“Yes, I was in the house when they came. They killed about two guys. The shooting was too much.” Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has narrated how his house was attacked by unknown gunmen in the early hours of Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG had earlier reported that the residence of … Read more
“After we had alighted, they gave us N20,000 for fare to Ibadan. They did not beat us and they did not maltreat us throughout the journey in the DSS operational vehicles.” The wife and some aides of the Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho have regained freedom from the unknown gunmen … Read more
An intelligence report revealed that Ibrahim was on a mission to Lagos to acquire certain items for ISWAP’s operations in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The Defence Headquarters on Thursday said the troops of Operation AWATSE, have arrested a suspected member of Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Sango Otta area of Ogun. The … Read more
Sporadic gunshots rented the air in the early hours of Thursday following an alleged attack of the residence of popular Yoruba freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo fondly known as Sunday Igboho. Sporadic gunshots were said to have rented the atmosphere in the early hours of Thursday following an alleged attack of the residence of popular Yoruba … Read more
Army troops, on Monday, engaged Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in a gun battle during an attack in Borno State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that army troops, on Monday night, engaged Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists during an attack in Ajiri community in the Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. Military sources disclosed that … Read more
“Look at the American Army, they have not been able to conquer the Taliban and I can tell you that the nomadic Fulanis are more in number than Talibans, so a military conflict is not the solution.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has explained the reason behind his incessant … Read more
Soldiers, in the early hours of Saturday, engaged bandits in a gun battle, killing scores. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army on Saturday morning said that its soldiers neutralized scores of bandits in a fierce battle, and recovered arms and ammunition. The latest development was disclosed via a statement by the Director of … Read more
Military authorities say the heat on bandits and other criminal elements in Niger State has caused them to start fleeing to supposed safe heavens. Troops of the Nigerian Army, operating along Mokwa-Jebba road, arrested a fleeing bandit during a stop and search operation along the road. The suspected bandit, who claimed to be Sgt. Aminu … Read more
It was widely rumoured that the beast was killed during ‘OPERATION WHIRLSTROKE’ in Benue state. A viral video of a beast reportedly killed in Benue State by troops has been debunked by the Nigerian Army, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. The video which has since gone viral, showed the corpse of a beast that looks like a werewolf. … Read more
The military has retired no fewer than 343 soldiers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian military on Friday retired 343 non-commissioned officers (NCOs) after empowering them with skills for self-reliance. The retirees comprised 258 from the Nigerian Army (NA), 70 from the Nigerian Navy (NN) and 15 from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) who … Read more
…residents of Elu, Amangwu, and Amaekpu in Ohafia Local Government Area of the state embarked on mass exodus out of fear The Nigerian Army (NA) has denied a claim that troops are on a vengeance mission in some communities in Abia State. In a statement on Monday, the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General … Read more
The President spoke on Saturday morning during his June 12 Democracy Day Broadcast President Muhammadu Buhari has restated his commitment to defending Nigeria’s corporate existence. Buhari also said he was prepared to lay down his life for Nigeria the day he joined the Nigerian Army. The President spoke on Saturday morning during his June 12 … Read more
The Nigerian Army has made new appointments. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has released new postings and appointments of senior officers. The Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, made this known via a statement on Thursday. Yerima stated that the latest development was in line with the Chief of … Read more
Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed scores of Boko Haram insurgents in Borno. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the troops of Operation Hadin Kai have reportedly killed scores of Boko Haram terrorists while trying to attack Rann, the headquarters of Kala Balge Council Area of Borno State. The latest development was disclosed by the … Read more
A soldier has been arrested for alleged murder of a businessman who offered him a ride. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a soldier attached to the 6 Battalion in Akwa Ibom State has been arrested for alleged murder of a businessman identified as Enobong Jimmy. The victim was said to have offered the soldier a … Read more
The Nigerian Army has arrested the Boko Haram terrorists’ fuel suppliers. EKO HOT BLOG reports troops of Operation Hadin Kai have raided a suspected Boko Haram logistics stockpile in Kurkareta town, Yobe State. The Director, Nigerian Army Public Relations, Mohammed Yerima, made the disclosure via a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. EKO HOT BLOG gathered … Read more
Yerima said that the internment for the late COAS and six other senior officers would take place at the National Military Cemetery… The burial proceedings of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Ibrahim Attahiru, and six other senior officers has been slated for Saturday in Abuja. The deceased lost their lives in a military … Read more
Popular Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo well known as Sunday Igboho, has warned that the Yoruba people would repel any attack by the Nigerian Army on the South-East region of the country. The rights activist stated that an attack on the South-East is an attack on the Yoruba people. Popular Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo … Read more
The most notorious bandit leader terrorising communities in Niger State, well known as Jack Bros Yellow, has been arrested by the Nigerian Army. The Army, it was gathered, arrested the notorious bandit leader in one of the forests in Niger State. The most notorious bandit leader terrorising communities in Niger State, well known as Jack … Read more
The Second-in-Command to the neutralised commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Abia State has been arrested by the Nigerian Army. The arrest of Eze was made known by the Director, Army Public Relations, via a statement on Wednesday. The Second-in-Command to the neutralised commander of the … Read more