Terrorism: Bandits Kill Two Residents Delivering Ransom To Kidnappers In Plateau

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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

Kidnapped Adamawa Cleric, Mike Ochigbo, Reclaims Freedom Amidst The Shadows Of N10 Million Ransom

Mike Ochigbo, Released

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

Triumphant Release: Abducted NYSC Corps Members Regain Freedom In Rivers State

Corps members released

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

How Lagos Couple Faked Kidnap, Demanded N5m From UK-based Relatives – Police

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

Abductors Of Ondo Monarch Demand N100m Ransom

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

Couple Abduct, Kill Employer After Collecting N15m Ransom

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 Release Children Abducted In Katsina – Police

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 Seek Donations After Kidnappers Demand N50m Ransom For Ex-UI DVC’s Release

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

FG Didn’t Pay Ransom For Newly-Freed Train Passengers – Minister

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

JUST IN: Abductors Free Eminent Lawyer After N800K Ransom

  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

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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

Abductors Shoot Graduate After N500,000 Ransom

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

Despite Collecting Ransom, Terrorists Kill Former Kaduna Council Boss

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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

Bandits Reduces Kidnapped Wedding Guests Ransom To N60M

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

Terrorists Give FG Condition For Abuja-Kaduna Train, Kidnapped Passengers 

Bandits Say They Rejected Millions Offered As Ransom For Kidnapped Passengers Of Abuja-Kaduna Train

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

Neighbour Strangles 5-year-old After Collecting ₦150,000 Ransom

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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 Moves To Prohibit Payment Of Ransom To Kidnappers

payment of ransom to kidnappers,

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, Daughter On Humanitarian Service In Kaduna, Demand 100m Ransom

Bandits Abduct Mother

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 Reduce Ransom To N30m

Apostle John Okoriko

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