Unknown gunmen have kidnapped a Catholic priest at the Nnobi roundabout in Anambra State. The priest was driving towards Awka-Etiti when he was ambushed and bundled into their car. Police are yet to release an official statement on the incident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that some unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped a Catholic priest at … Read more
Gunmen have whisked away the National Population Commissioner. Mrs. Gloria was kidnapped alongside her driver and maid while travelling to Port Harcourt. The kidnappers are demanding N5 million ransom for their release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mrs. Gloria Izonfuo, a Federal Commissioner with the National Population Commission, NPC, in Bayelsa State, has been reportedly … Read more
Unidentified gunmen have attacked and killed five policemen and a couple at the Okpala Junction in the Ngor Okpala LGA of Imo State. The attackers also carted away the policemen’s rifles and commercial activities in the area have been brought to a halt. Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend the culprits. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
An IMT student in Enugu has been abducted by gunmen. The student was whisked away on Thursday while on his way to school from his Emene residence. The father of the abducted student confirmed to journalists that the abductors have contacted him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a student of the Institute of Management and Technology … Read more
Ogun traffic official has been abducted along Lagos-Ibadan expressway. According to reports, Olasupo was abducted at about 6:30 am on Sunday around the Eledumare-Fidiwo route. The gunmen reportedly opened fire on a commercial bus in which the official was travelling and he was the only one abducted. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have … Read more
Gunmen have shot and killed an ex-Indian lawmaker and his brother. The former lawmaker was shot dead while he was being interrogated by journalists on live television. Two days before, the son of the ex-lawmaker, Asad Ahmad, had passed away. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was commotion during the weekend when a gunman walked … Read more
Gunmen have caused panic in a Kaduna community after killing 20 people and burning several houses in a fresh attack. The gunmen also destroyed properties worth millions of naira. According to reports, the invaders are suspected to be Fulani militia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 20 people have been killed after gunmen … Read more
Fleeing Gunmen have killed a Police Inspector in Imo State. Ukegbu, who had gone home to celebrate Easter with his family, was killed in his village of Umuoshike Ogbor. The police have commenced an investigation into the killing of the Inspector. EKO HOT BLOG reports that fleeing gunmen have killed an Inspector of police in … Read more
Unknown Gunmen have kidnapped Kogi Monarch. The monarch was whisked away on Tuesday evening in his palace. A female domestic staff identified as Toyin Onare was shot dead during the attack. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the traditional ruler of Oghara in Kabba Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State has been abducted. It was … Read more
The Kuje prison was attacked in July 2022 by gunmen. The attack led to the release of some prisoners. The police have by chance nabbed one of the escapees. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested another inmate who escaped the Kuje correctional centre in the federal capital territory (FCT). … Read more
Gunmen suspected to be herders have killed 34 people in the Benue IDP camp. The gunmen stormed the IDP camp and carried out the fresh massacre on Friday night. The attack occurred just two days after the brutal murder of 46 people in Umogidi village. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 34 people … Read more
Over 100 persons have been abducted in their farmlands In Zamfara and Katsina. The bandits raided Wanzamai, a community on the Zamfara-Katsina border. About 80 children from Wanzamai village and more than 20 other persons from Kucheri village were kidnapped. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bandits have abducted no fewer than 100 persons from farmlands in … Read more
Gunmen have killed a policeman in Rivers State. The gunmen invaded the Marine Base section of the Port Harcourt City Local Government Area and launched an assault on a police checkpoint. It was gathered that the furious bandits gunned down the cop and fled. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Good Friday in Port Harcourt … Read more
A Lagos community was invaded by unknown gunmen who killed three people and injured one. The incident happened at about 11.35 pm on Wednesday. An investigation into the incident has been initiated by the police. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen, Wednesday night, invaded Gowon’s estate in the Alimosho area of Lagos State, killing … Read more
A ruthless attack by gunmen on a village in Benue State has claimed the lives of 46 people. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 46 people have been reportedly killed in Umogidi village of Entekpa-Adoka district in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. Recall that the same village suffered an invasion by … Read more
The student was said to have been killed on Monday night. The attack has sent shockwaves across the campus which was considered safe for students. The UNIBEN authorities are yet to respond to the incident. Eko Hot Blog reports that a student of University of Benin, Benin-City, Edo State, simply known as Desmond, has been … Read more
Gunmen have killed 15 people in a fresh attack on Taraba Community. The gunmen invaded the village at about 7.30pm on Friday and fired gunshots in different directions. According to a resident, the attackers stormed the community when many of the villagers were praying inside a mosque. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than … Read more
Last week, Engineer Femi Egbeoluwa and his wife were killed in Lagos State. As of press time, no suspect had been identified in the case. However, the police say they are investigating the incident and searching for answers about the gruesome murder. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has commenced an … Read more
Gunmen have killed a village head in Niger State. The bandits were also said to have abducted his wife, two daughters and a male from his family. The incident occurred between 12am-1am on Wednesday in the area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen suspected to be armed bandits have allegedly killed the village head of … Read more
Gunmen invaded parts of Zangon Kataf LGA on Saturday night. They reportedly killed at least 17 residents. Residents lamented that the gunmen operated freely for nearly one hour without the intervention of security agencies. Eko Hot Blog reports that gunmen have killed at least 17 people in Zangon Kataf LGA of Kaduna state. The attack … Read more