Kogi State Government has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of pursuing a political agenda regarding the controversial N20bn bail-out fund the state was accused of. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kogi State Government says the EFCC’s is attempting to desperately wriggle out of a bad case with another, which is aimed … Read more
Hoodlums have set three Dangote drivers ablaze in Imo State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that hoodlums suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have allegedly killed a Dangote trailer driver, Saidu Alhassan, and two of his assistants in Imo State. It was gathered that the driver and two of his assistants, Halliru … Read more
Police detain, name officers involved in Kogi alleged bribery incident A commuter was allegedly extorted N25,000 by the personnel, while another was physically attacked by one of the men in uniform. Ekohotblog reports that the Kogi State Police Command, four policemen were arrested and jailed after being videotaped accepting bribes and beating passengers. According to … Read more
Abducted former Provost, College of Education Technical Kabba, Chief Julius Oshadumo has died during rescue operation. He was abducted ten days ago at a church service in Kabba Kogi State. The seventy eight years Former Provost was among those abducted in ECWA Church in okedayo-Kabba along with a 70 years old worshipper where his personal … Read more
Gunmen have attacked a church, killed one person, and abducted two others in Kogi. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have attacked ECWA Church in Kogi State, killed one person, and abducted two others. The Church attacked by the gunmen on Sunday is located at Okadayo-Kabba, along Okene road, Kogi State. An … Read more
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has said security operatives are already pursuing the escaped inmates after gunmen attacked Kabba Custodial facility on Monday. A statement by Sola Fasure, Media Adviser to Aregbesola said the Minister had been briefed by the Controller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Haliru Nababa, on the unfortunate … Read more
…28 inmates refused to escape and some of those that fled have voluntarily returned to the facility as of Monday morning Two security operatives were killed when gunmen invaded the Kabba Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kogi State, authorities have said. Similarly, two officers of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), have not been accounted for, … Read more
25 political parties have berated the Economic Financial Crimes Commission over alleged N20bn Kogi State Salary bail-out account purportedly frozen by the court The group accused the EFCC of allegedly politicizing its anti-graft war and allowing them to be used as a tool to intimidate politicians within and outside the ruling All Progressives Congress. EkohotBlog … Read more
Assailants have stoned a staff of NTA to death in Kogi. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a staff of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) identified as Chukwu Odiahu has been stoned to death by unknown assailants in Okene, Kogi State. It was gathered that late NTA staff, who worked at the engineering department of the broadcast station … Read more
The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has said evil men killed Olajide Sowore. EkohotBlog reports that Bello, however, noted that the evil men must be arrested and prosecuted to face the wrath of the law. Recall that Olajide, the younger brother of former Presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, was killed on Saturday in Okada, Edo … Read more
Many people have been feared dead as gunmen attacked Kogi community. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than nine persons have been feared dead following an attack by gunmen on Bagana community in the Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State. The attack, it was gathered, occurred in the late hours of Tuesday. A resident, who spoke on … Read more
A federal high court in Lagos State froze a Kogi State salary bailout account domiciled in Sterling Bank Plc, due to N20 billion loan obtained from the bank. EkohotBlog reports that the Presiding Judge, Tijjani Ringim, granted the ex-parte application of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), pending the outcome of investigations. The application … Read more
…nabs another kidnap agents terrorizing Kogi, Benue area The Kogi state security operatives in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State on Saturday killed a Kidnap kingpin in a gun duel. He was once reported to have kidnapped his own father and collected a Ransom of 4 million naira The deceased criminal was known for … Read more
“A clash led to the loss of two lives; an officer of the vigilance group sustained an injury.” Tragedy struck in the Ogaminana community in the Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State has a vigilante group killed two persons in the area, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. It was gathered that the tragic incident … Read more
Nidiamaka, of General Hospital, Ugwolawo in Ofu Local Government Area of the state, was kidnapped by unknown gunmen around 8:30 am. from the premises of the hospital. A medical Doctor who was kidnapped on Monday in Kogi, Dr Solomon Nidiamaka, has regained freedom. Nidiamaka, of General Hospital, Ugwolawo in Ofu Local Government Area of … Read more
According to him, the traditional ruler was returning to his community from Okene, also in Kogi, when he was kidnapped. A traditional ruler, the Adogu of Eganyi in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi, Alhaji Mohammed Adembe has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. DSP William Aya, the police spokesman in the state who confirmed … Read more
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao has described the leadership of the Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello as exceptional and outstanding. The Chief of the Air Staff gave the commendation while receiving the Kogi state Governor in his office on a courtesy visit. According to him, “I’m very happy to … Read more
A vicious kidnapping gang that operates along the Niger and Kogi environment especially within the enclave of the Ottoyi Forest have again been overpowered and its members apprehended by a highly motivated Kogi Local Vigilante. Three of the kidnappers were killed during a gun duel between the gallant vigilantes and the criminal elements. The incident … Read more
“We are yet to hear anything from their abductors. As I speak to you, I am confused and I don’t know where to go from here.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than eight ceramic workers have been abducted by unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in Kogi State. It was gathered that the … Read more
It was another bad day for some criminal elements operating in Kogi State as two kidnappers were gunned down in the early hours of Tuesday while collecting ransom on behalf of their victims from one of the neighbouring states. Following an actionable intelligence report, professional hunters in Okehi Local Government Area of the state ambushed … Read more