EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nasarawa State Police Command has refuted claims of a ransom being paid for the release of Safiyanu Andaha, the abducted chairman of Akwanga Local Government Area. In an interview with Punch, the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, stated unequivocally that no ransom was exchanged for Andaha’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that kidnappers in Nasarawa have demanded a ransom of N50 million for the release of Akwanga Local Government Council Chairman, Alhaji Safiyanu Isah Andaha, and Adamu Umar Tanko. The two were abducted last night along the Adaha-Akwanga road. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians, Makes Promises – FULL TEXT How Akeredolu’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Troops of ‘Operation Safe Haven’, OpSH, on Operation Hakorin Damisa IV, have arrested no fewer than 91 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of University of Jos, UniJos, students, and attack on Takania village, farm destruction, armed robbery, drug peddling and cattle rustling, among others, in Plateau and Kaduna states. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that relating to his ordeal, Nwangwu stated that he voluntarily surrendered to his captors to prevent further bloodshed after his two bodyguards were killed. He said, “What really happened was that I was there (at home) that day, at around 11:30 am, when someone called me and said they were at … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Defence Media Operations (DMO) has said soldiers on internal security operations around the country have killed 48 terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and other criminal elements who have terrorized the country in the last two weeks. In the last two weeks, soldiers detained 113 bandits, kidnappers, oil thieves, and terrorist informants, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that thunderstrike allegedly masterminded by relations of victims has reportedly killed three suspected kidnappers in the agrarian Oro Ago community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. According to Vanguard, the incident was attributed to the efforts of local vigilante team in the Igbomina, Kwara axis aimed at checking security … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Suspected kidnappers and armed robbers were apprehended by operatives of the Delta State Police Command and soldiers from the 3 Battalion, Ekpan, Warri, Delta State, resulting in the recovery of arms and ammunition. DSP Bright Edafe, spokesman of the command, who disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday, said that the … Read more
Kidnappers have kidnapped 13 residents in Abuja. The incident happened on Wednesday at about 11pm. According to a source, the kidnappers divided themselves into three groups before attacking and whisking away 13 residents. EKO HOT BLOG reports that barely 48 hours after kidnappers invaded Kasada village, killing a class teacher and abducting his pregnant wife and … Read more
The Defence headquarters announces its readiness to tackle threats of attacks during the May 29 handover ceremony. Nigerian troops have eliminated 53 criminals and arrested 269 in the last two weeks, including terrorist collaborators, oil thieves, and criminal herdsmen. In addition, more than 125 abductees have been rescued by Nigerian troops in fighting raids. EKO … Read more
The LG boss was abducted last Friday alongside two others. He was butchered on Sunday after his abductors allegedly received N6 million as ransom. The Police have confirmed the incident. Eko Hot Blog reports that the abductors of the Sole Administrator of the Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, Chris Ohizu, have beheaded … Read more
The police force successfully rescued kidnapped victims in Bauchi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the atleast four suspected kidnappers were killed in Bauchi State last week in a clash with security operatives, including men of the Nigeria Police Force and local hunters. The police command spokesperson, Ahmed Wakil, confirmed this in a statement made available … Read more
A fearless lady attacked kidnappers and set three victims free. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 29-year-old lady, identified as Lucy Jeremiah Tapnang, has attacked a gang of kidnappers, disarming one of them of his AK-47, while also setting free three kidnapped victims in Barakin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The spokesperson for … Read more
The abductors of a monarch in Ondo are demanding a N100 million ransom. Eko Hot Blog reports that the abductors of a traditional ruler, Oba Clement Jimoh of Oso Ajowa Akoko in Akoko West Local Government Area of Ondo State, have contacted the family of the victim, demanding a sum of N100 million to secure … Read more
A Female Pastor has been arrested for supplying information if a church member to kidnappers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 37-year-old female pastor, Ruth Kenneth, has been arrested by the police for reportedly selling information about her congregants in Adamawa State. This online media platform understands that the clergywoman who is a mother of … Read more
Colleagues of an ex-UI DVC are seeking donations after his kidnappers demanded a N50 million ransom. Eko Hot Blog reports that the abductors of a former Deputy Vice-chancellor (academics) of the University of Ibadan (UI), Professor Adigun Agbaje, have demanded a ransom of N50 million to release him. EDITOR’S PICKS Policeman Killed, Another Injured As … Read more
One police officer assigned to the Oyo State Command has been confirmed dead, while another has suffered serious injuries while responding to a distress call from a kidnapping incident. Eko Hot Blog reports that the injured officer is receiving medical care at an unnamed hospital and is reacting to it. EDITOR’S PICKS Panic As Masked … Read more
Insecurity: Kidnappers Of Ondo Travellers Demand N90m Ransom EKO HOT BLOG reports that the abductors of travellers at Omi-Alafa village, along Owo-Ifon road, in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State have demanded N90 million ransom from the families of the victims. The victims were abducted on Saturday while they were returning from … Read more
Nigerian Army Rescues Kidnapped Victims In Kaduna EKO HOT BLOG reports that troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued three kidnapped victims in a confrontation with their abductors at a community in Kaduna State. The development was confirmed to newsmen in a statement on Friday morning by the Brigadier-General, Director, Army Public Relations, Onyema … Read more
Police Raid Kidnappers Den In Gombe, Kill One Suspect EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Gombe State, in conjunction with local security men, have killed a suspected kidnapper terrorising residents of the state. The State Command confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen by its Public … Read more
Police Rescue Two Female Kidnap Victims In Zamfara EKO HOT BLOG reports that police operatives in Zamfara State have rescued two kidnap victims after over one month in captivity. Their freedom followed a patrol by police operatives. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: APC Unveils Presidential Campaign Media Directorate PDP: Having Nat’l Chairman, Presidential Candidate … Read more