EKO HOT BLOG reports that two residents of Angware Community, Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State, have been killed by bandits while they were delivering ransom for their relatives earlier kidnapped by bandits. The deceased were identified as Agada Sambo of Maigemu District and one simply identified as Azi. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as the Amotekun Corps, has arrested no fewer than 28 people for alleged involvement in various crimes in some parts of the state. Among the suspected criminals were two secondary school pupils who were arrested for allegedly faking their kidnap and demanding … Read more
Reverend Mike Ochigbo, the General Overseer of Freedom Power Chapel, was kidnapped from his residence in Nyibango. He has since been released after allegedly paying a ransom of N10 million. The Adamawa State Police Command has dispatched operatives to rescue both Ochigbo and another pastor who were kidnapped by gunmen. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Seven NYSC members who were kidnapped while traveling from the NYSC orientation camp in Ondo to Port Harcourt, have been released after spending one week in captivity. They were abducted by armed men along the Rumuji axis of the East-West Road in Emuoha Local Government Area. The exact number of passengers on the bus and … Read more
The police in Lagos have nabbed a couple who faked their kidnap. The couple allegedly used the fake kidnap scheme to try to extort N5 million from their relatives in the United Kingdom. However, the scheme failed after police officers found the “kidnapped” wife at the couple’s home during an investigation. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
The abductors of a monarch in Ondo are demanding a N100 million ransom. Eko Hot Blog reports that the abductors of a traditional ruler, Oba Clement Jimoh of Oso Ajowa Akoko in Akoko West Local Government Area of Ondo State, have contacted the family of the victim, demanding a sum of N100 million to secure … 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
Terrorists have released the children they abducted in Katsina. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Katsina State Police Command said the 21 children abducted by terorrists on a farm in Faskari Local Government Area have been released. EDITOR’S PICKS Twitter Launches $8 Monthly Subscription Service With Blue Tick Unpainted Intra-State Commercial Vehicles To Be Impounded … Read more
Colleagues of an ex-UI DVC are seeking donations after his kidnappers demanded a N50 million ransom. Eko Hot Blog reports that the abductors of a former Deputy Vice-chancellor (academics) of the University of Ibadan (UI), Professor Adigun Agbaje, have demanded a ransom of N50 million to release him. EDITOR’S PICKS Policeman Killed, Another Injured As … Read more
A minister has said the Federal Government did not pay random for the newly-freed train passengers. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Transportation, Mua’zu Sambo, has said the Federal Government did not pay ransom to secure the release of the remaining captives linked to the Abuja-Kaduna train attack. EDITOR’S PICKS Several Supporters March … Read more
Abducted Nasarawa lawyer has regained freedom EKO HOT BLOG reports that a lawyer, Bala Jacon Okari who was kidnapped at the weekend in his country home of Omgbolo in Nasarawa State has regained his freedom after his family paid N800,000 for his release. EDITOR’S PICK: You’re A National Figure, Passionate About Nigeria’s Unity – Buni … Read more
Abductors Of Nasarawa Commissioner Demand N100m Ransom EKO HOT BLOG reports that the police in Nasarawa State have confirmed the abduction of the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Yakubu Lawal. Lawal was kidnapped by gunmen at his residence in Nasarawa Eggon, the headquarters of Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
Kidnappers have killed a graduate after collecting ransom EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 32-year-old graduate of Yola, Adamawa State’s Moddibo Adama University (MAU) was shot dead by his captors after they had received N500,000 in ransom from his family EDITOR’S PICK Sanwo-Olu Allays Residents’ Fear, Directs Security Agencies On Vigilance Level Lagos Gets … Read more
Aliyu, popularly called ‘Mai Yalo’, was abducted on his farm three weeks ago by unidentified men The bandits collected an unspecified amount as ransom but killed the former LG boss about 11 days ago. EDITOR’S PICK: Plights Continues In PDP As Wike Rejects One-On-One Meeting With Atiku Sanwo-Olu Applauded On Staff Development, Capacity Building (PHOTOS … Read more
Kidnappers of 50 wedding guests have reduced ransom to N60M … the abductors initially demanded N145 million on Monday EDITOR’S PICK Okada Ban: Lagos Inaugurates Anti-Okada Squad To Collaborate With Police LASG Pays Condolence Visit To St Francis Catholic Church Lagos To Partner NGOs, Civil Society Groups On Development Initiatives EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Bandits Say They Rejected Millions Offered As Ransom For Kidnapped Passengers Of Abuja-Kaduna Train Tells FG To Release Their Children Arrested In Nasarawa State EDITOR’S PICK: FG Orders Resumption Of Abuja-Kaduna Train, Cancels Dawn & Dusk Operations Train Attack: Victims’ Families Warn NRC Against Resumption, Threaten Showdown Abuja-Kaduna Train: 163 Passengers, 7 Crew Members Untraceable … 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
Senate has passed a bill to stop Payment of ransom to kidnappers …the Terrorism Act amendment will establish standards and a regulatory structure to prevent terrorist organisations from laundering money through banks and other financial networks. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: ‘You’ve No Single Respect’ – Orji Kalu Slams Osinbajo, Tinubu, Wike, Others 2023: Tinubu, Osinbajo Support … Read more
Bandits Abduct Mother mother and daughter as well as a commercial driver conveying them to Kaduna after a humanitarian service …They came to distribute cloth and other basic items to orphans ahead of the Eid-el- Fitr celebration. EDITOR’S PICK: [BREAKING] 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up On ‘Contesting’ For President [BREAKING] 2023: Protesters Storm Jonathan’s Office … Read more
Kidnappers Of Akwa Ibom Cleric, Apostle John Okoriko, have reduced the ransom from N100m to N30m. …Police PRO stated that the police will make every effort to guarantee that the kidnapped pastor was released. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: IPOB Places Bounty On Fake ESN, Reveals Gunmen Sponsors In South East APC Ticket: Tinubu, Amaechi At War … Read more