DSS and US Troops have arrested a suspected terrorist in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Officers of the Department of State Services (DSS) and some American soldiers have reportedly arrested a suspected terrorist in Abuja, the nation’s capital. This online media platform gathered that the suspected terrorist was arrested in Trademore Estate, Phase … Read more
The US has warned its citizens against travelling to some states in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States government has warned its citizens against travelling to Nigeria citing increased levels of crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and maritime crime. The American government also warned of possible attacks by terrorists, adding that the … Read more
The Nigerian Army has started coordinating security operations in several areas of Kwara State. Eko Hot Blog reports that according to security sources, the Nigerian Army has intensified a security sweep amid threats to prevent any security breaches in any region of the state. EDITORS PICKS Buhari Commissions Pinnacle’s Petroleum Offtake Facility, Lekki Kwara Won’t … Read more
Theophilus Danjuma has raised fresh alarm over rising insecurity in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), says Nigeria would be reduced to nothing if bandits terrorising the country are not rooted out. Danjuma said their mission is to re-colonise the people, and alluded to … Read more
Tinubu has revealed his plans to tackle insecurity in Nigeria, if he emerges President in 2023 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has revealed some of his plans to combat insecurity in Nigeria if he emerges president in 2023. This was made known on … Read more
Peter Obi says Nigeria’s biggest wealth lies in the northern part of Nigeria and he’s willing to unlock it. Eko Hot Blog reports that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has said northern Nigeria houses the country’s biggest and sustainable wealth. EDITOR’S PICKS Peter Obi, Baba-Ahmed Visit Bandit Negotiator, Sheikh Gumi … Read more
The IPI has asked Zamfara governor to rescind his “illegal” order shutting down media organisations in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the International Press Institute (IPI), Nigeria, has condemned as “reprehensible and unacceptable” the order by the Zamfara State government for the closure of some media organisations operating in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Zamfara State Government has ordered the closure of some federal and state-owned media outlets for security reasons, less than 48 hours after ordering the lockdown of three local government areas and the suspension of all political activities due to the return of attacks in some communities. Eko Hot Blog reports that the order was disclosed … Read more
Why Buhari Govt Released 101 Boko Haram Suspects From Kirikiri Revealed EKO HOT BLOG reports that details have emerged revealing why 101 Boko Haram suspects were recently released from correctional facilities, including the Kirikiri maximum and medium centres in Lagos State. This online media platform recalls that an insider told FIJ last Sunday that … Read more
Zamfara Govt has declared total lockdown in three LGAs over incessant bandit attacks. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Zamfara Government has declared a total lockdown in Anka, Bukkuyum, and Gummi Local Government Areas (LGAs) following the resurgence of bandit attacks on communities. The Commissioner of Information in the State, Ibrahim Dosara disclosed this … Read more
Gunmen have killed a vigilante commander and two others in Anambra. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have killed three operatives of the Anambra Vigilante Group, AVG, at Igboukwu in Aguata local government area of the state. Those killed include; a commander of the group popularly called Shaba and two of his orderlies. EDITOR’S … Read more
Bandits have killed one of freed Abuja-Kaduna Train Passengers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits have killed one of the recently-freed Abuja-Kaduna train passengers along the Funtua-Gusau road enroute in his home town in Kebbi State on Saturday. The victim was killed while on his way to his home town in Kebbi State alongside his … Read more
A Plateau community leader and 6 others have been killed in a fresh attack. EKO HOT BLOG reports that not fewer than seven persons have been killed in three communities of Takai, Kunet and Kulias of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State by armed men who invaded the communities within less than a week. … Read more
Agents of the Amotekun Corps, a division of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, have seized no less than 80 motorcycles. Eko Hot Blog reports that the due to violations of the laws forbidding the use of okada in the state between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., the motorcycles were seized. … Read more
No State Authorised To Buy Automatic Weapons –Presidency EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has stated that no state has been authorised to procure automatic weapons for its security outfits. A presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, yesterday in a statement, said President Muhammadu Buhari had repeatedly made it clear that nobody was allowed to … Read more
‘We Have Reduced Gunmen Attacks To The Barest Minimum’ – Soludo EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra says gunmen no longer have the capacity to carry out deadly attacks as usual in the state. Soludo, a professor of economics and former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), … Read more
Insecurity: Police Arrest Fake Soldier, Bandits In Zamfara EKO HOT BLOG reports that police authorities in Zamfara have arrested a notorious bandit and an informant in its efforts to fight criminal elements in the north-western state. Also arrested are a fake military officer and other suspected criminals who supplied arms, ammunition, foodstuff, motorcycles … Read more
Insecurity: North East Governors Raise Alarm Over Worrisome Spate Of Kidnapping EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the North East Governors’ Forum have raised alarm over the new trend of kidnapping in the region which they described as worrisome. Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State and Chairman of the forum stated this … Read more
Nigeria Facing Greatest Security Threat Since Civil War – FG EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has declared that the current wave of insecurity is the greatest challenge to the peace and security of Nigeria since the civil war. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said this during a … Read more
Insecurity: Our Military Have Defeated Boko Haram, Bandits –FG EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has said the Nigerian military has defeated Boko Haram terrorists and bandits holding sway in the country. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, made the disclosure at a joint press briefing held at the Presidential … Read more