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
Ex-Police IG, Tafa Balogun Had Been Confirmed Dead EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mustapha Balogun has died. His death was confirmed on Thursday night by Family sources. EDITOR’S PICK APC 2023: Bola Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole For Campaign DG –Reports 2023: Tinubu’s Ally Reveals What Will Determine … Read more
IGP orders the persecution of Individuals who portray officers in bad light using police uniforms in movies and skits, orders arrest, and prosecution of offenders EKO HOT BLOG reports that Alkali Baba, the Inspector General of Police has expressed concern about “some individuals’ persistent and unauthorized possession and use of Police uniforms and accouterments … Read more
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
The information gathered by the Police on Osinachi Nwachukwu has implicated her husband, Peter Nwachukwu …Peter Nwachukwu, the suspect is currently in the custody of the Command as investigations proceed. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: IPOB Places Bounty On Fake ESN, Reveals Gunmen Sponsors In South East APC Ticket: Tinubu, Amaechi At War Over 3, 000 Statutory … Read more
Despite efforts by the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba to dissuade junior policemen from embarking on strike, the cops have said there is no going back on the planned industrial action. The strike, which they said was long overdue, had now become an option due to what they called the “lackadaisical attitude of … Read more
Buhari stated this in line with the promise he made in 2015, to restore peace to the Northeast and… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday assured Nigerians that in the coming months, citizens particularly in the Northeast will begin to witness a change from the protracted insurgency to peace and development … Read more
…the Supreme Court says it has commenced an independent investigation to unravel the true perpetrators… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court of Nigeria has condemned the siege carried out on the home of Justice Mary Odili in Abuja by some security operatives, describing it as unlawful and impunity taken too far. It also … Read more
Gani Adams has spoken about the Oyo jailbreak. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has described the attack on the prison in Abolongo in Oyo Town, Oyo State, as a national embarrassment. Gani Adams made this known via a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde … Read more
President Buhari has met with the Service Chiefs for security briefing. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, presided over a meeting with the Service Chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. This online news platform reports that the meeting was attended by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), … Read more
Police sources have revealed the abductors of Air Vice Marshal Sikiru Smith EKOHOTBLOG reports that police sources linked the abduction of a retired Air Vice Marshal, Sikiru Smith, to kidnappers who terrorised schools in Epe and Ikorodu areas about five years ago. The police sources, while noting that the kidnappers have resumed their … Read more
Lagos Police Command has confirm Ogbuagu’s rescue just as it gave update on AVM Ladi Smith’s abduction. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of a resident of the state, identified as Kingsley Ogbuagu, who was earlier abducted by unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers. It was gathered that … Read more
Gunmen have abducted Air Vice Marshal Ladi Smith (retd.) in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted Air Vice Marshal Ladi Smith (retd.) in Lagos State. Smith, who is a cousin to a former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and current Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Musiliu … Read more
The Police Council last week confirmed Usman Alkali Baba as the susbstantive Inspector General of Police (IGP), almost two months after he was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba has announced the immediate suspension of tinted vehicle windscreens in Nigeria. The IGP announced this on Monday during a … Read more
14TH DECEMBER, 2020 The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu, has sanctioned the deployment of newly trained Special Weapon and Tactical Team, SWAT officers across the country. The Inspector General has approved a SWAT deployment for routine patrols across the country, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. Adamu’s directive was addressed to the 17 Assistant Inspector Generals … Read more
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has explained why the police withdrew the suit challenging the setting up of judicial panels of enquiry probing policy brutality by state governments. Eko Hot Blog recalls that the Nigeria Police Force on Friday applied to the withdrawal of its suit praying for an order stopping the various … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 8TH NOVEMBER, 2020 Mohammed Adamu, the Inspector General Of Police directed the Kaduna police to treat the case “in charge of ” of Kannywood Actress, Sadau The Inspector General of police Federal Republic of Nigeria, IGP Muhammad Adamu, has instructed police order to ensure public peace is not intimidated, after an appeal claimed photos … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 5TH NOVEMBER, 2020 The Inspector General of Police Muhammed Abubakar during an interview, has warned the Nigeria Police officers with guns in their possession to shoot only when their lives are in Danger. This is coming barely a month after the EndSARs campaign was initiated and pursued by concerned Nigerians, and Celebrities against … Read more
Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu The Inspector-General of Police, Adamu Mohammed, has briefed the president, major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) on the ongoing #EndSARS protest in Nigeria. An aide to the president, Bashir Ahmad, made this known in a tweet on Friday. Read Also: #EndSARS: Genevieve Nnaji Writes Open Letter To President Buhari Ahmad assured … Read more
There are indications that the Inspector -General of Police , Mohammed Adamu , may not benefit from the provisions of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 , assented by the President , Major General Muhammadu Buhari, last week . The new law prescribed among others , a four -year single tenure for the office of the … Read more