Sajeh Yaga, a Boko Haram member, surrendered to Operation Hadin Kai troops He emerged from Yale, Sambisa forest, and surrendered in Mafa on April 28, 2024 Yaga surrendered with an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, mobile phones, and other items Eko Hot Blog reports that a notorious member of the Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād, better known … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army troops conducted a raid on Sambisa forest in Borno State, resulting in the elimination of three terrorists. Additionally, the troops successfully destroyed terrorist hideouts within the forest. Sambisa forest, initially designated as a game reserve by the colonial government, has become a stronghold for both Boko Haram and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist group has invited its rival, Boko Haram fighters, to a gunfight in Sambisa Forest in Borno State. Counter-insurgency expert and security analyst in Lake Chad, Zagazola Makama, made this known in a Twitter post on Friday. Makama said he received an … Read more
Troops of the 21 Armored Brigade have recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from ISWAP insurgents in Sambisa forest. The troops discovered the massive arsenal on May 13, 2023, during their ongoing counter-terrorism operation, Desert Sanity II. Several weapons were recovered, including rocket-propelled grenade tubes, SMG rifles, and canister bombs. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Two additional Chibok schoolgirls have been rescued in Sambisa Forest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that two additional Chibok schoolgirls, who have been in captivity since 2014, have been rescued, following massive troops operations in parts of Sambisa forest. A security officer at the 7 Division, Maimalari Cantonment, who is not authorised to talk to the … 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
Boko Haram has established a recruitment centre in Niger Republic. The facility is located 10 kilometres south of Diagorou, in Tillaberi province. The development has resulted in the abduction of many people in the region. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a bid to bolster its fighting ranks, the Boko Haram sect has established a recruitment … Read more
A top ISWAP commander and 18 other terrorists have been neutralised by the Nigerian Air Force. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday neutralised no fewer than 20 insurgents and commanders of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP), including Mallam Mu’azu. Mallam Mu’azu is alleged to be … Read more
ISWAP Kills Shekau’s Deputy For Planning To Surrender. Burbur was killed in Galta village, close to Madagali in Adamawa State, after he was charged and ‘found guilty’ of ‘treasonable felony’ by a purported court presided over by Ya-Shaik, an ISWAP Fiye (Militant Chief), of Sambisa forest. EDITOR’S PICK ‘I’m Forced To Pay DSTV Bills For … Read more
Boko Haram and ISWAP skirmish in Sambisa forest, killing two commanders and 32 militants. …Zagazola Makama said three trucks belonging to ISWAP were also seized by Boko Haram EDITOR’S PICK [BREAKING] 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up On ‘Contesting’ For President [BREAKING] 2023: Protesters Storm Jonathan’s Office In Abuja, Ask Him To Join Presidential Race BREAKING: … Read more
The Army said the wreckage was found during a clearance patrol of troops of Operation Desert Sanity The jet had crashed on March 31, 2021, with two crew members onboard EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army on Saturday said it has uncovered the wreckage of the crashed Alpha Jet aircraft (NAF475) that went … Read more
The insurgents, who mounted a checkpoint, were reportedly dressed in military camouflage. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 15 people have been allegedly abducted by suspected fighters of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP). Daily Trust quoted a source as saying that they were abducted in Damboa Local Government Area of … Read more