Obi’s visit to Gumi has split opinions on social media. Eko Hot Blog reports that the decision of Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), to pay a courtesy visit to Ahmad Gumi, an Islamic cleric, has left some angry and others impressed. EDITOR’S PICKS Peter Obi, Baba-Ahmed Visit Bandit Negotiator, Sheikh Gumi … Read more
Zamfara Govt has declared total lockdown in three LGAs over incessant bandit attacks. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Zamfara Government has declared a total lockdown in Anka, Bukkuyum, and Gummi Local Government Areas (LGAs) following the resurgence of bandit attacks on communities. The Commissioner of Information in the State, Ibrahim Dosara disclosed this … Read more
NAF airstrikes have killed terrorist Kingpin, Ali Dogo, and 30 others in Kaduna. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a notorious bandit leader in Kaduna State, Ali Dogo, and 30 of his men have been killed in airstrikes by the Nigerian Air Force. Dogo, who is also known as Yellow, and his gang members, were killed in … Read more
Bandits have killed one of freed Abuja-Kaduna Train Passengers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits have killed one of the recently-freed Abuja-Kaduna train passengers along the Funtua-Gusau road enroute in his home town in Kebbi State on Saturday. The victim was killed while on his way to his home town in Kebbi State alongside his … Read more
A Plateau community leader and 6 others have been killed in a fresh attack. EKO HOT BLOG reports that not fewer than seven persons have been killed in three communities of Takai, Kunet and Kulias of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State by armed men who invaded the communities within less than a week. … Read more
10 teachers have been killed, 50 others abducted in Kaduna. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), Kaduna State chapter, has expressed their concerns over the incessant abduction of their colleagues in separate attacks by terrorists. The chairman of ASUSS, Ishaya Dauda, said no fewer than ten teachers were … Read more
Peter Obi Tells IPOB, Bandits, What To Expect If He Becomes President EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has submitted that groups agitating to leave Nigeria are not the same as bandits. This is as he promised to relate with the two groups differently as … Read more
Bandits Invade Mosque, Killed 15 Worshippers In Zamfara EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits on Friday killed atleast eleven worshipers during Jummat prayers in North West of Zamfara State. The development was confirmed by Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in Lake Chad, Zagazola Makama. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari To Depart Nigeria For US … Read more
Insecurity: Police Arrest Fake Soldier, Bandits In Zamfara EKO HOT BLOG reports that police authorities in Zamfara have arrested a notorious bandit and an informant in its efforts to fight criminal elements in the north-western state. Also arrested are a fake military officer and other suspected criminals who supplied arms, ammunition, foodstuff, motorcycles … Read more
Scores Killed As NAF Jets Bombard Bello Turji’s Camp In Zamfara EKO HOT BLOG reports that scores of armed bandits belonging to the notorious Bello Turji camp have been eliminated. According to PRNigeria, the bandits were killed during a ‘surprise raid’ by the air troops of Operation Forest Sanity in Zamfara State. EDITOR’S … Read more
Kaduna: Troops Neutralise Bandits Responsible For Attack On NDA EKO HOT BLOG reports that troops of the Nigerian Army have killed several bandits during a clearance operation in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna state. During the operation, a notorious bandit, Boderi Isiya, narrowly escaped being neutralized, while his deadly second in … Read more
Police have nabbed informant of bandits who killed 2 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Niger State police command has arrested leading suspect and informant of bandits’ who abducted four people and killed two of them after collecting N13 million ransom in Tegina, Rafi local government area EDITOR’S PICK: You’re A National Figure, Passionate … Read more
Abducted DPO Sick, Begs For Rescue From Captivity EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), who was abducted in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna, in June, says he CSP Mohammed , DPO, Birnin-Gwari, Kaduna, Birnin-Gwari has been in chains. CSP Mohammed Gyadi-Gyadi was kidnapped on the morning of June 27, 2022, while … Read more
Bandits who abducted Police DPO, Sani Muhammad Gyadi-Gyadi, threatened to kill him on September 7th as they Demand N80 million after collecting N7 million and a new motorcycle. EKO HOT BLOG reports that kidnappers of a police officer, Sani Muhammad Gyadi-Gyadi, the DPO of Birnin-Gwari Divisional Headquarters in Kaduna State, have said they will … Read more
Insecurity: Our Military Have Defeated Boko Haram, Bandits –FG EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has said the Nigerian military has defeated Boko Haram terrorists and bandits holding sway in the country. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, made the disclosure at a joint press briefing held at the Presidential … Read more
Insecurity: Bandits Kidnap 4 Persons In Katsina EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits attacked a low cost project quarters at Dutsen Reme, Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State on Friday and kidnapped four persons. The abduction occurred at about 10pm while it was raining. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: I Wonder Why PDP … Read more
Bandits have reportedly invaded Zamfara Mosque and abducted dozens of worshippers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits on Friday reportedly invaded Jumaat Mosque in the Zugu community of Gummi local government area of Zamfara State and abducted dozens of worshipers. Residents said the armed men hid their guns inside their clothes and stormed … Read more
Zamfara NSCDC has charged media on fair reports EKO HOT BLOG reports that Zamfara State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Mr. A A Sparks has charged working journalists in the State to always balance their reportage of security operatives’ fight against insecurity in the State. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: … Read more
Soldier Killed As Bandits Kidnap Two In Kaduna Community EKO HOT BLOG reports that some bandits were said to have invaded a farm in Anchau town, Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State, and killed a soldier while two officials of the farm were kidnapped. It was gathered that among those abducted by … Read more
Bandits Reportedly Abduct Senior Police Officers At Kogi-Abuja Highway EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits have reportedly kidnapped two senior police intelligence officers travelling along the highway between Abuja and Kogi during the week. According to Peoples Gazette, the officers were on a critical investigation assignment to Kogi when bandits abducted them on … Read more