JUST IN: Another Chibok Schoolgirl Rescued, Says Borno Governor

Chibok

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

Scores Of Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists Surrender – Army

Boko Haram

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

JUST IN: PDP Leader Bags One Year Imprisonment For Insulting Buhari

JUST IN: PDP Governorship Aspirant Dumps Party, PDP

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

JUST IN: Boko Haram Attacks Adamawa Communities, Kills Scores

Kidnapping

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

Troops Trail Terrorists, Kill Several Insurgents And Recover Arms

Troops

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

ISWAP-Boko Haram Appoints New Commanders, Imposes Taxes

ISWAP-Boko Haram, ISWAP

“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

JUST IN: Troops Engage Boko Haram, ISWAP Terrorists In Fresh Borno Attack

Troops, Boko Haram

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

NAF Attacks Strongholds Of Terrorists After ISWAP-Boko Haram Reunion Video Emerges

Air Force, NAF Attacks Strongholds Of Terrorists After ISWAP-Boko Haram Reunion Video Emerges

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

Boko Haram: Troops Foil Attack On Borno Town, Kill Six

Boko Haram

…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

After 6 Months In Camp Of ISWAP Terrorists, Lecturer Tells Story

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

Boko Haram Recruited Spies With ₦5,000 – Zulum

IDPs

“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

BREAKING: President Buhari Reveals Major Cause Of Boko Haram Insurgency

Terrorism

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

The Boko Haram We Knew Disappeared And Merged Into Bigger Threat – Garba Shehu

Presidency, PDP Used Social Media To Spread Fake News, Divide Nigeria

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