Hideout dismantled Weapons, bikes seized Army vows more actio Nigerian troops have raided a bandit camp in Taraba State, recovering a large cache of weapons and disrupting criminal activities in the area. In a detailed update monitored by Eko Hot Blog, the operation was carried out by joint forces who acted on credible intelligence about … Read more
Nigerian Military Neutralizes Insurgents Over 30 Insurgents Dead Victory in Borno Counterterrorism Op The Nigerian military has killed at least 30 terrorists in a coordinated air and ground operation at Dar-El-Jamal village, located in the Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. In a statement on Saturday, the spokesman for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), … Read more
The Nigerian Army has yet to confirm or release a statement regarding the deaths of two leaders from the Okuama community in Delta State. EKO HOT BLOG reports reported that the President-General of Okuama, Pa James Oghoroko, and the community’s 81-year-old treasurer, Dennis Okugbaye, died while in military custody within six days of each other. … Read more
Senator Adamu Aliero, representing Kebbi Central, has announced that the Nigerian military successfully expelled the Lakurawa terror group from Nigeria, forcing them to retreat into Niger Republic. In a statement released Friday in Abuja, Aliero credited the operation, conducted on Tuesday, to the coordinated efforts of Defence Minister Abubakar Badaru, the Chief of Defence Staff, … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that his military’s ongoing operation in Russia’s Kursk region is now holding down 50,000 Russian troops. In his daily address, Zelensky stated that the incursion is significantly hindering Moscow’s ability to launch attacks within Ukraine, which has been a primary objective of the operation despite skepticism from some Western … Read more
The killing of notorious bandit kingpin Halilu Sububu by the Nigerian military has brought a sense of relief to residents of Zamfara, Sokoto, and other northern states. Sububu, known for his reign of terror across the region, was neutralized in an ambush by Nigerian troops in Kwaren Kirya, Zamfara State, on September 12, 2024. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Nigerian military successfully thwarted a terrorist plot to destroy Department of State Services (DSS) assets in Niger State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the operation was led by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), which deployed Super Tucano fighter jets to conduct airstrikes, eliminating dozens of insurgents. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By … Read more
Troops of the 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have apprehended a suspected female informant linked to kidnappers in Taraba State. The arrest, announced in a statement released early Sunday in Jalingo, the state capital, revealed that the suspect was arrested on September 6, 2024, by the troops in Sondi village, Wukari local government … Read more
High Court Sets Date For Okuama Community’s Case Against Nigerian Army. Community seeks compensation for alleged rights violation since March 14, 2024 Military operation caused destruction, looting, and displacement, plaintiffs claim. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court in Warri has set June 4, 2024, as the date for the hearing of fundamental rights … Read more
Notorious Bandits’ Leader, Dogo Gide Is Dead Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad confirms Gide’s death from gunshot wounds. Gide, responsible for kidnappings and deaths, narrowly escaped capture in a previous operation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a notorious bandits’ leader in the North West region of the country, Dogo Gide, has been reportedly killed. Former presidential … Read more
135 Boko Haram terrorists surrender to Nigerian Army in Bama Local Government area of Borno State. Troops of Operation Hadin Kai and CJTF storm 12 hideouts, killing 35 fighters. Surrendered terrorists and families handed over for profiling as GOC charges troops to defeat remnant terrorists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the that 135 Boko Haram … Read more
The Nigerian Army, in collaboration with special forces and CJTF, has carried out an operation in Sambisa Forest. The operation has led to the killing of 35 Boko Haram terrorists and the rescue of some captive women. The troops have recovered weapons and cleared multiple insurgents’ camps. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than … Read more