Tag: DHQ
DHQ: Sokoto airstrikes dislodge terrorists, warns of fresh infiltration
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said terrorists dislodged from their enclaves in Sokoto State following recent airstrikes are now fleeing…
DHQ probes Troop withdrawal claim before Kebbi schoolgirls’ abduction
He added that troops were actively following all credible leads to secure the release of the abducted schoolgirls and were…
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…
16 Nigerian military officers to face trial for indiscipline – DHQ
He said that the ongoing action was purely disciplinary and part of routine efforts to preserve order, discipline and professionalism…
Yelwata killings part of broader intercommunal clashes in Middle Belt – DHQ
Gusau said that while the military had been deployed to maintain peace, the root causes of the violence lied in…
Troops sustain operations nationwide, nab wanted terrorists’ collaborators
“Within the period under review, troops successfully destroyed several terrorists’ camps as well as rescue of kidnapped victims and rehabilitation…
DHQ confirms killing of six soldiers by ISWAP terrorists
“Kindly note that the names of personnel killed in action are withheld to allow administrative procedures of notifying their next…
Military eliminates 106 terrorists, rescues 103 hostages in one week
Buba said the troops recovered 125 assorted weapons and 1,522 ammunition, comprising 41 AK47 rifles, one PKT gun, 24 locally…
DHQ gives details about Gwoza bombings, vows violent end for terrorists
The fate of the terrorists that perpetrated these insecurity will be violent and short as troops will stop at nothing…
How 15 military personnel were killed in Delta — DHQ
“However, the military remains focused and committed to its mandate of maintaining peace and security in the country. So far,…
We’ve killed four notorious terrorist commanders – DHQ
“The operations of the week in focus, equally resulted in the arrest of 66 perpetrators of oil theft and the…
Military winning war against terrorism – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has again reassured Nigerians that the military is winning the fight against terrorism and will not…
Beware! Female suicide bombers now strap babies on back to evade detection – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says female suicide bombers in the North East are now evading detection from security operatives by carrying…
We have capacity to crush Niger Delta Avengers – DHQ
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned the Niger Delta Avengers who have been bombing crude oil pipelines…
Boko Haram now bury land mines in farm lands, ride horses to launch attack, DHQ warns
Nigeria Defence Headquarters has raised alarm that in their desperation to unleash terror on the people, the fleeing remnant of…
Boko Haram using loans as a bait for membership – DHQ
Nigeria Defence Headquarters raised an alarm on Wednesday that information available to it indicated that Boko Haram terrorist group is…
Surrendering Boko Haram fighters get ‘safe corridor’
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters says it has launched “Operation Safe Corridor” for militant Islamists who surrender and repent. In a statement,…
Disregard Shekau’s new video, DHQ tells public
The Defence Headquarters has urged Nigerians and the international community to disregard a new video clip that shows Boko Haram…
Fraudsters extorting money via fake CDS Facebook account – DHQ
Nigeria Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has alerted the public on the existence of fake Facebook accounts operated in the name of…
Pipeline vandalism an act of economic sabotage – DHQ
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has assured that it would go after those bombing the oil pipelines in…
Re-engaged soldiers not on hunger strike – DHQ
Nigeria Defence Headquarters on Saturday denied a recent media report that over 3000 soldiers dismissed by the Nigerian Army and…
DHQ establishes more offices to secure North-East
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced the establishment of the office of Campaign, Planning and Coordinating Centre for the Naval…
Steer clear bomb blast scenes, DHQ warns citizens
The Director of Information, Defence Headquarters, Col. Rabe Abubakar, on Wednesday advised citizens to steer away from bomb blast scenes…
DHQ dismisses report of Boko Haram attack in South-West
The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports that the Boko Haram sect was planning to attack some South-Western states of Nigeria.…
Nigeria not using mercenaries against Boko Haram – DHQ
Nigeria military high command has described insinuation by some section of the media that it has resorted to using mercenaries…
All Boko Haram camps have been destroyed, terrorists subdued – DHQ
The Nigerian troops have destroyed all known Boko Haram terrorists’ camps and cells in the North East and have subdued…
DHQ moves to stop ceaseless killing in Plateau
Nigeria Defence Headquarters has reorganised the Special Task military Force operating in Plateau State, North Central Nigeria where clashes between…
DHQ alerts the public on fake CDS Facebook accounts
Nigeria Defence Headquarters has alerted the general public of the existence of fake Facebook accounts claiming to belong to the…
Boko Haram did not kill 150 in Yobe – DHQ
Nigeria Defence Headquarters has denied media reports which claim that over 150 people from Kukuwa-Gari village were shot dead by…
Boko Haram in disarray, will soon be defeated – DHQ
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja In spite of recent bombings which have resulted in death of scores of people across the country attributed…