Troops eliminate 42 terrorists, bandits –DHQ
The Nigerian troops have eliminated 42 terrorists and bandits, arrested 41 and rescued 93 kidnapped victims in the Northeast, Northwest and North Central theatres of […]
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Troops impound boats, recover stolen products – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters said troops of Operation Delta Safe, have impounded boats, recovered stolen petroleum products and destroyed illegal refining sites in the Niger Delta […]
DHQ takes CDS security parley to Southeast
…As Gen Irabor Assures on Improved Security The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has assured the people of the South-East (SE) commitment […]
CDS to visit Imo Thursday – Official
The 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Obinze, Owerri says all is set for the visit of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. […]
Military decimates bandits, restores peace in communities in North
By Chimezie Godfrey The Defence Headquarters Abuja has said that peace has been restored in communities in North West zone of the country as troops […]
Troops degrade terrorists’ operational capabilities — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Hadin Kai have degraded the operational capabilities of the Boko Haram and Islamic States West Africa Province […]
Troops deactivate illegal refining sites, recover stolen products
The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Delta Safe have deactivated several illegal refining sites and recovered large quantity of stolen petroleum products in […]
How synergy boosted counter-insurgency operations in N/East, others – NAF
The Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, says robust collaboration amongst security agencies has boosted the ongoing […]
Armed Forces developing new capabilities in tackling security challenges -Gen Irabo
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, says the Armed Forces is developing new capabilities essential in tackling the security challenges across the […]
Troops eliminate 73 terrorists, rescue 55 victims -DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Hadin Kai haveneutralised no fewer than 73 Boko Haram/Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) terroristswithin two weeks in […]
Military arrests ISWAP terrorist in S/West
The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation AWATSE, have arrested a suspected member of Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Sango Otta area […]
Nigerian military remains an ally of Senegalese armed forces – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, has promised that the Armed Forces of Nigeria would remain an ally of the Senegalese Armed Forces […]
Security operatives deactivate IPOB/ESN criminals – DHQ
Security operatives have eliminated scores of criminals linked to the outlawed Independent Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and their Eastern Security Network (ESN) counterparts. The Defence […]
Troops arrest suspected Chadian kidnapper, eliminate terrorists
The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested one Mohammed Maki, who claims to be a Chadian, coordinating a kidnapping syndicate […]
Army releases new posting, as counter-terrorism operation gets new commander
The Nigerian Army has announced the appointment Maj.-Gen. Chris Musa, as the new Theatre Commander of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), the counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operation […]
Nigerian Army gets new spokesperson
The Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, has approved the appointment of Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu as the Director of Army Public Relations, insider sources […]
UPDATE: Military debunks rumours of mass retirement
By Chimezie Godfrey The Defence Headquarters Abuja, has dispelled reports of looming mass retirement of officers in the military.According the DHQ, no retirement has been […]
Military achieving appreciable success against insecurity – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says the military has continued to achieve appreciable successes in all the theatres of operation against criminal element across the country. The […]
COAS appointment: No mass retirement in Army–Defence HQ
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters says speculations that there is mass retirement of some generals in Nigerian Army following the appointment of Maj.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya as […]
Buhari speaks with Fati Attahiru, praises military efforts to fight terrorism, banditry
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday spoke with Mrs Fati Ibrahim Attahiru, the wife of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), and the spouses of […]
Nigerian military remains resolute in tackling security challenges – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has reiterated the commitment of the armed forces to tackling current security challenges bedeviling the country by restoring peace to all troubled […]
We won’t take over govt from Buhari, says Defence HQ
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters,DHQ has assured the nation that it would not take over government from President Muhammadu Buhari. This assurance was given in a statement […]
Senate invites Finance Minister, Army Chief on releases for security operations
Senate Committee on Army has invited Finance Minister, Director-General of Budget Office and Chief of Army Staff (CAS) to give details of funds released to […]
Human Trafficking: NAPTIP seeks army partnership to boost capacity
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has sought the partnership of the Nigerian army to boost its capacity in the […]
2 Council officials, 2 traditional rulers in detention for alleged soldiers’ killing in Benue
Gov. Samuel Ortom has announced the arrest of two officials of Konshisha Local Government Area as well as two traditional rulers in connection with the […]