A violent clash between herdsmen and youths in Lano village, Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, resulted in the death of one person and the hospitalisation of two others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident, which occurred on Saturday, was confirmed by the Gombe State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Buhari Abdullahi, … Read more
Gunmen believed to be herders attacked farmers in Bachi community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, injuring four people. The Berom Youths Moulders Association President, Solomon Mwantiri, confirmed the incident in Jos on Wednesday, stating that the attack occurred on Tuesday afternoon while the victims were working in their fields. Mwantiri reported that the … Read more
Herdsmen have attacked a farmer, chopping off his hands in Borno State. The incident happened on Friday in Bassam Galomari village, Gubio II Ward, under the Gubio Local Government Area of the State. Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counter-terrorism and insurgency expert, revealed this in a post on his X handle on Saturday. According … Read more
Armed Fulani herdsmen have attacked operatives of the Ondo State Security Network, also known as Amotekun, in Akure North local government area. Eko Hot Blog reports that the attack left several persons injured, including security personnel. The incident occurred while Amotekun officers were enforcing the anti-open grazing law in Igoba, along Ado Road. According to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that at least six people were reportedly killed and many others injured after an attack on a farming community by suspected herdsmen. The attack, which occurred on Sunday, was said to have targeted Mararaban Azagwa and Alele villages in Maihula, located in the Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State. A … Read more
Farmers and herders led by Miyetti Allah have a long history of, often violent, conflicts. Both parties in the southwest are aiming to end all hostilities. The aim has led to the signing of a peace accord. Eko Hot Blog reports that cattle breeders under the auspices of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu on Monday appealed to the governors of the various states to ensure they pay the wage awards to workers in their respective states. Speaking during the commissioning of projects in Minna, Niger State, the President said if the wage awards are paid, it would go a long … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that communities in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State were invaded by gunmen suspected to be bandits on Thursday, resulting in the loss of 16 lives. This online media platform reports that this development occurred just within the past 24 hours following attacks by rival militia groups on the Gbagir … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that several people have been feared dead and others injured after suspected herdsmen sacked the Adijah community in Ugbokpo, Apa Local Government Area of Benue State, on Thursday afternoon. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong Wins Player Of The Tournament REVEALED! How Model Of Aircraft Carrying Wigwe, Wife, Son … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the father of Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth Chairman, Aja Okeafor has been slaughtered by suspected herdsmen on his farm in Ebonyi State. The suspects had fled into a nearby bush along the Ishiagu-Mpu road after allegedly killing an INEC staff and kidnapping his wife. Demian Okeafor, leader of Ohaneze Ndigbo youth, shared this … Read more
Herdsmen have reportedly murdered a Labour Party Chairman in Benue State. Ochoche was murdered alongside four others at the weekend. A statement by Mr. Tersoo Orbunde, the Publicity Secretary of the party in the state, confirmed the incident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen causing mayhem in Benue State have killed a Chairman of … Read more
Herdsmen have reportedly invaded a school in Oyo. They attacked the school with their cattle and injured some of the students and teachers. One of the school’s tutors, Paul Olabode, was inflicted with sword and machete cuts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was panic in Alaropo Nla community in Oyo State as suspected herdsmen … Read more
Herdsmen attacked Benue and killed seven. This is coming just a few days after the general election. Two council wards of the state, Ikaaghev and Mbabuande suffered attack by suspected herdsmen. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen have attacked Tse Fela in Mbabuande and Tse Akyegh in Ikaaghev council wards … Read more
Herdsmen have slaughtered a family of six in Benue state. The tragic incident reportedly happened on Thursday. Paul Hemba said that the attack was “unprovoked” as the villagers were already set to go to bed when they met their untimely deaths at the hands of the Fulani bandits. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer … Read more
Names of people killed in Enugu herdsmen attack revealed as death toll rises. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the names of victims of the recent killings by suspected armed herdsmen and their collaborators in Enugu State have been made public. This online media platform gathered that there was a gruesome killing of residents of Ebor, … Read more
Ortom has ruled out his support for Atiku’s presidential bid. Eko Hot Blog reports that Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has ruled out his support for the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, saying he will remain on his own. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: Nigeria Will Fail, Break Up If APC Wins Presidential … Read more
Herdsmen Invade Enugu Community, Destroy Farm, Goods Worth N50m EKO HOT BLOG reports that There is palpable tension in Agu- Ekwegbe, Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State following the invasion and destruction of farms worth more than N50 million by herders while grazing their cattle. The owner of the farm, John Abonyi, lamented … Read more
Suspected Herdsmen Invade Benue Communities Kill 10 EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least ten people have been reportedly killed after gunmen suspected to be killer herdsmen invaded local communities in Benue State. Reports revealed that the assailants stormed Mchia village in Mbagber council ward, and Mou village in Ukemberagya/Tswarev council ward, all in … Read more
Herdsmen Attack Benue Community, Kill Six, Injure Others EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least six persons were feared dead in renewed armed herdsmen attack on Umella village in Mbawa Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state. The attackers also reportedly left several persons injured while survivors were said to … Read more
Herders employed to watch after an abattoir in Owode Egba have absconded with 13 cows EKO HOT BLOG reports that two herders simply identified as Umar and Ali have absconded after conspiring to steal the 13 cows they were employed to look after in Owode-Egba, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. … Read more