Tag: Defence Headquarters (DHQ)
Soldiers neutralise terrorists, arrest collaborators in Borno, Yobe operations
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have intensified clearance operations across the North-East, killing suspected terrorists, arresting collaborators, and recording fresh…
‘No permanent terrorist base in South West’ – DHQ
He described the attack on innocent children and school staff as callous and reprehensible, vowing that the Armed Forces are…
Security operatives made contact, in pursuit of abductors of Oyo students, teachers – DHQ
He also insisted that current intelligence does not support claims of that there is an established or structured terrorist base…
Terrorists, not civilians killed – DHQ reacts to casualty claims in Zamfara operation
Onoja said troops of Joint Task Force, North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, conducted the operation on, Sunday, May 10, targeting…
Over 70 bandits killed: Military refutes claim of civilian casualties in Shiroro airstrikes
According to the statement the operations, conducted in the early hours of May 10, were based on credible intelligence indicating…
Alleged coup: Military promises fairness as trial of serving officers by court-martial begins
Uba said in the statement that the inauguration of the General Court Martial "marks a significant step in reinforcing discipline,…
What CDS Oluyede said about ‘amnesty’ for terrorists – DHQ clarifies
According to him, Operation SAFE CORRIDOR is not an amnesty programme, but a structured deradicalisation, rehabilitation and reintegration initiative designed…
Military pounds insurgents as 30 terrorists killed, 700 refugees return home
“In the same period, the second batch of about 700 Nigerian refugees was successfully repatriated from Cameroon through the Banki…
Coup: Full names of 16 officers indicted over plot against Tinubu revealed
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has made public the full names of 16 officers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria indicted…
DHQ confirms coup plot against Tinubu, reveals crucial details
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that sixteen officers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) are under investigation for…
Nigeria, US launch new counter-terrorism group
Senior United States officials, led by Lt. Gen. John Brennan, arrived in Abuja on Friday to participate in the launch…
Christmas Security Boost: Special forces, air assets on high alert
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria have emplaced robust and proactive measures aimed at preventing attacks during the Christmas festivities,” Onoja…
147 suspected criminals, oil thieves arrested as troops rescue dozens
Providing further details, he said that between 15 September and Monday, troops operating under Operation Hadin Kai in the North-East…
Troops nab NURTW members transporting arms to terrorists, IPOB tax collector
The troops also arrested 11 terrorist collaborators and rescued seven kidnapped victims in the North East.
Nigerian troops kill notorious terrorists’ kingpins, rescue 543 kidnapped victims
The quarter also witness mass surrender of Boko Haram and ISWAP/JAS terrorists due to troops overwhelming firepower.