A violent clash between herdsmen and youths in Lano village, Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, resulted in the death of one person and the hospitalisation of two others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident, which occurred on Saturday, was confirmed by the Gombe State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Buhari Abdullahi, … Read more
A Boko Haram commander, Abu Shekau, has been reportedly killed during an attack on the Sabon Fagi community in Gujba Local Government Area (LGA) of Yobe State. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focusing on the Lake Chad region, the attack occurred on Friday when Boko Haram fighters launched an assault on the community. … Read more
Bandits Massacre Over 40 In Plateau Village, including vigilantes. Poor communication delayed reporting the attack; residents fled, and security forces had not arrived by the next day. In a related incident, gunmen in military uniforms abducted 20 people in the Dawaki community, Abuja, on Sunday evening. EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits in large numbers reportedly … Read more
Gunmen invaded Dakwa, DeiDei in FCT, Abuja, kidnapping four people and injuring others. A gun battle between vigilantes and the bandits occurred, with significant military and police presence assessing the situation. Residents urge the government to enhance security measures and maintain communication with authorities to prevent future attacks. EKO HOT BLOG reports that residents of Dakwa, … Read more
US reaffirms support for Nigeria in anti-terrorism efforts, pledges aid to survivors. Borno State hopes for rescue of remaining Chibok girls held by Boko Haram. Initiatives underway to support rescued girls and enhance school security nationwide. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States (U.S.) has reiterated its commitment to supporting Nigeria in its fight against … 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
Two suspected cattle rustlers have been arrested in Yobe EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Yobe State government has said a total of thirty-three cattle recovered from suspected rustlers have been handed over to the rightful owner. EDITOR’S PICK Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End – Peter Obi 2023: Peter Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Call To Caution … Read more
18 was killed in Plateau Community, during a clash between bandits and vigilantes EKO HOT BLOG reports that about 16 suspected bandits and two vigilantes were reportedly killed during a clash between the two groups in Bangalala town of Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. Bangalala is over 100 kilometres from Wase town, the … Read more
Eight Killed As Gunmen Ambush Security Operatives In Kogi EKO HOT BLOG reports that some unidentified gunmen on Saturday afternoon ambushed security men at Jidda-Bassa community in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi state, killing three police officers and five vigilantes. EDITOR’S PICK: “Missing Actress Cynthia Okereke’s Bank has been Cleared” – AGN … Read more
Police arrest two vigilantes for allegedly killing youth in Enugu ….normalcy had since been restored in the area. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: NollyWood Actress Jenifa, Husband JJC Skillz Marriage Crashes JUST IN: Trouble As Gateman Impregnates Boss Daughter In Lagos JUST IN: Again, Another 3 Year Old Boy Declared Missing In Lagos Community EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The gunmen reportedly targeted vigilante operatives who were at the ceremony to provide security They also went to Utuh community in the same Local Government Area, where they also attacked an office used by vigilante operatives EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen, on Friday, attacked venue of a burial ceremony in Ndingbu village, Nnewi South … 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
The suspects were arrested, summarily and extra-judicially executed following days of an intensive manhunt… EKO HOT BLOG reports that vigilantes, locally known as Yan Sakai, have executed seven suspected bandits’ informants in the Gada community of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. In the same vein, four suspected informants were executed in the Kaura … Read more
“The security operatives fought back, but were overwhelmed probably by the sheer number of the assailants.” No fewer than seven vigilantes have been killed by unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits following an attack on Dansadau town in the Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. It was gathered that … Read more
Some unknown gunmen, who invaded Gegu-Beki community in Koton-Karfe Local Government Council of Kogi State, were on Tuesday chased by vigilantes in the area. The kidnappers were said to have invaded the community in large numbers around 12:13am. Some unknown gunmen, who invaded Gegu-Beki community in Koton-Karfe Local Government Council of Kogi State, were on … Read more
A mild drama ensued at the National Assembly on Tuesday as members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) stormed the Complex with local guns. Some members of the group, who wielded various types of local guns, were seen with charms and fetish items attached to their clothes on Tuesday. A mild drama ensued at … Read more
A man identified as Clifford Woko has accused the police of compromise after alleging that a reported case was transferred to Zone 16, Bayelsa State, to pervert the cause of justice. Eko Hot Blog gathered that Woko had filed a complaint of attempted murder against a vigilante group, the Onelga Security Peace and Advisory Council, … Read more