The troops repelled three separate terrorist attacks on Borno communities. The attacks happened on Tuesday. Troops neutralised 18 insurgents during a raid on their camp and killed five more during a separate encounter. Eko Hot Blog reports that troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled three attacks by the Islamic State of West African Province … Read more
The GTI has ranked IPOB as World’s 10th deadliest terrorist group. IPOB is said to be responsible for 40 attacks and 57 deaths in 2022. Recall that the IPOB was declared a terrorist group by the Nigerian government back in 2017. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 global terrorism index (GTI) published by the … Read more
The Nigerian Military has neutralised four IPOB terrorists in the southeast. The Army said 16 civilians were rescued and at least five IPOB criminals were apprehended during the operation. The troops also arrested one suspected IPOB/ESN criminal informant. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army on Thursday said it has eliminated four terrorists with … Read more
Terrorists attacked a group of vigilantes in Katsina’s Kankara Local Government Area (LGA) last week. The gunmen killed at least 41 vigilantes and injured two. The president has reacted to the devastating attack. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the terrorist attack on vigilantes at Yargoje forest in Kankara Local Government … Read more
3 people were killed by the terrorists during the attack. The local government chairman, Akilu Kuta, escaped being abducted when the terrorists invaded some communities. Among those abducted were a woman and her daughter-in-law in Bmanape community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected terrorists have killed three persons and abducted another three in an attack … Read more
A family of a victim of the Edo train attack has narrated how their sister regained freedom. According to the family, they paid N2m ransom to the terrorists. ‘Government needs to increase security in that area because the railway is cheaper for us as a means of transportation’ – Victim’s sister. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Soldiers successful recused 30 victims that were kidnapped by terrorists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the troops of 177 Guards Battalion in conjunction with troops of Operation Whirl Stroke and the Civilian Joint Task Force in Nassarawa State have rescued no fewer than 30 abducted civilians. The victims were rescued after gun duels between troops … Read more
Air Force strikes killed “30 terrorists” in Borno. Eko Hot Blog reports that two Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Super Tucano jets have reportedly destroyed Boko Haram camps in the notorious Sambisa Forest of Borno State, killing at least “30 terrorists, including three commanders.” EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos CP Replaces All Officers In Ajah Division After Shooting … Read more
Troops have neutralised 10 terrorists and destroyed their camps in three Kaduna LGAs. Eko Hot Blog reports that the troops of Operation Forest Sanity neutralised eight bandits and seized six motorcycles during ambush patrols in the Chikun and Birnin Gwari local government areas (LGAs) of Kaduna State. EDITOR’S PICKS CBN Taking Our Financial Freedom from … Read more
The Nigerian army has been accused of killing Children of Boko-Haram terrorists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an international news agency, Reuters, has accused the Nigerian Army of killing children fathered by Boko Haram terrorists. In an investigation published on Monday, Reuters claimed that top army commanders allegedly ordered soldiers to kill children born to … Read more
Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists clashed in Lake Chad. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a bloody clash between Boko Haram fighters and the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) has reportedly left scores of terrorists killed in the last three days. A faction of the late Abubakar Shekau was said to have engaged ISWAP … Read more
The Nigerian army is set to prosecute over 800 Boko Haram terrorists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Military has said plans have been concluded to prosecute over 886 arrested Boko Haram terrorists. This online media platform gathered that the Theatre Commander, North-East Joint Operation, HADIN KAI, Major General Christopher Musa, made this known … Read more
The FG has fixed a date for the resumption of the Abuja-Kaduna train services. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has decided that train services will resume on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line on Monday, November 28, 2022. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu To Nigerians: Don’t Allow Visionless PDP Near Nigeria’s Commonwealth Again NIS … Read more
Terrorists have killed 15 people in fresh attacks on Kaduna communities. Eko Hot Blog reports that 15 people died as a result of bandit attacks in Giwa, Birnin Gwari and Kajuru local government areas (LGAs) of Kaduna State. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Sammie Okposo Is Dead VIDEO: Wonders As McDonald’s Employees Help Customer Deliver Baby … Read more
Terrorists have organised a ‘naming ceremony’ for the baby delivered by a kidnapped Kebbi student. EKO HOT BLOG reports that terrorists have performed a naming ceremony for the baby delivered by a kidnapped Kebbi student while in captivity This online news platform gathered that the 16-year-old is one of the learners abducted from the Federal … Read more
Troops have repelled an attack in Kaduna, killing a bandit leader in the process. Eko Hot Blog reports that Kaduna State Government has disclosed that troops of the Nigerian Army have killed one Kachalla Gadau, identified as a bandit leader, and some terrorists in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Republicans Win Control Of US House Of … Read more
Nigeria has declared 19 suspected terrorists wanted and placed a N5 million bounty on each of them. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared 19 suspected terrorists wanted, while placing a bounty of N5 million on each of them. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Meets With Tinubu, … Read more
Atiku has said state police could have prevented the Kaduna train attack. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said a state policing system could have prevented the unfortunate terrorist attack that led to the abduction and killing of several passengers on a Kaduna-Abuja train. … Read more
UNICEF has called on the FG to do everything possible to rescue children abducted in Katsina. Eko Hot Blog reports that the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has asked the federal government of Nigeria to take necessary actions to rescue children abducted on a farm in Faskari LGA of Katsina. EDITOR’S PICKS Half Salaries: UNIJOS … 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