The Police Service Commission (PSC) has appointed Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Ari Mohammed Ali as the new Deputy Inspector General (DIG) for the North Central Geo-Police Zone. This appointment was confirmed on Tuesday in a statement by the PSC spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary … Read more
Sixty-eight political associates of former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki have obtained an interim injunction from the Edo State High Court, preventing the Nigerian Police from arresting them in connection with a petition filed by the Acting State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in July. The group, which includes political appointees, local government … Read more
The Ebonyi State Police Command recently paraded suspects allegedly involved in crimes ranging from organ harvesting and ritual killings to kidnapping, armed robbery, and unlawful firearm possession. While addressing the press at the state police headquarters in Abakaliki, Police Public Relations Officer Joshua Ukandu highlighted several recent achievements under the leadership of Commissioner of Police … Read more
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju disclosed that Martins Vincent Otse, known as social media activist “VeryDarkMan,” has been detained by the Nigerian Police following a recent incident involving the use of a police uniform. According to Naija News, this detention came hours after Otse publicly apologized to the police in a viral video for wearing … Read more
The Nigerian Police have arraigned House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh before an Abuja Chief Magistrate Court in Kuje, following allegations of assault on a Bolt driver. Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi announced the development on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, noting that further details on the proceedings would be shared shortly. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Plateau State Command says it has uncovered an internet fraudster hideout in Agingi community, Rukuba Road, Jos North Local Government Area of the state. The State Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adesina, made this known on Thursday in Jos, noting that the command had also detained 11 suspects concerning the criminal act. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu … Read more
Suspected cultists have intensified their violent activities in the Ahoada communities of Ahoada East Local Government Area, Rivers State, killing two more individuals yesterday. The rampage resumed in the Edeoha community and surrounding areas after a brutal attack on Sunday, during which four people were murdered, leaving residents in a state of fear. This region … Read more
The Nigerian Army, 81 Division has launched an investigation to unravel the circumstances behind the killing of a Police Inspector by its personnel. This is contained in a statement by the spokesperson for the Division, Lt.-Col. Olabisi Ayeni, on Thursday. Ayeni said that the unfortunate incident leading to the death of the Inspector took place … Read more
Miss Queen, the mother of Nigerian musician Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has made an emotional plea to singer Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, for forgiveness following her son’s reported disappearance. This comes just days after Darlington shared a video online criticizing the Afrobeats star. In a heartfelt video posted on Instagram, Miss … Read more
Andrew Wynne, a British national recently declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force, has stated that he will not surrender to authorities, citing fears for his life. EKO HOT BLOG reports that police announced on Monday a N20 million bounty on Wynne and a Nigerian, Lucky Obiyan, accusing them of attempting to overthrow President Bola … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has affirmed that Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun will remain in office until 2027. Amid reports suggesting a tenure extension, a senior police source, who requested anonymity, clarified that there was no extension. Instead, the letter confirms that Egbetokun should serve the full four-year term as outlined in his original … Read more
The member representing Ideato North South Federal Constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Ikenga Ugochinyere, has called on the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) to withdraw its invitation to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero. The invitation, signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police Adamu Mu’azu, requires Ajaero to appear … Read more
IGP Kayode Egbetokun requires protest organizers to submit details to state police for public safety and order. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has urged Nigerians planning to join the proposed nationwide protest to submit their details to the Commissioners of Police in their respective states. Addressing journalists in … Read more
FG Ejects Policemen From Barracks, Pays Each N2m To Get Accommodation Any other officer or men of the Nigerian police remaining in the dilapidated barracks already marked for demolition in Lagos is due for ejection by August. This was according to an official directive by the police authorities dated May 15, 2025 that all men … Read more
Another Journalist Lands In Police Custody In Abuja. Onuorah’s family’s inquiries during arrest unanswered; phones seized; denied legal counsel access; whereabouts unknown. Globalupfront Newspapers demand Onuorah’s immediate release, citing his lawful conduct. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Madu Onuorah, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Global-upfront Newspaper (Online), was forcibly taken by Nigerian Police Force operatives. According … Read more
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IGP Confirms INTERPOL’s Involvement in Recapturing Escaped Binance Executive Nigeria Faces Surge in Kidnapping and Murder Cases in Recent Weeks Police Adopt Proactive Strategy, Leveraging Technology and Intelligence Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has given assurances that the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) is close to re-arresting Nadeem … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, paraded two herbalists, Moses Abidemi and Oluwo Samuel Monday, as well as two alleged priests of Cherubim and Seraph Church, Prophet Peter Oluwalolese and Prophet Jamiu Yusuf, over the killing of one Sulaimon Adijat, aged 35, for money ritual purposes. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force has initiated the trial of three police officers following the circulation of a video online wherein they were seen demanding a tinted glass permit from a motorist. This information was disclosed by the command’s spokesperson, SP Ayuba Umma, in a statement … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports The Nigeria Police Force has taken steps to identify three officers involved in an incident where a motorist in Lagos was stopped and asked for his tinted glass permit by individuals lacking proper identification cards and uniforms. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral Haircuts And Unlawful … Read more