CP Tunji Disu has been rewarded for his “outstanding dedication to duty” and “outstanding performance”. The Rivers CP was named as the top police commissioner in Nigeria by his colleagues. He won the award at the at the maiden edition of the Nigeria Police Awards. Eko Hot Blog reports that Monday evening was a big … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a decisive move to address the alarming rise in kidnapping incidents within Abuja, the Senate on Wednesday summoned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and the Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igwe. The summons is part of a broader inquiry into the murder of Chris Agidy, a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that CP Tunji Disu has assumed office as the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Rivers State Police Command. He assumed office on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, exactly a week after Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun appointed him to the role. The IGP said Disu, who was his Principal … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Rivers State Police Command has swung into action hunting the killer of one of its men, Bako Angbashim. Editor’s Pick How Rivers DPO Was Killed By Gunmen – Police Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo Reacts To Akeredolu’s Return World Leaders Sympathize With Morocco The men of the Police force led by … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Imo state police commissioner, Muhammed Barde, has ordered immediate arrest of a police Inspector seen in a viral video slapping a motorist along the road in the state. The incident which happened in Owerri, the state capital, had elicited reactions from Nigerians, describing it as inhumane act melted out … Read more
On Friday, some policemen in Lagos forced a phone dealer to transfer N101,000 to them. The victim shared the receipt of the electronic transfer online. Police authorities have promptly taken disciplinary actions. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, CP Idowu Owohunwa has ordered the immediate removal of the Divisional … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police appointed Idowu Owohunwa as the Lagos CP on February 7, 2023. Owohunwa assumed duty on February 14, 2023. He has just paid his first official visit to the RRS. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa, has commended the management and members of Lagos … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force historically has a fraught relationship with civilians. However, Disu became the Lagos RRS commander with the mindset that police officers can be the “good guys” as he christened his men. The policemen under his wing truly showed themselves to be the good guys through their constant display of professionalism and humanity. … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police recently recommended a new CP for Lagos State. The recommendation elicited various reactions on social media as elections draw nearer. The Police in Lagos have clarified where things stand as far as the Force leadership in the state is concerned. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command says … Read more
Family petitions IGP over CP’s release of suspected killers of member …Philip, his brother was murdered, while his corpse was left in the bush naked. EDITOR’S PICK: Sanwo-Olu’s Wife Launches Integrated Measles Vaccination Campaign LASG Engages Stakeholders On Building Collapse Prevention Lagos Postpones 2022 Screening Test For Model Colleges, Upgraded J.S.S EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
IGP has directed CP to investigate Lagos nightclub shooting …recall, five police escorts attached to Burna Boy, have been arrested for attempted murder earlier EDITOR’S PICK Police Arrest Burna Boy’s Escorts After Shooting 2 People At Lagos Club One Dead, Wedding Guest, Other Injured In Taraba Accident BREAKING: Governor Fintiri Releases Six Inmates On Democracy … Read more
A man has been arrested for buying Toyota Camry car for N2,650 in Osun state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man in Osun State, Abdulazeez Tunde Ibrahim for a Toyota Camry Car popularly known as with “Muscle”, with N2,650. Although the vehicle is worth N2.6 million, … Read more
Commissioner of Police (CP) has ordered the removal of DPO over extortion of hoteliers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nassarawa State Commissioner of Police, Adesina Soyemi, has ordered the immediate removal of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ombi 1 Lafia, SP Ugochukwu Theodore. The DPO allegedly wrote all hotels in his jurisdiction, demanding … Read more
CP assures voters of safety as 34,000 police personnel arrive ahead of Anambra guber The IGP is very passionate and has a psychological attachment to this election Ekohotblog reports that a total of 34,000 police officers have landed in Anambra for the governorship election. Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Echeng Eworo Echeng, declared this … Read more
“The June 12 Democracy Day is days away. We are currently reviewing the security situation, with a view to ensuring a hitch-free exercise. As June 12 commemoration of Democracy Day approaches, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has directed Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police and Commissioners of Police in states and … Read more
CP Abutu Yaro, the Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State, has removed the Divisional Police Officer DPO in charge of Kaura Namoda Division over allegation of conniving with bandits in the community. This was contained in a press statement obtained by EKO HOT BLOG on Tuesday. The removal of the DPO was in connection with a … Read more
Commissioner of Police in Lagos, Complacency to raiot act The Commissioner of Police in Lagos state, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has warned officers and men of the Command against negligence, indolence and complacency, especially during the ember months. Odumosu gave the warning in a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on … Read more
– River State Commissioners advises IPOB members to evacuate the state. – Joseph Mukan calls on looters to restore everything looted. – CP Orders for the arrest of looters. Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Joseph Mukan, has called on members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to relocate from the state. According to … Read more
– Kogi PDP Governorship campaign council demands the removal of the state commissioner of Police – According to him: “Police activities under the current CP has been reduced to taking instructions from the APC-led administration in the state – This is a clear indication that virtually all government officials in Kogi and top APC members … Read more
The Imo State Police Command has declared wanted an Inspector, who allegedly shot dead a 25-year-old man, Ikenna Ukachi, on Monday. The incident, which caused pandemonium in the Otoko community in the Obowo Local Government Area of the state, led to the setting ablaze of the police divisional headquarters in the area by riotous youth. … Read more