Unknown gunmen have kidnapped a Catholic priest at the Nnobi roundabout in Anambra State. The priest was driving towards Awka-Etiti when he was ambushed and bundled into their car. Police are yet to release an official statement on the incident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that some unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped a Catholic priest at … Read more
In recent months and years, no day passes by in Nigeria without reports of abductions. Despite the best efforts of security agencies, the crime seems to be on the rise. However, a kidnapper recently met his waterloo as he, alongside his gang, prepared to take delivery of ransom. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Adamawa … Read more
Two female undergraduate students have been kidnapped by bandits in Zamfara State. The assailants stormed a female hostel of the Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State, and dispossessed the guards of their handsets before abducting the two students. The police have launched a rescue operation with the deployment of reinforcements. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
A 42-year old woman, Victoria Enwerem has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for stealing 5 children in Onitsha, Anambra State. Enwerem was arraigned on a 3-count charge of conspiracy to steal children, illegally harbouring children and isolating them from their parents. According to the report, the children that were stolen were between the … Read more
A couple abducted and killed their employer after collecting N15 million ransom. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a woman, Okereke Olufunmilayo, who was the Manager at a building materials store, for allegedly abducting and killing her employer, Otunba Abayomi Ajayi, the Director of Rolak Hotel, Ijebu-Ode, … Read more
The suspect in the attack on US Speaker Pelosi’s husband has been charged with assault and attempted kidnapping. Eko Hot Blog reports that the suspect identified as David DePape has been been charged with a litany of crimes, including assault and attempted kidnapping, in connection with his attack on Paul Pelosi, husband of United States … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State Command, on Monday confirmed the release of Prof. Adigun Agbaje, a former Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the University of Ibadan, from the den of his abductors. EkoHotBlog reports that the Public Relations Officer, SP. Adewale Osifeso, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan. EDITOR’S PICK JUST … Read more
The surge of kidnapping in the Obinze village and other areas of Owerri West in Imo State has been called attention to by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which is running a candidate for the Imo East Senatorial District. Eko Hot Blog reports that when he visited some alleged kidnapping hotspots in the Obinze … Read more
Insecurity: North East Governors Raise Alarm Over Worrisome Spate Of Kidnapping EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the North East Governors’ Forum have raised alarm over the new trend of kidnapping in the region which they described as worrisome. Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State and Chairman of the forum stated this … Read more
Bandits Kidnap Ango Abdullahi’s Family Members, Others In Kaduna EKO HOT BLOG reports that terrorists have abducted a woman and her four children in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The woman is the daughter-in-law of the village head of Yakawada, Alhaji Rilwanu Saidu, who is the elder brother of the Chairman … Read more
Pastor Arrested For Kidnapping 77 Members In Ondo, Says God Instructed Him Security operatives on Friday night rescued many children allegedly kidnapped and kept in a church basement in the Valentino Area of Ondo town EDITOR’S PICK: Police Recover Unexploded IEDs At Owo Church Owo Church Attack “Targeted At Turning Yorubaland Into A War Zone” … Read more
The suspects took the minor’s body and buried it in Kabiru’s kitchen and later contacted her father, a businessman and demanded ₦1m as ransom Further investigation revealed that Amina was killed on April 27, 2022 EDITOR’S PICK Chaos As Angry Passengers Block Abuja Airport Over Flight Delays [PHOTOS] 2023: Osinbajo, Tinubu, Fayemi, Others Fail To … Read more
A kidnap victim raises alarm says a gang of kidnappers crop victims organs for sale He revealed that he was kidnapped by a gang of armed men around Woji in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State EKO HOT BLOG reports that a man has raised the alarm over a new gang of kidnappers … Read more
Insecurity: Troops foil attack, neutralise five terrorists in Kaduna LGA EKO HOT BLOG report that the Kaduna State Government has been informed by the military authorities that troops foiled an attack and neutralized five terrorists in Kwanan Bataro, Giwa local government area. This was disclosed in a press statement signed and issued to newsman in … Read more
As Kidnapping worsened, Kaduna community seeks military base to tackle insecurity EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oil village community in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State has advocated for the deployment of a military base to tackle continued insecurity in the area. Mr Kayode Afolabi, Chairman of the community, made the call at … Read more
The PPRO said the case bordered on criminal conspiracy, intimidation, kidnapping and extortion. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 32-year-old Hallilu Aliyu has been arrested by the Gombe State Police Command for masterminding his own kidnap over ₦500,000 ransom. Aliyu and 42-year-old Ahmed Ladan were said to have been arrested based on complaint received by … Read more
Bandits had abducted 12 people, among them 10 women, in the same village on Christmas eve EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits have again killed five villagers and abducted 16 others in Kerawa village of Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident happened on Sunday morning when bandits invaded the village. Bandits had … Read more
It was gathered that surrounding villages like Hayin Dam, Rago, Unguwar Salahu and Zariyawa were also displaced by bandits recently EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least 12 persons, including 10 women were abducted when bandits attacked Kerawa village in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State in the wee hours of Friday. A youth … Read more
Edo Police Arrest Teenagers For Kidnapping 8-Year-Old In Uromi EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Edo State Police Command on Friday said that operatives of the Command had arrested two teenagers aged 18 and 13 in connection with the kidnapping of an eight-year-old at Erue Community in Uromi axis of Esan North-East 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