EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ifeoluwa, a son of former Inspector General of Police, Sunday Ehindero, has been declared the winner of the last Saturday’s House of Representatives seat for the Akoko Northwest/Akoko Northeast federal constituency. He contested under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside seven other political parties. EDITOR’S PICKS Trailer Driver … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the posting of Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) to head the Intelligence Department of the Force at Zonal and State Commands Nationwide. The posting, according to a statement on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, is in furtherance of … Read more
Joseph Aloba voices dissatisfaction with police investigation into his son’s death Aloba urges the government to intensify efforts on the investigation and calls for thorough questioning of those living with Mohbad. Mohbad’s death on September 12, 2023, led to controversy involving Naira Marley, Sam Larry, and others. Eko Hot Blog reports that Joseph Aloba, the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has made the case for the development of a framework that will serve as a guide for effective community policing in the country. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Monday at a town hall tagged, ‘Community policing: Building a safer Nigeria together,’ organised by the Ministry of Police … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Abdulrahman Akano, has reportedly died. Akano’s demise was confirmed in a statement on Tuesday on behalf of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, who expressed his sympathy with the bereaved family. EDITOR’S PICKS APC Wins In Ekiti Local Government Election, Secures … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Edbetokun, has said that the Police is not at war with the military. Egbetokun said this during a visit to the Yola command of the Nigeria Police Force, where he offered his sympathies to the family of the late Inspector Jacob Daniel, who was murdered during … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has appointed CP Olatunji Disu, as the new Commissioner for Police in Rivers State. His appointment was contained in a signal dispatched on Wednesday. The IGP said Disu, who was his Principal Staff Officer (PSO) before the latest appointment, was tapped to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered police officers to comply with an existing law allowing the compulsory treatment of gunshot victims without a police report. The order is contained in a police internal memo signed by the Force Principal Staff Officer, Olatunji Disu, during the week. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has strongly condemned the recent armed bank robbery in Otukpo, Benue State, which resulted in the tragic loss of lives of both Police Officers and innocent civilians. This online media platform recalls that daredevil armed robbers had attacked some banks in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that acting inspector-general of police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun says the force has put in place “watertight” measures to ensure free and fair governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi states. Egbetokun spoke in Abuja on Thursday during a meeting with strategic police managers and the media to highlight policies, breakthroughs and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that there was pandemonium and confusion along the Badagry-Seme Expressway, yesterday, as Police officers believed to be under the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Special Squad arrested some Policemen and operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, during a raid on illegal checkpoints on the Seme-Badagry Expressway. According to Vanguard, the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the immediate past Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, has written to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, demanding an investigation into a case of false allegations levelled against him. Fashola’s lawyer, Olanrewaju Akinsola, also asked the IGP to probe the sources of fake reports alleging … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the immediate withdrawal of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) from 37 squadrons across the country. This comes a month after the acting IGP annouced plans to withdraw police personnel, specifically PMF from VIPs across the country. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy … Read more
By Judith Ukoh Happily ever after begins with the union of two people bonded in love. Eko Hot Blog witnessed the fairytale traditional wedding ceremony of Fikeyinmi Disu and Opeyemi Ogundeyi as they began their journey into holy matrimony on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the All Season Event Centre, Ikeja, Lagos State. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the withdrawal of police officers attached to former governors Timipre Sylva, Gbenga Daniel, Rochas Okorocha, and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, amongst other prominent Nigerians. According to Peoples gazette, a recent signal from the Force … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has issued an order for the deployment of 35 Commissioners of Police across the country This was disclosed in a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. Egbetokun assured that these postings align with the police leadership’s commitment to enhance policing, … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, is taking bold steps to reshape police operations in Nigeria. Egbetokun plans to withdraw Police Mobile Force personnel from VIP escort and guard duties, reallocating them to more essential security roles. In a meeting with Squadron leaders and Tactical Commanders on Monday, Egbetokun … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has appointed Commissioner of Police (CP) Tunji Disu as his Principal Staff Officer (PSO-IGP). Disu was recently promoted alongside 32 others to Commissioner rank. EDITOR’S PICKS Gbajabiamila, Fashola, Lagos First Lady, Others Get Honorary Doctorates At LASU Convocation We Believe Five … Read more
Vice President Shettima decorated Kayode Egbetokun as the new Inspector General of Police. Acting IGP Egbetokun is due to retire on September 4, 2024. Tinubu’s appointment of Egbetokun mirrors Buhari’s. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday decorated Kayode Egbetokun as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP). Recall that President … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has retired all service chiefs, the inspector-general of police, and the comptroller general of customs. The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation made the disclosure in a statement by its Director of Information, Willie Bassey, Monday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Dissolves Boards Of … Read more