An Otukpo-based lawyer and activist, Mr. Mike Ofikwu, was tragically killed by armed men at his residence in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident occurred on Wednesday around 8 p.m. at the entrance of Ofikwu’s home on Otukpa Street. According to eyewitness accounts, the assailants, who were trailing him, drove up in … Read more
Pandemonium broke out at Senator Stella Oduah’s Estate in the Akili-Ozizor community of Ogbaru Local Government Area, Anambra State, following the tragic shooting and killing of Noel Chinedu Okechukwu, a final-year Fine and Applied Arts student of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 17, when Okechukwu was allegedly shot … Read more
Former U.S. President Donald Trump was swiftly evacuated by Secret Service agents after a shooting incident occurred while he was at the Trump International Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida. According to law enforcement sources, Secret Service personnel opened fire on a man after spotting what appeared to be the barrel of a gun. … Read more
Four people have reportedly been killed, and a bus set ablaze, following heavy gunfire during the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Eastern Zone election in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Saturday. According to our correspondent at the Abuloma Model Primary School, where the election was held, the process was progressing smoothly until over 100 armed men … Read more
Four armed men stormed the Okokomaiko community in the Ojo area of Lagos State over the weekend, killing a 20-year-old man. The attackers announced their presence with sporadic gunfire before pursuing their target, who fled into a building on Abeokuta Street. Despite his efforts to escape, the assailants caught up with him and shot him … Read more
American rapper Abdul Vicks, known as “Ybcdul” and the alleged leader of a violent gang in West Philadelphia, was fatally shot on Friday in the Olney neighborhood of the city. Vicks, who also went by “Mr Disrespectful,” was shot multiple times in the chest and right hand on the 5500 block of N. 6th Street … Read more
President Bola Tinubu condemned the attack on Donald Trump at his Pennsylvania campaign rally, where one person was killed and two were critically injured. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu joined world leaders on Sunday to condemn the attack on former United States President Donald Trump. Tinubu expressed his sentiments on his official X … Read more
Biden condemns shooting at Trump rally in Pennsylvania, stresses unity in America. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Joe Biden has strongly denounced the shooting incident that occurred at a rally held by former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania last Saturday. Earlier reports from this online media platform indicated that the individual who fired shots … Read more
Two people were killed in Adamawa State after a land dispute escalated into a fatal shooting by the suspect, Mali Emmanuel. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the two people have been killed in Adamawa State following a dispute over farmland. The deceased, Emmanuel Hamma Shehu and Almond Hamma Shehu, were allegedly shot by Mali Emmanuel, with … Read more
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times after a cabinet meeting and is in hospital with life-threatening injuries. The attack was condemned by EU chiefs, including Slovak President Zuzana Caputova, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Fico, a populist leader accused of being Kremlin-friendly, has made controversial remarks … Read more
POS operator fatally shot by motorcycle-riding gunmen Abeokuta, Ogun State Initial speculation of cult-related attack dispelled by Ogun State Police Command spokesperson Police take swift action in response to the attempted robbery incident EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Point of Sale (POS) operator, Mutiu Salako in Oke Lantoro, Abeokuta, Ogun State, tragically lost his life … Read more
A man was shot dead during a scuffle at a Lagos filling station on Wednesday. There were reports that a DSS officer shot the victim, but the agency denied them. The police have come out to say the shooter is one of their own, but did not reveal his name. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
Teenage gunman wounds 10 during Florida party venue shooting after altercation erupts. Security guard swiftly disarms shooter, preventing further casualties. Incident underscores ongoing challenge of gun violence, particularly among juveniles, in America. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a teenager wounded 10 people when he opened fire early Sunday following a brawl at a private event … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory Command, Haruna Garba, has revealed that an operative of the Department of State Services who was involved in a shooting incident that left several persons injured and hospitalised, has been arrested and detained. Garba disclosed this in a telephone interview with our correspondent … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Nigerian man in the United States, Hassan Adeyemo, has been accused of the first-degree murder of his wife, Nanchin Adeyemo. The incident occurred last Saturday, August 26, in Orange County, Florida, US. The Orange County police alleged that Adeyemo shot his wife to death. Police responded around 7:22 p.m. … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that a pastor, Danny Prenell is set to be charged with several felonies after reportedly killing his wife in front of their children in the U.S. Pastor Danny (25), is accused of shooting his wife, Gabrielle Prenell (27), in front of their three children at a Hampton Inn hotel, McComb Police Chief Juan … Read more
In Ajegunle, Lagos, a naval officer has been shot and killed by unidentified gunmen, causing fear and apprehension among residents. The officer was ambushed while walking in the area, and the identity of the shooters and their motive remains unclear. The Nigerian Navy has cautioned its officers against seeking revenge, while the police have confirmed … Read more
The gunman who on Monday shot and killed three people and wounded multiple others, including two law enforcement officers, in Farmington, New Mexico, was 18 years old, the deputy police chief told reporters. Police didn’t say what kind of weapon the gunman used before he was killed by responding officers. Farmington police Deputy Chief Baric … Read more
Eight people are dead at a mall near Dallas, Texas, United States, after a gunman shot them. Police said the gunman was shot dead before wreaking more havoc. After the shooting, a video emerged of a man threatening to shoot random people in Downtown Dallas on Sunday afternoon. Eko Hot Blog reports that a gunman … Read more
The suspect in the Midtown Atlanta shooting has been apprehended, according to Atlanta police. Deion Patterson, 24, was identified by police as the gunman in the shooting at a Northside Hospital medical facility in Atlanta. Five women were shot and one has died from her injuries, police said. A press conference is happening soon from … Read more