Gunmen in southwestern Pakistan have killed at least 22 people after forcibly removing them from their vehicles and checking their identities, officials report. The attack occurred overnight on a highway in Balochistan province, a region plagued by sectarian, ethnic, and separatist violence. The assailants reportedly targeted individuals from Punjab, shooting them before setting their vehicles … Read more
Gunmen killed a farm manager and kidnapped three others during an attack on two farms in Niger State. According to reports, the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday when the assailants raided the farms located on the outskirts of Sabon-Wuse community in Tafa Local Government Area. The farm manager, whose name was not … Read more
Gunmen believed to be herders attacked farmers in Bachi community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, injuring four people. The Berom Youths Moulders Association President, Solomon Mwantiri, confirmed the incident in Jos on Wednesday, stating that the attack occurred on Tuesday afternoon while the victims were working in their fields. Mwantiri reported that the … Read more
In a tragic event on Saturday evening in Imo State, gunmen reportedly killed Hyginus Ohazurike, the President-General of Umucheke Okwe autonomous community in Onuimo Local Government Area, along with six village leaders from the same community. A local resident stated that the assailants arrived in a vehicle and attacked while the victims were holding a … Read more
Two individuals were killed during a recent attack on a military checkpoint along the Amangwu axis of the Amasiri-Owutu road in Edda Local Government Area, Ebonyi State. An eyewitness recounted that the incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, carried out by armed assailants on motorcycles. According to Channels Television, the witness noted that … Read more
The Abia State Police Command reported the tragic death of Inspector Shehu Oyibo and three civilians, who were killed by armed men in Aba on Sunday. Eko Hot Blog reports that the attack occurred at Ngwa Road by Mosque Junction, where Inspector Oyibo, part of the state’s Rapid Response Squad, was on patrol. ASP Maureen … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Borno State Police Command has officially confirmed the abduction of Justice Haruna Mshelia, a High Court judge, along with his wife, and driver in the Biu Local Government Area of the state. ASP Nahum Daso, spokesperson for the police command, made this known on Monday, outlining the details of the … Read more
Gunmen attack police checkpoint in Imo Gunmen killed two officers and a passer-by An eyewitness said the assailant arrived in 3 vehicles Eko Hot Blog reports that gunmen attacked a checkpoint along Okigwe Road in the Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, killing two policemen and a passer-by. According to an eyewitness, the assailants … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has dismissed a rumour that a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) has been kidnapped. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, debunked the claim in a post on X on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS A Nation Divided? Fallout After Nigeria’s New Anthem ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’: Sparks And … Read more
Gunmen invaded Dakwa, DeiDei in FCT, Abuja, kidnapping four people and injuring others. A gun battle between vigilantes and the bandits occurred, with significant military and police presence assessing the situation. Residents urge the government to enhance security measures and maintain communication with authorities to prevent future attacks. EKO HOT BLOG reports that residents of Dakwa, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an employee of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has been tragically killed in Maitama, Abuja. It was gathered that the victim, Khalid Bichi, was murdered by some unknown gunmen on Friday night. According to the PUNCH, Bichi was shot multiple times by unknown gunmen just before 9 pm. He … Read more
Tragic Highway Ambush Leaves Trail of Terror Armed Gunmen Strike, Casualties Reported Police Launch Manhunt for Perpetrators Eko Hot Blog reports that gunmen brought terror to Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode expressway, killing one and abducting seven. About seven assailants with AK-47 rifles ambushed vehicles with gunfire last Friday. Editor’s Pick Admiring President Bola Tinubu’s Exemplary Leadership Cyriel Dessers … Read more
Kidnapped Father and Son Freed in Ondo Victims Regain Freedom After Two-Day Ordeal Joint Effort by Navy and Amotekun Corps Secures Release Eko Hot Blog reports that in a distressing incident, a man identified as Maliki Onose and his son Jethro fell victim to a kidnapping while traveling along the Benin-Owo road in Ose Local … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that some yet-to-be-identified hoodlums have killed the President-General of Umuoji Community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Silas Onyima. Although, the details of the incident are still sketchy, but it was gathered that the hoodlums, numbering about 15, invaded the deceased’s home on Friday evening and shot him dead … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that gunmen stormed the Iboko community in Ebonyi State’s Izzi Local Government Area on Tuesday, killing at least four people including security guards, per reports. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong Wins Player Of The Tournament REVEALED! How Model Of Aircraft Carrying Wigwe, Wife, Son Crashed Multiple Times … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have reportedly murdered Victor Onwubiko, a legal practitioner based in Imo state and resident of Uturu in Abia state. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday night while the lawyer was returning to Abia State University, Uturu, where he resides. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong Wins Player … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that unknown gunmen have reportedly killed the Olukoro of Koro, HRH retd General Segun Aremu, in Ekiti Local Government of Kwara State. The monarch was reportedly shot dead in his palace on Thursday night by unknown gunmen, who also kidnapped his wife and two others. Reacting to the attack, the Governor … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a tragic attack on the Ugboju community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State has left at least 15 people dead. The violent incursion, which occurred on Wednesday evening, has also resulted in many individuals being reported missing as the community reels from continuous assaults over the past two weeks. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped the Chairman of Oyo State Tipper, Lorry And Quarry Park Management System, Alhaji Akeem Akintola, popularly known as Kuso. The abduction occurred in the early hours of Saturday, around Ajiboye area, Omi Apata, Ibadan, the state capital. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Usman Ododo Sworn In As … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports the Abia State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of Prof. Godwin Emezue, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) of Abia State University Uturu. The incident occurred while Prof. Emezue was purchasing fuel at a filling station in Umuopara. According to the statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Maureen Chinaka, the abduction … Read more