The Sokoto State Police Command has stated that they are unaware of the reported abduction of over 150 individuals in the state, which allegedly occurred in the Sabon Birni region following the murder of Sarkin Gobir Gatawa, Isa Muhammad Bawa. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps Member Defends Kalu Over … Read more
A night-long attack by bandits in Maidabino, Katsina State, resulted in nine deaths, fifty abductions, and widespread destruction. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a harrowing night-long ordeal, the town of Maidabino in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State was besieged by a large group of bandits. The violent raid, which lasted from 10 PM on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has concluded plans to train some newly recruited personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory as the School Safety Protection Squad to halt cases of abduction of schoolchildren from their schools. The Commander of the National Safe … Read more
This comprehensive report, delves into the intricate web of abductions currently plaguing Nigeria, especially in the North, shedding light on the multifaceted factors contributing to this concerning phenomenon. It was in Borno’s Chibok town a decade ago that school kidnappings in Nigeria burst into the headlines with the 2014 abduction of more than 200 schoolgirls … Read more
Since President Bola Tinubu assumed power a week ago, at least 78 Nigerians have been killed and 12 abducted in violent attacks across the country. The incidents have occurred in various states, including Rivers, Zamfara, Kaduna, Ogun, Sokoto, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The alarming rise in violence poses significant challenges to the new … Read more
Taraba State located in the Northeast region of Nigeria is faced with several security challenges ranging from kidnapping to bandit attacks. A traditional ruler in Taraba State, Abbas Tafida has issued a 30-day ultimatum to herders terrorizing residents of the state to vacate its forests. This follows a rising spate of kidnappings, killings, and attacks … Read more