Panic As Gunmen Kill Village Head, Abduct 4 Family Members In Niger

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Gunmen have killed a village head in Niger State. The bandits were also said to have abducted his wife, two daughters and a male from his family. The incident occurred between 12am-1am on Wednesday in the area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen suspected to be armed bandits have allegedly killed the village head of … Read more

JUST IN: Gunmen Ambush, Kill Army Major, 3 Soldiers In Niger

Troops Killed Scores Of Boko Haram

Gunmen have killed an army major and three other soldiers in Niger State. The gunmen also killed four members of the local vigilantes who were on a joint patrol with the soldiers. According to a source in the community, the soldier ran into the ambush by the gunmen at Igu village. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more

JUST IN: Accord Rivers Assembly Candidate Abducted By Gunmen

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Accord Rivers Assembly candidate has been abducted by gunmen. Ogbonna was whisked away while driving in his car at Rumuigbo, near Port Harcourt on Monday night. The candidate’s cousin’s brother, Ifeaka Nwakiri confirmed the incident to journalists on Tuesday morning. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chukwudi Ogbonna, the Accord Party candidate for the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local … Read more

Unknown Gunmen Abduct 2 Wives, Son Of Taraba Monarch

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Unknown gunmen have whisked away the two wives and a son of the Taraba monarch. The gunmen stormed the premises of the monarch in the Serkin Kudu community of the council when he was out of the house. The incident happened on Friday night. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Taraba State Police Command has … Read more

Gunmen Attack Another Police Station In Abia, Injure 2 Officers

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Gunmen have attacked another police station in Abia state. Two police officers were reportedly injured during the attack. The attack is coming barely a week after the Gunmen invaded and burnt the Ugwunagbo Divisional Headquarters in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have attacked the Nkporo Divisional Police Headquarters in the Ohafia … Read more

JUST IN: 3 Killed As Gunmen Attack Another Police Station In Anambra

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Three persons have been reportedly killed after gunmen launched another attack on Anambra Police Station. The hoodlums invaded the police facility around 2:18 am on Monday. The attack is coming less than 24 hours after the gunmen attempted to burn down 3-3 Police Divisional Office in Oyi LGA. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown Gunmen … Read more

Gunmen Bomb High Court In Imo

Unknown gunmen have set the Imo State High Court ablaze. The attackers arrived at the place around 11.30pm on Sunday and attacked the facility. The latest attack came 10 days after the judge in charge of Ejemekwuru Customary Court, Nnaemeka Ugboma, was murdered while presiding over a court session. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown … Read more

Gunmen Attack House Of Assembly Candidate’s Home [PHOTO]

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Gunmen have attacked the House of Assembly candidate’s home in Imo State. The attack happened in the early hours of today (Saturday), with the assailants burning down his home and cars parked in his compound. Speaking on the attack, Obiaraeri blamed it on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown … Read more

Gunmen Attack Another INEC Office, Kill Police Officer

Gunmen have attacked another INEC office in Enugu. The arsonists reportedly struck around 9.12 pm on Sunday. INEC’s National Commissioner stated that the attackers could not gain access to the main building. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Police officer has been killed and another injured after some so-called ‘Unknown Gunmen’ unleashing terror on southeast … Read more

Tension As Gunmen Abduct Ex-Lawmaker

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Former Edo lawmaker has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Festus Edughele, a former member of the Edo State House of Assembly, has been whisked away by unknown gunmen. It was gathered that the attack occurred on Monday morning when Edughele was en route to Benin City, the state capital. EDITOR’S … Read more

Army Debunks Reports On Release Of Abducted Female Soldier

Army has debunked reports on the release of the kidnapped female soldier. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army (NA) on Friday said a female soldier, Lieutenant PP Johnson, who was abducted by some so-called ‘Unknown Gunmen’ and taken to a forest in Nigeria’s southeast region, is yet to be released or rescued. A … Read more

Tension As Gunmen Abduct Female Soldier, Strip And Vow To Behead Her [PHOTO]

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Gunmen have abducted another female soldier, stripped and vowed to behead her. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Unknown Gunmen have kidnapped a lieutenant of the Nigerian Army, PP Johnson, and vowed to kill her. The abducted Army officer, PP Johnson was accused of being a saboteur by remaining in the Nigerian Armed Forces. EDITOR’S PICKS  … Read more

Wanted ‘Unknown Gunmen’ Leader Captured In Anambra [VIDEO]

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Wanted ‘Unknown Gunmen’ leader, Ejionye has been captured in Anambra state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of a local vigilante have arrested a notorious gunman, Chukwuma Ejionye, in Ezinifitte, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The Native of Awo, Ezinifite in Nnewi South, has been linked to different attacks in Ezinifitte and … Read more

One Killed As Gunmen Invade Ebonyi Community

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Unknown gunmen reportedly invaded the Ebonyi community and killed one person. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown Gunmen invaded the Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo community, in the Ikwo Local Government Area of the Ebonyi state and attacked the popular Nwakpu Market in the area, shot a motorcyclist in the head and set a vehicle ablaze. A community … Read more

Unknown Gunmen kidnap Commissioner, 3 Others [PHOTOS]

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Unknown gunmen have whisked away a Benue State commissioner and three others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that some yet-to-be-identified gunmen have kidnapped the Benue State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Ekpe Ogbu. Ekpe Ogbu was kidnapped alongside Honourable Agbo Ode, one of his in-laws and the driver. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: SERAP Sues Buhari … Read more

Pandemonium As Gunmen Attack Mosque In Delta

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Unknown gunmen have attacked a mosque in Delta State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that some yet-to-be-identified gunmen, on Friday, attacked a mosque in Ughelli, Delta state, leaving 11 worshippers injured. The incident reportedly happened when Muslim faithful were holding their morning prayers at the Central Mosque, located along Okoroda street in Ughelli. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: … Read more

Gunmen Kill 3 Police Officers In Enugu

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Unknown gunmen have shot dead three policemen in Enugu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that three policemen of the Enugu State command have been shot dead by unknown gunmen at Agbani, headquarters of Nkanu West Local Government of the state. It was gathered that the incident happened on Saturday morning at a roundabout near the Agbani … Read more

Tension In Anambra As Gunmen Attack Police Checkpoint

Unknown gunmen have attacked a police checkpoint in Anambra. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there is palpable tension in Anambra state after gunmen attacked a police checkpoint on Tuesday. It was gathered that many people were feared dead during the attack while others are reportedly injured. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Tears As Ex-Commissioner Dies In … Read more

NECO Official Killed by Unknown Gunmen in UI

An official of the National Examination Council, NECO, identified as Vincent Odinko, has been reportedly killed by unidentified gunmen during an attack on the staff quarters of the University of Ibadan.  Eko Hot Blog reports that Odinko, who resided in the boys’ quarters was killed, while his personal items, which included a phone and a … Read more

3 Killed As Gunmen, Soldiers Engage In Fierce Gun Battle In Anambra [PHOTOS]

Three ‘unknown gunmen’ have been reportedly killed in Anambra following a gunmen battle with soldiers and police. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a combined team of police and military in Anambra State have neutralised three members of the so-called ‘Unknown Gunmen’ group during a gun battle. According to POLITICS NIGERIA, the incident took place on … Read more