Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed scores of Boko Haram insurgents in Borno. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the troops of Operation Hadin Kai have reportedly killed scores of Boko Haram terrorists while trying to attack Rann, the headquarters of Kala Balge Council Area of Borno State. The latest development was disclosed by the … Read more
The Nigerian Army has arrested the Boko Haram terrorists’ fuel suppliers. EKO HOT BLOG reports troops of Operation Hadin Kai have raided a suspected Boko Haram logistics stockpile in Kurkareta town, Yobe State. The Director, Nigerian Army Public Relations, Mohammed Yerima, made the disclosure via a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. EKO HOT BLOG gathered … Read more
…the insurgents were said to have mounted a roadblock around Mainok town, roughly 55 kilometers away from Maiduguri. Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly abducted some travellers along the Damaturu-Maiduguri Road on Wednesday. The attack occurred at about 9 am, two hours after the road was opened to commuters. The roads are usually shut between 4 … Read more
Fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) have reportedly killed some commanders of the leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau. It was further learnt that series of meetings have been held in Sambisa Forest between ISWAP commanders and other surrendered Boko Haram members. Fighters of the Islamic State of West … Read more
“The people of Borno thank him and all our gallant fallen heroes”  The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, says the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, was committed to the fight against Boko Haram and was doing everything possible to rid the country of insecurity. Ekohotblog reports that Zulum stated … Read more
According to a circular, Boko Haram terrorists plan to “attack major cities in the country The Nigeria Police Force has alerted police commissioners in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja and Plateau State to a plot by Boko Haram terrorists to attack the areas. The information from the acting Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, was contained in … Read more
By Ishaq Khalid There are six main reasons why Boko Haram has not been defeated despite the government claims, according to experts. The phrase that Nigerian militant group Boko Haram had been “technically defeated” is ringing increasingly hollow. Seven months into his first term in 2015 President Muhammadu Buhari coined the term, but the group … Read more
Islamic scholar, Ahmad Gumi, has disclosed why bandits are yet to release the abducted students of Greenfield University who were kidnapped about two months ago in Kaduna State. Gumi made the disclosure while speaking with Channels Television on Sunday. Islamic scholar, Ahmad Gumi, has disclosed why bandits are yet to release the abducted students of … Read more
Inspite of measures by the Nigerian military to curtail and terminate the insurgents troubling the northern states, it however seems that the dreaded Boko Haram terrorists are gathering more confidence by the day. The latest of such display of audacity, is the release of some pictures by the ISWAP faction of Boko Haram, which showed the … Read more
FG is set to prosecute 400 suspected Boko Haram financiers. In addition to the prosecution of 400 suspected Boko Haram financiers, the Federal Government has taken more measures to counter the twin trouble of insurgency and insecurity in the country. The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) who … Read more
In recent weeks there have been rumours of an impending attack on Maiduguri by the insurgents during the Eid celebrations The military has repelled an attempt by the Boko Haram terrorists to infiltrate Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The insurgents made their way through Adawari, a community behind Jiddari-Polo – a highly-populated area in the … Read more
This comes as security forces struggle with the activities of terrorists and bandits who have killed thousands, displaces hundreds of thousands and abducted several people for ransom The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Tuesday said the Federal Government has the capacity to crush Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in the northeast and bandits in … Read more
Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly distributed Ramadan welfare packages to some residents of Borno and Yobe states. A security source disclosed that the gesture was to induce the residents to join the group’s ranks as militants. Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly distributed Ramadan welfare packages to some residents of Borno and Yobe states, EKO HOT … Read more
The internet is on frenzy, following viral pictures of ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists organizing Ramadan preaching session in the northern part of Nigeria. According to Aliyu Dahiru Aliyu, an Independent researcher with HumAngle and Co-founder of Wikipedia Hausa, he said that the insurgents were holding the preaching session in the North East, Nigeria. This event is … Read more
“I’m trying to get my masters in human services and going back to law school” Joy Bishara and Lydia Pogu, ex-students of Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok in Borno state, who escaped from Boko Haram in 2014, have graduated from Southeastern University in the United States. Bishara and Pogu were among the 276 girls kidnapped … Read more
Attacks by Boko Haram terrorists spanning over a decade have left thousands killed and millions displaced in the North East Military authorities on Sunday said that thirteen suspected Boko Haram terrorists have been apprehended around Filin Lazio in the Hotoro axis of Kano State. The suspects were arrested by troops of 3 Brigade of the … Read more
Nigeria has been battling insurgency for over a decade with over 36,000 people killed and hundreds of thousands displaced in the Northeast region of the country The Federal Government has begun profiling towards prosecution, well-placed Nigerians suspected of being financiers of terrorism in the country. Speaking with journalists on Friday in Abuja, the Minister of … Read more
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has alerted Nigerians that the terrorist group, Boko Haram, has started regrouping again in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa States. Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly killed thousands and displaced millions in the North-East region. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has alerted Nigerians that … Read more
No fewer than four Local Government Areas of Bauchi State have been reportedly attacked by the Boko Haram insurgents. According to the government, the four LGAs share a border with Geidam, Yobe State which was recently attacked and taken over by the insurgents. No fewer than four Local Government Areas of Bauchi State have been … Read more
“He should be leaving office; he has not fulfilled his promise to the Nigerian people” Ghanaian journalist Kwesi Pratt Jr has berated President Muhammadu Buhari, a retired Major General, for approaching the United State to help address the security challenges ravaging Nigeria. In a virtual meeting with the U.S. Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken last … Read more