Military court martials 2 personnel over Tudun Biri bombing incident – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has said two personnel of the Nigerian Army are facing a court martial in respect of the bombing incident at Tudun […]
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Okuama killings: Delta senator lauds military over release of detained king
Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas has expressed appreciation to the Defence Headquarters on the release of Chief Clement Ikolo, detained traditional ruler of Ewu kingdom, Ughelli […]
Troops kill 188 terrorists, arrest 330 others in 1 week – DHQ
Troops neutralised at least 188 terrorists and arrested 330 others across the country in the last one week. They also rescued 133 hostages during […]
Okuama killings: Military board of inquiry commences sitting in Warri
The Military Board of Inquiry constituted by the Defence Headquarters to investigate the 17 soldiers killed in Okuama Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area […]
Troops kill 6 terrorists as Lieutenant dies, others injured in Borno ambush
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, have killed six terrorists, after an ambush, along Buratai-Buni Gari road, Borno. The Director of […]
Military kills 2,351 terrorists in Q1 – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has said its troops neutralised no fewer than 2,352 terrorists, apprehended 2,308 and rescued 1,241 kidnapped hostages in different operations nationwide […]
Okuama tragedy: 1 person declared wanted by DHQ surrenders
Clement Ikolo, one of the eight suspects declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in connection with the murder of 17 army personnel at […]
Why 313 Boko Haram suspects were released to Borno – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has said the release of 313 terrorism suspects to Borno Government was on the orders of the Federal High Court sitting […]
Troops kill 212 terrorists, apprehend 252 others in 1 week – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has said the troops neutralised 121 terrorists, apprehended 253 and rescued 244 kidnapped hostages in different operations nationwide in one week. […]
Military declares 8 persons wanted for alleged killing of 17 soldiers in Delta
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared eight persons wanted in connection with the gruesome murder of 17 officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army […]
Kuriga children played significant role in rescue efforts – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the level of distress created by the abducted Kuriga school children provided sufficient grounds for the troops to exploit […]
How Kidnapped Kuriga school students were rescued – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the abducted Kuriga students were rescued through coordinated search and rescue operation conducted by the military in collaboration with […]
DHQ declares Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, 96 others wanted for terrorism, kidnapping
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Saturday declared Finland-based Simon Ekpa, a self-styled Biafra agitator wanted. Also declared wanted alongside Ekpa was Chika Edoziem, another […]
Ukuama killings: Troops continue manhunt for killers – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters, says troops have continued manhunt for perpetrators of the barbaric killing of officers and soldiers that occurred on Mar 14, in […]
Military kills 106 terrorists, apprehends 103
The Defence Headquarters says that troops have neutralised 106 terrorists and arrested 103 in different operations nationwide in the last one week. The Director, […]
Military debunks claim of reprisal attacks on Okuama Community
The Nigerian Military has debunked claims that it has embarked on reprisal attacks on Okuama Community in Delta. Some members of the community had […]
Tinubu orders Defence HQ to fish out killers of Army officers, soldiers in Delta
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Defence Headquarters to fish out those who killed military officers and men in Delta. […]
Abducted IDPs in Borno went beyond permissible distance – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has said the 112 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), who were abducted by terrorists in Borno recently, reportedly went beyond the permissible […]
Military eliminates 20 IPOB/ESN terrorists
The Combined troops of Operation UDO KA, have eliminated 20 IPOB/ESN terrorists and destroyed their command centre in Mother Valley, Orsu Local Government Area […]
Military airstrikes kill 3 top ISWAP commanders, 80 terrorists in Borno
The Defense Headquarters, says the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, eliminated three notorious commanders, known as Abacha, Bakura and Babangida as well as […]