The group’s reaction follows revelations made by a Retired Navy Commodore and a Professor of Intelligence and Global Security Studies on a Channels Television programme that “he was member of Committee that interrogated a Senior member of this government on Boko Haram related issue” The Federal Government has been issued a 14-day ultimatum to unveil … Read more
Several Boko Haram terrorists recently surrendered to the military in the Northeast The Nigerian government has disclosed why surrendered Boko Haram members and ISWAP terrorists cannot be killed. Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture said granting amnesty was the best thing to do. Mohammed explained that prosecuting and killing repentant terrorists was against … Read more
Nigerian Army has nabbed Boko Haram supplier in Yobe State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected Boko Haram fertilizer supplier in Yobe State. It was gathered that the Boko Haram supplier identified as Yusuf Saleh was arrested by the troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force under Operation … Read more
The massive surrenders of the Boko Haram terrorists has caused confusion and concerns to the ISWAP fighters, especially in areas such as Kirta, Wulgo, Sabon Tumbu, Jubularam, Kwalaram, Sigir, Kayowa and Kurnawa and the Lake Chad. The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has clamped down on some leaders of Boko Haran and its … Read more
…Nigeria must learn that religious fundamentalism is dangerous and culminates in terrorism. A former presidential candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), Kingsley Moghalu has cautioned the Nigerian government against recognizing the Taliban usurpers in Afghanistan. Moghalu said the Buhari-led government should learn from Afghanistan and stop “cuddling” repentant Boko Haram, ISWAP members. In a … 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
“Similarly, the ground troops also engaged terrorists after air bombardments at Lamboa forest, Bula Yobe, Jabullam, Yauma Wango, Mainok and Dikwa axes where ISWAP fighters and commanders were eliminated…” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Interim Council of the ISWAP-Boko Haram terrorists’ group, headed by one Abu Mus’ab Al-Barnawiy, has reshuffled the leadership and structures … Read more
An intelligence report revealed that Ibrahim was on a mission to Lagos to acquire certain items for ISWAP’s operations in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The Defence Headquarters on Thursday said the troops of Operation AWATSE, have arrested a suspected member of Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Sango Otta area of Ogun. The … Read more
Army troops, on Monday, engaged Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in a gun battle during an attack in Borno State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that army troops, on Monday night, engaged Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists during an attack in Ajiri community in the Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. Military sources disclosed that … Read more
An intelligence source involved in the operation said that the aircraft also bombarded the spiritual base and training camps of the terrorists in the North-eastern part of Borno State and the fringes of Lake Chad. Despite the alleged reunion of Boko Haram and ISWAP factions, coordinated multiple airstrikes by aircraft from the Nigerian Airforce (NAF) … Read more
“What is left now is Jihad. We will not stop fighting the unbelievers. All the disbelievers have entered trouble.” Barely a month after the death of former Leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered that both Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters have mended fences. The former leader of the … Read more
In a statement released by his media office, the man of God stressed that the terrorists will make Nigeria their headquarters but they will be operating throughout Africa. The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has issued a warning to President Muhammadu Buhari and made another shocking revelation concerning Boko Haram and … Read more
He was engaged in an interview with Press where he narrated his experience. A member of staff of the Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State, Muazu Bawa, has narrated his ordeal at the hands of Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP), EKO HOT BLOG gathered. According to Muazu Bawa, he regained freedom and reunited with his family … Read more
Shekau led Boko Haram for more than 10 years and was best known for kidnapping over 200 schoolgirls in Chibok, north-eastern Nigeria, in 2014 A video from the Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram has been published, confirming the death of its infamous leader, Abubakar Shekau. Last month, a rival faction claimed Shekau had been killed … Read more
The terrorist elements were said to have mounted five gun trucks, others mounted motorcycles, while others moved by foot Troops of the Nigerian Army under the Operation Hadin Kai have killed several ISWAP Terrorists in Dikwa town, Borno State. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed … Read more
He has been reported dead numerous times before, only to resurface The leader of the Nigerian militant group Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, has killed himself, rival Islamist militants said in an audio recording. According to the BBC, in a audio obtained by news agencies, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) said Shekau died detonating … Read more
…the terrorists were killed while launching a futile attack on Damboa Local Government Area… Over 50 members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist group have been killed in Borno State, the military authorities confirmed on Wednesday. The Army spokesman, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, who confirmed this via a statement said the terrorists … Read more
Boko Haram launched series of attacks in the northeast in 2009 after its leader, Mohammed Yusuf, who was captured by the military authorities died in police custody In 2014, the group pledged its allegiance to the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) and has targeted military formations, civilians, religious centers among others The Special … Read more
…the insurgents were said to have mounted a roadblock around Mainok town, roughly 55 kilometers away from Maiduguri. Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly abducted some travellers along the Damaturu-Maiduguri Road on Wednesday. The attack occurred at about 9 am, two hours after the road was opened to commuters. The roads are usually shut between 4 … Read more
Fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) have reportedly killed some commanders of the leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau. It was further learnt that series of meetings have been held in Sambisa Forest between ISWAP commanders and other surrendered Boko Haram members. Fighters of the Islamic State of West … Read more