Ndume reveals how Brig. Gen. Zirkusu was killed by ISWAP in Askira Uba battle Zirkusu and three other soldiers died in a battle with ISWAP on Saturday in Borno, Northeast Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Ali Muhammed Ndume, the Chairman Senate Committee on Army, has narrated how the Islamic State of West Africa … Read more
Buhari has reacted as ISWAP terrorists killed an army general and three other soldiers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the killing of a Nigerian Army general and three soldiers by ISWAP terrorists in Borno State. Recall that Brigadier-General Dzarma Zirkusu, a Commander of the Army’s Special Forces was … Read more
The airstrikes were executed after an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance study by the Air Task Force… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Friday bombed a gathering of Islamic State’s of West Africa Province (ISWAP) members. The meeting was presided over by the new leader (Wali), Sani Shuwaram. Fighter jets shelled … Read more
Shekau was killed during a face-off with fighters of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) EKO HOT BLOG reports that Falmata Abubakar, mother of killed Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, has expressed regrets over her son’s conduct. Falmata maintained that whether dead or alive, there is nothing between her and her child. She … Read more
He also said the emergence of Taliban had emboldened terror groups as they saw it possible to pick up arms against the state… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the 8th Senate, Shehu Sani, has said the killings of the leaders of Boko Haram and ISWAP, … Read more
The captured soldiers were shot dead by the child fighter with his AK-47 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has released a video showing a child fighter executing two Nigerian soldiers. In the short video, a minor, who is a member of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province … Read more
Gunmen have again attacked Governor Zulum in Borno State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen have attacked a convoy transporting the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, in the state. The attack, which was confirmed by three military sources, it was gathered, occurred last Thursday. It was further learnt that the attack on the convoy transporting the … Read more
The successful joint operations were conducted by both the air and land components Troops of OPHK remain resolute and unshaken in their effort to bring the insurgents to their knees Ekohotblog reports that the Nigerian Army says the Joint troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have eliminated scores of Boko Haram/Islamic States West African Province … Read more
Ahead of December attacks ISWAP reportedly procures military uniforms from Libya Gamboru-Ngala and Ruwa Misa in the south of Lake Chad axis are two routes already identified. Ekohotblog reports that the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) has reportedly ordered military uniforms from Libya. One of the commanders is reported to have discussed the purchase … Read more
A notorious bandit who burnt resident alive has been shot dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a notorious bandit and cattle rustling kingpin in Zamfara State, Damina, has been shot dead. It was was gathered that the notorious bandit was killed in a clash with a group led by Dogo Gide. This online news platform recalls that … Read more
Explosions and gunshots have rocked Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the residents of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital were on Saturday night thrown into panic as explosions and heavy exchange of gunshots were recorded behind 777 housing estate, an outskirts of Maiduguri metropolis. This online news platform gathered that the incident started … Read more
Nigerian Army has killed ISWAP leader, Al-Barnawi. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has confirmed the killing of Leader of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Abu Musab Al-Barnawi. General Irabor made the disclosure during the ministerial briefing organised by the presidential communications team at the Presidential … Read more
Buni Yadi is a known enclave for the IS-linked Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), which split from Boko Haram in 2016… Six women and nine children kidnapped in the North-East have escaped their captors, walking for six days through the bush to freedom, an official said Monday. The 15 hostages were seized separately from … Read more
ISWAP is consolidating its grip in Sambisa after overpowering Boko Haram Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) have killed at least a dozen Nigerian soldiers and local vigilantes in Borno State. The terrorists buried improvised explosive devices(IED) on the road a military convoy travelling to Maiduguri from Marte would pass. The motorcade was escorting … Read more
…ISWAP is a foreign terrorist organisation that is funded by foreign individuals and probably some locals and that they have foreign leadership… The Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai, Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa, says the Nigerian military will not allow the Islamic States West African Province (ISWAP), a foreign terrorist group, to have a strong footing in … Read more
ISWAP also appointed Abou Aseyia as Ameer Fiya in charge of Sambisa forest. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Ameer Bakoura Buduma, the leader of the Boko Haram faction led by late Abubakar Shekau, has appointed a deputy for himself. Mallam Tahiru Damboa is now the ‘Jaysh’, second in command. Buduma, a Chadian, is supervising Lelewa, a border … Read more
The Nigerian Army has raised an alarm over massive ISWAP recruitment. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has said that the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) has started recruiting massively in the country. This was made known by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Onyeama Nwachukwu, at the Headquarters of the Theatre … Read more
ISWAP leader, Al-Barnawi, has been shot dead. The leader of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Abu Musab Al-Barnawi, has been killed in Borno State, EKOHOTBLOG has gathered. The ISWAP leader was reportedly killed in the last week of August 2021. Al-Barnawi was the son of Boko Haram founder, Mohammed Yusuf who was also … Read more
Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) has arrested a high-profile Boko Haram member and raided Boko Haram Improvised Explosive Devices materials hub in Damboa and Gashua Local Government Areas of Borno and Yobe States respectively. These operational feats were recorded following robust operations conducted by troops of OPHK. In a statement by the Director Army Public Relations, … Read more
The troops also captured and destroyed an ISWAP logistics vehicle conveying assorted goods and contraband items belonging to members of the terrorist group Troops of 25 Brigade operating under the aegis of Joint Task Force, North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have neutralised four terrorists of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), recovering some … Read more