Kidnapping and Ransom: 10-year-old boy kidnapped in Jos; N150,000 ransom paid. Boy found dead, strangled by kidnappers. Two suspects arrested in connection with the crime. A 10-year-old boy, Tasi’u Abdullahi, was tragically murdered by his kidnappers in the Rikkos community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Abdullahi was … Read more
A 25-year-old alleged cultist, Borokini Ayodeji, has stated that he resorted to stealing due to hunger and a lack of support from his family members. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Ayodeji, who was arrested and paraded by the Ondo State security outfit codenamed Amotekun in Akure, lamented that he was abandoned and, as a result, … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has dismissed the fainting incident involving six suspects during their court arraignment on Friday as a deliberate ploy to garner public sympathy. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears End As FG Promises Payment Resolution Eredo LCDA Shares Update on Lawal Street Road Construction in Odomola Withdraw Tax Reform … Read more
A human rights lawyer says the Nigeria Police Force does not have a database for criminal records. He says the consequence is that the police are not able to track criminals across states. The counsel alleges that the failure to digitise the system is intentional by the police. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ridwan Oke, … Read more
Man Slumps, Dies While Trying To Bail His Sons At Niger State Police Station The man tragically collapsed and died at Morris Police Division while trying to secure the release of his sons. His sons, Mubarak Ahmed and Yusuf Mohammed, were apprehended by the police while sleeping outside their house due to heat. EKO HOT … Read more
There was an attempt to take over the Oyo State secretariat on Saturday morning. However, the police and army operatives foiled the attempt on time. The invaders are suspected to the ‘Yoruba Nation Now’ agitators seeking a secession. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army has arrested nine suspects over the invasion of the … Read more
In February, police officers on fact-finding and rescue missions were ambushed and killed in Ughelli, Delta. The police say six officers are still missing in action. The force has revealed the arrest of some suspects who allegedly carried out the attack. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force has arrested eight suspects in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that troops of Operation Safe Haven in Plateau State have arrested a total of 271 suspected criminals, including bandits operating in various locations in the state. The Deputy Commander of Operation Safe Haven, DCP T. Iyua, made this known on Friday while addressing journalists at the Command’s headquarters in Jos. EDITOR’S PICKS … 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 Plateau State Commissioner for Information, Musa Ashoms has begged the President Bola Tinubu led government to recruit young men from Plateau to defend the state. Ashoms made this call while appearing on an Arise TV broacast, claiming that military personnel had a practice of arresting victims of similar attacks and parading … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports the Borno State Police Command, on Friday, released an update on the killing of the 24-year-old daughter of a Borno House of Assembly member representing Ngala local government area. According to the command, two suspects, Adamu Alhaji Ibrahim of Dikechiri and Bukar Wadiya of Dikechiri have been arrested over the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports a magistrate’s court in Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) has revoked the bail granted to Dr Noah Kekere, an alleged organ harvester. The development is coming 24 hours after the suspect was granted bail. EDITOR’S PICKS Fraudulent Academic Records: ‘Bring Evidence In 30 Days’ – Wole Soynika Dares Accusers … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that deadly cult members, suspected to be Icelanders, have beheaded the Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada, CSP Bako Amgbasim, in Ahoada Local Government Area of Rivers State. The State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe Koko, also confirmed the incident. EDITOR’S PICKS Obi Supporters In Diaspora Reject Judgement, Back … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has expressed strong determination that the perpetrators of the attack on worshippers in Saya-Saya village, Ikara Local Government Area of the state would be brought to justice. Speaking st the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the 21.7km Anchau-Gadas-Palla Road in Kubau and Ikara … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that two suspected armed robbers, on Thursday, met their waterloo in Lagos State as men of the Nigeria Police Force, Lagos Command, arrested them. The command’s spokesperson made the disclosure in a statement on X (formerly known as Twitter) late Thursday night, but did not mention their names nor the area … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Security operatives, especially soldiers, have been positioned at strategic spots at the residence of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, in the Dougirei area in Yola, Adamawa State capital. The development is following the reported arrest of four persons suspected to be Boko Haram members who allegedly planned an attack on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that men of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two suspects over a clash between opposing youths on Aroworade and Olaleye streets in Ajegunle, Lagos. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need Special Classes In Empathy … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested three suspects, all members of a ‘one-chance’ gang, operating along Oshodi–Gbagada Expressway, Lagos. The Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Senate Approves Tinubu’s Appointment Of 20 Special … Read more
A dispatch rider conspired with another person to steal a motorcycle. The motorcycle belonged to the logistics company where the rider worked. However, both men have met their waterloo. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested a dispatch rider and an accomplice for allegedly conspiring to sell a motorcycle … Read more
The Police in Lagos arrested both men in two separate operations. One was arrested at his workshop while the other suspect was nabbed after a search. The recovered guns were locally made. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested two suspects, 20-year-old Daniel Ojoh and 27-year-old Kudus … Read more