Bandits Abduct Construction Workers In Niger State

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Eyewitnesses said that the workers were beaten and tied while two of them were taken away by the bandits  The incident grounded vehicular movement for several hours  EKO HOT BLOGBLOG reports that two construction workers have been abducted by bandits along the Lambata Izom road in Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State. According to … Read more

Many Killed As Cultists Attack Burial Ceremony, Desecrate Corpse

Many people were killed as cultists attacked burial ceremony and desecrated corpse. The corpse of Ozo was lying-in-state in his compound when some suspected cultists arrived at the scene and shot at the mourners while others scampered to safety. EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected cultists on Saturday attacked a burial ceremony in Ebenebe, Awka … Read more

First Class Graduate Killed By Gunmen In Anambra

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He was killed along with some passengers he was travelling with at Ekwulobia, a town in Anambra…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that a first class graduate, Sule Mathew, has been reportedly killed by unknown gunmen in Anambra. Mathew who studied Information and Media Studies recently bagged first class from the Faculty of Communication, Bayero University … Read more

[JUST IN] Gunmen Reportedly Attack Abia Cattle Market, Kill Many

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…security operatives have taken over the area to maintain peace.  EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen on Tuesday night reportedly killed several persons during an invasion of the newly constructed Abia cattle market in Omumauzor in Ukwa West local government  area of Abia State.  It was gathered that the midnight attack kept the villagers apprehensive. … Read more

BREAKING: Gunmen Kill Kaduna Agency’s Director

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  Gunmen have killed Kaduna Agency’s director. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen numbering five in the early hours of Friday assassinated the Director of Operations of the Kaduna Geographic Information Service (KADGIS), Malam Dauda.   Daily Trust gathered that the attackers breached the security of the victim’s house located in Barakallahu community in Igabi Local … Read more

Police Begin Manhunt As Gunmen Kill Seven Community Leaders

Police have begun manhunt as gunmen killed seven community leaders. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Rabiu Hussaini, has ordered the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of State Intelligence Investigation Department to begin the process of arresting the killers of seven community leader in Nmahu in the Ohaji-Egbema … Read more

BREAKING: Gunmen Kill DPO In Fresh Attack At Katsina Border Town

Gunmen have killed DPO in fresh attack at Katsina Border Town.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Divisional Police Officer for Jibiya Local Government Area of Katsina State, DSP Abdullahi Rano, was shot and killed early Wednesday morning by gunmen suspected to be terrorists who invaded Magama-Jibia border town. The Divisional Police Officer was … Read more

Gunmen Kill 20, Abduct 50 In Zamfara Villages

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…the bandits abducted about 50 people, mostly women and children.  EKO HOT BLOG reports that about 20 persons have been killed in Bungudu and Tsafe Local Government Areas of Zamfara State by gunmen. A source, who craved anonymity, said that the attackers stormed a village, Yar Katsina, in Bungudu Local Government Area and killed about … Read more

17 People Killed In Fresh Attack On Katsina Community

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There are increasing criminal activities recently in Katsina State, with the police authorities attributing it to the influx of bandits from Zamfara and Sokoto…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have attacked Karfi ward in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State and reportedly killed 17 people. Sources disclosed that the attackers invaded at least … Read more

Gunmen Kill Retired Police Officer In Imo

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Kpatuma was waylaid at the entrance of his home and shot dead…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have murdered a retired police officer Chris Kpatuma a.k.a Hipis in Mgbala Agwa Autonomous Community, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo. The police officer was killed on Wednesday with sources disclosing that the attackers are suspected escapees … Read more

Gunmen Invade Farm, Kill Staff, Burn Down 20-Hectare Rubber Plantation

Gunmen have invaded farm, killed staff and burnt down 20-hectare rubber plantation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a staff of Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc was on Tuesday February 1, killed by gunmen who invaded the company and set its 20-hectare rubber plantation on fire. Read Also: Nineteen Passengers Were Reported Dead In A Tragic Motor … Read more

Gunmen Kill Five, Torch Houses In Fresh Kaduna Attack

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The Youth Leader of Atyap Chiefdom raised the alarm that the marauders had the agenda of wiping them out EKO HOT BLOG reports that less than 24 hours after the killing of 11 people in Kurmin Masara in Atyap Chiefdom, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, gunmen have attacked Atisa, also in Kurmin … Read more

How Gunmen Assassinated My Cousin Inside Enugu APC Office – Relative of Slain Youth Leader

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A youth leader of the Enugu State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Kelvin Ezeoha, was recently reportedly shot dead at the party’s office at Obeagu-Awkunanaw Ward 3, Enugu South Local Government Area. A cousin of the deceased, Nkwuo Chigbo, who witnessed the incident, speaks to the media about it You accompanied your cousin to the … Read more

Gunmen Waylay Bullion Van In Delta

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…no life was lost but some of the hoodlums were fatally injured and were taken away by their gang members…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen numbering about ten on Thursday attacked a bullion van carrying Policemen on Specie Escort who were conveying cash from Asaba to Warri in Delta State. The incident is said … Read more

Gunmen Invade Popular Newspaper Office In Abuja, Threaten To Kill Staff

Gunmen have invaded popular newspaper office in Abuja and threatened to kill staff. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen in their numbers storm Thisday Newspaper Abuja office in Utako on Thursday and threatened to kill staff. The armed men were said to have scaled the fence of the company’s premises to gain access. Read Also: Petrol … Read more

BREAKING: Two Killed As Gunmen Attack Ondo Community

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Two persons have been killed as gunmen attacked Ondo community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than two persons were reportedly shot dead by suspected gunmen at Okeluse Community in the Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State on Sunday evening. The two were said to be an owner of a petrol station in … Read more

Gunmen Kill, Take Away Ebubeagu Operative’s Head In Ebonyi

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…the assailants dragged his body out of his room and cut off his head, which they took away.  EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have killed a member of the local security outfit, Ebubeagu, Sunday Nwafor, in Ekpelu community, in the Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. According to PUNCH Metro, the hoodlums also cut … Read more