Kidnappers Abduct Family Members of Kwara APC Leader Police Unaware of Chairman’s Family Kidnapping Kidnappers Strike Again in Kwara A five-man armed gang, suspected of being kidnappers, abducted the wife and daughter of Alhaji Muhammad Swasun, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman for Patigi Local Government Area in Kwara State. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
Gunmen Disguised in Hijabs Kidnap Principal, Woman in Niger State The gunmen sat calmly at the entrance of the victims’ house, posing as ordinary women A Fulani woman identified as Aminu Runtoje was also abducted Armed bandits have kidnapped two people, including the Principal of Junior Secondary School Melehe, during a late night attack on … Read more
Police Rescues 13 Kidnapped Victims Police Arrest 5 Suspected Armed Robbers Police Recover Firearms, Ammunition In a concerted effort to combat kidnapping, armed robbery, and other forms of crime across Nigeria, the Nigeria Police Force has intensified its strategies, leading to the successful rescue of 13 kidnapped victims and the arrest of several armed robbery … Read more
Five abducted in Kwara, including Oloye Abolarin and family. N100m ransom demanded for their release. Community raising funds and seeking government help. At least five people were reportedly abducted by gunmen on Saturday in Obbo-Ayegunle, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. The victims, including Oloye Oyewole Abolarin, the head of hunters in Odo-Owa, his … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that a shrine suspected to be used by kidnappers and ritualists has been uncovered in the Ketu Ereyun area of Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA. The discovery, made by security operatives on Monday, December 16, 2024, prompted an immediate inspection by the Executive Chairman, Hon. Akogun Wale Raji Anomo, alongside his committee members and law enforcement … Read more
Mr. Gregory Maduakolam, an Assistant Editor-in-Chief at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Owerri Office, who was abducted on Thursday, has been released. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Maduakolam confirmed his release in phone calls to some colleagues around 11:51 pm on Saturday, revealing that his family had paid an undisclosed ransom to secure his … Read more
Suspected gunmen have reportedly kidnapped Fabian Ihekweme, a former Commissioner for Foreign Affairs in Imo State, sparking fresh concerns over rising insecurity in the region. The abduction took place on Wednesday afternoon at Ihekweme’s residence. In a viral video circulating online, a woman identifying herself as his wife made a tearful plea for his release. … Read more
A Deputy Superintendent of Corrections, Innocent Ogbu, and 15 other passengers have been abducted while traveling to Enugu for a development course. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos Over N5m Donation EFCC Alleges Nigerian Banks Are Channels for Money Laundering Ogbu, … Read more
Notorious armed bandit leader Jiya Turji has reportedly received a ₦6 million ransom payment from the residents of Sardauna village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The payment, aimed at securing the release of five community members abducted by Turji’s gang, was revealed on Friday by counterterrorism and insurgency expert Zagazola Makama … Read more
Bandits struck again in Zamfara State, attacking multiple communities near Wanke, close to Gusau, and abducting over 100 people, including women, children, and the elderly. Among those taken was the community’s Chief Imam, recently released from a prior abduction and still recovering from a leg injury. This is reportedly his second time being kidnapped. Local … Read more
Armed bandits abducted the district head of Kanya, Alhaji Isah Daya, over the weekend in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The attack occurred when the bandits stormed Kanya village, resulting in the death of one person, Sherrif Alhaji Almu, and injuries to three others who are currently receiving treatment at a local … Read more
Aribibia Fubara, a director with the Rivers State Board of Internal Revenue Service, has been freed after spending 11 days in captivity. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that Fubara was abducted by a group of six armed men who arrived by speedboat through the Okirika Waterfront to the Marine Base area of Port Harcourt on August … Read more
A member of Tanzania’s opposition party, Chadema, has been found dead after being abducted, beaten, and doused with acid, party leader Freeman Mbowe announced on Sunday. Ali Mohamed Kibao, a member of Chadema’s national secretariat, was forced off a bus at gunpoint on Friday by suspected security agents while traveling from Dar es Salaam to … Read more
Epe, Lagos State, was thrown into confusion last week Friday after a seven-month-old baby, Abdul Fatai Edu, was abducted under bizarre circumstances. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the incident unfolded when a neighbor, identified as Jimoh Barakat Tolani, allegedly requested to take the infant along with her to Ayetoro Market in Epe. Tolani, who had … Read more
Tragedy has struck the Edu family of Bado Isale, Epe, Lagos, as a young mother, Mistura Edu, desperately searches for her 7-month-old baby, Abdul-Fatai, who has been kidnapped under alarming circumstances. The incident occurred on the morning of September 6, 2024, when a suspect, Jimoh Barakat, reportedly left the Edu family compound with the child … Read more
Gunmen have reportedly abducted Otunba Benedict Akika, a prominent ally of Governor Seyi Makinde and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State. The abduction occurred late Wednesday night at Olohundaaba in the Lagelu Local Government Area of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter BREAKING: … Read more
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced a seven-day warning strike, set to begin at midnight on Monday, August 26, 2024. This nationwide industrial action is in protest of the ongoing captivity of Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a member of NARD who has been held hostage for over eight months. EDITOR’S PICKS Dangote, Elumelu, … Read more
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Anambra Branch, has instructed its members to cease clinical services in all private and public hospitals starting Thursday night. This decision was announced in a statement released in Awka by the branch chairman, Dr. Princeston Okam, and the secretary, Dr. Ifeanyi Obiaeli, following an emergency general meeting on Thursday. The … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has announced that it will not be providing online updates regarding the efforts to secure the release of 20 kidnapped student doctors for security reasons. According to the Force Headquarters Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun will be visiting the Benue State Command today, Monday, as … Read more
The Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Adeniran Akinwale, announced the arrest of six prime suspects in connection with the kidnap and murder of Prof. Olorunfemi Olaofe, former Deputy Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Prof. Olaofe was abducted from his residence at the Federal Housing Estate, Ado … Read more