State Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance Policy on Vandalism Suspect Caught Stealing Iron from Government Barriers Commissioner Warns Against Destruction of Public Property Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a stern move, the Lagos State Government has arrested a suspected vandal, Abba Mohammed, for allegedly vandalizing and stealing iron from concrete barriers erected along drainage channels. The arrest … Read more
Blackout Hits Gombe, Yola, Jalingo. TCN restoring power through alternative lines. Efforts ongoing to rebuild vandalized towers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that electricity supply to Gombe, Yola, and Jalingo substations has been disrupted, throwing residents of the areas into darkness following vandals’ destruction of four towers along the Jos-Gombe 330kV transmission line. The vandalism happened at … Read more
Violence erupts at APC stakeholders’ meeting in Ikpoba-Okha LGA, Edo State. Hoodlums invade venue, injuring leaders and members, vandalizing property. Security forces deployed to restore order; meeting proceeds after intervention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that violence broke out on Saturday at a meeting of stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area … Read more
FCT Police arrests AEDC official and five others for transformer vandalism and theft. Operation led by SP Josephine Adeh results in apprehension of suspects attempting to escape with stolen transformer. Recovered items include vandalized transformer, vehicles, and equipment linked to the AEDC staff member. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Territory Police Command on Friday … Read more
Labour Party petitions key government institutions over NLC aggression. LP calls for disciplinary action against NLC President and others for alleged vandalism. Tensions rise as NLC stages picket at LP secretariat, leading to property destruction and salary loss. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) leadership has lodged a petition with key government institutions, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central-PDP) has raised concerns regarding the implementation of a budget purportedly not approved by the National Assembly under the leadership of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In response to these claims, the Senate has announced its intention to convene and address the matter on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Bandits … Read more
DSS in Niger State apprehends 17 individuals for their alleged involvement in vandalizing government property in Minna. The suspects, aged 18 to 70, were reportedly caught in the act between 11 pm and 1 am The arrested suspects are accused of vandalizing government properties intended for the construction of the New Niger project. Eko Hot … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have been deployed on the Second Niger Bridge to commence 24-hour surveillance to protect it from vandals. The security action was taken following reports a few weeks ago that vandals stole certain road fittings from the newly inaugurated Second Niger Bridge. A source had … Read more
The Federal Government has put the construction of the Port Harcourt-Maidugiri Eastern rail line on hold due to insecurity and vandalism of railway infrastructure on the corridor. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this was disclosed by the Minister of Transportation, Engr. Mu’azu Sambo, during the inspection of the project, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. EDITOR’S … Read more
Buhari has directed security agencies to speedily bring to a halt, the activities of vandals in Niger Delta EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to stop crude oil thefts and vandalism in the Niger/Delta region and bring all perpetrators of such crimes to … Read more
”The suspects on June 22, disrupted the smooth exercise that was ongoing and destroyed some facilities in the centre. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Bayelsa State has on Thursday said it arrested four male candidates for vandalism during the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations in the state. Mrs Christiana Abiakam-Omanu, Commandant … Read more
The attention of the Lagos State Government has been drawn to videos in social media and the online space, creating tension and encouraging ethnic conflicts. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged Lagosians to disregard the videos, which are the tools of anarchists, whose plan is to create hatred and divisiveness for which Lagos is not known. … Read more
Lagos State government is adopting a new security measure that will tighten the noose on criminals engaging in pipeline vandalism and kidnapping. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the weekend, held a close-door meeting with the commanders of all security formations in the state to review the strategy being adopted to strengthen security across the state. After … Read more