An eyewitness revealed that the victims were abducted along Christ Church Road in Owerri EKO HOT BLOG reports that the chief Priest of Owerri ancient kingdom in the Owerri Municipal council of Imo State, Reginald Ejiogu, has been kidnapped. Also, the Chairman of Umunwagbara village in Owerri Nchi-Ise kingdom, Sunny Unachukwu, has been abducted. The … Read more
Imo state Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has said suspects responsible for the state insecurity will be arrested. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Uzodinma, on Saturday, said 18 suspects arrested by security agencies have given dependable evidence on the names of sponsors of insecurity in Imo state, adding that their names will be reeled out on 3 … Read more
The group warned the North against misplacement of their anger… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Islamic human rights organisation, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has piled the blames of the current killings, kidnapping and destruction ongoing in the Northern part of Nigeria on former President, Goodluck Jonathan. The North is boiling with anger over insecurity, … Read more
House of Representatives says the Federal Government should declare a state of emergency on stable food in Nigeria due to insecurity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House warned that famine looms in the country due to the growing insecurity that is frustrating agriculture. According to the House, the security crisis in the country is … Read more
Buhari Government and Obasanjo have been in war of words over state of the nation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President Muhammadu Buhari led government administration and former President Olusegun Obasanjo have been in war of words over the growing insecurity in the country and the state of the nation. Ex-President Obasanjo had on … Read more
COVID-19 affected my fight against corruption, insecurity – Buhari EKO HOT BLOG reports that the coronavirus pandemic, according to President Muhammadu Buhari, has hampered his administration’s fight against corruption and insecurity in Nigeria. Buhari made the announcement on Friday in the United Arab Emirates, during Nigeria Day at the EXPO DUBAI 2020. This was contained … Read more
Why We Enjoy Abducting Married Women – 41-Year-Old Kidnapper EKO HOT BLOG reports that one Osinachi Ngerem, a suspected kidnapper, who was recently arrested by the Anti-Kidnapping Squad of the Imo State Police Command, has been telling the police why he enjoyed abducting married women and collecting large sums as ransom from their families. The … Read more
The government had, on September 30, shut down the networks towards checking the activities of bandits EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kaduna State Government has announced the restoration of telecommunication services more than a month after it was shut down on the orders of the state security council. The government had, on September 30, … Read more
Sheikh Gumi has set up a school for bandits in the forests of Kaduna state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that controversial Islamic cleric and preacher, Sheikh (Dr.) Ahmad Gumi has established a school for herdsmen inside a forest, located at Kagarko Grazing Reserve near Kohoto Village in Kaduna State. He said the provision of infrastructures … Read more
The former president said only a safe environment could guarantee nation building EKO HOT BLOG reports that former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has again lent his voice to calls for the creation of State police. Obasanjo said Nigeria needs state police to effectively tackle the insecurity challenges in the country. He made the call while delivering … Read more
…the abduction of pupils/students, increased activities of insurgence and general insecurity in schools had exacerbated factors responsible for the growing number of out-of-school children EKO HOT BLOG reports that over 12 million Nigerian schoolchildren, mostly girls, are currently traumatised and afraid of going to school, as a result of the incessant attacks on the education … Read more
Shehu Sani says Nigerian leaders have run out of ideas in tackling insecurity According to him, the suspension of telecom services has not stopped the killings of Nigerians. Ekohotblog reports that following the horrific slaughter of worshippers at a mosque in Niger State, Shehu Sani, a former Kaduna senator, has taken a shot at Nigerian … Read more
It said the prevalent insecurity challenges threatening Nigeria’s survival and development, could tear the nation to shreds EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 17th All Nigerian Editors Conference has urged the Federal Government to confront issues that have given rise to different secessionist agitations. This was part of the resolutions reached at the end of … Read more
…the lawmakers resolved to work out legislative frame works to complement the efforts of the Federal Government to fight insecurity… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the State Legislators of Nigeria, an umbrella body of the Speakers of the 36 State Houses of Assembly have called on the Federal Government to declare activities of bandits and … Read more
President Buhari has met with the Service Chiefs for security briefing. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, presided over a meeting with the Service Chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. This online news platform reports that the meeting was attended by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), … Read more
The governor said as a result of the ongoing military operations in Zamfara State, criminals have been migrating to Sokoto… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has called for additional deployment of troops to the state, in a bid to stem the rising tide of insecurity in the state. … Read more
The abduction and release of the seminarians is one of the many kidnap cases in Kaduna and other northwestern states where banditry has become rife Three abducted students of Christ the King Major Seminary in Jemaa Local Government Area of Kaduna State have regained their freedom. The chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan, Reverend … Read more
Zamfara Assembly suspends two lawmakers for allegedly working with bandits. It was claimed that the two politicians were responsible for the death of late Hon Muhammad G. Ahmad (Walin Jangeru), a former member of the state House of Assembly who represented the Shinkafi seat. Ekohotblog reports that the Zamfara State House of Assembly has suspended … Read more
Babangida also lamented that the ban on use of private Motorcycles in the villages had increased hardship on the bandits… Bandits in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State are now demanding cooked food as ransom for kidnapped victims. The bandits have reportedly desisted from attacking communities since the state Government banned weekly markets … Read more
Governor Ikpeazu is set to hold peace talk with IPOB members. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has said that the members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) are not as bad as bandits in the Northern region that are being paid a ransom. Governor Ikpeazu made this known while speaking … Read more