Suspected bandits reportedly assaulted Jumai Kefas, the mother of Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, along with her daughter, Atsi Kefas, on Thursday, December 5. EKO HOT BLOG reports that he attack occurred along Kente Road in Wukari Local Government Area. Confirming the incident, Wukari Council Chairman, Dauda Samaila Agbu, described it as “deeply troubling.” He … Read more
Over 20 people have reportedly died in the Kali community of Gumi Local Government Area, Zamfara State, while trying to escape from a bandit attack. EKO HOT BLOG has learned that their boat capsized in a river. A resident, who wished to remain anonymous, stated that the bandits attacked the village at 1:00 pm last … Read more
NSCDC operatives in Nasarawa State successfully repelled a bandit raid on their Lafia headquarters. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Nasarawa State successfully defended their state command in Lafia against a raid by unknown assailants suspected to be bandits. The bandits, reportedly in large numbers, stormed … Read more
Suspected bandit attack targets worshippers during Ramadan prayers in Mairuwa village, Katsina State. Two individuals killed and one injured in the violent incident. Among the victims is Alhaji Lado, a prominent politician in the region. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Saturday night, suspected bandits attacked Mairuwa village in Faskari local government area of Katsina State, … Read more
Wike has revealed that FG will no longer tolerate any form of bandit attack in Abuja Wike says President Tinubu had instructed him to provide all necessary support to security agencies Wike emphasized that the FG is determined to prevent the recurrence of attacks in the area Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of … Read more
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State, has commiserated with families of victims of the attack on citizens of Gidan Goga community by armed bandits. Matawalle assured that what is happening in terms of banditry attacks is not a security lapse but a momentary hiccup that will not be allowed to last. He said the attack … Read more
15 farmers have been killed by bandits in Yar Gamji village, Batsari Local Government Area, Katsina State. Ekohotblog gathered that the victims were attacked and killed by bandits while working on there farms on Monday morning. READ ALSO: Another India Based Nigerian Man Allegedly Docked By Police For Fraud Speaking on the report, the Police … Read more