamin Hundeyin announced the arrest in a statement on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICK Sanwo-Olu Allays Residents’ Fear, Directs … Read more
Oyo State Police PRO locks 3 commuters up unlawfully over a disagreement with him while stuck in traffic The police charged all three friends to court on Tuesday EDITOR’S PICK: Drama As POS Operators Accuses Police DPO Of Extortion In Lagos JUST IN: Police Hike Clearance Report Certificate Fee From N5k To N40k Flood Washes … Read more
Police in Lagos arrest traffic robbers terrorizing Ketu ….PPRO disclosed there arrest in a statement on Monday EDITOR’S PICK Lagos TESCOM Set To Conduct Promotion Exercise For Education Officers BREAKING: Nationwide Blackout As National Grid Collapses Burna Boy: IGP Directs Lagos CP To Investigate Nightclub Shooting EKO HOT BLOG reports that in Lagos State, police … Read more
3 Reportedly Killed As Gunmen Attack Ebonyi Council Boss’ Home. The assailants, reportedly shot dead three of his brothers as well as a neighbour whose identities were not yet clear as at the time of this report. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Buhari’s Top Aide Resigns Over 2023 Race BREAKING: Arsonists Raze LG Secretariat, Magistrate Court … Read more
A middle-aged-man, Ojo Daniyan, has been nabbed for allegedly setting his wife, Dorcas, on fire over her refusal to give him money. The incident occurred in Irese area of Akure, the Ondo State capital, after a misunderstanding between the couple over money collected from the sale of their land. According to a source, the wife … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force on Monday, released the names and phone numbers of Police Public Relations Officers across the states of the federation and the FCT. Force spokesman, DCP Frank Mba, explained that this was to ensure easier and quicker access to information. He added that release of the numbers became imperative so as “to … Read more
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Zubairu Muazu, has appointed DSP Bala Elkana as the new Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Lagos State. The new PPRO who took over from Chike Oti yesterday, enlisted into the Nigeria Police in 2003. He holds a Bachelors degree in Law (LLB), Master’s Degree in Peace Studies and … Read more