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 a Pastor identified with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and three other persons have been reportedly killed and 39 others abducted after bandits stormed Kuduru town, Bwari area council, Abuja, Garam community, and Azu community in neighbouring Niger State. Reports revealed that the attacks were carried out on Saturday, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, has asked the federal government to build hospitals and schools for bandits as a means of improving their livelihood. Gumi, who said the government was adopting old-fashioned ways to fight the insecurity in the country, urged the government to negotiate with bandits and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a man has been killed by bandits in Kwalfada village in the Tsafe Local Government Area in Zamfara State for not allowing his daughter to marry a bandit. An indigene of the village, Mallam Rabo, informed news men that one of the bandits proposed marriage to one of the girls … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was chaos on Sunday night in the Zone 5 segment of the Kubwa Extension 2 Relocation Estate along Arab Road in the Federal Capital Territory as bandits kidnapped a woman and her three children, including a six-month-old baby. This online media platform learnt that the gunmen struck between 8pm and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hundreds of residents have reportedly evacuated their ancestral home in Kidandan, a community in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State after a group of bandits raided the area. The bandits, who had been causing terror in the community, reportedly became even more aggressive due to the farmers’ failure to pay … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected bandits have killed two persons during an invasion of a mosque at the Sabon Layi, Kakangi ward in Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. This online media platform gathered that the bandits gunned down the Imam and one worshipper, identified as Kabir, with two others sustaining various degrees … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that troops of the Operation Safe Haven Special Military Task Force, maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Bauchi and Kaduna States, have neutralised four suspected bandits. The Media Officer of the operation, Capt. James Oya, made this known in a statement on Monday in Jos. EDITOR’S PICKS Fani-Kayode Demands Arrest … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Armed bandits in the early hours of Friday abducted an unspecified number of students of the Federal University of Gusau, Zamfara State. This online media platform learnt that the bandits in large numbers invaded the Sabon-Gida community of the Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected bandits have attacked worshippers in a Mosque at Saya-Saya village in Ikara Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing seven people. Five of the victims were gunned down in the mosque, while the remaining two other victims were killed at different locations within the area. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports Unknown gunmen have invaded El-Rufai Estate in the Kuchiko Resettlement Development Area (KRDA) in the Bwari area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This news medium gathered that the criminals invaded the estate in the early hours of Saturday and kidnapped a resident of the area identified as Chinedu. Chairman of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that residents of Birnin Magaji in Zamfara State have abducted family members of bandits in a retaliation to a recent kidnapping in the area. According PRNigeria, a youth leader stated that the bandits had kidnapped some community members while working in the farm. Editors Pick Fasoranti Blames Adebanjo For Afenifere’s Decline … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Bandits causing unrest in Niger State forests have reportedly started fleeing following reports of recent military onslaught in the region. This came on the heels of the disclaimer by the Niger State police command that no notorious bandit had declared himself governor in the state. Editors Pick Palliative: Zulum Donates … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a video has shown the moment brave Nigerian troops gave bandits a hot chase in a face-to-face battle and rescued some victims kidnapped by the hoodlums. In the video, the troops once again proved their mettle as they left their vehicles and pursued the bandits on foot with massive gunfire, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits in Niger State have killed 13 soldiers and brought down a Nigerian Air Force helicopter. The bandits ambushed the soldiers along the Zungeru-Tegina road in the Rafi Local Government Area of the state. They also brought down a helicopter that was on a mission to evacuate casualties from … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that troops of Forward Operating Base Danmarke under operation Hadarin Daji has again killed ten armed bandits in a village between Sokoto and Zamfara States. The Terrorists were killed in a duel gun battle that lasted for several hours, Two captured, several fled with gunshot wounds while others drowned in a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that some notorious bandit leaders in the northwest region of the country particularly Katsina and Zamfara states have reportedly appealed to the government to give them amnesty. This is due to the continuous bomb strikes on their locations and hideouts by men of the Nigerian Airforce (NAF) which have continued to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that two residents of Angware Community, Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State, have been killed by bandits while they were delivering ransom for their relatives earlier kidnapped by bandits. The deceased were identified as Agada Sambo of Maigemu District and one simply identified as Azi. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Terrorist have released a video showing the female students of Zamfara College of Art and Science, who were abducted over 174 days ago, pleading with authorities to rescue them. In the viral video tweeted by a counter-insurgency expert and security analyst in the Lake Chad region, Makama Zagazola, the students … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army has vow to completely eliminate Bandits and other deadly criminal elements terrorising Nigerians as negotiation attempt in the past yielded no tangible result. This was revealed during a press conference with journalists at the 1 Brigade Cantonment in Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State, by Major General … Read more