Sources narrated that the gunmen struck in the wee hours of Thursday EKO HOT BLOG reports that one person was killed while two others were kidnapped when gunmen launched an attack on Gidan-Kwano, the host community of the main campus of the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna, Niger State. The gunmen operated directly opposite … Read more
Gunmen kill four in Imo fresh attack Suspected gunmen in a white sienna car opened fire at the market, killing four people, according to reports. EKO HOT BLOG reports that following an incident that took four lives on Tuesday night, there is palpable anxiety at Anara market in the Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of … Read more
Gunmen have attacked popular market, killed three persons and injured others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than three persons were shot dead when gunmen attacked popular Anara market in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. It was gathered that the incident which occurred around 10pm on Tuesday, left many people wounded … Read more
A pastor has tackled and disarmed a man who pointed gun at worshippers during church service. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a quick-thinking Tennessee pastor is being hailed a hero by his congregation after he tackled a man waving a gun in the air and pointing it at worshippers during a church service Sunday, police … Read more
Due to fear, the physiotherapist led the assailants to the room, where they shot both of them dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unidentified gunmen, in the wee hours of Tuesday, stormed the residence of retired Air Vice-Marshal Mohammed Maisaka at Makarfi Road, Rigasa in Kaduna State. According to Daily Post, the residence around 1:00 … Read more
There was sporadic gunshots as gunmen snatched ballot boxes in Onitsha. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was sporadic gunshots as gunmen on Saturday allegedly took away ballot boxes from two polling centres at the Immaculate Heart Catholic Church and the St Faith Catholic Church in Fegge, Onitsha, Anambra State. The assailants, numbering about six, … Read more
He said that the abducted girls were later released after the abductors had carnal knowledge of them EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed that unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked Nuku village in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. Spokesman of Kwara Command … Read more
Gunmen have attacked a school in Abuja and kidnapped the Vice Principal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the Vice Principal of Junior Secondary School (JSS), Yebu in Kwali Area Council of Abuja, Mohammed Nuhu. A teacher of the affected school disclosed that Nuhu was kidnapped by … Read more
Police has spoken about the alleged murder of INEC Chairman in Anambra State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the police has debunked the widely-circulated reports that the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, was assassinated in Anambra on Tuesday. The social media was awash with claims that the INEC Chairman was assassinated on Tuesday by … Read more
Gunmen have attacked the residence of the Yoruba Nation leader, Prof. Akintoye. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the residence of the Yoruba Nation coordinator, Prof. Banji Akintoye, in Ado-Ekiti has been attacked by unknown gunmen. The incident was disclosed via a statement by the umbrella body of Yoruba Self-Determination Groups, Ilana Omo Oodua, Tuesday. The statement, which … Read more
Although, the police are yet to reveal the names of the victims… EKO HOT BLOG reports that two professors are among the six persons abducted from the staff quarters of the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) on Tuesday morning. It was gathered that gunmen forced their way into the staff quarters located at GIRI, Gwagwalada … Read more
Gunmen have again attacked Governor Zulum in Borno State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen have attacked a convoy transporting the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, in the state. The attack, which was confirmed by three military sources, it was gathered, occurred last Thursday. It was further learnt that the attack on the convoy transporting the … Read more
Aregbesola has tackled Governor Makinde over the plans to install CCTV in prison following the Oyo Jailbreak. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, called on the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, to shelve the idea of installing security cameras in Abolongo prison flowing an attack on the correctional facility by unknown … Read more
Gunmen have kidnapped no fewer than 8 persons in Ekiti State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted 8 persons in Itapaji Ekiti in the Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State. This online newspaper reports that the latest abduction in the state is coming barely a week after four … Read more
A source informed that the kidnappers have demanded a ransom of ₦6 million before the three worshippers are freed EKO HOT BLOG reports that unidentified gunmen, in the early hours of Sunday, invaded a white garment church to kidnap three worshippers in Obada area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The church, Cherubim and Seraphim … Read more
Communities in Kaduna State have continue to face several attacks from unknown assailants… EKO HOT BLOG reports that troops of Operation Safe Haven (OSH) have reported that some unidentified gunmen have attacked and killed two persons in Ungwan Taila village, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home … Read more
Gunmen have attacked another police station in Ebonyi and killed policemen. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than three policemen were feared dead as gunmen attacked a Police Divisional Headquarters at Unwana, Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. It was gathered that the gunmen attacked the police station around 2am on Sunday and killed one Police Constable and … Read more
Gunmen have struck in Ondo State and kidnapped two little girls. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted two little girls in Akure, the Ondo State capital. It was gathered that the two girls of nursery and kindergarten classes were abducted from their mother’s car at Leo area, Akure. This … Read more
Gunmen have attacked correctional facility in Oyo State and free prisoners. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen have attacked one of the facilities of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) in Oyo State. This online news platform gathered that the correctional facility named Abolongo Correctional Facility was attacked by the assailants around 10pm on Friday. It … Read more
Two persons have been abducted as gunmen attacked herders’ camp in Abuja. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen have invaded a Fulani settlement at Rubochi in Kuje Area Council of the FCT, shot one person on the leg and abducted two boys. A resident of the area simplify identified as Suleiman disclosed that the Fulani camp … Read more