Eko Hot Blog reports that gunmen suspected to be Fulani militia have reportedly killed scores of people in a recent attack in Kogi State. The latest attack happened in Agojeju-Odo, a community in the Omala Local Government Council in Kogi East Senatorial District. Editor’s Picks JUST IN: Bobrisky In Court For Trial On Naira Abuse, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army through the defense Headquarters has declared seven men and a woman wanted for their involvement in the gruesome murder of 17 Nigerian soldiers who were killed in Okuama Delta state while on official duties. Recall that the 17 slain soldiers were buried amid tears in Abuja on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that two police officers met a tragic fate as they came under attack by unknown gunmen, resulting in their untimely deaths According to the Nation, the incident, which took place in the early hours of Saturday, occurred when the personnel of MOPOL 18, Owerri were ambushed while on patrol duty. Editor’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Defence Headquarters has announced that a total of 97 individuals are being sought, including terrorists, insurgents, and other perpetrators of violent crimes across the nation. According to PUNCH, among those wanted is Simon Ekpa, a factional leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has vowed that the worrisome rise in insecurity in the South East will end two minutes after his release. Kanu, who has been in the custody of the Department of State Services since his arrest in 2021, made … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the incarcerated leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has requested the Federal High Court to transfer him to Kuje prison. He claimed that the Department of State Services lacks adequate medical facilities for his treatment and suggested that there is a plot for him to perish … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that about six school children and three teachers have been kidnapped in Ekiti by unknown gunmen. The gunmen reportedly abducted six pupils and three teachers of a private school and their bus driver while they were returning from Eporo-Ekiti on Monday night. According to a post by Ekititrends on its X … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ife/Akpodim/Chokoneze Ward, Ezinihitte Mbaise council area, Imo State, Smith Chiedoziem Anyanwu , has been murdered. The party’s director of New Media, Lancelot Obiaku, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Owerri, the state capital on Frida. Obiaku said, “It is true that the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Leaders of the South East, including governors, lawmakers, and representatives from the Igbo socio-cultural group Ohanaeze Ndigbo, are scheduled to hold a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to discuss the prevailing security challenges in the region. According to Naija News, South-East elders arrived at the decision to meet the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Enugu State Government, on Thursday, announced that many hoodlums, anarchists, and criminal elements, who hide under the guise of freedom agitation to perpetrate destruction, violent crimes, as well as scaremongers in the state, have been tracked down and apprehended. According to Daily Post, This was contained in a statement made … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Ebonyi State Police Command on Wednesday conducted a “show of force” exercise in response to the sit-at-home declaration made by Simon Ekpa, a Biafra agitator based in Finland. The command collaborated with the military, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and Department of State Services (DSS). Editors … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Hoodlums known as ‘unknown gunmen’ have reportedly given two communities in Anambra State conditions to bury their deceased loved ones. The communities, Isseke and Azia, are both in the Ihiala Local Government Area of the state, where activities of hoodlums said to have separatist elements are rife. Editors Pick ‘A … Read more
Unknown Gunmen have slaughtered 29 residents in a fresh attack on Plateau Communities. The unfortunate killings took place on Monday evening. The affected villages are Kubwat and Fungzai. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 29 persons have been killed after gunmen launched another deadly attack on two villages in Plateau State. It was … Read more
Unknown Gunmen have killed three Policemen in Anambra State. The officers were gunned down on Thursday in Umuneze LGA. In the video that is currently trending, it was revealed that the officers who were murdered were part of the mobile police unit and were assigned to the 29 PMF and 54 PMF teams stationed in … Read more
Unknown Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest In Anambra. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped a Catholic priest in Nnobi, Idemili Local Government Area of Anambra State. The priest was abducted at the popular Nnobi Roundabout on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, when he stopped to buy fruits. The priest who is yet to … Read more
Unknown gunmen have abducted a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and killed two of his aides. According to reports, the kidnappers wore military camouflage and carried out the act. The kidnappers launched their attack around Obiri-Ikwerre interchange in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have kidnapped a … Read more
Unknown gunmen have abducted 8 persons in Benue State. The incident happened on Sunday evening along Atamka-Ugbugbu road. According to reports, the victims were ambushed and taken to an unknown location. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have reportedly abducted eight people in Owukpa community in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State. Locals … Read more
Unknown gunmen have whisked away another traditional ruler in Plateau state. The monarch was reportedly kidnapped on Wednesday in his place. Police have launched a manhunt for the gunmen. EKO HOT BLOG reports the unknown gunmen have kidnapped His Royal Highness Sunday Dajep, district head of Chip community in Plateau State. The kidnapped monarch, Sunday … Read more
Unknown Gunmen have killed three NSCDC personnel in Imo State. The tragic incident happened in the early hours of Monday. Meanwhile, soldiers have taken over the community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have allegedly killed three officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Imo State. The incident which happened at … Read more
Unknown gunmen have attacked a Police checkpoint in Enugu. Two Police officers on duty were reportedly killed during the attack. A source hinted that the policemen, who were on stop and search, were caught unawares. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen launched fresh attacks on security checkpoints in Enugu State, resulting in the deaths … Read more