Tag: Defence Headquarters
DHQ exposes fake video claiming forced military recruitment nationwide
The DHQ warned that the spread of fake videos and statements has become easier with the rise of Artificial Intelligence…
Defence Headquarters breaks silence on purported coup attempt against Tinubu
According to Gusau, the decision to shelve the Independence Day parade was purely administrative, to allow President Bola Tinubu attend…
Troops kill 82 terrorists, nab 198 criminals, rescue 93 hostages
In a relentless crackdown on criminal elements across Nigeria, the Defence Headquarters has revealed that troops on internal security operations…
DHQ opens up on CDS Musa’s Canadian visa denial controversies
The Defence Headquarters said this while dispelling what it described as "malicious allegations” on the visa denial issue.
Troops kill terrorist commander Mosaje, 96 others in one week
He said the troops also recovered one barge, one tugboat, two pumping machines, two speedboats, nine outboard engines, two vehicles,…
‘Totally false,’ DHQ dismisses report of French military base in Nigeria
The attention of Defence Headquarters has been drawn to online reports alleging the arrival of the first contingent of French…
Shock, as Naval officer shoots colleague dead in Katsina
In a statement, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, reported that the incident occurred early on Friday…
‘We’ll hunt down killers of soldiers, officers in Delta community’, DHQ vows
“I want to assure you that the killers of 17 personnel of the armed forces will not go unpunished and…
Military neutralises 108 terrorists, rescues 214 hostages in one week
“All recovered items, arrested suspects and rescued hostages were handed over to the relevant authority for further action,’’ he added.
6,880 terrorists, criminals killed, 6,970 others arrested in 2023
In the North East, Buba said the troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralised 1,759 terrorists, apprehended 953 suspects and rescued…
Why the attack on Kaduna community happened – Nigerian military
The Defence Headquarters says the drone attack on Ligarma community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday,…
Nigerian military annihilates 151 terrorists, captures 456
Buba said the troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralised 44 terrorists, arrested 21 and rescued four kidnapped hostages during the…
Coup against Buhari regime: Army disowns statement
Nwachukwu said at no time did the Defence Headquarters issue a statement denouncing a call for the military to take…
6000 Boko Haram fighters surrender
Brigadier General Bernard Onyeuko, Acting Director, Defence Media Operations attributed the development to the military’s counter-insurgency efforts.
Defence Headquarters dismisses UN report, insists 43 Borno farmers killed
The Defence Headquarters has dismissed a report by the United Nations which claimed 110 civilians were slaughtered by Boko Haram…
Boko Haram commander, four wives capitulate to Nigerian troops
Nigeria's Defence Headquarters said a high profile Boko Haram Commander has surrendered, along with his four wives to Nigerian troops.
DHQ dismisses whistleblower’s claim
The Defence Headquarters has dismissed the allegation of embezzlement in the military by a whistleblower claiming underpayment of soldiers as…
Killing of 3 policemen: Buhari orders DHQ take over probe
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Defence Headquarters to take over the investigation of the killing of three police operatives…
DHQ replies Wall Street Journal : No secret cemetery in Maiduguri
The Defence Headquarters has debunked a report by US based Wall Street Journal accusing Nigerian military of burying, nocturnally, over…
DHQ debunks Boko Haram video on capture of Naval base
Nigeria's Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has debunked what it called a mischievous video footage being circulated online by the Islamic State…
Taraba traditional ruler appeals for increased military surveillance
The traditional ruler of Gashaka in Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba, Alhaji Zubairu Hammangabdo, has called on Defence Headquarters…
DHQ debunks granting amnesty to Boko Haram members
The Defence Headquarters has debunked and condemned online reports that have been making rounds about 800 Boko Haram members being…
2nd batch of Nigerian contingent to Africa Union Standby Force training returns
The second batch of the Nigerian military contingent that participated in the special training for the African Union standby force…
Over 50 terrorists killed in a raid in Borno
The Defence Headquarters said on Friday that more than 50 suspected terrorists died during a raid on a makeshift camp…
DHQ explains Gombe suicide bombing
The Defence Headquarters has explained the circumstances surrounding Sunday’s suicide bombing at the 301 Battalion, Gombe. The Director of Defence…
Nigeria military denies muzzling the media
Nigeria’s military on Friday said they had begun searching vehicles carrying newspapers and newsprint because of security concerns, denying the…
Army denies court-martialling general
The Defence Headquarters on Tuesday, said no general in the Nigerian Army was under court-martial. This information was contained in…
18 dead in Mubi bomb blast – DHQ
The death toll in Sunday’s bomb explosion in Mubi, Adamawa, has risen to 18 from the initial 14 deaths confirmed…
Corpse of Emir of Gwoza recovered – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Friday said the body of Emir of Gwoza, who died when gunmen attacked a convoy…
Prominent politician sponsoring falsehood against the military – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters on Friday 30 May said that it had uncovered a plot by a prominent politician to embark…