Police Alarm Over Fraudulent Use of IGP’s Office for Extortion Nigeria Police Warns Public of Fraudulent Officers Exploiting IGP’s Name IGP’s Office Urges Citizens to Report Misconduct Amid Extortion Warnings The office of the Inspector General of Police has raised concerns over the fraudulent exploitation of the IG’s name by some police officers to extort … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a decisive directive to end the arbitrary arrest, detention, and phone searches of youths by police officers nationwide. He warned that erring officers and their supervisors would face severe sanctions. In a wireless message dated December 13, 2024, and sent to all state police commands, Egbetokun emphasized … Read more
Comrade Kaduna Eboigbodin, former Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in Edo State, has tragically passed away following an altercation with police officers at a roadblock in Benin City’s Upper Sokponba area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Civil society organizations have issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the police, demanding that those responsible be identified … Read more
Retired Deputy Inspector General Hashimu Argungu, Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), announced yesterday that the commission will no longer endorse irregular promotion practices within the Nigeria Police Force. He stressed that future promotions will be based solely on merit, requiring officers to pass specific examinations and meet other standard criteria. Argungu clarified that … 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 Biden administration will also ask federal law enforcement agencies to expand the use of body cameras during arrests and searches The decree also states that lethal force should only be used when “necessary,” and restricts the use of military equipment during police operations EDITOR’S PICK Again, EFCC Storms Okorocha’s Residence To Arrest Him [PHOTOS] … Read more
The Federal Government says it has begun major reforms of the Nigeria Police Force, part of which is an annual recruitment target planned to increase the force both numerically and in equipment. President Muhammadu Buhari stated this on Tuesday in Port Harcourt during the official commissioning of the Nigeria Police Special Protection Unit Base 6, … Read more
NOVEMBER 19, 2020 The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has assured that the 9th House will ensure a policing system that works for all citizens in view of the recent #EndSARS protests. Gbajabiamila said to achieve the above, the House will carry out a wholesale reform of the Nigeria Police from … Read more
Policemen in New York have been banned from Kneeling on suspects neck following the nationwide protests on the killing of George Floyd. Ekohotblog recalls that Mr Floyd died after a white officer knelt on his neck for nine minutes. This online news platform understands that New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo officially signed the ban into … Read more