The Bauchi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested nine persons suspected of vandalizing railway tracks in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps Member Defends Kalu Over Call For Gov. Otti To Join APC NLC Holds Emergency Meeting as Police Summon President, … Read more
The Nigeria Police has said that there was no ransom paid to secure the freedom of the 20 medical students kidnapped in Benue. This is contained in a statement by the Force Police Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps Member Defends Kalu Over Call … Read more
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has directed the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen, Christopher Musa to fish out the killers of Alhaji Isa Bawa, the District Head of Gatawa in Sokoto State. Matawalle gave the order in a statement on Friday in Abuja, by Mr Henshaw Ogubike, Director of Information and Public Relations, … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has tasked the Special Intervention Squad, SIS, of the Nigeria Police to deal decisively with criminals. He specifically directed the SIS to deal decisively with terrorists, bandits and other violent groups threatening the peace and unity of the country. Egbetokun gave the order on Monday at the graduation of … Read more
The Nigerian Army has said that its troops had neutralized a notorious Boko Haram commander, Abu Rijab, and other terrorist fighters in an offensive operation on Saturday. In a post on its official Handle on Sunday, the Nigerian Army said the operation took place in Bula Daloye, Bama Local Government Area of Borno. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Troops of 1 Brigade and Sector 1 Joint Task Force (North West) Operation Hadarin Daji, (OPHD), under Operation Sahel Sanity II, continue to record successes in the fight against banditry in Zamfara State. The troops, under the directives of the Commander 1 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 1 Joint Task Force (North West) Operation Hadarin … Read more
The Nigerian military in the last week eliminated 147 terrorists, apprehended 381 suspects and rescued 113 kidnapped hostages across the country. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the armed forces on Thursday in Abuja. Buba said the troops recovered 74 assorted weapons … Read more
Delta State Police Command says its operatives have neutralised a member of a kidnap syndicate and recovered the gang’s weapons. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this to newsmen in Warri on Wednesday. Edafe said the deceased was neutralized by the command’s special squad, based in Ughelli, during a gun duel … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says airstrikes by the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe has destroyed 13 illegal refining sites. This is according to a statement by NAF’s Director, Public Relations and Information, AVM Edward Gabkwet, on Sunday in Abuja, Gabkwet said that 10 overhead tanks and several gallons of illegally refined products were … Read more
The Chaplain of the All Saints Police Protestant Church, Mopol 42 Mobile-Based in Gusau, Pastor Isa Andrew, and his 13-year-old daughter identified as Grace, who were whisked away by suspected terrorists, have urged the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, and other Nigerians to come to their aid to regain freedom from the hands of terrorists. They … Read more
The Katsina State Government on Saturday reviewed the curfew recently imposed on the state. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Demonstration Continues’ – Lagos Protest Organizers Declares ‘FG’s Policies Major Cause Of Hardship’ – Obaseki Reacts As Edo Protesters Worship On Street LSMTL Targets ISO/17025 Accreditation for Global Standards EKO JOT BLOG reports that he curfew which restricted movement … Read more
The Plateau State Government has once again decided to relax the curfew imposed on the Jos-Bukuru metropolis after the improved security situation and the commendable conduct of residents According to the new directive, effective Saturday, August 10, 2024, residents are now permitted to carry out their lawful activities between the hours of 10:00 am and … Read more
The Nigerian Army says its troops of 6 Brigade, Jalingo, have recovered 118 cows from bandits operating in the Karim Lamido Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Assistant Director, 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Captain Oni Olubodunde, on Saturday in Jalingo. Olubodunde said seven suspected terrorists … Read more
The Plateau State Government has again relaxed the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed on Jos-Bukuru metropolis, following violent protests in the area. This is contained in a statement by Mr Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to Gov. Caleb Mutfwang on Friday in Jos. Bere said Gov. Caleb Mutfwang, who ordered further relaxation … Read more
The Nigerian Army says its troops have successfully dismantled a gun-running syndicate that has been supplying arms and ammunition to terrorist groups operating in the North-West. The army, in a post on its official X Handle on Thursday, said the troops also apprehended a notorious kidnapping syndicate and recovered a substantial cache of arms and … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, says the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has destroyed terrorists’ Improvised Explosive Devices, IED, factory at Grazah, a location deep in the Mandara Hills in Borno. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, on Thursday in Abuja. Gebkwet said … Read more
CDS Christopher Musa urged the ECOWAS Defense Chiefs to uphold democratic values. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has bemoaned military takeover in some West African countries, saying it has created unintended consequences and threatened democratic values in the region. He made the call at the 42nd Ordinary … Read more
The Rivers State Police Command says criminal elements have hijacked the hunger protests in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police in Rivers on Wednesday warned that criminal elements have hijacked the #EndBadGovenance protest in the state and targeting motorists and businesses. SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the command’s spokesperson, said in a statement in … Read more
Troops captured terrorists’ commanders and apprehended logistic suppliers in the Northeast. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the troops of the Nigerian Army have captured two suspected Boko Haram commanders, and apprehended two logistic suppliers and collaborators, while 50 terrorists and their families surrendered in the Northeast. EDITOR’S PICK: PM Starmer Supports Police to Keep Streets … Read more
Bauchi Government relaxed the 24-hour curfew it imposed following the protest against bad governance and hardship. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the government of Bauchi State has relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on Katagum Local Government Area, following the breakdown of law and order during the nationwide protest. EDITOR’S PICK: PM Starmer Supports Police to … Read more