The gunmen abducted the police officer who is also said to be the Chief Imam of the mosque alongside others while praying at about 8pm… The police officer is attached to one of the divisional police headquarters in the Ogun State capital EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have reportedly invaded a mosque at Soyoye … Read more
The gunmen razed several buildings within the premises including the executive chairman’s office, the administrative block, and some vehicles… The attacker came in the early hours of Sunday in their numbers and set the secretariat ablaze EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have attacked and razed the premises of the Orsu Local Government Area headquarters … Read more
The youths leader recalled that last month, over 10 people were killed by gunmen within Rigwe village in Bassa Local Government He alleged that the Fulani were responsible for the attacks and called on the government to rise up to its responsibility of protecting lives… EKO HOT BLOG reports that ten persons have been confirmed … Read more
The source said one of the gunmen was killed during the shootout while a police officer was injured and in critical condition at a hospital The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Loveth Odah, confirmed the incident EKO HOT BLOG reports that police officers have repelled an attack by gunmen in the Ịkwo Local … Read more
Gunmen have been on a rampage in Kaduna State killing unsuspecting residents and abducting many in coordinated attacks Reacting to the Abuja-Kaduna train attack, El-Rufai said the state governors may not have a choice but to find means of protecting the lives and properties of their people EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Nasir El-Rufai … Read more
Gunmen Attack 5th Imo Police Station In One Month. Gunmen burnt Okwelle, Omuma, Isu and Umuguma Divisional Police Headquarters, killing two policemen, burning several vehicles and releasing inmates within the space of one month in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gunmen on Friday morning bombed the Mbieri Divisional headquarters situated in the Mbaitoli … Read more
The bandits initially attacked communities on the outskirts of states but they have somewhat become brazen in their renewed assaults Earlier in the month, they attacked the Kaduna Airport before storming the Abuja-Kaduna rail line a few days later EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked a low-cost housing estate … Read more
At least one person has been reportedly killed as gunmen stormed Anambra, razed Secretariat. The incident took place on Thursday morning. Eyewitnesses said the deceased was one of the security men in the Council Secretariat. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gunmen on Thursday morning stormed Nnewi South Local Government Secretariat in Anambra killed one person … Read more
Gunmen whisk away ex-NUJ Chairman, Others in Delta State. Comrade Osahon and others were kidnapped along the East-West road, by Ewreni community, in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen have reportedly kidnapped a journalist, Comrade Osahon and others along the East-West road, … Read more
The police station situated in the Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State was reportedly attacked by unknown gunmen around 3 am on Monday A source said the police repelled the gunmen from gaining access into the premises of the police station EKO HOT BLOG reports that two police officers were injured in the early … Read more
According to reports, the gunmen who came in large numbers, attacked the station at about 03:00 am on Sunday with various calibres of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED)… Five undetonated Improvised Explosives Devices and charms were also recovered during the operations EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have attacked and razed the Divisional Police Headquarters in … Read more
Unknown gunmen early hours of Saturday bombed the house of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Worldwide, Professor George Obiozor. The gunmen used improvised explosives Devices, IED and petrol bombs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen on Saturday morning razed the country home of the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Prof George Obiozor, at Awo-Omanma in … Read more
Gunmen Kill two officers, attack Imo Police Station. The gunmen invaded the station in the wee hours of Saturday at about 3am while the operation lasted about 30 minutes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Unknown gunmen, on Saturday morning, attacked the Umuguma Police Division, Owerri West local government area of Imo State and gunned down … Read more
47 members of a community in Kaduna were abducted by gunmen in a midnight raid He explained that the terrorists came in large numbers, took vantage positions and shot indiscriminately to scare the resident EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen, on Thursday, invaded the Agunu Dutse community in the Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna … Read more
Police and other security personnel have been targets of attacks in the Southeast region in recent times Stakeholders have expressed worry that the rising tide of gunmen attacks may affect the conduct of the 2023 elections in the region EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have attacked the headquarters of the National Drug Law Enforcement … Read more
The gunmen reportedly targeted vigilante operatives who were at the ceremony to provide security They also went to Utuh community in the same Local Government Area, where they also attacked an office used by vigilante operatives EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen, on Friday, attacked venue of a burial ceremony in Ndingbu village, Nnewi South … Read more
Gunmen kidnap two siblings in Ogun state and have demanded N15million ransom …the Yewa North Patriotic Forum has expressed displeasure over the incident, saying the “state is no more safe for residents.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have reportedly kidnapped two siblings at Oremeji Street, Joga area of Ayetoro in Yewa North Local Government … Read more
Gunmen have kidnapped Catholic priest in Kaduna. The gunmen killed guard and one other during the process of kidnapping the priest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have killed two people and abducted a Catholic Church Reverend Father, Joseph Akeke, at Kudendan community in Kaduna State. The incident happened around 1am Tuesday when the gunmen … Read more
The monarch is said to be a close relative of the state Deputy Governor, Sonni Tyoden His abduction was the third time gunmen had kidnapped traditional rulers in the state in the past two months EKO HOT BLOG reports that a traditional ruler in Plateau state, Diket Gupiya, who was abducted by gunmen a week … Read more
Tension as panic grip community as gunmen kill over 100 cattle killed while grazing in Plateau Malam Nura Abdullahi, the state chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), confirmed the incident, saying aside from those killed, hundreds of other cattle, rams and sheep were still missing EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen, … Read more