A Boko Haram commander, Abu Shekau, has been reportedly killed during an attack on the Sabon Fagi community in Gujba Local Government Area (LGA) of Yobe State. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focusing on the Lake Chad region, the attack occurred on Friday when Boko Haram fighters launched an assault on the community. … Read more
Northern Nigeria, especially the North-West region, is facing a surge in violence linked to local militias, commonly referred to as “bandits.” The conflict, which began in 2011 due to clashes between Hausa farmers and Fulani pastoralists, has intensified in recent years, particularly affecting the states of Zamfara, Kaduna, and Katsina. These bandits have spread fear … Read more
The Nigerian military successfully thwarted a terrorist plot to destroy Department of State Services (DSS) assets in Niger State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the operation was led by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), which deployed Super Tucano fighter jets to conduct airstrikes, eliminating dozens of insurgents. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kaduna-based Muslim cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, on Tuesday, sought government’s permission to approach and have talks with bandits who abducted about 287 schoolchildren from Kuriga Government Secondary and LEA Primary Schools in the Chikun Local Government Area of the state. The Islamic cleric insisted that dialogue was the way to go, … Read more
The troops repelled three separate terrorist attacks on Borno communities. The attacks happened on Tuesday. Troops neutralised 18 insurgents during a raid on their camp and killed five more during a separate encounter. Eko Hot Blog reports that troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled three attacks by the Islamic State of West African Province … Read more
Nigeria Has A Weak Justice System – Gumi EKO HOT BLOG reports that controversial Muslim cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has criticised political leadership in Nigeria, saying the nation has a weak justice system. Gumi made the remark while speaking at a peace building symposium organised in Maiduguri as part of initiatives to reintegrate … Read more
The hunters are known to assist the military in the fight against the Boko Haram insurgents Shaffa Taku is located in the heart of Sambisa forest, which is a Boko Haram hideout EDITOR’S PICK Bauchi Gov Moves To Reclaim Gov’ship Ticket, After Losing Presidential Bid IPOB, Obigbo Killings Made Wike Lose PDP Presidential Primary – … Read more
Those killed were said to be youths trapped in an ambush by the insurgents around Mudu village – some 45 kilometres away from Rann… The assailants reportedly arrived at Mudu on motorcycles and attacked locals said to be farmers with guns and machetes EDITOR’S PICK Again, EFCC Storms Okorocha’s Residence To Arrest Him [PHOTOS] EFCC … Read more
…experienced and brilliant military personnel are often discouraged, marked for elimination if they delved into tackling banditry According to him, the country has brilliant officers and men that if given a free hand, will eliminate all criminals within a week… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a dismissed police officer, Sergeant Muhammed Kadade, on Saturday, in … Read more
Over 104 ISWAP Terrorists, Family Members Surrender To Army EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Nigeria Army Headquarters has disclosed that no fewer than 104 fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, have surrendered themselves to the troop in Borno State. This online media platform gathered that families of the ISWAP insurgents were … Read more
The terrorists were said to have used cows as cover to avoid detection… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Special Forces and Air Task Force of the Nigerian military on Sunday foiled an onslaught at the School of Special Forces in Yobe. However, seven insurgents were eliminated in a separate attack on civilians at Buni … Read more
Zulum said the mass surrender of insurgents is a “God-sent” opportunity that can at least reduce the ranks of violent criminals EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has ruled out the prosecution of repentant insurgents. While presenting the 2022 budget at the State Assembly, Zulum said insurgents will not be … Read more
He said that the troops needed to consistently train and bring their combat experiences to bear in tackling… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has directed troops of the Nigerian Army to sustain offensives against insurgents and bandits in Nigeria. Yahaya gave the directive on Saturday … Read more
The troops, who fiercely engaged and sustained heavy gunfire on the terrorists during the encounter neutralised five terrorists, compelling the terrorist group to retreat in disarray… Army troops of 82 Division Task Force Battalion, in a battle with terrorists, have recovered gun trucks, AK-47 rifles, amongst other ammunition. This is according to a statement by … Read more
The Nigerian army has recorded tremendous success in its fight against terrorism in recent weeks as it continues its relentless onslaught against the insurgents. Corroborating success of the troops, Chief of army staff, Tukur Buratai, said 1, 015 Boko Haram insurgents have been killed in the past six weeks. Buratai disclosed this In a luncheon … Read more
At least Twenty Boko Haram insurgents were killed when troops of 130 Battalion waylaid their convoy on their way to carrying out attacks on some villages in Baga in Borno State. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, announced the military exploits in a statement on Monday. He disclosed that nine soldiers suffered … Read more
Boko Haram insurgents have abducted one of the local chairmen of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). Rev Lawan Andimi who heads CAN in Michika, Adamawa state was abducted in the course of an attack by the insurgents on Thursday. His abduction was made known to Adamawa deputy governor, Crowther Seth when he visited the … Read more