Gunmen

JUST IN: Gunmen Ambush Okorocha’s Convoy, Kill Police Officer

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Okorocha's convoy attacked

Gunmen have attacked the convoy of former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, resulting in the death of a police officer. The attack took place on the Okigwe-Enugu expressway, an area plagued by terrorism and kidnappings. Okorocha expresses sadness and frustration over the incident and calls for competent leadership in Imo state. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more

Gunmen Kidnap ‘Popular’ Chief Imam In Ondo

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APC Chairman

EkoHotBlog reports that the Police in Ondo State have confirmed the abduction of Alhaji Ibrahim Bodunde-Oyinlade, the Chief Imam of the USO community in Owo Local Government Area of the state. The 67-year-old Chief Imam was abducted on his farm at Asolo Farm Camp on Saturday afternoon. A family member said they reported to the … Read more

Unknown Gunmen Kidnap PDP Chieftain In Akwa Ibom

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PDP Chieftain

EkoHotBlog reports that Eyo Edet, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Akwa Ibom State. This online news platform gathered that the PDP chieftain was at his filling station, Eyotech Nigeria Limited when the suspects stormed the premises on Monday and whisked him away in a Sienna … Read more

Gunmen Wrap Jos Villages With Blankets Of Sorrow With The Killings Of Many Locals

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APC Chairman

EkoHotBlog reports that unknown gunmen have killed at least 23 people in separate attacks in Jos, Plateau State. Confirming the incident, the State Police Command Spokesman Alfred Alabo said the brawl started last Sunday when two herders were killed and a reprisal attack was carried out on Tuesday leaving 21 dead. EDITOR’S PICKS   Major Nigeria … Read more

Gunmen Attack Plateau Communities, Leaves Tunes Of Tears In Their Trail

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Eko Hot Blog reports that no fewer than 21 persons were killed and several others injured on Sunday during coordinated attacks by unknown gunmen on residents of Rim, Jol, Kwi communities of Riyom LGA as well as Gana-Ropp community in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State. It was gathered that two people were killed in … Read more

Kidnapped Adamawa Cleric, Mike Ochigbo, Reclaims Freedom Amidst The Shadows Of N10 Million Ransom

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Mike Ochigbo, Released

Reverend Mike Ochigbo, the General Overseer of Freedom Power Chapel, was kidnapped from his residence in Nyibango. He has since been released after allegedly paying a ransom of N10 million. The Adamawa State Police Command has dispatched operatives to rescue both Ochigbo and another pastor who were kidnapped by gunmen. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more

Panic As Gunmen Abduct Corps Members In Rivers

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Unknown gunmen have abducted an unspecified number of NYSC members in Rivers State. The Rivers State Police Command confirmed the abduction to journalists on Wednesday. At the time of filing this report, it remains uncertain how many corps members are being held captive by the kidnappers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a group of National … Read more

Gunmen Attack Leaves Over 30 Dead In Plateau Village

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Gunmen Attack Leaves Over 30 Dead In Plateau Village

Another Gunmen attack in Plateau State has left 30 dead in Tanknale village. The attack is reported to have been orchestrated by Gunmen at about 11 pm on Tuesday roughly a day after another set of people were attacked and killed. According to police spokesman DSP Alfred Alabo during the chase on the gunmen involve … Read more

Again, Gunmen Invade Plateau Communities, Slaughter 29 Residents

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Unknown Gunmen have slaughtered 29 residents in a fresh attack on Plateau Communities. The unfortunate killings took place on Monday evening. The affected villages are Kubwat and Fungzai. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 29 persons have been killed after gunmen launched another deadly attack on two villages in Plateau State. It was … Read more

Gunmen Kill Police Officer At Rivers Checkpoint

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A police officer stationed at a checkpoint in Rivers State has been killed by unidentified gunmen. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a police officer has been reportedly shot dead at a checkpoint around Emohua axis of East-West road by suspected hoodlums terrorizing the area. The victim was among the yet-to-be-identified officers who were said to … Read more

Gunmen Invade Niger Community, Kidnap 50 Residents

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  • Gunmen launched an attack on a Niger community and abducted 50 residents.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the village head of Fugge community in Rijau local government area of Niger State, Mallam Abdullahi Zaure, along with 49 others, has been kidnapped by gunmen.

The incident occurred on Friday afternoon when the terrorists invaded the village on several motorcycles, shooting into the air and causing panic among residents.

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It was learnt the majority of the abductees were women and children with few males while several cattle were rustled.

It was also gathered that fighter jets descended on the terrorists when they were moving with the abductees which resulted in the death of several of the bandits and rustled cattle.

Some of the residents claimed to have seen some bodies of the terrorists and corpses of cows killed or injured by the airstrike.

The residents claimed that the terrorists have gone into their den which is located in the forest bordering Niger State and Kebbi State.

The residents said that the terrorists have begun contacting the families of the abductees demanding fuel and motorcycles as ransom for their release.

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At the time of filing this report, efforts to contact the Niger Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abiodun Wasiu, and Commissioner of Internal Security, Emmanuel Umar proved abortive. Their lines didn’t connect when called.

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Tension As Gunmen Whisk Away Another APC Chieftain

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Unknown Gunmen have reportedly whisked away another APC Chieftain in Imo State. The abduction is coming days after the gunmen assassinated Tony Enoch, a retired Army captain and a kinsman of Governor Hope Uzodimma. The incident reportedly happened on Friday night. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hon Chinedum Eleliam, the All Progressives Congress chairman for … Read more

Panic As Gunmen Storm Plateau University, Invade Female Hostel

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A female hostel at Plateau University was invaded by gunmen, causing panic and fear among the students. The gunmen invaded the University on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Public Relations Officer of the institution, Mr John Agams, confirmed the incident to journalists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Plateau State University (PLASU) has announced that an … Read more

Troops Rescue 2 NGO Workers, 3 Others From Kidnappers’ Den

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Troops have rescued two abducted NGO workers and three others from the kidnappers’ den. According to reports, they were released on Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has successfully rescued two out of three humanitarian workers from Family Health International (FHI360), who were kidnapped by fighters belonging to the Islamic State of … Read more

Gunmen Behead Superintendent Of Police In Abia

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Gunmen have beheaded the superintendent of Police in Abia State. The ASP was brutally killed on Tuesday morning along East Street with his head cut off. The incident has sent many residents of East Street into panic mode. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a criminal gang said to be responsible for the gruesome murder of … Read more

Gunmen Abduct Ex-Chairman Of NULGE In Nasarawa

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Gunmen have abducted the ex-chairman of NULGE in Nasarawa. Ismaila Konga was whisked away to an unknown location on Monday night. The kidnappers have demanded two million naira ransom for his release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ismaila Konga, a former chairman of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Nasarawa State, has … Read more

Panic In Delta As Gunmen Abduct 2 Catholic Priests

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Unknown Gunmen have kidnapped two Catholic priests in Delta. The two clerics were reportedly whisked away on Saturday night. According to reports, the Rev father who works in Ibadan was on a visit to his colleague of the Catholic Diocese of Warri, when the gunmen attack him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that palpable tension has … Read more

JUST IN: Gunmen Kill 2 Kidnapped Victims, Free 70 Others In Zamfara

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Gunmen have killed two kidnapped victims in Zamfara. 70 others have regained their freedom. The victims were working on farmland when they were abducted three weeks ago. EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits have released 70 out of 85 victims abducted from Wanzamai village of Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara state. The victims were … Read more

Police Recovers Armed Ammunition’s From Fleeing Criminals In Kano

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Operation To Rescue Kidnapped Turkish National Begins

operatives of the Kano State Police Command recovered four AK-47 rifles from some fleeing suspected criminals in Garko Local Government. The weapons were discovered in a sack that was abandoned by one of the occupants of a Lite-Hiace Bus. This was during a checking conducted by the police along Kano-Bauchi road. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more

Mayhem Erupts As Unknown Gunmen Kidnap District Head In Zamfara

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Gunmen have kidnapped a district head in Zamfara State. The bandits broke into his residence on Thursday morning and took him captive. It was gathered that the bandits used gunfire as a tactic to intimidate the villagers who were attempting to save their leader. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen suspected to be bandits have … Read more

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