The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has taken a significant step towards enhancing the welfare and well-being of its officers, recruits, and trainers with the receipt of 10 mobile medical clinics. Eko Hot Blog reports that this initiative, funded by the Government of the Republic of Germany and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has issued a strong warning against the display of foreign flags during protests and calls for a military takeover. Eko Hot Blog gathered that NPF through a press release, described such actions as treasonable felonies under Nigerian law. This warning came in response to a series of violent protests across Bauchi, … Read more
The police in Kano state have arrested 149 suspects for various criminal offences. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Police spokesman Haruna Kiyawa, speaking on behalf of the commissioner of police, Salman Garba, announced that the arrests were made within the first 10 days of Garba assuming office in Kano. “The police commissioner’s led operations … Read more
The Joint Union Congress of the Police Service Commission (PSC) called in President Bola Tinubu to dismiss the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over alleged interference in the recent recruitment of police constables. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the union voiced its concerns during a press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja, where members accused … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Delta State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, has disclosed the events surrounding the death of a man allegedly beaten by members of a local security watch group over a missing phone. According to Edafe, the missing phone was later found with the daughter of the accuser. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Gombe State Police Command, on Tuesday, arrested 32-year-old David Ochuko, and 27-year-old Jibril Sani, for impersonating Assistant Superintendent of Police. The state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mahid Abubakar, while parading the suspects at the command headquarters, said Ochuko and Sani were arrested alongside 22 others for impersonation, conspiracy … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has asked Nigerians to ask for a receipt when a policeman demands money from them. The Police Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made this known on Friday during an interview on TVC. Adejobi said no policeman or woman is allowed to collect any money … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has on Thursday claimed that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is blackmailing its members ahead of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu’s case at the Supreme Court. The group made the claim while dismissing reports that the police raided Eastern Security Network (ESN) camps in Imo and … Read more
In recent weeks, there have been multiple incidents of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) arresting citizens on behalf of seemingly powerful entities due to non-criminal complaints. This phenomenon is not new, which is why it’s worrying that it has continued to exist unabated for several years. One of the NPF’s core missions, according to its … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has warned members of the public against falling prey to a fake recruitment website impersonating the authentic police recruitment site. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi who gave the warning in a statement on Wednesday said a fake portal not associated with the force … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a bid to mop up illegal ownership of firearms and light weapons in the country, the Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has announced the establishment of an ad hoc committee tasked with the comprehensive review of firearms licensing and regulations by the Nigeria Police Force in … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered that the cybercrime unit in the Nigeria Police Force be reorganised as some units were merged to make up the new cybercrime unit of the force. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was revealed in a statement by the NPF posted on its Twitter handle on Friday … Read more
The Nigerian Police Force says it has banned officers from demanding customs papers. The force also hinted that it has deterred the issuance of tinted glass permits, noting that anyone caught driving vehicles with tinted glasses will be stopped and searched. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Sunday, ordered officers across … Read more
FG shut down some illegal financial institutions operating on Opebi Road, Ikeja, Lagos. The raid, the FCCPC said, was in response to customers’ complaints of malpractices by the financial institutions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Competition Consumer Protection Commission, in collaboration with other sisters agency on Friday, raided some illegal financial institutions operating … Read more
South-South, South-East, Lagos Not Applying for Police jobs – Force PRO, Mba EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Police Force has extended the online registration in the ongoing 2021 police constable recruitment to Saturday, January 22, 2022, to allow Southerners apply. Announcing this in a statement on Wednesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Frank … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has begun 2021 recruitment of police officers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it is looking to recruit qualified persons as constables in the force. Frank Mba, force public relations officer, announced the recruitment in a statement on Monday. According to him, the online application … Read more
The update on Police Recruitment for shortlisted candidates can be accessed below. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Police Force, NPF has fixed Monday, November 22 for medical screening of successful and shortlisted applicants for the 2021 recruitment after CBT Exam which took place on the 29 and 30th of October 2021 respectively. This … Read more
NPF has shortlisted candidates for Computer Based Test. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Police Service Commission (PSC) are set to conclude the 2020 recruitment exercise. The portal has been declared open from 18th October, 2021 – 26th October, 2021. Candidates are hereby, advised to check their recruitment status via www.policerecruitment.gov.ng Details … Read more
A popular Nigerian journalist has arrested at Lekki Tollgate during #EndSARS Memorial Protest in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a journalist of Legit.ng has been arrested by security operatives at the Lekki toll gate on Wednesday. The journalist’s phone, EKOHOTBLOG reports, was taken from him as he was confined to a vehicle belonging to security operatives. Recall that … Read more
Police have announced the exam date for successful candidates and gave updates on the recruitment of 10,000 officers. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and Police Service Commission (PSC) have commenced the process of concluding the 2020 enlistment of 10,000 Constables. The latest development was made known by the Force Public Relations Officer, … Read more