158 cattle recovered across Borno, Zamfara, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Plateau states. A family member of an ISWAP terrorist surrendered in Borno. Military intensifies operations to reclaim territories and assets. The Nigerian Army has intensified its operations against terrorist groups, recovering 158 cattle and securing the surrender of an ISWAP family member in coordinated actions across … Read more
Zamfara Approves 13th Month Salary for Workers The Zamfara State government will pay a 13th month salary to workers. This is the second time the bonus has been approved under Governor Lawal’s administration. Civil servants, public workers, and retirees will receive 30% of their basic salary as a bonus. The Zamfara State government has announced … Read more
The Federal Government is set to arraign five suspected terrorists allegedly linked to the notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, at the Federal High Court in Abuja today. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suspects, arrested by Nigerian security agencies, will face arraignment before Justice Emeka Nwite, a vacation judge, under the supervision of the office … Read more
Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has issued threats of retaliation following the arrest of his close associate, Bako Wurgi, by Nigerian Army troops. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Wurgi, also known as Baka NaGarba, was a key figure in Turji’s criminal network, handling ransom negotiations and collecting payments from kidnappings. His capture has reportedly enraged … Read more
Troops from the 1 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have captured Bako Wurgi, a notorious bandit leader and arms dealer, also known as Baka NaGarba. EKO HOT BLOG reports thatWurgi is suspected of being behind the murder of Emir Isa Mohammad Bawa of Gobir in Sokoto State. According to Zagazola Makama, a counterterrorism expert specializing … Read more
Two suspected bandits were killed while testing Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at a camp linked to extremist leader Bello Turji in Zamfara State. The incident occurred in Barikin Daji Village and Dan Bagudu Hills, Talata Mafara Local Government Area. The explosion occurred during a failed IED test by bandits, led by Turji’s lieutenant, Dogo Auta. … Read more
Two individuals lost their lives in an explosion caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, on Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the tragic incident occurred at a housing estate under construction in Dalwa, a community located 175 kilometers from Maiduguri. The estate, which consists of 200 units, … Read more
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has raised concerns over the proposed tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly, warning that financially weaker states might struggle to survive if the reforms are passed and signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to … Read more
The Nigerian Army has announced that 15 senior Boko Haram commanders, along with their families, have surrendered to troops in Borno State amidst ongoing military offensives aimed at dismantling the terrorist group’s strongholds. In a statement issued on Friday, the Army detailed recent successes in its intensified campaign against Boko Haram in the northeast, … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has approved a suit that demands the Federal Government investigate the alleged connections between the Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, and bandit operations in Zamfara State. The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1434/2024, was brought before the court by human rights activist Abubakar Dahiru from Zamfara State, with President … Read more
Students and staff of Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State, who were abducted by bandits, have regained their freedom after spending seven months in captivity. The release was confirmed by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama in a report shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By … Read more
At least 32 people, including women and children, lost their lives after a boat carrying 40 passengers capsized in Gummi town, located in Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, on Saturday. According to Safiyanu Dan Iya, a local resident, the accident occurred when an overloaded boat collided with an empty vessel on the Mashayar … Read more
At least eight security personnel were killed by bandits on Thursday near Tazame village in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to local resident Mubarak Mohammed, the victims, which included five policemen and three soldiers, were providing security for Satraco Nigeria Limited, a road construction company. Mohammed explained that the security team … Read more
Additional soldiers have been deployed to Moriki town in Shinkafi Local Government Area, Zamfara State, as the deadline for the N30 million levy imposed by notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has passed. Turji demanded the payment after over 100 of his cows were allegedly killed by military personnel three weeks ago. The cows were reportedly … Read more
No fewer than 37 bandits were reportedly killed in Matusgi village, Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State, after residents fought off a gang attempting to abduct locals. An anonymous resident stated that the bandits arrived on motorbikes around 2 p.m. on Wednesday, planning to carry out abductions. While this was not the first … Read more
Bandits raided the Moriki community in Zamfara State on Wednesday night, abducting over 10 residents and demanding a ransom of N50 million. Zamfara Police spokesperson, ASP Yazid Abubakar, confirmed the incident and assured that the Commissioner of Police had instructed operatives to take immediate action to rescue the victims. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another … Read more
The Zamfara State government has ordered the closure of all schools and suspended the JLC examination due to the nationwide protest against economic challenges starting on August 1. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Dauda Lawal’s administration in Zamfara State has ordered the immediate closure of all schools in anticipation of the nationwide protest against economic … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Revd. Fr. Mikah Suleiman, the parish priest of St. Raymond Catholic Church Damba in Gusau, Zamfara State, has been abducted by bandits. Father Mikah Suleiman was kidnapped early on Saturday from his residence in the Damba area of Gusau, according to Very Revd. Fr. Nuhu Iliya, the acting Chancellor of … Read more
Protesters storm EFCC demanding reopening of investigations into former Zamfara Governor Bello Matawalle. Court dismisses Matawalle’s suit over official vehicles, siding with Zamfara State Government. EFCC vows to pursue corruption cases, assures protesters of logical conclusions. Protest, EFCC, Corruption, Investigation, Matawalle, Court Ruling, Official Vehicles, Zamfara State Government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Protesters stormed the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Mike Ozekhome has refuted a claim attributed to him in a recent online article that questioned the handling of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) cases involving former governors, including the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. … Read more