Suspected kidnappers abducted Magaji two weeks ago alongside five others on the highway en route to Buruku but was later confirmed killed by his co-abductees… The kidnappers had called back on Thursday demanding another N20million from them despite killing the businessman EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Govt Reopens Chrisland Schools 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up On ‘Contesting’ … Read more
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The kidnappers made contact with the family and asked for the ransom sum after abducting Okoriko from his church premises A witness said the kidnappers invaded the residence of the pastor on the church’s premises and shot sporadically… EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: PDP Chairman, Women Leader Killed As Gunmen Attack Convoy Of Top Lawmaker [PHOTO] … Read more
The victim was kidnapped in a forest around Mopa area of Kogi State, with the kidnappers demanding ₦10m and later slashing it to ₦6m The victim’s brother said his brother used to fly whenever he travelled, but that on that fateful trip he decided to return by road EDITOR’S PICK Easter: Gunmen Go On Rampage, … Read more
Adamawa Police nabs three kidnappers Gangs terrorizes Yola North, Yola South, Girei, Fufore and Song local government areas. EDITOR’S PICK Kaduna : Again, IGP Patrols Abuja-Kaduna Expressway Return APC In 2023 General Election, Lawan Begs Nigerians 3 Foods That Can Help Repair Your Kidneys EKO HOT BLOG reports that three suspected kidnappers have been apprehended … Read more
Gunmen kidnap two siblings in Ogun state and have demanded N15million ransom …the Yewa North Patriotic Forum has expressed displeasure over the incident, saying the “state is no more safe for residents.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have reportedly kidnapped two siblings at Oremeji Street, Joga area of Ayetoro in Yewa North Local Government … Read more
Troops of 4 Brigade Nigerian Army (NA) acting on credible intelligence have taken out 3 kidnappers, who are believed to be part of the notorious kidnap cum robbery gang terrorizing the ever-busy Auchi-Benin road in Edo state on Wednesday, 2 February 2022. A statement by Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, Director, Army Public Relations said, “The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed the plan of his government to set up its own financial crimes agency to deal with internet frauds and illegal financial transactions, especially, those having to do with kidnapping, ransom taking and advance fee frauds in the state. Governor Abiodun, who made … Read more
A family source said ₦5 million was delivered to his abductors… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ojonimi Ossai, an official of Shell Petroleum Development Company, has been killed by his abductors. Ossai was killed despite a ₦5million ransom raised by his family. It was learnt that late Ojonimi Ossai was on his way the burial … Read more
Gov Matawalle Decries Yellow Journalism Reportage Charge on Professionalism EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has Charged Journalists to do away with yellow Journalism, as he visited Anka and Bukkuyum Local Government Areas to commiserate and assess damages done to the victims of recent banditry attacks in the areas. … Read more
Gunmen suspected to be bandits, last Friday, kidnapped the wife and two daughters of the lecturer EKO HOT BLOG reports that kidnappers of the wife and two daughters of a lecturer with the Federal College of Education, Technical (FCET) Gusau in Zamfara State, Abdurrazak Muazu, have demanded ₦50 million ransom. A family member who pleaded … Read more
…it was gathered that the traditional ruler eventually regained his freedom in the early hours of Friday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a traditional ruler in Plateau State, Charles Mato Dakat, who was abducted about five days ago, has been released. Dakat who is the Paramount ruler in Gindiri chiefdom, Mangu Local Government of the … Read more
Amotekun rescues toddlers, nine others from kidnappers EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the Western Nigeria Security Network, WNSN, known as Amotekun Corps, have rescued nine kidnap victims including two toddlers in Osun State. The victims were rescued after they were kidnapped at the Ipetumodu axis of the state along the Ilesha-Akure highway while … Read more
…the traditional chief was working on his farm when the gunmen struck and whisked him away to an unknown destination. EKO HOT BLOG reports that over 24 hours after his abduction, kidnappers of a businessman and traditional chief, Emmanuel Obafemi, who was abducted on his farm at Ijan Ekiti in the Gbonyin Local Government area … Read more
…the vehicles conveying the travellers, mainly traders, were attacked by a large number of gunmen… EKO HOT BLOG reports that more than 70 travellers have been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen along the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari Road on Wednesday. The incident occurred around Udawa village after Buruku in Chikun Local Government Area of the state. According to … Read more
The arrest of the suspects follows the deployment of operatives of the Intelligence Response Team by the Inspector General of Police to Taraba State… EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the Nigeria Police Intelligence Response Team, working with the Taraba State Police Command, have arrested a total of 11 notorious kidnapping suspects in Taraba … Read more
Kidnappers have killed a pastor over delayed ransom payment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that kidnappers have killed abducted Reverend Dauda Bature of Evangelical Church Winning All, ECWA, in Nariya under Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The cleric had been kidnapped while working on his farm within the same area on November 8. … Read more
There were sporadic gunshots as hunters attest kidnappers in Kogi forest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there were sporadic gunshots as local hunters arrested three suspected kidnappers at their hideout near Ossra-Irekpeni communities along Okene-Lokoja-Abuja highway. One of the local hunters who carried out the operation told Daily Trust that there was an exchange of … Read more
Kidnappers have abducted couple on farm in Osun state and demanded N37million ransom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected kidnappers have abducted acouple, London and Blessing Omoru, residing in the Agric Settlement, Esa-Oke, Osun State. According to sources in the area, the victims, said to be farmers, were abducted on their farm on Wednesday. It … Read more
Police Arrest Four Deadly Kidnappers in Edo Forest EKO HOT BLOG reports that four suspected kidnappers were apprehended by anti-kidnapping unit agents in the vicinity of Era Forest in Ekpoma, Esan-West local government area of Edo State. The suspects are: Yakubu Liman (23) Mohammed Umaru (30), Ibrahim Adamu (17) and Dauda Shehu (19). The state … Read more