Bandits Storm Katsina Community, Kill 3, Abduct Dozens EKO HOT BLOG reports that a fresh broad daylight attack by terrorists has left three people dead and several others injured at Dantsauni village in Batagarawa Local Government Area of Katsina State. EDITOR’S PICK EFCC Declares Mompha Wanted After Failure To Appear In Court Marwa … Read more
The Catholic Diocese of Sokoto covers four northern states – Sokoto, Katsina, Kebbi, and Omotosho expressed gladness that the four victims are now free and appreciated the support of the general public EDITOR’S PICK Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential Running Mate Buhari Writes Sanwo-Olu On Brithday Ceremony My School Certificates Were Stolen In … Read more
…there was an exchange of gunfire with security agents who dispersed the bandits and rescued the victims Recall that less than two weeks ago, bandits have attacked Shola quarters of the metropolis where they abducted six persons EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Buhari Nominates New RMAFC Chairman Senate Raises Alarm Over Terrorists Invasion In Kwara, Others JUST … Read more
Police spokesperson said the command received a distress call that terrorists in their numbers, armed with AK-47 rifles, attacked the village The CP commended members of the vigilance group and people of the area for their resilience in defending the community from terrorists’ attack EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Buhari Nominates New RMAFC Chairman Senate Raises Alarm … Read more
Bandits Invade Katsina Community, Kill Farmers, Rustle Cattle. This comes hours after over 40 farmers were slaughtered by Boko Haram fighters in Borno State. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Again, EFCC Storms Okorocha’s Residence To Arrest Him [PHOTOS] [JUST IN] 2023: Another APC Chieftain Defects To PDP [PHOTO] 2023 Presidency: Tinubu Opens Up On Health Status EKO … Read more
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The terrorists were neutralised following a distress call received by the police that they attacked Tsamiyar Gamzako village The police spokesman stated that security operatives are still combing the area with a view of arresting the fleeing terrorists EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: PDP Chairman, Women Leader Killed As Gunmen Attack Convoy Of Top Lawmaker [PHOTO] … Read more
Some displaced Akwa Ibom indigenes in Katsina State, were calling for help, because their houses, shops and other sources of livelihood were either vandalised or burnt by bandits The Governor has made adequate arrangements for them to be received and for relief materials to be given to them EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Akwa … Read more
A handful of Nigerian northern states have been plagued with insecurity over the past years with assailants becoming even more brazen in recent times There is a threat from extremists linked to Boko Haram or the Islamic State West Africa (ISWAP) in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Kingdom … Read more
…the bandits attacked the Gandu Karfi community where they abducted four women and went away with over 150 cattle. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Katsina State Police Command has killed two armed bandits, recovering one AK47 rifle and 150 rustled animals from the terrorists. The state police spokesman, SP Gambo Isah, told newsmen that … Read more
There are increasing criminal activities recently in Katsina State, with the police authorities attributing it to the influx of bandits from Zamfara and Sokoto… EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have attacked Karfi ward in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State and reportedly killed 17 people. Sources disclosed that the attackers invaded at least … Read more
…a gold dealer in the area also noted that “during the attack they also burnt down our tents where we transact, rest and sleep.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that armed bandits, not fewer than 60, have attacked the newly found illegal gold mining site at Magama village, in Jibiya Local Government Area of Katsina State, … Read more
Insecurity: Police Rescue 21 Pupils Kidnapped In Zamfara The Zamfara state police command is calling on the general public, especially drivers and passengers, to desist from the night journey EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police Command in Zamfara state on Friday said it has rescued 21 Islamiyya school children kidnapped by bandits along the … Read more
…luck ran out of the suspect when he called the phone number of the victim, hiding his phone number to take the ransom to a location. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police in Katsina State have succeeded in foiling an attempt to kidnap one Shafi’u Mohammed of Kililin Quarters in Malumfashi LGA by one … Read more
The lawmaker said some other persons were killed while others were abducted EKO HOT BLOG reports that two weeks after the outrage over the burning alive of passengers in Sokoto State, bandits have set someone on fire in Fasakari Local Government Area of Katsina State. According to the Deputy Speaker of Katsina State House of … Read more
…the orientation camp, shut down about 10 years ago following killings by the Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives Wednesday asked the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to reopen its orientation camp in Maiduguri, Borno State. This followed the adoption of a motion by Usman Zannah … Read more
Barawa community is about 10 kilometres away from Katsina city EKO HOT BLOG reports that unidentified gunmen have stormed Barawa community in the Batagarawa Local Government Area of Katsina State where they killed four people and left many others injured. Residents of the area said the suspected bandits in their numbers attacked the village around … Read more
NAF has spoken about the payment of ransom to bandits. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigerian Airforce has dismissed reports that it has paid the sum of N20m to armed bandits operating in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State in exchange for an anti-aircraft gun allegedly seized. The NAF made this known in a … Read more
Gunmen have kidnapped a village head in Katsina State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that gunmen have abducted the village head of Banye in the Charanchi Local Government Area of Katsina State. It was gathered that the village head, Alhaji Bishir Gide Banye, was abducted by the gunmen alongside one other victim believed to be a secondary school … Read more
Randy Vice-Chancellor threatens to withdraw student-girlfriends from school if they disclose his name in an investigation. The Vice-chancellor of the Umaru Musa Yar’dua University, Katsina State, Professor Sanusi Mamman, has reportedly threatened to withdraw his girlfriend from the university if she discloses that she had ever known him, EkohotBlog reports. The ‘randy’ VC, who is … Read more