“I am calling on the police IG and CP Lagos State to help restore peace and safe my community from the hands of hoodlums and land-grabbers.” One person has been feared dead while several others were injured as some suspected hoodlums believed to be land-grabbers attacked the residents of Isiu community in the Ikorodu area … Read more
“As we speak, at least two persons were confirmed dead from the sporadic gunshots fired by the police team members while at least 10 persons have been confirmed to sustain various degrees of injuries.” No fewer than two persons have been allegedly killed by policemen during a midnight raid on Ajaawa community in Ogo Oluwa … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Alkali Baba, has given updates on existing tinted car permits and SPY number plates in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has said that all existing tinted car permits, which were duly issued by the Nigeria Police Force, remain valid. The Police Force Public … Read more
The Inspector of General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, was on Wednesday booed by Lagos residents. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector of General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, was on Wednesday booed by Lagos residents during his visit to the state. It was gathered that the IGP was booed by Lagos … 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
The Police Council has confirmed Usman Baba as the Inspector General of Police (IGP). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police Council has confirmed the appointment of Usman Baba as the Inspector General of Police (IGP). Baba was confirmed as the IGP at a meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa … Read more
Benue gov Ortom, IGP has disagreed over investigative team report. Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Friday said the submission of the acting Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali, contradicted the report of the investigative team on the assassination attempt on the governor. Alkali had on Thursday told journalists in Abuja that “investigations so far … Read more
The SARS unit was disbanded following demonstrations by persons mostly youths in October 2020. The acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Alkali Usman, on Thursday, has said that the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit created a vacuum which is challenging efforts by the Police to tackle insecurity across the country from a position … Read more
IGP has deployed operatives of the Nigerian police to Kaduna over workers strike. Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Baba on Monday ordered deployment of additional police operatives and crime prevention assets to ensure public safety and strengthen security along the Kaduna – Abuja expressway. Baba gave the directive as a proactive measure to protect … Read more
The House of Representatives has expressed displeasure over the rape and gruesome murder of a job-seeker in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, Iniubong Ephraim Umoren, who was murdered by a fake potential employer in the state. EKO HOT BLOG had earlier reported that the victim had gone missing while attending a job interview in Akwa … Read more
The Senate has announced the postponement of its scheduled meeting with Service Chiefs and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to Thursday. After an exhaustive debate at the Senate, last Tuesday, the upper chamber had resolved to invite the heads of the nation’s Armed Forces over the current security challenges bedeviling the country. The Senate … Read more
Masts of Airtel and MTN in Gaidam town, the country home of the acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, have been razed by the Boko Haram terrorists. Geidam is also home town the immediate former governor of the state, Ibrahim Geidam. Masts of Airtel and MTN in Gaidam town, the country home … Read more
Geidam town, the country home of the acting Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali, has been attacked by the Boko Haram insurgents. Details of the attack remain sketchy as of the time of writing this report. Geidam town, the country home of the acting Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali, has been attacked … Read more
The decision is informed by the current operational requirements of the force Usman Baba, the new acting inspector-general of police (IGP), has directed that senior police officers attached to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) be withdrawn. In a letter dated April 15, 2021 and addressed to Abdulrasheed Bawa, chairman of the EFCC, the … Read more
“I have promised to do my best to change the narrative. In view of the renewed attacks on police formations” – IGP Usman Baba, the new acting inspector-general of police (IGP), has bemoaned the recent incessant attacks on stations across the country. Speaking with journalists after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, Baba … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with the acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. It would be recalled that Buhari returned to Nigeria last Thursday after spending 16 days in the United Kingdom. President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with the acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, … Read more
The new IGP has all that’s needed to perform in the position – Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed the reason behind his decision to appoint Alkali Baba as the new acting inspector-general of police (IGP). Following the announcement of the new position, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo decorated the IGP on April 7, while Buhari was … Read more
The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Alkali Baba, on Thursday, ordered the immediate disbandment of the Monitoring Satellite Offices in Lagos and Port Harcourt over complaints of harassment and operating beyond their briefs by Nigerians. He stated that the IGP Monitoring Units will be re-organised. The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Alkali Baba, on Thursday, … Read more
I will build a police force that will protect human rights – IGP Usman Alkali Baba, the acting inspector-general of police (IGP), says he will do everything possible to reposition the force with view to building effective and responsive security institution. Baba was appointed in an acting capacity by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday. Mohammed … Read more
The vice-president urged the new IGP to “stamp out the excesses and abuses and the culture of impunity” from the police force. Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has said there’s a history of deep-seated mistrust from Nigerians towards the police institution in the country. Osinbajo said this on Wednesday during the decoration acting inspector-general of police (IGP), … Read more