Scores have been feared dead in Katsina as vigilantes engage in another clash with terrorists. The terrorists were attending the wedding party (Walima) of one of their kingpins, identified as ‘Mai Katifa Mutuwa’ before a section of them clashed with vigilantes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that many villagers were feared killed and several injured on … Read more
Unknown Gunmen have invaded Grow Homes Estate and abducted 9 residents. The attack took place at about 11:30 PM on Friday night. The FCT police spokesperson Josephine Adeh confirmed the attack to journalists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that residents in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city have been thrown into fear after some yet-to-be-identified gunmen stormed Grow … Read more
Gunmen have burnt down the country home of Ifeanyi Ozoemena, a PDP candidate for the Imo State House of Assembly. The incident happened at his hometown in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State. Most residents in the area are living in fear while some have relocated due to the incessant attacks by gunmen. EKO … Read more
Gunmen have killed a DPO in Zamfara State. The gunmen also killed a police sergeant and a vigilante. According to a community source, the bandits intended to abduct a businessman named Alhaji Ilisayu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Divisional Police Officer in Maru town, Maru Local Government area of Zamfara State, SP Kazeem Raheem, … Read more
Gunmen have attacked another police station in Abia state. Two police officers were reportedly injured during the attack. The attack is coming barely a week after the Gunmen invaded and burnt the Ugwunagbo Divisional Headquarters in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have attacked the Nkporo Divisional Police Headquarters in the Ohafia … Read more
Ex-commissioner, Gogo-Jaja has escaped an assassination attempt in River State. Suspected thugs with dynamite attacked the residence of the former Commissioner. One of the assailants was neutralised in the process. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Rivers State Commissioner for Rural Water Supply, Tamunosisi Gogo-Jaja reportedly escaped assassination in his hometown in Opobo, Opobo … Read more
Unknown Gunmen have attacked the PDP House of Reps candidate. It gathered that his driver was killed during the attack. The incident happened at Eke-Otu in Amechi Awkunanaw in Enugu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the convoy of Oforchukwu Egbo, the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for the Enugu North/South Federal Constituency, was targeted in an … Read more
The LP Senatorial candidate has been killed by unknown gunmen In Enugu. The men also shot 5 other supporters that were with the candidate. The Gunmen also set his car ablaze, before fleeing the scene. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the senatorial candidate of the Labour Party for Enugu East senatorial district, Oyibo Chukwu has … Read more
Unknown gunmen have reportedly bombed the Kogi LGA council offices. The incident happened on Monday evening. The attacked building is close to the INEC facility in the local government area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that some unknown gunmen suspected to be terrorists have reportedly blown off the administrative offices in Okehi Local Government Area (LGA) … Read more
Unknown gunmen have attacked another police station in Anambra State. The attack is coming barely 24 hours after gunmen struck a police facility in the state, killing three officers. Police confirmed that six of the attackers were neutralised in the process. EKO HOT BLOG reports that six persons have been killed in a fresh attack … Read more
One person has been killed after gunmen invaded the campaign ground of the APC in Ebonyi State. The incident occurred at Ezzagu Ward 1 in Isielu local government area. A wife of a journalist in the state narrowly escaped death during the attack. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen attacked the campaign venue of … Read more
Gunmen are said to have attacked a police station located in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. A spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Division, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident to have taken place on Saturday morning. According to a report, 3 officers lost their lives in the attack. EKO HOT … Read more
Gunmen attacked INEC officials and ad-hoc staff at Ukpor High School in Anambra State, Nigeria. The staff members were rescued by a joint security team, and no one was harmed. No one was killed in the attack, and the security team is still tracking down the criminals. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have … Read more
Sarumi’s foster son, Toyin Adeniji, was shot dead on Monday. The gunmen who carried out the attack were suspected to be cultists. The police say that they have made arrests. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of Toyin Adeniji, a foster son of prominent … Read more
One person has been killed after gunmen launched a fresh attack on the Anambra police station. The gunman reportedly invaded the area around 2:15am on Monday in a Toyota Hiace bus, a Toyota Hilux, and three motorcycles. A source told journalists that the gunmen shot indiscriminately in an attempt to gain access to the police … Read more
AKA was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. He turned 35 on January 28, 2023. The rapper was set to perform at an event on Friday night to celebrate his birthday before he was killed. Eko Hot Blog reports that South African rapper, Kiernan Forbes, better known as AKA, has been shot and … Read more
Gunmen reportedly shoot down an army major in Delta. A 13-year-old boy was also one of the victims of the attacks. Some military personnel fled the town during the incident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a major of the Nigerian Army and an officer of the Nigerian Police Force have been reportedly shot dead by … Read more
The Nigerian Military has neutralised four IPOB terrorists in the southeast. The Army said 16 civilians were rescued and at least five IPOB criminals were apprehended during the operation. The troops also arrested one suspected IPOB/ESN criminal informant. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army on Thursday said it has eliminated four terrorists with … Read more
Gunmen have relaunched an attack on the country home of CUPP spokesman, Ugochinyere. The fresh attack is coming barely three weeks after Ugochinyere’s house in Akokwa was attacked. Ugochinyere confirmed the latest attack via an SoS message sent out on the WhatsApp platform. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have relaunched attacks in the country … Read more
Gunmen have attacked the House of Assembly candidate’s home in Imo State. The attack happened in the early hours of today (Saturday), with the assailants burning down his home and cars parked in his compound. Speaking on the attack, Obiaraeri blamed it on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown … Read more