On Tuesday, 34 bodies recovered after an assault by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in the Mafa community of Yobe State were laid to rest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this attack happened on Sunday, and is considered the most severe in the state since the Boko Haram insurgency began 14 years ago. The Yobe State … Read more
IGP has given an update on a possible terror attack in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has said the terror alerts issued by the United Kingdom and the United States were blown out of proportion. The country’s number one police officer stated this on Thursday during … Read more
The Nigerian army has released security phone numbers for citizens. EKO HOT BLOG reports that following warnings of impending terror attacks in Abuja, the Nigerian Army has shared phone numbers on Special Call Centers for citizens to report information on security threats. This online media platform gathered the Army took the decision following the travel … Read more
The Nigeria Railway Corporation has suspended the Lagos-Kano and Ajaokuta train services due to fear of terrorist attacks. EKO HOT BLOG reports that multiple sources in the Ministry of Transportation and the NRC confirmed that the train services would not resume until the security along the Lagos-Kano route and the Ajaokuta train station was … Read more