The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed an investigation into the boat accident that occurred in Kogi State on Friday, which is feared to have claimed the lives of many passengers. In a statement on Saturday, Force spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi confirmed that the IGP had tasked the Force Marine Officer with leading … Read more
The Police on Friday announced that three dismissed officers from the Kwara State Command have been charged to court following their misconduct and corrupt actions that led to the death of a student from Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola. The officers, Inspector Abiodun Kayode, Inspector James Samuel, and Sergeant Oni Philip, face charges … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has authorised the disbursement of relief funds to officers involved in a tragic accident on September 24, 2024, while returning from special election duty in Edo State to the Kano State Command. EKO HOT BLOG reports that five officers lost their lives in the accident, while eleven others were … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has affirmed that Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun will remain in office until 2027. Amid reports suggesting a tenure extension, a senior police source, who requested anonymity, clarified that there was no extension. Instead, the letter confirms that Egbetokun should serve the full four-year term as outlined in his original … Read more
President Bola Tinubu met with security chiefs, expressing satisfaction with their reports and urging greater collaboration to further reduce crime. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu held a high-level meeting with the nation’s security chiefs on Friday at the State House in Abuja. This online media platform reports that the meeting was attended by … Read more
IGP Egbetokun condemns violence in Rivers State, orders heightened security and investigations after clashes over Local Government Council Chairmen tenure result in the deaths of a police officer and a vigilante member. EKO HOT BLOG reports that theInspector General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has strongly condemned the recent violence and lawlessness at various Local Government … Read more
Youths demand President Tinubu rein in Wike’s “reign of terror” Call on IGP Egbetokun to maintain neutrality Commend Governor Fubara’s revenue performance Eko Hot Blog reports that youths in Rivers State have sent an urgent message to President Bola Tinubu. Under the platform of Sim Media Volunteers (SMV), they implored the president to intervene and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has ordered an investigation into the recent invasion and killings in the Ayingba local government area ahead of the governorship election in Kogi State. Announcing the development in a statement on Wednesday, Force Public Relations officer, Oluwamuyiwa Adejoboi revealed that the IGP gave … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Acting Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, yesterday asked commissioners of police in the 36 states of the federation and Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to immediately commence dismantling of all non-security checkpoints within their areas of responsibilities, and arrest violators for prompt prosecution. He also gave commissioners of police … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun has instructed State Police Commissioners to establish Complaint Response Units in their commands, aiming for increased accountability and transparency within the police system. Egbetokun announced CSP El-Mustapha Sani as the new Head of CRU. This follows DCP Markus Basiran’s recent move to DC Homicide … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Acting Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has promised improved synergy among security institutions in the country. Egbetokun made the promise on Tuesday when he paid a courtesy visit to the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, at the Office of the National Security Adviser, Three Arms … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has vowed to make community policing work as he assumed office at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. He stated this on Wednesday when he officially took over the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force from retired IGP Usman Baba. IGP Egbetokun … Read more