Gunmen attacked Katsina communities and killed 44. Recall that a group of vigilantes were attacked in the state’s Kankara Local Government Area (LGA) last week. A Resident of the community said the terrorists operated concurrently between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning in several villages of the two local governments. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen … Read more
Unknown gunmen have killed a judge during proceedings in Imo state. Ugboma was killed by gunmen who operated in motorcycles while presiding over a court session. The incident brought the court sitting to an abrupt end as lawyers, court staff and litigants fled. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have killed Nnaemeka Ugboma, the Chairman … Read more
One person has been killed after gunmen attacked a police station in Anambra. The hoodlums also razed down another INEC office in the state. The level of damage in the police station could not be ascertained at the time of filing this report. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gunmen have attacked another office of the … Read more
Gunmen have attacked a military checkpoint at Enugu/Ebonyi border killing two soldiers and three policemen. The gunmen first killed the two soldiers at a checkpoint in Enugu before proceeding to the Enugu-Ebonyi border. The incident took place Saturday night at the border checkpoint between Enugu and Ebonyi States. EKO HOT BLOG reports no fewer than … Read more
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped another traditional ruler in Kastina. President of the Chawai Development Association (CDA), Abel Adamu confirmed the abduction to journalists. It was reported that the kidnappers stormed the house of the traditional ruler in their numbers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have reportedly whisked away Joshua Ahmadu, the District Head … Read more
Gunmen attacked and killed an APC ward chairman in Imo. The APC chieftain was shot dead in the late hours of Tuesday in the community. It was revealed that the said gunmen reportedly shot to scare villagers during the operation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ward chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in … Read more
The LG boss was abducted last Friday alongside two others. He was butchered on Sunday after his abductors allegedly received N6 million as ransom. The Police have confirmed the incident. Eko Hot Blog reports that the abductors of the Sole Administrator of the Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, Chris Ohizu, have beheaded … Read more
Several people have been killed after gunmen launched a fresh attack in Bauchi Community. The gunmen also whisked away one person in the process leaving the community in total confusion. A resident of the community who craved anonymity told journalists that the gunmen stormed the area on Saturday night. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no … Read more
Gunmen have attacked an APC meeting and killed two people in Ebonyi state. The incident happened in Mkpuma Akataka Community in the Izzi Local Government Area of the State. The APC meeting was ongoing late Friday in the community when the gunmen invaded the venue and opened fire. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen … Read more
Gunmen have killed Ex-Afghan MP Mursal Nabizada at her home in Kabul. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Afghan MP, Mursal Nabizada, and her bodyguard have been shot dead at her home in the capital Kabul, Afghan police have said. Mursal Nabizada, 32, was one of the few female MPs who stayed in Kabul … Read more
Gunmen have abducted scores of worshippers in Katsina State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gunmen suspected to be bandits on Sunday, attacked New Life for All Church in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State and whisked away over 25 worshippers. Eyewitnesses told journalists that the terrorists riding on motorcycles invaded the church at Dan-Tsauni … Read more
Niger Governor has declared war on the killers of Rev. Fr. Isaac Achi, the Catholic priest of SS Peter and Paul. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello has declared a total war on the killers of the Catholic priest of SS Peter and Paul, Rev. Fr. Isaac Achi, … Read more
CAN has reacted to the gruesome killing of a Catholic priest by bandits. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has strongly condemned the gruesome killing of the Catholic priest of Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kaffin Koro, Very Rev fr. Isaac Achi in Paikoro … Read more
Gunmen reportedly attacked a PVC collection centre, killed a house of Reps candidate and five others in Imo state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than five people were again killed in Imo State on Saturday, including a policeman, as gunmen went on a rampage in the state. In the attacks carried out in … Read more
Gunmen bombed the Anambra Council secretariat, Killing 4 vigilantes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than four vigilantes have been killed after gunmen attacked and set ablaze the secretariat of Ihiala LGA in Anambra State. It was gathered that the tragic incident happened at about 2 am on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: DSS Arrests … Read more
Gunmen have invaded the FCT community, killed a man, and whisked away his family members. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Wednesday morning attacked the Ushafa community in Bwari Area Council, Abuja, killing a man and abducting his family members to an unknown location. The incident, which happened at about … Read more
Gunmen attacked and killed four in Anambra state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gunmen killed four persons on Nzomiwu Street in Eziani community, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that the gunmen invaded the community on Tuesday and started shooting into the air, thereby killing the victims – three males and … Read more
An Edo Customary Court President has been whisked away by unknown gunmen. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mrs Precious Aigbonoga, the President of Igueben Area Customary Court in Ugoneki, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen on her way to court in Igueben Local Government Area, Edo State. In a press release on Monday by the … Read more
Former Edo lawmaker has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Festus Edughele, a former member of the Edo State House of Assembly, has been whisked away by unknown gunmen. It was gathered that the attack occurred on Monday morning when Edughele was en route to Benin City, the state capital. EDITOR’S … Read more
FG has reacted to the kidnap of train passengers by gunmen in Edo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria on Sunday described the kidnapping of train passengers at Tom Ikimi Train Station, Igueben, Edo, as despicable and utterly barbaric. Mr Henshaw Ogubike, the Director of Press and Public Relations, Ministry of … Read more