Afrobeat Singer Seun Kuti has been arraigned in Lagos Court for alleged assault. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has presented Seun Kuti, the renowned Afrobeat musician, for arraignment before Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun at a Magistrate’s court situated in Yaba, Lagos State. The defendant was brought to court on allegations of … Read more
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
Seun Kuti reportedly goes rogue on police officer during an altercation. According to the Grammy nominee, he acted in self defense as the police officer wanted to harm him and his family. The Inspector General of Police has reportedly ordered his arrest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Grammy-nominated afrobeat artist, Seun Kuti, has provided insight … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police has ordered the appointment of 86 Deputy Commissioners of Police and 206 Assistant Commissioners of Police across Nigeria. The appointments aim to strengthen national security mechanisms, enhance crime control, and ensure effective citizen-centred policing. The Nigerian Police Force has shown a commitment to professionalism, community-oriented public service, and compliance with the … Read more
Police IG, Alkali Baba Ahmed is set to speed up probe into Adamawa REC’s role in elections. INEC sent a letter detailing alleged impropriety of Yunusa-Ari’s actions during April 15 supplementary elections in Adamawa; Nigeria Police acknowledge receipt. Suspended Adamawa REC declared a winner illegally during vote collation and was declared null and void by … Read more
A lawyer has taken President Buhari and the Nigerian Police Force to a court regarding the retirement age of the Inspector General of Police (IGP). EKO HOT BLOG reports that a legal practitioner, Festus Ogun, has dragged the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, to the Federal High Court. The human rights activist filed the … Read more
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
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
Peter Obi has congratulated Solomon Arase on his inauguration as the new Chairman of the Police Service Commission. Arase, a former Inspector General of Police, was sworn in by the President at the council chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Obi expressed optimism that Arase will perform creditably in his new assignment. EKO HOT … Read more
A court has dismissed a suit seeking the removal of IGP Usman Baba. The suit was instituted by Michael Idoko against President Muhammadu Buhari and four others. Justice James Omotoso dismissed the suit because the plaintiff lacked the legal right to institute it. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja has … Read more
IGP mourned the passing of Assistant Inspector General Lawan Jimeta. IGP described Jimeta as a passionate officer and peace lover. AIG Jimeta, who hailed from Jimeta in Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State, died in the early hours of Sunday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, said the … Read more
The IGP sent a letter to the police commission recommending Frank Mba to be the next commissioner of police in Ogun. Besides Mba, the police boss recommended Idowu Owohunwa as Lagos police commissioner. The police commission confirmed the receipt of the recommendations and will consider them. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector-General of Police … Read more
Buhari has arrived at the National Arcade for the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived at the National Arcade, Abuja for the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebrations. The President, who arrived at about 10.03am was ushered into the Arcade by bagpipers amid military songs. … Read more
IPOB has declared that the Police IG, Usman Baba is ‘unfit to end insecurity.’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has fired back at the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Baba, Saying that he is “unfit to end insecurity” in the country. Recall that the IGP had on Wednesday described … Read more
A Court has nullified the conviction of IGP Usman Alkali Baba for contempt. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified its November 29, 2022, order committing the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, to prison for contempt. Justice Bolaji Olajuwon, in a ruling on Wednesday, held that there was … Read more
A court has ordered the arrest and imprisonment of the army chief, Faruk Yahaya. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court Sitting in Minna, the Niger state capital, has issued a warrant of arrest on the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Faruk Yahaya, for contempt. Justice Halima Abdulmalik, who issued the warrant … Read more
A Court has sentenced the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, to prison. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, sentenced the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, to three months in prison for disobeying a valid court order. The IGP was sentenced over his … Read more
The IGP has said there are no imminent threats in Abuja as the Police released emergency numbers nationwide. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has assured Nigerian residents of adequate security and prompt emergency responses. EDITOR’S PICKS “There’s An Elevated Risk Of Terror Attacks In Abuja” – US … Read more
IG Orders Arrest, Prosecution Of Prof. Zainab For Assaulting Policewoman EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has strongly condemned the assault on a female police officer, Inspector Teju Moses, by her principal, who is a legal practitioner and human rights activist, Prof. Zainab Duke, and her domestic staff, one … Read more
Police Service Commission has declared an indefinite strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Joint Union Congress of the Police Service Commission has issued a notice of indefinite strike to the management of the commission over a breach of agreement. The union noted that the strike will commence with effect from Monday, August … Read more