IGP Gives Update On Existing Tinted Car Permits, SPY Number Plates

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

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

June 12: Deal With Anyone Who Threatens National Security- IGP Tasks Zonal AIG’s Command CPs

“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

Ortom, IGP Disagree Over Investigative Team Report

I've Not Slept Since The Killing Of Soldiers In Benue – Ortom

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

Scrapping Of SARS Created A Vacuum In Police To Tackle Insecurity – IGP

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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 Deploys Operatives To Kaduna Over Workers Strike

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

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

[BREAKING] #FindHinnyHumoren: Reps Give Fresh Directives To IGP Over Murder Of Uyo Job-Seeker

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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

BREAKING: Senate Postpones Meeting With Service Chiefs, IGP

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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

IGP Orders Withdrawal Of Top Police Officers From EFCC

EFCC, Sokoto Man Bags 10-Year Jail Term For Posing As US Army General

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

Attacks On Stations Affecting Performance Of Officers, Says IGP

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

“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

BREAKING: Buhari Meets Acting IGP

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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

Why I Chose Alkali Baba As New IGP – Buhari

Imo Attack: Buhari Orders Police To Go After 'Terrorists', Rearrest Jail Escapees

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

BREAKING: IGP Disbands Police Monitoring Teams In Lagos, Port Harcourt

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

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

Police Must Regain Trust, Confidence Of Nigerians, Osinbajo Tells New IGP

We Haven't Done Enough To Address Security Challenges – IGP

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