According to him, the attackers “came in their numbers to attack Izombe Police Station but could not gain access to the station due to the swift response of the ever-alert Imo Command’s tactical teams and personnel of Operation Restore Peace of the Command who intercepted and repelled the bandits”. Two police operatives and three gunmen … Read more
The abducted Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has been released. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the abducted All Progressives Congress (APC) Zone ‘C’ Chairman in Niger State, Alhaji Aminu Musa Bobi, has regained freedom. The Niger State Police Command disclosed the release of the abducted APC Chairman via a statement on Saturday. EKOHOTBLOG recalls … Read more
Niger Commissioner has spoken about his abduction just as he also revealed why he was kidnapped by unknown gunmen. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Niger State Commissioner for Information, Mohammed Idris, has narrated his ordeal and revealed why he was abducted. The Niger Commissioner, who was earlier abducted by suspected bandits in the wee hours of … Read more
It was also gathered that the gunmen asked Hassan to turn his back before he was shot twice in the head. However, none of his family members or neighbors was abducted during the attack. Gunmen on Wednesday night killed a former councilor of Sabon Gida Ward area of Zamfara State, Honorable Farouq Hassan. Read Also: … Read more
Unknown gunmen have killed a PoS operator in Delta State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that tragedy struck in Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State as unknown gunmen shot dead a Point of Sales (PoS) operator identified as Kelly Onomor. Sources disclosed that the gunmen stormed the deceased’s shop on Tuesday and shot him in the … Read more
According to the police authority, the gunmen injured the ex-councilor with gunshot wound and he is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital. The Zamfara State Police Command has said that gunmen had kidnapped the wife and seven-month-old baby of a former councilor in the state, Babangida Ibrahim. Read Also: Unknown Gunmen Abduct Former Cross … Read more
It was learnt that the oil baron fondly called Bomboy, was kidnaped by gun wielding men at his fuel station on Ikom-Calabar highway, close to Ediba junction in Ugep. Unknown Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted Obol Ubi Itam Ettah, a two term Chairman of Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River state. … Read more
Gunmen have abducted a Nigerian commissioner. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have abducted the Niger State Commissioner of Information, Alhaji Mohammed Sani Idris. It was gathered that the commissioner was abducted in his hometown, Baban Tunga in Tafa Local Government Area of Niger State around 1am on Monday (today). As gathered by EKO … Read more
Nine victims were rescued from the two separate kidnapping incidents… At least 13 people, including seven wedding guests, a pastor and his wife were abducted in two kidnapping incidents that occurred between Kwara-Ekiti axis on Saturday evening. Police sources said that seven guests who were returning to Ilorin from a wedding in Ekiti State in … Read more
Unknown gunmen have invaded Kaduna communities, killed many residents and razed houses and cars. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have attacked communities in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. It was gathered that no fewer than five people were killed across some communities in Atyap Chiefdom during the attack which occurred on … Read more
They were reportedly ambushed by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers between Itori and Ibese road, when coming from Ilaro Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed one person in an attempt to abduct a Swiss expatriate, Andred Beita along Ibese-Itori road in Ogun State. It was gathered that the gunmen, after exchanging fire with the … Read more
It was gathered that the passengers, who were said to be guests at an occasion in the area, were returning to their destinations when they were waylaid by some bandits. Gunmen suspected to be bandits, on Friday evening, killed a man in Ekiti State with his wife and daughter abducted and taken to unknown destination. … Read more
He added that the gunmen in their numbers attacked and threw explosives and petrol bombs on top of the roof of the police station. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than four persons have been feared dead following an attack by unknown gunmen on the police station in Orlu, Imo State. This was disclosed … Read more
Unknown gunmen have stormed a Redeemed church in Lagos State and killed a pastor on the altar. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy struck at the King of King Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Lagos as unknown gunmen stormed the church and shot dead a pastor, Bolanle Ibrahim. It was … Read more
They were said to have retreated from the area following the arrival of troops who engaged them in a gun battle No fewer than six people have been killed during separate attacks carried out by gunmen in four communities in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A report from the Headquarters of Operation Safe … Read more
“It was even the sound of their gunshot that woke me up.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the residents of Anguwar Kwankwashe in Suleja, Niger State, have been thrown into panic following an attack by unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on the community. The gunmen were said to have stormed Suleja and abducted two … Read more
Unknown gunmen have again attacked the Imo community and killed no fewer than three persons. No fewer than three persons have been killed while many houses were razed following an attack by unknown gunmen on the Imo community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest attack occurred in Okporo community in the Orlu Local Government … Read more
“Four people have been confirmed killed and many seriously injured.” No fewer than four persons have been killed while many houses were razed following an attack by unknown gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen on Plateau communities. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the latest attack by the suspected herdsmen occurred in the Bassa Local Government … Read more
Ortom tasked the Federal Government to, as a matter of justice, clamp down on bandits and kidnap syndicates… Gunmen have abducted the wife of Benue State Commissioner for Land and Survey in Benue State, Bernard Unenge. Addressing journalists on the issue, Governor Samuel Ortom said the commissioner’s wife was whisked away on Friday. Ortom tasked … Read more
Unknown gunmen have abducted a popular Nigerian nightclub owner. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a popular nightclub owner, Tari Ajanami. It was gathered that the popular nightclub owner was kidnapped around 6pm on Wednesday at his building project site along Otiotio Road in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State … Read more