Police Rescues 13 Kidnapped Victims Police Arrest 5 Suspected Armed Robbers Police Recover Firearms, Ammunition In a concerted effort to combat kidnapping, armed robbery, and other forms of crime across Nigeria, the Nigeria Police Force has intensified its strategies, leading to the successful rescue of 13 kidnapped victims and the arrest of several armed robbery … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that a shrine suspected to be used by kidnappers and ritualists has been uncovered in the Ketu Ereyun area of Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA. The discovery, made by security operatives on Monday, December 16, 2024, prompted an immediate inspection by the Executive Chairman, Hon. Akogun Wale Raji Anomo, alongside his committee members and law enforcement … Read more
I sincerely appreciate the immense honour and special privilege accorded me as the Chairman of the Plenary I Session of the 54th Annual Accountants Conference of our beloved Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria [ICAN]. Please permit me to congratulate most heartily Chief Davidson Chizuoke S. Alaribe FCA, the freshly cut Diamond President of ICAN … Read more
Officers of the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with a local vigilante group in Taraba State, have neutralized five bandits responsible for terrorizing parts of the state. The operation was triggered by a raid on Komi village in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area the previous night, where kidnappers abducted four villagers. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly … Read more
Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested eleven suspected kidnappers and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in multiple operations across the state. According to a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, the arrests are connected to the kidnapping of a District Head on August 14, 2024, who … Read more
The Katsina State Police Command has successfully thwarted two bandit attacks, rescuing five kidnapped victims and neutralizing two kidnappers. Police spokesperson ASP Abubakar Sadiq announced these developments in a press statement to Channels Television on Monday. Sadiq reported that on Sunday, the command received an urgent distress call regarding a bandit attack on Layin Minister … Read more
Police operatives in Anambra State have arrested two suspected kidnappers and members of an armed robbery gang active in the Uga, Ekwulobia, Umuchu, Nkpologu, Ezinifite, and Aguata communities. In a statement on Thursday, Anambra State Police Command spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga revealed that the suspects were apprehended by a joint security team, including the military, civil … Read more
Over 30 kidnappers, including members of the Biafra Auto Pilot, also known as Unknown Gunmen—a notorious breakaway faction of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)—have been killed in shootouts with security forces across Enugu State in the past two weeks, according to a police detective. This was revealed in a statement from Governor Peter … Read more
Nigerian army rescue passengers after battle with kidnappers Troops responds to distress call to save victims Intense firefights causes terrorists to abandon their victims Eko Hot Blog reports that troops from the Nigerian Army have successfully thwarted attempt to kidnap passengers in a commercial bus by suspected terrorist group in Delta State. The terrorists who … Read more
Kidnappers Adopt Sinister Gate Tactics Residents Urged to Stay Alert and Vigilant Police Intensify Efforts to Dismantle Syndicates Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ogun State Police Command has issued a chilling warning about kidnappers employing new tactics to ambush victims at residential gates. In an interview, Police Public Relations Officer Omolola Odutola revealed a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Police has apprehended five suspected kidnappers after their victims positively identified one of them. The suspect had abducted a pastor’s wife and two other individuals. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu, Makinde, Fubara, Others Dragged To Court (Details Inside) Nigerians Await Tinubu’s Return Six Days After Forum In Saudi Arabia … Read more
The Abuja-Kaduna train attack occurred on March 28, 2022. The attack led to the death and kidnap of many passengers. Two years later, the police say they have arrested a crucial suspect. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says its operatives have arrested the suspected mastermind of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack, Ibrahim … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has offered free education to Kuriga school children recently rescued from kidnappers. Recall that the teenagers were abducted from Lea Primary School and Government Secondary School Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, last week. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Bianca Secures Ownership Of … Read more
A fake kidnap attempt has gone wrong in Lagos. Four people worked together to extort ₦5 million from one of their families. However, police detectives in Lagos foiled the attempt. Eko Hot Blog reports that an attempt by four people to fake a kidnap in Lagos State has been foiled by police detectives in the … Read more
Kaduna has been a hotbed for bandits for many years. Recently, bandits abducted more than 200 schoolchildren who are yet to regain their freedom. There’s been a fresh mass kidnap in Kaduna, worsening the kidnapping crisis in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that gunmen have reportedly attacked the Kajuru station community in Kajuru Local … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a decisive move to address the alarming rise in kidnapping incidents within Abuja, the Senate on Wednesday summoned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and the Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igwe. The summons is part of a broader inquiry into the murder of Chris Agidy, a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports In a commendable display of swift and coordinated action against criminality, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command successfully rescued two female kidnapped victims, Sarah Hassan and Erima Bobo-John, who were abducted from the Kobi community in Abuja on January 31. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Philip Aivoji, who some yet-to-be-identified gunmen abducted along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, has been released. This online media platform reports that the Lagos State PDP Chairman had spent four days in captivity after he was abducted last Thursday. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that two people, on Thursday night, were abducted in the Nigeria Post Army estate in Abuja. The incident, which happened at about 10:00 p.m. in the Phase 2 area of the estate, saw kidnappers take away the wife and one of the in-laws of one Barrister Cyril Adikwu. EDITOR’S PICKS Uzodimma’s Inauguration: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the leader of an Abuja-based music band, Adewunmi Samuel Softmade, has disclosed the amount his group paid as ransom to kidnappers for their release. The band leader, alongside his crew, were abducted in December 2023 while returning from a show in Kogi State. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: FG Moves To Seize … Read more