Bandits have abducted another Catholic priest and demanded N50m ransom for his release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Catholic priest, identified as Reverend Father Chinedu Nwadike has been abducted by bandits along the Okigwe – Enugu expressway in Umunneochi council area of Abia State. Nwadike who is also the Deputy Registrar of … Read more
Gunmen have killed a POS operator in Ibadan EKO HOT BLOG reports that some gunmen on Friday attacked a shop belonging to a Point of Sale (POS) operator in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. EDITOR’S PICK Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End – Peter Obi 2023: Peter Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Call To Caution His … Read more
‘I killed only two Policemen, two civilians’— Captured Gunman confesses in Anambra. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunman nicknamed ’50’ has confessed to Anambra State Police Command that he had killed four persons, including two policemen and two civilians, since he joined gunmen gang. The gunman was caught inside a forest at Ukpor … Read more
Insecurity: Buhari Condemns South-East Killings EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday condemned the killing of non-indigenes and law enforcement officials by terrorists in the South-East. According to a statement signed by presidential spokesman Garba Shehu, the President vowed to undertake all possible action in conducting a speedy investigation to … Read more
Police station have been burnt down by gunmen in Imo state EKO HOT BLOG reports that Four police officers who were on duty at the recently built police station in Agwa village, Oguta Local Government Area, Imo State, were assaulted and killed by gunmen on Saturday. According to reports, the terrorists torched the … Read more
Unknown Gunmen have killed Asiri Eniba’s top ally, Spanal and his 7-year-old daughter in Osogbo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a notorious thug in Osun popularly called Spanal was killed on Friday afternoon in Oke-Ijetu, Ilesa-garage area of Osogbo. Spanal was a close ally of the Chairman of the Osogbo branch of the … Read more
Gunmen Abduct Popular Nigerian Monarch, 4 Others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Head of Iku quarters, the Oniku of Iku, Ikare Akoko, High Chief Mukaila Bello and three others have been kidnapped. They were kidnapped on Thursday evening at Ago Panu axis in Owo local government while returning from Akure. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
The Nigeria Railway Corporation has suspended the Lagos-Kano and Ajaokuta train services due to fear of terrorist attacks. EKO HOT BLOG reports that multiple sources in the Ministry of Transportation and the NRC confirmed that the train services would not resume until the security along the Lagos-Kano route and the Ajaokuta train station was … Read more
Gunmen Open Fire On Imo Community, Kill Seven Residents EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was panic in Orogwe community in the Owerri Local Government Area of Imo State after seven people were shot dead after gunmen invaded the community on Monday night. EDITOR’S PICK APC 2023: Bola Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole For … Read more
Gunmen have killed seven in fresh Plateau attack EKO HOT BLOG reports that in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, gunmen thought to be herdsmen have once more killed no less than seven people. The murder occurs less than twenty-four hours after 18 more people died in a battle between … Read more
One Killed, Another Injured As Gunmen Ambush Police In Bayelsa EKO HOT BLOG reports that one policeman has been killed and another injured by gunmen at a checkpoint in Bayelsa State. EDITOR’S PICK “Missing Actress Cynthia Okereke’s Bank has been Cleared” – AGN President Police Arrest One Person Over Clash At Oyingbo In … Read more
Eight Killed As Gunmen Ambush Security Operatives In Kogi EKO HOT BLOG reports that some unidentified gunmen on Saturday afternoon ambushed security men at Jidda-Bassa community in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi state, killing three police officers and five vigilantes. EDITOR’S PICK: “Missing Actress Cynthia Okereke’s Bank has been Cleared” – AGN … Read more
Two have been abducted as Gunmen invaded a community near LAUTECH Friday Morning. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen suspected to be Fulani hoodlums have invaded Abaa, a community near the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, and abducted two persons. It was gathered that the gunmen stormed the community which … Read more
Again, Unknown Gunmen Attack Owo, Barely 7 Weeks After Church Massacre Eyewitness reports had it that the gunmen opened fire on those at the site EDITOR’S PICK: IGP Orders Investigation Into Portable’s Claim Of Forming Notorious Gangs Akeredolu Reveals When He Will Buy Guns For His People Insecurity: Kano Govt Bans Tricycle Operations In The … Read more
The vigilante leader identified as Bashir and five girls, were abducted by gunmen at about 1.30am at Saminaka Junction on Monday night The gunmen on motorcycles reportedly invaded the area and shot in different directions before gaining entrance EDITOR’S PICK Presidency Responds To Video Of Terrorists Flogging Train Attack Victims, Threatening Buhari Davido’s Father Warns … Read more
Gunmen Invade Another Police Station, Kill Officer. The gunmen reportedly stormed the station and caught the officers on duty unaware on Monday around 1:00 am. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Train Victims’ Families Stage Protest At Transport Ministry, Bar Staff From Entry [VIDEO] BREAKING: Terrorists Flog Abducted Train Victims, Threaten To Kidnap Buhari, El-Rufai [VIDEO] JUST IN: … Read more
Unknown Gunmen Kill Prominent Lawmaker, Shoot Son The incident was confirmed by the spokesman of the State police command, Suleiman Nguroje EDITOR’S PICK: IGP Orders Investigation Into Portable’s Claim Of Forming Notorious Gangs Akeredolu Reveals When He Will Buy Guns For His People Insecurity: Kano Govt Bans Tricycle Operations In The State (Full Details) EKO … Read more
Gunmen kill song deputy legislative leader ….Ishaya was whisked from his residence at Bannga, in Song LGA and shot dead by the suspected gunmen EDITOR’S PICK: Police Storm Peoples Gazette Newspaper’s HQ In Abuja, Arrest 5 Staff Akeredolu Reveals When He Will Buy Guns For His People Insecurity: Kano Govt Bans Tricycle Operations In The … Read more
A resident of the community, who identified himself simply as Onyekachi Odo, disclosed that some of the villagers, who were going to their farms with tricycles, were intercepted by gunmen numbering over 20 Earlier gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen in police and military uniforms had, on July 5, kidnapped seven residents of the same … Read more
The NDDC official was trailed from a burial which he attended and, on his way back to his house, he was abducted while his car was left behind …the assailants demanded a sum of N10 million as ransom before their victim would be released from captivity EDITOR’S PICK Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Labourers’ Comment, Says … Read more