287 schoolchildren abducted from Kuriga, Chikun LGA, Kaduna State, now freed. Governor Uba Sani thanks President Tinubu for support; commends Nigerian Army. Abductors demanded N1bn ransom; deadline set for March 27. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kaduna State Government, under the leadership of Governor Senator Uba Sani, has confirmed the liberation of 287 schoolchildren abducted … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), led by Prof. Ango Abdullahi, voiced dissatisfaction on Saturday regarding the kidnapping of over 287 students and educators from Government Secondary School and LEA Primary School in Kuriga 1, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State by bandits. Editor’s Pick Hardship, Food Scarcity Has Turned … 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
Troops Neutralise Scores Of Terrorists In Kaduna, Recover Weapons EKO HOT BLOG reports that troops of Operation Sanity have killed scores of terrorists during a clearance operation in Chikun local government area of Kaduna State. This was conveyed in an operational feedback to the Kaduna State Government from the security agencies carrying out … Read more
Father Bako was kidnapped by bandits at his pastoral residence of Saint John’s Catholic Church, Kudenda in Chikun Local Government Area on March 8, 2022 According to the chancellor, Father Bako was ill before his abduction and the bandits did not allow him go with his drugs for proper medication EDITOR’S PICK Why I Haven’t … Read more
A few days ago, the bandits killed three of the people blaming the community for not raising the ransom as demanded Goni said the bandits had started contacting families directly since the collective bargaining had not been achieved EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: PDP Chairman, Women Leader Killed As Gunmen Attack Convoy Of Top Lawmaker [PHOTO] … Read more
In its most recent update, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) said over 150 are still missing following the Kaduna train attack It would be recalled that about eight passengers on board the train were killed by the terrorists during the attack EDITOR’S PICK 2023: First Female Presidential Aspirant In APC Announces Bid APC Announces Dates … Read more
Bandits had abducted 12 people, among them 10 women, in the same village on Christmas eve EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits have again killed five villagers and abducted 16 others in Kerawa village of Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident happened on Sunday morning when bandits invaded the village. Bandits had … Read more
The latest release now brings the total number of 120 students… EKO HOT BLOG reports that two additional kidnapped students of Bethel Baptist Secondary school in Kaduna State have regained their freedom.. Although the police authorities are yet to comment on the development, the chairman of the Kaduna State chapter of the Christian Association of … Read more
…a top member of the church confirmed the death of the clergyman on Saturday EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits have killed one Pastor Dauda Bature who was in charge of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) parish in the Narayi area of Chikun Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. Bature, who was initially … Read more
…at least 13 families were attacked in the operation, which lasted for about two hours. EKO HOT BLOG reports that two persons have been killed while “more than 50” have been abducted in an attack in Unguwan Gimbiya community in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. An eyewitness, who pled anonymity, said the incident … Read more