Troops kill 817 terrorists, arrest 1,326 suspects in 3 months – Defence HQ
The Defence Headquarters says troops of the armed forces of Nigeria have in the last three months, neutralised 817 terrorists, apprehended 1,326 criminals and […]
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3 officers, 22 soldiers killed in Niger ambush, says DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has provided detail on the soldiers killed in an ambush and the crash of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) MI17 helicopter on Monday […]
Nigeria military never received any coup request – Defence HQ
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – The Defence Headquarters has debunked social media reports alleging that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) received request to […]
Military eliminates 38 terrorists, apprehends 242 suspects – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says Nigerian have, in the last one week, neutralised 38 terrorists, apprehended 242 others and rescued 89 kidnapped hostages in different operations […]
Gov. Sule visits Defence Chief, seeks proactive security measures in Nasarawa
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule has paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), Major General […]
Troops foiled thugs’ attempt to disrupt Feb 25. elections in Kogi, others – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says the troops of the armed forces, nabbed eight political thugs at Okehi in Okene Local Government Area of Kogi during the […]
Military deactivates 74 illegal refineries, arrests 39 vandals
Troops of Operation Delta Safe have deactivated 74 illegal crude oil refining sites and apprehended 39 oil thieves in the Niger Delta in the last […]
Military not involved in oil theft – Defence HQ
The Defence Headquarters has dismissed allegations that some military personnel and security agencies are involved in oil theft and illegal oil bunkering in the Niger […]
Defence HQ dismisses Fani-Kayode’s allegations on Kuje Prison attack
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Defence Headquarters has dismissed the allegations that the Department of State Security (DSS) informed the military about an impending […]
Troops arrest 4 kidnappers, kill 3 bandits in Benue
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested four kidnappers, killed three bandits and rescued a kidnapped victim in recent operations […]
Insecurity: Buhari directs Defence HQ to set up robust military operation in Niger
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari as Commander-in-Chief of the nation’s armed forces has set the ball rolling for a major military operation […]