Terrorists had attacked a train on the Abuja-Kaduna route on Monday, killing at least eight persons Many are also believed to have been abducted EKO HOT BLOG reports that Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi on Tuesday said it will cost more than ₦3 billion to replace what had been lost to the attack on the … Read more
Revelations coming after the evacuation of the bombed Abuja-Kaduna Train confirmed that rain drivers, food vendors, a young medical doctor identified as Chinelo, and cleaners were reportedly killed in the attack An unspecified number of passengers were said to have been injured during the attack while some others were reportedly abducted EDITOR’S PICK: Terrorists Bomb … Read more
Nigerian Female Doctor, Chinelo Dies After Tweeting About Being Shot In Terror Attack On Abuja-Kaduna Train The passenger, who survived the attack, told journalists on phone that while in transit, “we heard a loud bang. A bomb exploded.” EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Vandals Damage Lagos-Ibadan Railway Track, Paralyse Train Services Container Falls On Three Vehicles In … Read more
Terrorists bomb Abuja-Kaduna rail track, attack train passengers One of the passengers, who confirmed the incident in a telephone call, said the attackers have surrounded the train, shooting sporadically EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Vandals Damage Lagos-Ibadan Railway Track, Paralyse Train Services Container Falls On Three Vehicles In Lagos Tears As 19-Year-Old Boy Killed, 6 Others In … Read more
Terrorists numbering over 200 had invaded the runway of Kaduna Airport and killed a security man attached to NAMA staff The army were said to have engaged them in another gun battle, but the terrorists were undaunting, insisting the airport must be shut EDITOR’S PICK: Police Arrest Hunter For Killing, Burying Fulani Herdsman In Ogun … Read more
The 5 travellers were reportedly killed by fleeing terrorists in Kastina after their vehicle ran into the terrorists The victims were said to have arrived at Yantumaki from various parts of the country late Friday night with the intention to pass the night there to avoid risks associated with night trips. EKO HOT … Read more
…the lawmaker noted with concern that bandits are moving in hundreds from village to village… He said that if urgent steps were not taken, the peace-loving communities might be forced to resort to self-defense… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to declare all known leaders of terrorists … Read more
…the designation had made possible, the use of excessive force… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has said the designation of bandits as terrorist has aided the fight against insecurity. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said this when he visited Daily Trust office in Abuja. He said the designation had … Read more
…the bandits attacked the Gandu Karfi community where they abducted four women and went away with over 150 cattle. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Katsina State Police Command has killed two armed bandits, recovering one AK47 rifle and 150 rustled animals from the terrorists. The state police spokesman, SP Gambo Isah, told newsmen that … Read more
Gunmen have killed DPO in fresh attack at Katsina Border Town. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Divisional Police Officer for Jibiya Local Government Area of Katsina State, DSP Abdullahi Rano, was shot and killed early Wednesday morning by gunmen suspected to be terrorists who invaded Magama-Jibia border town. The Divisional Police Officer was … Read more
Shehu criticised the publication for leaving out the security gains by the government… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government is not ‘sleepwalking into disaster’, the Presidency said yesterday. In a reaction to an article by David Pilling in the Financial Times. Presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu in a statement condemned the writer for describing … Read more
…the bandits abducted about 50 people, mostly women and children. EKO HOT BLOG reports that about 20 persons have been killed in Bungudu and Tsafe Local Government Areas of Zamfara State by gunmen. A source, who craved anonymity, said that the attackers stormed a village, Yar Katsina, in Bungudu Local Government Area and killed about … Read more
Nigeria has been battling insurgency for over a decade in the Northeast… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Boko Haram terrorists fled for their lives on Saturday as troops of the Nigerian Army attacked their enclave in Borno State. The troops of 5 Brigade on fighting patrol stormed the insurgents’ enclave in the Douro area near … Read more
…the terrorists attacked the communities at about 11pm. EKO HOT BLOG reports that two people have died and many abducted following terrorists’ invasion of Tungan Bako and Kawo communities in the Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told our correspondent that the terrorists demanded a ransom … Read more
The attack is coming seven days after the terrorists attempted to infiltrate the Nigerian Army base in Gwoza… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Boko Haram terrorists have abducted an unspecified number of mobile policemen at the police mobile training school in Limankara Gwoza local government area of Borno State. Limankara is the hometown of Senator … Read more
“I would like to add that any strategy to be drawn for fighting banditry and all forms of insurgency should focus greater attention on Zamfara State…” EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara State has said part of the reason for the persistence of banditry is the non-punishment of the apprehended … Read more
It was learnt that the vigilante had to run for cover when they ran out of ammunition EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least 30 vigilantes were feared killed while several others are still missing during a bloody clash with terrorists in Gasol Local Government Area of Taraba State on Tuesday afternoon. It was gathered … Read more
…document released by Malami’s spokesman, Umar Gwandu, on Wednesday, showed that the AGF office had gazetted the court order. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has declared bandits as terrorists. After weeks of footdragging, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), gazetted a court judgement that ordered the … Read more
FG has revealed why bandits are yet to be declared as terrorists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has revealed why it is yet to designate bandits as terrorists. The FG said it is yet to designate bandits as terrorists because of international best practices. In November, a Federal High Court in Abuja … Read more
Police Rescue 97, Pregnant Women In 2 Zamfara LGA EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Zamfara State Police Command in collaboration with other security agencies in the ongoing operations across the state said it has Rescued 97 victims that including pregnant Women. Speaking at a press conference in Gusau the state capital, the Commissioner of … Read more