‘Standard Procedure Before Detention’-Police Force Defends Handcuffing Seun Kuti During Arrest

Seun Kuti's trial

The Nigeria Police Force has explained that handcuffing suspects before detention is a standard procedure. This comes after the arrest of Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti who was handcuffed and had his shoes collected when he submitted himself to the Lagos Police Command. IGP Usman Alkali-Baba, ordered Seun’s arrest after a video of the musician assaulting … Read more

Police Reform: IGP Usman Approves Posting of 36 Commissioners of Police

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IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has approved the posting of recently promoted Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG Olukayode Egbetokun Adeolu, to man the FCID Force Headquarters, Abuja. 36 Commissioners of Police have also been posted to various commands and formations. The officers have been instructed to comply with police reform mandates and standard operating procedures. EKO … Read more

JUST IN: IGP Orders Redeployment Of 21 AIGs [Full List]

The IGP has ordered the posting/redeployment of AIGs to various departments, commands and formations. IGP Usman Alkali Baba gave the order on Saturday. According to Muyiwa, the posting and redeployment were in line with the IGP’s manpower development policy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the … Read more

Police Arrest Ex-Lawmaker Robinson Uwak For Defamation, Conspiracy To Commit Murder

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Hon. Robinson Uwak Arrested For Criminal Defamation Of Character, Conspiracy To Commit Murder   EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Robinson Uwak has been arrested for alleged criminal defamation of character against the member representing Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State, Rep. Benjamin Kalu. EDITOR’S PICK:  Adeleke … Read more

BREAKING: IGP Bans Use Of Spy Number Plates Nationwide [See Why]

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IGP Bans Use Of Spy Number Plates Nationwide. According to the IGP, the order is necessary to forestall traffic rules and regulations across the country… EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu/Shettima: 3 Top APC Members Who Quit Party Over Muslim-Muslim Ticket BREAKING: Gunmen Attack Residence Of LP Guber Candidate, Lasun [PHOTO] JUST IN: Tragedy As Heavy Flood Sweeps … Read more

Police Detain Officer For Gyrating To Cult Music

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The police officer, Corporal Matthew Isaac, had been identified via a viral video of the “discreditable” activity His actions equally violated the provisions of the NPF Social Media Policy (SMP), penal laws, and other extant laws regulating the conduct and discipline of all Police officers EDITOR’S PICK Niger-Delta Youth Group Sends Strong Warning To Wike … Read more

Hushpuppi: Abba Kyari Set To Resume Duty As IGP Lifts Suspension

Kyari was placed on suspension and relieved of all police duties pending the outcome of an internal investigation…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former head of the IGP Intelligence Response Squad, Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Abba Kyari has been cleared to resume work. Kyari was placed on suspension and relieved of all police … Read more

IGP Unveils New Policing Vision And Crime Fighting Strategies

Tinted car, Lagos residents, Police Council, Boko Haram Abuja Threat: IGP Allays Fears, Says Police Prepared

The Nigeria Police Force’s Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba, NPM, psc (+), fdc, has launched a modern security vision and crime-fighting tactics. During an inaugural conference with Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police, Commissioners of Police, and other Heads of Police Formations in the country, held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja … Read more