Pandemonium broke out in Abuja on Wednesday, December 18, when soldiers allegedly acting on the orders of a senior army officer attacked officials of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Department of Development Control. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the officials were in the Sabon Lugbe area to demolish illegal structures, following directives from the FCT … Read more
Gunshots erupted at the Kogi State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja on Wednesday night as operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) attempted to execute a search warrant related to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. EKO HOT BLOG reports that prior to the shooting, Ohiare Michael, Director of Bello’s Media Office, alleged that the … Read more
Hundreds of inmates, including terrorists and criminals, escaped Koutoukalé prison near Niamey, Niger Republic, after a violent breakout involving gunshots and explosions. Eko Hot Blog reports that hundreds of terrorists, criminals, and drug traffickers have reportedly escaped from the Koutoukalé prison, located near the capital city of Niamey, in the Niger Republic. The incident, which … Read more
There have been clashes between the Nigerian Police Force and members of Shiites in Kaduna State. About 20 members of the procession were injured, including two who were shot, during the event marking International Quds Day. The incident is believed to have stemmed from the group’s support for Palestinians and the continued detention of their … Read more
Panic As Gunmen Blow Up Catholic Church While Attempting To Kidnap Oil Mogul EKO HOT BLOG reports that an explosive suspected to have been planted by terrorists blew up at the Catholic Chapel of St. John’s College, Mutum-Biyu, the headquarters of Gassol LGA in Taraba State. The Principal of the College, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Vershima … Read more
There was heavy gunshots as gunmen kidnap Senator Okorocha’s son in-law. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was heavy gunshots as gunmen on Sunday abducted a former governorship candidate in Imo State, Uche Nwosu. It was gathered that was kidnapped at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Eziama-Obaire in Nkwerre Local Government Area of Imo State. … Read more
There were sporadic gunshots as hoodlums attacked OAU VC, journalists and others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there were sporadic gunshots as hoodlums on Monday attacked attacked the Vice-Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Prof Eyitope Ogunbodede, some management staff and journalists. The incident occurred at about 2:55pm during a visit to a hostel … Read more
There were sporadic gunshots as hunters attest kidnappers in Kogi forest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there were sporadic gunshots as local hunters arrested three suspected kidnappers at their hideout near Ossra-Irekpeni communities along Okene-Lokoja-Abuja highway. One of the local hunters who carried out the operation told Daily Trust that there was an exchange of … Read more
There were sporadic gunshots as gunmen attacked Kogi community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there were sporadic gunshots as gunmen attacked Ewune-Egume village in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, injuring dozens and destroying property worth millions of naira. An eyewitness who craved anonymity told PUNCH that a group of young men stormed the … Read more
There were sporadic gunshots as police and poly students clashed over video recording in Osun EKO HOT BLOG reports that there were sporadic gunshots as operatives of the police in Osun clashed with students of Federal Polytechnic in Osun State on Tuesday. Trouble started when the policemen raided a criminal hideout at Ogberin area in … Read more
There were sporadic gunshots as Police, IPOB members clashed during Anambra election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there were sporadic gunshots on Tuesday as suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and joint security operatives including the Police on Tuesday engaged in gunshots for over three hours at Osumoghu junction in the Ihiala … Read more
There was sporadic gunshots as gunmen snatched ballot boxes in Onitsha. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was sporadic gunshots as gunmen on Saturday allegedly took away ballot boxes from two polling centres at the Immaculate Heart Catholic Church and the St Faith Catholic Church in Fegge, Onitsha, Anambra State. The assailants, numbering about six, … Read more
Armed political thugs had stormed the congress site, firing frequently at Amosun’s loyalists. Party faithful in their hundreds scampered for safety. Ekohotblog reports that on Saturday, there were heavy gunfire when supporters of former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, gathered at the Ake Palace Pavilion for the All Progressives Congress State Congress (APC). Some … Read more
Hoodlums have reportedly invaded the resident of former speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara in Jos, Plateau state capital. According to a report by The PUNCH, the hoodlums defied the ongoing curfew imposed by the state government to also invade other buildings in search of COVID-19 palliatives. Dogara’s house was attacked about 9 … Read more