The motive for the latest incident could not be established last night Suspected gunmen, on Friday, murdered a herder in Ago Are, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The incident is coming some months after the deceased’s brother was killed in a similar fashion. In the fresh attack, the assailants in their large numbers … Read more
Chike Akunyili’s son has revealed how his father was killed. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Obumneme, a son of the murdered Dr. Chike Akunyili has described how his father was killed by the yet-to-be-identified persons. EKOHOTBLOG had earlier reported that Chike Akunyili, a medical doctor and widower of a late Minister of Information, Prof. Dora … Read more
Gunmen have abducted a former Nigerian Minister. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Solomon Ewuga. Ewuga, a former Senator, was said to have been abducted by the gunmen on Tuesday evening in Plateau State. It was gathered that … Read more
The husband of late Dora Akunyili has been shot dead by unknown gunmen. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Dr Chike Akunyili, the husband of the late former Minister for Information, Prof. Dora Akunyili, has been killed by gunmen. It was gathered that the husband of the late minister was killed at Umuoji in Idemili North … Read more
“As I speak, a discreet investigation is ongoing, so I cannot deny the fact that we have that information at hand.” EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a councillor representing Ward 6 Central in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Samuel Ben. The abduction of … Read more
Gunmen have abducted Air Vice Marshal Ladi Smith (retd.) in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted Air Vice Marshal Ladi Smith (retd.) in Lagos State. Smith, who is a cousin to a former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and current Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Musiliu … Read more
Scores of residents have been feared dead as gunmen again struck in Southern Kaduna. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than 30 persons have been killed following an attack by unknown gunmen in Southern Kaduna. It was gathered many houses were razed in the attacks which occurred in Madamai and Abun villages in Kaura … Read more
…the gunmen invaded the church during the Sunday morning service, and immediately attacked the worshipers… At least one person has been killed and many others have been injured after gunmen attacked the ECWA Church at Gabaciwa village in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday morning. According to a report by security agencies, … Read more
Scores have been feared dead as gunmen attacked a military base in Sokoto State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked a joint military base in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing scores. It was gathered that the military base located at Dama village is codenamed … Read more
Residents have been killed while a teacher was abducted as gunmen struck in Kaduna State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed two residents and abducted an Arabic and Islamic studies teacher following an attack on the Kuregu community in Zaria Local Government of Kaduna State. It was gathered … Read more
“They came around 11pm; they were many. We had closed for the day and locked everywhere. EKOHOTBLOG reports that gunmen have attacked the Hilltop International Premium Hotel at Tunga-Maje in the Gwagwalada area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. It was gathered that the gunmen, during the attack which occurred on Tuesday, engaged policemen at the … Read more
The hoodlums were said to have contacted the victim’s family and placed a ₦10 million ransom on each of the victims Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have abducted a pregnant woman and two others in Ogun State. The abductors demanded a ₦30m ransom. The incident occurred in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of the state … Read more
…a tricycle rider and a resident of the area also lost their lives in the attack. Gunmen have killed a police officer and two civilians in an attack at the Ukaegbu Junction by Ezeiweka Road, Awada Obosi Layout in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra state. The incident, which happened on Sunday, also saw … Read more
Gunmen have attacked a church, killed one person, and abducted two others in Kogi. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have attacked ECWA Church in Kogi State, killed one person, and abducted two others. The Church attacked by the gunmen on Sunday is located at Okadayo-Kabba, along Okene road, Kogi State. An … Read more
The number of Nigerians killed by gunmen in August has been revealed. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Nigeria recorded no fewer than 612 deaths across 103 local government areas in 29 states in August 2021, a security report has revealed. The victims were reportedly killed by gunmen and kidnappers in various armed attacks, violent crimes and bomb … Read more
Unknown gunmen have attacked Okonjo Iweala’s brother. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be cultists have attacked the traditional ruler of Ogwashi-Uku in Delta State, His Royal Majesty, Obi Ifechuwude Aninshi Okonjo II, and his entourage. It was gathered that the monarch, who is the blood brother of the Director-General of the World Trade … Read more
Miyetti Allah chairman has been shot dead by unknown gunmen. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Association of Nigeria in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Abubakar Abdullahi, has been killed by unknown gunmen. It was gathered that the Miyetti Allah chairman was shot dead by the assailants in the … Read more
Gunmen have struck in Bauchi and abducted a nursing mother. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a nursing mother of three children, Mrs Rukayyat Odedoyin, in Bauchi State. The latest abduction, EKOHOTBLOG reports, occurred at Birshin Fulani, a suburb of Bauchi metropolis, in the early hours of Friday. Speaking to newsmen … Read more
It was learnt that the gunmen opened fire on his convoy and successfully demobilized some of the vehicles. Unknown Gunmen believed to be bandits have abducted the Pramount ruler of Bungundu emirate in Zamfara State, HRH Hassan Attahiru. HRH Hassan Attahiru the first-class monarch was kidnapped while travelling along Abuja Kaduna highway on … Read more
It was learnt that the gunmen stormed the priest’s official residence and whisked him away to an unknown destination. Gunmen believed to be bandits have reportedly abducted the priest in charge of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Anchuna, Ikulu Chiefdom in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The priest known as Rev. Fr. … Read more