Tag: Defence Headquarters (DHQ)
DHQ confirms emergence of new terrorist group in North West
Buba said that the new terror group emerged from the Republic of Niger after the coup that led to the…
Lagbaja hale and hearty, no acting COAS appointed – DHQ
According to him, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, is currently on a well-deserved rest as part of…
How we killed 96 terrorists, arrested 227 suspects in the north – Nigerian military
The statement added that 71 assorted weapons and 1,463 ammunition were recovered.
Why we revised condition of service for the military – DHQ
“The DHQ seizes this opportunity to call on all Nigerians, particularly members of the armed forces, to disregard such publications…
Troops neutralise 125 terrorists, rescue 140 victims in one week – DHQ
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known on Friday in Abuja, while giving update on…
How Kuriga schoolchildren were rescued – DHQ
“These efforts would continue until other hostages are found and the terrorists arrested, tried, and brought to justice by Nigerian…
Defence minister makes important appeal to retired officers
“I want to assure you that the Ministry of Defence is ever ready to receive you as group of expert…
Troops eliminate 31 terrorists, apprehend 81 – DHQ
“Accordingly, the military, through its operations, continues to prevail against the effects of insurgency and terrorism with an ultimate goal…
Troops eliminate 46 terrorists, apprehend 50
He said the troops had within the weeks in focus, neutralised 18 Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province terrorists,…
Troops neutralise 84 terrorists, rescue 122 victims
He said that troops also rescued six abducted civilians while a total of 267 terrorists and family members, comprising 22…
Attack on Kuje: My response to the Defence Headquarters
Femi Fani- Kayode, former Minister of Aviation, defends his Kuje correctional centre attack video, which the Defence Headquarters criticised
4,770 terrorists surrender, 18 killed in two weeks – Army
Onyeuko said the troops of 152 Battalion had between June 17 and June 21, encountered fleeing Boko Haram Terrorist/Islamic State…
DHQ warns politicians against use of military uniforms
Anyone found culpable would be liable to prosecution as it is illegal and an abuse of the privilege of allowing…
38 terrorists killed, 1,199 others surrender in 2 weeks – DHQ
Defence Headquarters said the troops of Operation Hadin Kai have in the last two weeks, eliminated no fewer than 38…
Breaking: Nigeria’s DHQ admits ISWAP attack in Sokoto, heavy casualties
A statement released on Monday by the DHQ spokesman Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyer attributed the attack against a military…