EKO HOT BLOG reports that two children have tragically lost their lives in a fire at the Muna Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Borno State. The incident happened on Tuesday (today). However, details of the incident are still sketchy as of the time this report was filed. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Bandits Attack Sokoto, Kidnap Several … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday, arrived in Kaduna State to assess the situation following the abduction of 280 school children and teachers from the joint Government Secondary and LEA Primary School in Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area. Upon arrival, Shettima was welcomed by Governor Uba Sani, Minister of Environment Malam … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that unknown gunmen have reportedly killed the Olukoro of Koro, HRH retd General Segun Aremu, in Ekiti Local Government of Kwara State. The monarch was reportedly shot dead in his palace on Thursday night by unknown gunmen, who also kidnapped his wife and two others. Reacting to the attack, the Governor … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senator Representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, said the Senate will summon the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, over the rising rate of insecurity in Abuja. There has been an increase in cases of abduction in Abuja lately. EDITOR’S PICKS Uzodimma’s Inauguration: Tinubu Meets Obasanjo In Imo (Photos) Aiyedatiwa … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the abducted chairman of Akwanga local government area of Nasarawa state, Hon Safiyanu Isa Andaha, and his political godfather, Adamu Umar Custom, have regained their freedom. This online media platform recalls that the duo were abducted by men suspected to be bandits on New Year’s Day. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: Tinubu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three persons in connection to criminal petitions against them. The Lagos police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the development in a statement on Saturday. He revealed the suspects as Dorcas Adeyinka ‘f’, Sikiru Ayinde ‘m’ and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that An uofficial of Lagos State government, whose name is yet to be ascertained, was reportedly kidnapped by some hooded gunmen at his residence in Igbe-Oloja, Ikorodu, Lagos on Monday. The incident which sent shock waves in and around the serene but swampy area reportedly took place around 9p.m., when the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that vigilant security operatives in Imo, on Saturday, foiled an attempt by alleged political thugs to abduct INEC officials and cart away election materials. The incident happened at a Registration Area Center in Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area. EDITOR’S PICKS Banky W Loses Out As Court Affirms LP’s Thaddeus Atta As … Read more
Several residents of the Birnin-Gwari community were abducted by fleeing terrorists. According to reports the terrorists were feeling form neighbouring Zamfara state. The chairman of the Birnin-Gwari Local Government Council warned residents to limit their movements within the entire Birnin-Gwari Emirate. EKO HOT BLOG reports that locals in Birnin-Gwari town in Kaduna State have reported … Read more
Bandits had abducted 96 students from the Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri in Kebbi State in June 2021. Recently, three of the remaining seven kidnapped female students were released by the kidnappers. The released girls have been handed over to the Kebbi State government, but it is unclear whether a ransom was paid. EKO HOT … Read more
The Police have arrested a suspect in the kidnap of 32 rail passengers in Edo. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, has disclosed that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a suspect in the abduction of intending passengers at the train station in Igueben … Read more
A couple abducted and killed their employer after collecting N15 million ransom. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a woman, Okereke Olufunmilayo, who was the Manager at a building materials store, for allegedly abducting and killing her employer, Otunba Abayomi Ajayi, the Director of Rolak Hotel, Ijebu-Ode, … Read more
Masked gunmen on Tuesday are said to have kidnapped an unidentified motorist, causing panic at Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos State. Eko Hot Blog reports that eyewitnesses who described the incident on Twitter claimed that the man was dragged from a black Toyota Corolla that he was operating on the neighborhood’s Medical Road. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari … Read more
Bandits gained access into the house through the kitchen back door, adding that she was initially abducted but released when the bandits realised that she could not walk because of old age It was also learnt that the Ardon fulani is said to have travelled to Iddah in Kogi state where he went to inspect his … Read more
That is how the news of the kidnappings first came to public attention – prompting a social media outcry for the police and other security agencies to act The Twitter user said there were 17 hostages, including three pregnant women and two children… EDITOR’S PICK Lagos TESCOM Set To Conduct Promotion Exercise For Education Officers … Read more
The gunmen were said to have raided Karfi village in the local government and abducted the 53-year-old village head, Abdulyahyah Ilo The gunmen were said to have turned back and opened fire on the trailing groups, shooting nine of them out of which six persons have so far been confirmed dead EDITOR’S PICK ‘You’re Not … Read more
Bandits attack Zamfara College, Abduct female students Kidnappers demand undisclosed ransom EDITOR’S PICK Yemi Osinbajo To Host APC Senators To Iftar Dinner [JUST IN] 2023: Osinbajo Meets APC Senators Tuesday BREAKING: APC National Chairman, Adamu, Deputy Resign From Senate EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than four students of the College of Science and … Read more
Kaduna State has been at the epicentre of insecurity in the Northwest region of Nigeria A pupil of Government Science Secondary School, Birnin-Gwari, was reported to have escaped with a bullet wound… EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected terrorists in separate attacks killed seven persons at Kuriga, along the Birnin Gwari-Kaduna highway, in Kaduna State. … Read more
Chibok local government is located in the southern axis of the State EKO HOT BLOG reports that a church has been razed and 15 girls abducted by Boko Haram terrorists in a village near Chibok local government of Borno state, following an attack on Thursday night. A local vigilante was also killed during the attack. … Read more
The suspect abducted his female student from Wurno Village to one house in Dutse metropolis… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police in Jigawa State have arrested a 38-year-old school teacher over the alleged abduction and rape of his student in Dutse. Spokesman of the command, ASP Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the incident in a … Read more