Kuriga children played significant role in rescue efforts – DHQ
March 28, 2024 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the level of distress created by the abducted Kuriga school children provided sufficient grounds for the troops to exploit and rescue them….
Terrorism: DHQs Declares IPOB’s Simon Ekpa, 96 Others Wanted
March 23, 2024 The Defence Headquarters in Abuja has declared one of the leaders of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Simon Ekpa and 96 others wanted. Ekpa’s name…
Coup plot suspicion report: DHQs urges relevant security agencies to take appropriate action against Sahara Reporters
Feb. 26, 2024 The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports claiming that the Guards Brigade has been put on high alert following unusual movements, leading to suspicion of a coup plot…
Plateau crisis: Military warns against spreading falsehood, dismisses claims of “bias levelled against troops” by CAN
Jan. 25, 2024 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned Nigerians against spreading falsehood with regards to the security challenges in Mangu general area of Plateau. The warning is contained in…
Kaduna Bombing: Airstrike targeted at terrorists embedded with civilians — DHQs
December 5, 2023 The Defence Headquarters (DHQs) says the air strike by the Nigerian Army at Tudun Birni community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, that left about…
Troops eliminate 31 terrorists, apprehend 81 in 1 week – DHQ
Oct. 8, 2023 The Defence Headquarters says troops of the armed forces have in the last one week neutralised 31 terrorists and apprehended 81 others in various operations across North…
Insurgency: DHQs refutes reports terrorists overrun military base in Borno
The Defence Headquarters (DHQs), on Thursday denied media reports that terrorists had overrun a military base in Marte Local Government Area (LGA), in Borno between Jan. 15 and Jan. 16….
DHQs refutes report of soldiers killing 4 persons, dumping bodies in a pond in Jos
The Defence Headquarters has denied media reports that four persons were killed by soldiers and their bodies dumped in a pond in Jos during clampdown on looters of private properties…