Another Chibok girl has been rescued from Boko Haram captivity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, says another Chibok girl has been rescued from captivity. The governor made the disclosure via a statement by his spokesperson, Isa Gusau, on Saturday. According to Governor Zulum, the rescued girl, Ruth Ngladar Pogu, was … Read more
The army also said it recovered arms and ammunition from the terrorists No fewer than 56 Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa (ISWAP) terrorists have laid down their arms and embraced peace, the Nigerian Army has disclosed. According to army spokesperson, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the terrorists turned themselves in after suffering casualties as a result … Read more
They surrendered and presented themselves to troops at an unknown location, within the Lake Chad region, sources said. A girl and her Boko Haram Husband have abandoned the Boko Haram camp and have surrendered to troops of the Nigerian military, EkoHotBlog has gathered. The girl is a former student of Government Secondary School (GSS) … Read more
A youth leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has bagged one year imprisonment for insulting President Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a youth leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Ikamu Kato, has been sentenced to one year imprisonment for insulting President Muhammadu Buhari … Read more
Boko Haram insurgents, in the early hours of Wednesday, attacked Adamawa communities and killed scores of residents. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Boko Haram terrorists on Wednesday morning invaded communities in Adamawa State, killing scores of locals. It was gathered that the Boko Haram terrorists stormed Dabna village in the Hong local Government Area, shooting … Read more
The troops, who fiercely engaged and sustained heavy gunfire on the terrorists during the encounter neutralised five terrorists, compelling the terrorist group to retreat in disarray… Army troops of 82 Division Task Force Battalion, in a battle with terrorists, have recovered gun trucks, AK-47 rifles, amongst other ammunition. This is according to a statement by … Read more
“Similarly, the ground troops also engaged terrorists after air bombardments at Lamboa forest, Bula Yobe, Jabullam, Yauma Wango, Mainok and Dikwa axes where ISWAP fighters and commanders were eliminated…” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Interim Council of the ISWAP-Boko Haram terrorists’ group, headed by one Abu Mus’ab Al-Barnawiy, has reshuffled the leadership and structures … Read more
Army troops, on Monday, engaged Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in a gun battle during an attack in Borno State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that army troops, on Monday night, engaged Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists during an attack in Ajiri community in the Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. Military sources disclosed that … Read more
An intelligence source involved in the operation said that the aircraft also bombarded the spiritual base and training camps of the terrorists in the North-eastern part of Borno State and the fringes of Lake Chad. Despite the alleged reunion of Boko Haram and ISWAP factions, coordinated multiple airstrikes by aircraft from the Nigerian Airforce (NAF) … Read more
“What is left now is Jihad. We will not stop fighting the unbelievers. All the disbelievers have entered trouble.” Barely a month after the death of former Leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered that both Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters have mended fences. The former leader of the … Read more
…the troops, who remained dogged and sustained heavy gunfire on the terrorists during the encounter, routed and forced the terrorists to flee… Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai deployed at the Forward Operational Base (FOB) of 152 Battalion, Kumshe in Borno State have on Sunday, foiled an attempted attack by … Read more
He was engaged in an interview with Press where he narrated his experience. A member of staff of the Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State, Muazu Bawa, has narrated his ordeal at the hands of Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP), EKO HOT BLOG gathered. According to Muazu Bawa, he regained freedom and reunited with his family … Read more
A new leader of the Boko Haram sect has emerged. EKO HOT BLOG reports that one month after the death of Abubakar Shekau, a 24-year-old, Bakura Modu, has emerged as the new leader of the Boko Haram sect. The new leader, who appeared in a video, spoke of the readiness of the group to work … Read more
Shekau led Boko Haram for more than 10 years and was best known for kidnapping over 200 schoolgirls in Chibok, north-eastern Nigeria, in 2014 A video from the Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram has been published, confirming the death of its infamous leader, Abubakar Shekau. Last month, a rival faction claimed Shekau had been killed … Read more
Boko Haram has released an abducted pastor after seven months in captivity. A pastor with the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Rev Polycarp Zongo, has been released by the Boko Haram terrorists after seven months in captivity, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The pastor, who presides over a branch of the church in Jos, … Read more
“There was the risk that insurgents could, after making IDPs socially and economically vulnerable, also explore that vulnerability by offering food and cash incentives…” Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has emphasised the need to continue to fight poverty in the country, lamenting that some people have been recruited into the Boko Haram group with just … Read more
President Buhari has revealed the major cause of Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed the major reason behind the Boko Haram insurgency in the country. According to President Buhari, the Boko Haram insurgency in Northern Nigeria is largely fuelled by youth unemployment and poverty. Buhari made … Read more
He has been reported dead numerous times before, only to resurface The leader of the Nigerian militant group Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, has killed himself, rival Islamist militants said in an audio recording. According to the BBC, in a audio obtained by news agencies, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) said Shekau died detonating … Read more
Boko Haram launched series of attacks in the northeast in 2009 after its leader, Mohammed Yusuf, who was captured by the military authorities died in police custody In 2014, the group pledged its allegiance to the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) and has targeted military formations, civilians, religious centers among others The Special … Read more
The raid led to the arrest of two fuel suppliers The Nigerian Army on Saturday said it has raided a Boko Haram logistics base in Guibja, Yobe State. The raid led to the arrest of two fuel suppliers suspected to be affiliated with the terrorist group. According to a statement signed by army spokesperson, Brigadier-General … Read more