Troops neutralise 974 terrorists, apprehend 621 in 1 month – DHQ
Feb. 29, 2024 The Defence Headquarters says the troops neutralised no fewer than 974 terrorists, apprehended 621 others, and rescued 466 hostages in different theatres of operation across the country…
Military neutralises 191 terrorists, apprehends 184 – DHQ
Sept. 28, 2023 The Defence Headquarters says troops of the Nigerian armed forces have eliminated 191 terrorists, apprehended 184 and rescued 91 kidnapped hostages in different operations across the country….
3 Officers, 22 soldiers killed in Niger Ambush – DHQ
Aug. 17, 2023 The Defence Headquarters has provided detail on the soldiers killed in an ambush and the crash of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) MI17 helicopter on Monday in Niger…
Military didn’t receive any coup request, remains loyal to President Tinubu –Â DHQ
Aug. 13, 2023 The Defence Headquarters has described as false and disturbing, report that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) received request to effect change of leadership in the country….
WEARING OF MILITARY UNIFORM BY UNAUTHORISED PERSONS, POLITICIANS FOR ELECTIONEERING CAMPAIGN POSTERS ILLEGAL
Jan. 6, 2022 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has advised some politicians and other unauthorised persons to desist from wearing military uniforms and accoutrements for electioneering campaign posters. The Acting Director,…
Military encountered suspected illegal oil bunkers, we didn’t fire on cargo boat on Bonny River – DHQ
Aug. 30, 2021 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports that military helicopters fired at a cargo boat conveying people and food stuff from Port Harcourt to Bonny. It was…
Over 1,000 terrorists, families surrender, 27 killed in N/East
Aug. 12, 2021 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), said no fewer than 1,000 terrorists and their families have surrendered to the fire power of the troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in…
We must not lose track of Boko Haram war even as we focus on coronavirus – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said Nigeria must not lose sight of its war against Boko Haram, even as the nation battles with the novel Coronavirus pandemic. Atiku disclosed…
Military reacts to AI’s allegations, says they’re nothing but a betrayal of its lack of in-depth knowledge of goings-on in the NE
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has responded to the allegation that troops deployed in the North East razed some villages in Borno State. The Acting Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Onyema…
There are no secret graves in the Northeast Theatre – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has condemned a publication by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) which reports that the army has been burying scores of soldiers in secret unmarked graves, in…