Insecurity: Bandits Kidnap Commuters In Katsina EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits reportedly blocked the Katsina-Jibia Road on Wednesday and kidnapped a yet-to-be specified number of commuters. An eyewitness account said the attack occurred around 5pm at Kadobe village. The source said the bandits who came on about six motorcycles, occupied the road … Read more
Tension In Enugu community as gunmen reportedly killed Oruku Community leader. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was tension on Saturday morning in Oruku Community in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State as gunmen reportedly killed the President-General of the Town Union, Chief Linus Nwatu. The assailants according to Community sources … Read more
A 20-year-old notorious bandit has been arrested in Kaduna with 2 AK-47 rifles. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kaduna State Police Command said its Crack Operatives of Operation Restore Peace at Galadimawa axis, acting on credible intelligence, have dislodged an identified kidnappers’ den at Galadimawa Forest in the State on August 18, 2022. … Read more
Unknown gunmen have invaded Imo Market and killed a motorcyclist. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was panic at Ogbaku market on Owerri- Onitsha Road in Owerri, Imo State, on Tuesday as gunmen invaded the market and shot a motorcyclist dead. According to reports, the attacks happened while the Inspector General of Police, … Read more
Heavily-armed gunmen have abducted Nasarawa State Commissioner Of Information and his son. EKO HOT BLOG areports that the Nasarawa State Commissioner of Information, Mohammed Yakubu Lawal, and his son Mushab Mohammed Yakubu Lawal have been abducted by heavily-armed gunmen at his residence in Government Reserved Area (GRA), Nasarawa Eggon. It was gathered that the … Read more
Gunmen Invaded A School In Nasarawa And Killed A Teacher EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen suspected to be armed robbers have shot dead a teacher in Government Science Secondary School Nasarawa-Eggon, Nasarawa State, Mr Auta Nasela. A staff member of the school, who preferred anonymity told newsmen on Sunday that the attack … Read more
Bandits have abducted another Catholic priest and demanded N50m ransom for his release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Catholic priest, identified as Reverend Father Chinedu Nwadike has been abducted by bandits along the Okigwe – Enugu expressway in Umunneochi council area of Abia State. Nwadike who is also the Deputy Registrar of … Read more
‘We Have Repented, Please Forgive Us’ – Insurgents Beg Nigerians EKO HOT BLOG reports that some repentant insurgents on Saturday begged residents on the streets of Maiduguri, Borno state for forgiveness. The insurgents made the appeal to residents as they carried out sanitation exercises in the communities. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Onochie Releases … Read more
Tension In Taraba Communities As Bandits Kill 16, Kidnap Several Others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than sixteen persons have been killed by terrorists in different communities of Taraba State. It was gathered that the bandits stormed the communities in their numbers at the weekend and whisked away several persons. EDITOR’S … Read more
6 people have been Reported dead after fresh attack in Benue EKO HOT BLOG reports that At least six people have been reportedly killed in a fresh attack on Mbagum community of Tombo Council Ward in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. This online media platform gathered that the attacks occurred simultaneously on … Read more
Bandits Kidnap Ango Abdullahi’s Family Members, Others In Kaduna EKO HOT BLOG reports that terrorists have abducted a woman and her four children in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The woman is the daughter-in-law of the village head of Yakawada, Alhaji Rilwanu Saidu, who is the elder brother of the Chairman … Read more
Gunmen Invade Katsina Community, Abduct Couple EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen on Sunday killed at least one person and injured two others during an attack on Shola Quarters in Katsina city. The attack came about two months after terrorists, armed with sophisticated weapons, invaded the same community. EDITOR’S PICK 5 Tertiary … Read more
Bandits Have Attacked Plateau Community And Killed Headers EKO HOT BLOG reports that terrorists have again attacked herders in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, leaving many dead and others missing. The Military Special Task Force ‘Operation Safe Haven’ confirmed the incident. EDITOR’S PICK Bandits Reportedly Takeover 50 Communities In Kaduna BREAKING: LASU … Read more
Bandits Storm Katsina Community, Kill 3, Abduct Dozens EKO HOT BLOG reports that a fresh broad daylight attack by terrorists has left three people dead and several others injured at Dantsauni village in Batagarawa Local Government Area of Katsina State. EDITOR’S PICK EFCC Declares Mompha Wanted After Failure To Appear In Court Marwa … Read more
Abuja-Kaduna Train Operations Won’t Run Till All Kidnapped Victims Are Free – FG EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government on Wednesday said the Abuja-Kaduna rail line will not resume until all those kidnapped by bandits in March are rescued and reunited with their families. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Lekki Residents Charges … Read more
Kaduna-Abuja Train: Freed Doctor Recounts How He Treated Bandits In Captivity EKO HOT BLOG reports that one of the passengers kidnapped during the Kaduna-Abuja train attack, Dr Mustapha Imam, has recounted his ordeal in captivity, saying he was the official medical doctor in the bandits’ den. EDITOR’S PICK Buhari’s Impeachment: Wole Soyinka Reacts, … Read more
Smart ways should be adopted by security forces because contemporary technologies have introduced new levels of complexity according Osibanjo EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 30 course participants of the National Defence College (NDC) are challenged to be creative in developing national security and defense strategy to combat the country’s worsening insecurity. Nigeria’s … Read more
Earlier today, residents in Kaduna has mistaken Airforce helicopter for bandits EKO HOT BLOG reports that residents of Kakuri, Nasarawa, Kurmi Gwari, Angwan Tarke, Romi, on Tuesday, ran into their houses, while some took cover, upon hearing the sound of a helicopter passing across the sky. The residents who were initially busy performing … Read more
Gov. Masari has called on Nigerians to Defend themselves like Americans because the Army and the police cannot protect them against armed bandits. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari has again restated his call on the residents and Nigerian at large to defend themselves against terrorists and other criminals … Read more
Bandits have reportedly blocked Enugu Port Harcourt highway EKO HOT BLOG reports that the attackers reportedly razed a military van and wounded two soldiers who attempted to confront them. Scores of passengers were, on Saturday, abducted when gunmen, suspected to be herdsmen, who blocked Enugu-Port Harcourt highway between Leru Junction and Ihube … Read more