On Saturday, the Defence Headquarters announced a major breakthrough in the fight against terrorism with the capture of Abubakar Bawa Ibrahim, also known as Habu Dogo, a notorious terrorist leader in Northwest Nigeria. Dogo, reportedly linked to numerous attacks, killings, and kidnappings in Sokoto State, was captured by troops in Rumji Village, Illela Local Government … Read more
The Imo State Police Command announced on Wednesday that it successfully thwarted an attempted attack by suspected members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), an affiliate of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), resulting in the death of one assailant. State Police Public Relations Officer Henry Okoye shared the details with journalists, showcasing the deceased … Read more
In Imo State, the Police recovered several dangerous weapons from Eastern Security Network (ESN) agents, including guns, ammunition, and a police hand grenade. The recovery was made during an operation led by the police, with support from the Nigerian Army. The police command urged citizens to report anyone spotted with bullet wounds to the local … Read more
The Defence Headquarters has vowed to resist anything that would truncate democracy ahead of the May 29 handover. The Chief of Army Staff has warned against threats to national security and democracy, including potential threats from fringe groups. The military’s commitment to ensuring security across the country has been commended after the peaceful conduct of … Read more
Troops of the Nigerian army have eliminated 12 ESN gunmen. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Defence Headquarters on Thursday said it neutralised a total of 12 insurgents of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). During a press briefing on troops’ activities in the various … Read more
The Federal Government has arrested IPOB’s key commanders. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Security Adviser (NSA), Major Babagana Monguno, has said that authorities are recording gains in the southeast, as the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB’s) Eastern Security Network (ESN) no longer hold sway. Monguno, who spoke on Thursday during the weekly … Read more
The Nigerian Army has revealed those behind South-East killings. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has claimed that the recent killings, arson, and destructions in the South-East region of the country were orchestrated and executed by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its militant wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). This … Read more
Security operatives have arrested ESN Commander in Anambra State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that security operatives have arrested a top commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who also commands its militant wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). It was gathered that the commander was arrested in Ekwukobia in the Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra … Read more
Residents have been thrown into panic as ESN members informed Anambra community of planned attack. EKOHOTBLOG reports that some persons alleged to be members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the militant arm of the separatist group of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), have written to Ukwulu Community in Dunukofia Local Government Area … Read more
Many policemen have been killed as gunmen struck in Anambra State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen have killed a yet-to-be ascertained number of policemen in Anambra State. It was gathered that the police vehicles were also set ablaze by the gunmen. The attack was said to have occurred at a security post mounted … Read more
The Imo State Government has defended the ongoing joint military and police operation in Orlu Local Government Area of the state, aimed at clearing camps allegedly built by members of the IPOB’s Eastern Security Network. Briefing journalists on Friday in Owerri, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Cyprian Akaolisa, said the state government invited … Read more
A combat aircraft of the Nigerian military again paraded the already tense Orlu communities in Imo State on Thursday (today). According to video clips shared on twitter by residents of the community, the Nigerian Army are dropping bombs from several combat helicopters. The video clips shared by twitter users @FestusGreen and @johnbosco_amah claimed that the … Read more
It is an open season of chaos and mayhem in Orlu, Imo State, following a fierce clash between Nigerian soldiers and members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN). As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG, the chaos broke out after a Fulani enclave in the community was burnt to the ground by some unknown elements. Following … Read more
A clash between ESN and soldiers which allegedly led to the death of one person while sours were wounded in Okporo, Orlu area of Imo State, generated several reactions. Fani Kayode in his reaction urged Buhari to deployed soldiers against herdsmen and not Eastern Security Network operatives. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Where Is Aisha Buhari? … Read more