Tag: Defence Headquarters
Troops rescue 179 kidnap victims, gun down scores of terrorists nationwide
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) rescued 179 kidnapped victims and neutralised…
JAS terrorists behind abduction of Oyo schoolchildren, teachers – DHQ
The abduction of 29 students, pupils and seven teachers from Community High School, LEA Basic School, Ahoro Esinele, and First…
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…