The Inspector General of Police has ordered the sealing of all 17 Local Government Area secretariats in Plateau State due to leadership tensions. The suspension of local government council chairmen has caused tension between the ruling party and the opposition. The police command took this action to prevent disruptions and protect critical infrastructure. EKO HOT … Read more
Shehu Sani has blasted the Police for handcuffing Seun Kuti after he voluntarily surrendered himself. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Shehu Sani, a former senator, has reacted to the images and footage capturing the arrest and subsequent handcuffing of Seun Kuti, the son of renowned Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. Recalls that the Inspector-General of Police … Read more
The IGP has declared the May 29 inauguration of Tinubu as ‘sacrosanct’ and assured an unwavering defence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Usman Alkali Baba, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has issued a warning to political parties, urging them to refrain from instigating unrest during the upcoming presidential inauguration on May 29. Baba declared that … 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
The Inspector General of Police calls for caution from Nigerians heading into the elections. Speaking of the threats that await, Usman Alkali Baba reveals that criminal elements such as the bandits, terrorists and members of the proscribed secessionist organization (IPOB) remain on watchful list. Nigeria decides today. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector General … Read more
The IGP has initiated an investigation into the governors for allegedly making incendiary remarks regarding the Naira redesign policy. He said despite the investigation, the governors who have been found guilty of inciting comments cannot be prosecuted because they enjoy immunity. Baba made this known on Wednesday while speaking with journalists. EKO HOT BLOG reports … 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
Sanwo-Olu has met the IGP, vowing that there will be no cover-up in the investigation and prosecution of the murder of Bolanle Raheem. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said there would be no cover-up in the investigation and prosecution of the culprit(s) involved in the murder of the late … Read more
Buhari has returned to Abuja from the US-Africa leaders summit. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja, the nation’s capital, after a week-long trip to Washington DC, the United States of America (USA). He had paid a visit to America at the invitation of the US President, Joe Biden. Biden … Read more
The police have explained why the IGP did not obey a court ruling. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force has denied disregarding a court ruling. EDITOR’S PICKS Court Sends Police IG, Usman Baba To Prison {See Why} Lake Chad Basin: Buhari Seeks Tighter Security Around Borders Amid Arms Proliferation World Cup: US … 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
No Threat To Nigeria’s 2023 Elections – IGP EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has declared that there is no security threat to the conduct of the 2023 general elections in the country. The IGP made this known while addressing the United Nations Chiefs of Police … Read more
IGP Warns Against Attacks On Police Officers EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, on Monday, said attacks on police officers on official duties will no longer be tolerated. He also ordered all police commands and formations to ensure immediate prosecution of anyone who assaults policemen regardless of the … Read more
IGP Directs Enhanced Security Around Schools, Hospitals EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, on Sunday directed all Commissioners of Police across the 36 states of the federation as well as the Federal Capital Territory to deploy water-tight security arrangements to protect hospitals and health workers. Baba, who gave … 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
The Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi, had said the implementation of the new salary package for police officers would start by January 2022 He described the report of the planned protest by officers as an “attempt by unscrupulous individuals to bring the Force to disrepute… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police, … Read more
Kyari said the proscribed IPOB and its armed wing were after him due to the onslaught launched against them in the South East He was berated by the panel for violating social media rules of the NPF EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, has claimed that members of the … Read more
Abba Kyari, alongside four other police officers, was arrested on Monday following revelations that he was invovled with an international drug cartel The former IRT Head had been implicated by fraudster, Hushpuppi over allegations of money laundering and is currently facing possibile extradition to the US EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police, … 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