Adeleke pardons 53 inmates, including Segun Olowookere. Olowookere’s case gained attention after viral plea. Clemency based on good conduct recommendations. Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has granted a pardon to Segun Olowookere, who was sentenced to death for alleged involvement in stealing a fowl. The case of Segun, who was 17 at the time … Read more
British indie band Sports Team were robbed at gunpoint on the first day of their US tour. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the group, known for two top 10 albums in the UK, had their passports, stage equipment, and personal belongings stolen when a thief broke into their tour van in Vallejo, California, in the Bay … Read more
Justice Haleemah Salman of the Kwara State High Court has found five individuals guilty of unlawful firearm possession, robbery with a weapon, and negligent manslaughter in connection with the Offa robbery cases. The verdict was delivered on Thursday during the court proceedings, and Justice Salman sentenced the accused to death. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele … Read more
The Edo State Police Command has issued a stern warning against the use of vehicles with unauthorised tinted windows, stating that offenders will be immediately arrested. Edo State Commissioner of Police, Iwo Nemi, has also mandated the arrest of individuals driving unregistered vehicles or those with obscured license plates. EDITOR’S PICKS: Tinubu Appoints New DSS, … Read more
The Ekiti State Police Command has apprehended six individuals suspected of specializing in attacks on Point of Sale (POS) operators and traders, stealing their money. Commissioner of Police Mr. Adeniran Akinwale identified the suspects as Doyin Ajisafe, Joshua Olabanji, Femi Fasusi, Femi Adewale, Olayosi Adeolodi, and Ezekiel Babalola. Akinwale, represented by Police Public Relations Officer … Read more
Justice F.O. Enenmo, presiding over the Delta High Court in the Kwale Judicial Division, has handed down separate judgments in cases involving murder and armed robbery, resulting in the conviction of three individuals. In the case marked HCK/13C/2021, Justice Enenmo convicted Izagwu Obodo for the murder of Nonso Dibia, whom he shot to death on … Read more
There is a new development in the Offa robbery case in Kwara. Eko Hot Blog reports that Justice Haleema Salman of the Kwara State High Court has reserved judgment in the April 5, 2018 bank robbery recorded in Offa, Offa Local Government Area of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Why Lagos May Reinstate Monthly Environmental Sanitation … Read more
An Osun High Court sentenced a motorcyclist and two other men to death by hanging for the murder of a corps member. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Osun State High Court in Ile-Ife sentenced three men to death by hanging on Tuesday for killing a corps member, Mukaila Adebayo, during a robbery operation in Osogbo. … Read more
There has been a failed attempt to steal a car in the Ikotun area of Lagos. Police operatives on patrol successfully responded to the incident. Police detectives also busted a one-chance robbery gang in a different incident. Eko Hot Blog reports that men of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested one Stanley Eshett for … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that fresh information that emerged about the recent bank robbery in Kogi State last Thursday indicated that a police officer and a security guard lost their lives in a shootout with the armed robbers. Editor’s Pick Pay Members N901m Debt, Petrol Marketers Begs Soludo NSEMA Disburses N70m To Niger Farmers Court … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested two robbery suspects: Praise Ebube ‘m’ aged 25, a phone accessories seller in Obalende, Lagos State, and Ogbonna Michael ‘m’ aged 21, a factory worker at Billings Way, Oregun, Lagos The spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has released tips that can help residents avoid being victims of one-chance robbery. The command’s spokesperson gave the tips in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Sunday. “One chance” is a type of robbery in which unsuspecting passengers are lured into commercial … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has dismissed speculations that there are incidents of daylight robbery in some parts of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, debunked the rumours in a statement on Tuesday. A graphic from an unknown source titled Incident Alert System had claimed that there was … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports the Benue State police command has given an update on the bank robbery and attacks on a police station in Otukpo, Benue State on Friday. According to the command, police operatives intercepted and killed two of the armed robbers. EDITOR’S PICKS List Of Judges To Hear Atiku, Obi’s Appeals Against Tinubu‘s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a magistrates’ court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has remanded six individuals in prison on charges of conspiracy, cultism, and robbery. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Investigate Alleged Poisoning Of Tinubu’s Minister Reactions As Lady Pushed Out Of Vehicle Dies In Abuja BREAKING: Tribunal Affirms Agbu Kefas As Elected Taraba Governor The defendants, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN), codenamed Amotekun, in Ondo State on Monday arrested a juvenile robber (name withheld), who adopted the name of a notorious Nigerian armed robber, “Oyenusi”, for stealing in the state. Adetunji Adeleye, the state Commander of the WNSN, disclosed this while addressing newsmen on the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Naziru Mohammed, a member of an armed robbery gang has been arrested in Lagos. In a terse statement on Thursday, the Lagos State Police Command disclosed that men of the Isokoko Division arrested Mohammed after he and his gang attacked and robbed stranded passengers. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested seven suspected traffic robbers, including an ex-convict released three days ago from the Ikoyi Correctional Centre. The Command’s Spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the arrest on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Retires ALL Service Chiefs, Appoints New Ones Is It Safe To … Read more
The #EndSARS protests rocked Lagos State and other states across the country in October 2020. Police made several arrests at the time. An online news platform recently reported that one of the protesters has been in prison since 2020. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has debunked an online story published by … Read more
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