Eko Hot Blog reports that the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist group has invited its rival, Boko Haram fighters, to a gunfight in Sambisa Forest in Borno State. Counter-insurgency expert and security analyst in Lake Chad, Zagazola Makama, made this known in a Twitter post on Friday. Makama said he received an … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that at least sixty terrorists, including top Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders, have been reportedly captured by Boko Haram fighters. It was gathered that the ISWAP terrorists were ambushed while on their way to Damasak in Borno State. Editors Pick Makinde Proposes Six Year Single Tenure For President, … Read more
Nigeria urges UN and partners to bolster support for stabilizing Lake Chad from terrorism. Reintegrating former militants poses challenges, calls for international aid. Government seeks global awareness and assistance in countering Boko Haram’s impact. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has called on the United Nations and development partners to strengthen support towards … Read more
ISWAP ambush leaves 3 Nigerian soldiers dead in Borno State. The attack occurred when a convoy of troops from Sector 3 and Sector 4 of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) engaged in a clearance operation against the terrorist group. The troops were advancing towards an ISWAP camp in Tunbum Reza when they came under … Read more
Troops of the 21 Armored Brigade have recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from ISWAP insurgents in Sambisa forest. The troops discovered the massive arsenal on May 13, 2023, during their ongoing counter-terrorism operation, Desert Sanity II. Several weapons were recovered, including rocket-propelled grenade tubes, SMG rifles, and canister bombs. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Troops have rescued two abducted NGO workers and three others from the kidnappers’ den. According to reports, they were released on Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has successfully rescued two out of three humanitarian workers from Family Health International (FHI360), who were kidnapped by fighters belonging to the Islamic State of … 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
The defence chief has ordered the total elimination of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorist groups. He made the call during a visit to the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK). According to Irabor, significant advancements are being achieved through collaborative military efforts aimed at reinstating tranquillity in the Northern region. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Boko Haram has established a recruitment centre in Niger Republic. The facility is located 10 kilometres south of Diagorou, in Tillaberi province. The development has resulted in the abduction of many people in the region. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a bid to bolster its fighting ranks, the Boko Haram sect has established a recruitment … Read more
APC leader and many others have escaped an assassination attempt in Zamfara. Armed gangs, known locally as “bandits” attacked travellers along Kaura Namoda-Shinkafi road. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an APC youth leader and several other travellers have reportedly escaped an assassination attempt along the Kaura Namoda-Shinkafi road in Zamfara State. EDITOR’S PICKS BRT Bus-Train … Read more
ISWAP reportedly did a giveaway with the old naira notes to Borno residents on the Highway. The gesture is coming following the deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The ISWAP members were said to have driven two gun trucks and dressed in military camouflage. EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected Islamic State of … Read more
The DSS has nabbed the alleged mastermind of the Kogi explosion. The incident occurred on December 29, 2022. The explosion rocked near the Palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland in Okene, Kogi State during the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) says it has arrested … Read more
ISWAP terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the Kogi explosion. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for the recent explosion in Kogi State. According to the Islamic State-backed faction of Boko Haram, the explosion was targeted at President Muhammadu Buhari, who was expected in the … Read more
Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists clashed in Lake Chad. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a bloody clash between Boko Haram fighters and the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) has reportedly left scores of terrorists killed in the last three days. A faction of the late Abubakar Shekau was said to have engaged ISWAP … Read more
Tension In Borno As Terrorists Go On Rampage, Abduct Policeman, 7 CJTF, Hunters EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than seven security personnel have been abducted by the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) terrorist group in the early hours of Saturday in North Eastern Gubio Local Government Area of Borno … Read more
Scores Killed As ISWAP, Boko Haram Clash In Borno EKO HOT BLOG reports that the late Abubakar Shekau’s Boko Haram faction and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) clashed on Thursday leading to the death of a commander simply identified as “Kundu” and other fighters. A security source said that Kundu and his team … Read more
Scores Of ISWAP Terrorists Killed As Air Force, Troops Raid Somalia In Sambisa EKO HOT BLOG reports that the backing of the Airforce, Nigerian military troops have eliminated scores of Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Somalia. This online media platform understands that Somalia, is a location near Sambisa Forest, believed … Read more
A top ISWAP commander and 18 other terrorists have been neutralised by the Nigerian Air Force. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday neutralised no fewer than 20 insurgents and commanders of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP), including Mallam Mu’azu. Mallam Mu’azu is alleged to be … Read more
NAF Jets Has Destroyed A Stronghold Of ISWAP Leader In Sambisa EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Military has recorded more wins against insurgents and terrorists in the country by taking the battle to them in their hideouts. Information made available to Newsmen on the developments says fighter jets of the Nigerian … Read more
Modi Tafjid has been killed by Nigerian Army EKO HOT BLOG reports that troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised Modu Tafjid, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Specialist for the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: NLC Petitions Buhari, Demands Immediate Investigation Of State Govs BREAKING: Prominent APC Senatorial Candidate … Read more