Troops have neutralised 10 terrorists and destroyed their camps in three Kaduna LGAs. Eko Hot Blog reports that the troops of Operation Forest Sanity neutralised eight bandits and seized six motorcycles during ambush patrols in the Chikun and Birnin Gwari local government areas (LGAs) of Kaduna State. EDITOR’S PICKS CBN Taking Our Financial Freedom from … Read more
Gunmen abducted a Lawmaker, his wife, and four children in Zamfara. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the wife and four children of a member of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Aminu Ardo Jangebe, have been abducted by bandits. This online media platform gathered that the incident happened at 11 pm on Thursday, December 8, … Read more
Gunmen killed three and destroyed other farm produce. EKO HOT BLOG reports that three people have been confirmed dead following gunmen invasion in Amtawalam and Pobawure Communities of Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State. This online media platform gathered that the State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, during a visit to the scene of the … Read more
Bandits raided a mosque and villages in Katsina, killing worshipers and abducting others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits on Saturday at 7:15 pm attacked a mosque in Maigamji village along Funtua – Dandume road when the Isha’i prayer was being observed. A former councillor of Maigamji ward in Funtua LGA, Alhaji Lawal Maigamji, said … Read more
Bandits attacked and killed DPO’s mother and brother in Katsina. EKO HOT BLOG reports that armed bandits have reportedly killed the younger brother and mother of a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Katsina State. The assailants stormed Danmusa town, the headquarters of Danmusa Local Government Area of the state this morning and started shooting at … Read more
Terrorists have killed 15 people in fresh attacks on Kaduna communities. Eko Hot Blog reports that 15 people died as a result of bandit attacks in Giwa, Birnin Gwari and Kajuru local government areas (LGAs) of Kaduna State. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Sammie Okposo Is Dead VIDEO: Wonders As McDonald’s Employees Help Customer Deliver Baby … Read more
Terrorists have organised a ‘naming ceremony’ for the baby delivered by a kidnapped Kebbi student. EKO HOT BLOG reports that terrorists have performed a naming ceremony for the baby delivered by a kidnapped Kebbi student while in captivity This online news platform gathered that the 16-year-old is one of the learners abducted from the Federal … Read more
Troops have repelled an attack in Kaduna, killing a bandit leader in the process. Eko Hot Blog reports that Kaduna State Government has disclosed that troops of the Nigerian Army have killed one Kachalla Gadau, identified as a bandit leader, and some terrorists in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Republicans Win Control Of US House Of … Read more
Air Force jets killed some bandits and freed a hostage in Kaduna. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kaduna State Government has said the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) jets have killed some bandits and set many captives free in the Karawa area of Igabi Local Government Areas of the state. In a statement on Monday … Read more
Nigeria has declared 19 suspected terrorists wanted and placed a N5 million bounty on each of them. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared 19 suspected terrorists wanted, while placing a bounty of N5 million on each of them. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Meets With Tinubu, … Read more
Residents of Kafinkoro town have reportedly fled their homes after gunmen take over the community in Niger state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly taken over a village near Kafinkoro town in Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State. The communities in this local government have been identified to … Read more
Unknown gunmen have attacked a police checkpoint in Anambra. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there is palpable tension in Anambra state after gunmen attacked a police checkpoint on Tuesday. It was gathered that many people were feared dead during the attack while others are reportedly injured. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Tears As Ex-Commissioner Dies In … Read more
Gunmen have reportedly abducted a traditional ruler in Zamfara State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have abducted the District Head of Kwangwami under Moriki Emirate of Zurmi Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State. It was gathered that the traditional ruler was abducted by the terrorists alongside an unspecified number of people around 10:30 … Read more
UNICEF has called on the FG to do everything possible to rescue children abducted in Katsina. Eko Hot Blog reports that the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has asked the federal government of Nigeria to take necessary actions to rescue children abducted on a farm in Faskari LGA of Katsina. EDITOR’S PICKS Half Salaries: UNIJOS … Read more
There was tension in Katsina after bandits kidnapped 39 children. EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits kidnapped 39 children working on a farm in the Mairuwa community of Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. This online media platform learned that the bandits in their numbers invaded the community on Sunday and proceeded to abduct … Read more
NAF air strikes have killed scores of Boko Haram terrorists in Borno. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an intelligence-led aerial and ground coordinated operation launched by the Nigerian Army targeting the Boko Haram group’s strategic human and material capacity has led to the killing of scores of terrorists in Bama Local Government Area in Borno … Read more
Theophilus Danjuma has raised fresh alarm over rising insecurity in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), says Nigeria would be reduced to nothing if bandits terrorising the country are not rooted out. Danjuma said their mission is to re-colonise the people, and alluded to … Read more
Gunmen have invaded Amorka Community in Anambra State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have attacked the Amorka community in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, and reportedly set fifteen shops, several trucks, and vehicles ablaze. Amorka is a border town to Imo State, which is a trekkable distance to most communities in … Read more
Air strikes have killed dozens of terrorists in two weeks, according to the DHQ. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed major breakthroughs in the military’s fight against terrorists in the northern part of the country. EDITOR’S PICKS Peter Obi Donates N5m To Support Flood Victims In Benue 11 Senators Write … Read more
Armed bandits have reportedly invaded a General Hospital in Niger State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen suspected to be bandits have invaded Abdulsalam Abubakar General Hospital at Gulu, Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, killing at least two persons. The bandits also whisked away over ten persons including the hospital Doctor, a Pharmacist, … Read more