The DCP was fingered in a bribery scandal involving the involving Ramon Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi Kyari, in a Facebook post on Thursday, denied the allegations. The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered an “internal review of the allegations” against a Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, by a United States Court. Force … Read more
The IGP equally warned that personnel deployed must be professional and mindful of the fundamental rights of the citizens… The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has assured the nation of sustained efforts by the Force in fighting crimes and criminality and improving public safety and security across the country. His assurance on Sunday … Read more
It happened at the Lagos State Police Headquarters Ikeja Usman Alkali Baba, the inspector-general of Police, IGP, narrowly escaped death as a canopy nearly collapsed on him during an official function on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. The incident took place at the Lagos State Police Headquarters Ikeja when the newly confirmed … Read more
“The June 12 Democracy Day is days away. We are currently reviewing the security situation, with a view to ensuring a hitch-free exercise. As June 12 commemoration of Democracy Day approaches, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has directed Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police and Commissioners of Police in states and … 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
The police command headquarters and the Owerri Custodial Centre, both in the state capital, were attacked on April 5. Authorities of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) put the figure of inmates who fled the correctional facility after the attack at 1,844. The police have arrested four more suspects involved in an attack on the Owerri … Read more
The SARS unit was disbanded following demonstrations by persons mostly youths in October 2020. The acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Alkali Usman, on Thursday, has said that the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit created a vacuum which is challenging efforts by the Police to tackle insecurity across the country from a position … Read more
Boko Haram terrorists reportedly attacked Geidam local government area of Yobe State on Friday Boko Haram has hoisted its flag in some parts of the Geidam community, in Yobe state. This comes two days after the terrorists reportedly attacked Geidam local government area of the state. Geidam is the hometown of the acting Inspector General … Read more
The president lacks the power to solely appoint an IGP Mike Ozekhome, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), says president Muhammadu Buhari cannot single-handedly appoint Usman Alkali Baba as the acting inspector-general (IGP) of police. President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, directed Baba to take over the office of the IGP with immediate effect. Reacting to … Read more
Usman Alkali Baba was appointed as the acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday. The Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, stated that the appointment of the new IGP takes immediate effect. Below are the ten things to know about the new IGP Usman Alkali was born on 1st March 1963. … Read more