Tag: Major General Chris Olukolade
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…
Rocket launcher factory found in Kano – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), on Friday in Abuja, said rocket launcher production facility was uncovered at Dorayi District in Kumbotso…
DHQ warns against movement into security operation areas
The Defence Headquarters has advised tourists, journalists and adventurers to obtain necessary “security cover or clearance” before moving into areas…
Maiduguri is not boiling – Defence HQ
The Defence Headquarters on Wednesday said that the rumour making the rounds that Maiduguri was boiling as a result of…
Police foil suicide bombing in Damaturu
The Police on Sunday said they foiled an attempt by a suicide bomber operating in a pick-up van laden with…
Nigerian army arrests foreigners, others, over Abuja terror attacks
Nigeria military authority said on Saturday that it has arrested eight persons over the recent bombing attacks in the Federal…
Only Borno government will comment on missing school girls – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said it has streamlined the dissemination of information on the abducted schoolgirls in Chibok, Borno, stating…
Over 40 insurgents killed in clashes between military and Islamists
More than 40 insurgents and four soldiers died in clashes between Nigerian troops and Islamists near the scene where scores…
Army arrests Boko Haram terrorists in Taraba
The Defence Headquarters on Wednesday said that a group of terrorists, operating under the guise of herdsmen at a camp…
Nyanya gridlock: Military to review security measure
Nigeria military on Tuesday appealed for public understanding over the traffic gridlock caused by the check point on Abuja- Keffi…
Nigerian army deploys more troops to North-Central
Major General Chris Olukolade, Director of Defence Information, said the military has deployed troops to some state in the North-Central…
Nigerian Army to free 167 Boko Haram detainees
Nigeria’s military has confirmed that it was to release 167 people who were detained as part of counter-insurgency operations against…