A Catholic priest in the Diocese of Nnewi, Anambra State, Reverend Father Tobias Okonkwo, was tragically shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Thursday evening. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident occurred along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway around 7 p.m. Father Okonkwo, a pharmacist and manager of the Schools of Nursing, Midwifery, and Medical Laboratory at … Read more
Prominent human rights activist Emeka Umeagbalasi, chairman of the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), and his family were attacked by gunmen in Anambra State. EKO HOT BLOG reports Umeagbalasi reported that the first assault occurred on November 27, when gunmen opened fire and forcibly took his Mitsubishi Hilux truck from … Read more
Mutiu Akinbami, the former councillor of Abeokuta North Local Government Area in Ogun State, also known as Igor, has been shot dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Akinbami was killed on Friday night by gunmen while riding a motorcycle with his daughter in Abeokuta, the state capital. The incident occurred around 6:13 p.m., between the … Read more
Unidentified gunmen have reportedly killed two police operatives in Uruagu, a community in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the tragic incident took place in the early hours of Thursday while the officers were conducting investigative duties. An eyewitness told Punch that the assailants launched a surprise attack … Read more
Four people have reportedly been killed, and a bus set ablaze, following heavy gunfire during the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Eastern Zone election in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Saturday. According to our correspondent at the Abuloma Model Primary School, where the election was held, the process was progressing smoothly until over 100 armed men … Read more
Unknown gunmen believed to be sea pirates, have abducted at least ten travelers along the Bonny-Port Harcourt waterway. The incident took place in the early hours of Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter BREAKING: PDP Summons Wike Over Controversial Remarks Against Party Governors UEFA To Honour Ronaldo For Record-Breaking … Read more
Gunmen invaded Kuchi in Niger State, killing four Military Joint Force members and three villagers. The attack involved around 300 gunmen on motorcycles and lasted for about three hours with no help arriving. Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, advocated for the official adoption of zoning political offices to ensure peace and stability. EKO … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that two police officers met a tragic fate as they came under attack by unknown gunmen, resulting in their untimely deaths According to the Nation, the incident, which took place in the early hours of Saturday, occurred when the personnel of MOPOL 18, Owerri were ambushed while on patrol duty. Editor’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gunmen in the early hours of Thursday, reportedly attacked two communities in Plateau State, killing seven persons. This online media platform learnt that the victims lost their lives in the attack at Pukah and Pinper communities of Mangu Local Government Area of the state. A further report revealed that while … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that suspected Gunmen reportedly invaded Ejule town in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing many residents in the process. A resident in the community, who fled because of the incident, said a commercial motorcyclist, popularly known as okada rider, and the wife of a youth leader in the community, … Read more
Unknown gunmen have killed several officials of the US Embassy in Nigeria during a humanitarian mission in Anambra State. The assailants ambushed and shot at the officials, leaving no fewer than four people dead. Investigations into the attack are ongoing. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen in Anambra State’s Ogbaru Local Government Area reportedly killed several … Read more
Unknown gunmen invaded Aloko-Oganenigwu, a community in Kogi State, killing scores of people, including Pastor Jacob Wodi Hulobu. The Pastor was shot dead while checking the state of his church after the attack. He had earlier escaped the morning attack with some of his members. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Living Faith Church Pastor, … Read more
Residents in Rivers revealed that police officers fled during gunmen’s attack on travellers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that some officers of the Nigeria Police Force reportedly took to their heels on Wednesday night when unknown gunmen attacked travellers in a community in Rivers State. This online media platform learnt that the hoodlums ambushed vehicles travelling … Read more
Ogun Police Has Debunked Alleged Gunmen Attack On Issac Fayose EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State Police Command on Tuesday reacted to gunmen’s alleged attack on the younger brother of former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, Isaac. The state command described the report that he escaped being abducted while on … Read more
Cubana Chief Priest Was Attacked By Gunmen EKO HOT BLOG report that Lagos socialite Cubana Chief Priest has come out to reveal how he was attacked on Saturday attacked by unknown gunmen in Anambra state. In a video that has gone viral, Cubana Chief Priest showed off his car with bullet scratches and holes which it sustained … Read more
The victims were referred to different hospitals, including Dangi General Hospital in Kanam LGA of Plateau State for treatment as soon as all the bodies are recovered, they would be given mass burial. EDITOR’S PICK: Fake Corper Nabbed At Orientation Camp, Stolen Phones Recovered Man Gets 21-year Sentence For Defilement, Murder Of Victim Heartbreaking Moment … Read more
Gunmen attack Divisional Police Headquarters in Ebonyi, free detainees. The incident, which occurred on Monday morning, threw the neighborhood into disarray. Ekohotblog reports that unknown gunmen stormed the Divisional Police Headquarters in Ebonyi State’s Ohaukwu Local Government Area and released those who had been held there. The incident, which occurred on Monday morning, threw the … Read more
“At least three officers sustained fatal injuries, resulting from heavy gunshots as policemen on duty tried to repel the attack” Some unidentified gunmen have attacked the police headquarters in Akwa Ibom State, leaving at least three officers severely injured.Akwa Police Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko MacDon, confirmed the incident to journalists in Udung Uko on … Read more
Those who were in their house planning to attend church services or catch up with early morning appointments were said to have stayed back. Gunshots rented the air in World Bank Area, Amakohia – Akwakuma Area, Government House axis, Control Post Area, Wetheral, Ikenegbu and Bank Road axis of Owerri, the Imo State capital when … Read more
At least one person was killed and a newly wedded couple abducted when gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked Runka community in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Gambo Isah, confirmed the incident but said that he was making efforts to contact the Divisional Police Officer … Read more