Fresh details have emerged regarding the government’s cautious public communication strategy following the recent uncovering of an alleged coup plot, with a senior legal luminary in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet reportedly advising authorities against publicly labelling the incident a “coup.” PRNigeria gathered that this legal advice was issued...
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Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces neutralised dozens of terrorists, arrested 86 suspects, and rescued 26 kidnapped victims in various operations conducted across the country within the past week. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known during a media...
In a strong rebuttal, Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed recent coup rumours as unfounded and deliberately misleading. The report, which surfaced online, falsely claimed that the cancellation of events marking the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary was tied to an alleged coup attempt. Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General...
Nigerian military has ramped up its crackdown on oil theft in the Niger Delta, dismantling dozens of illegal refineries and intercepting petroleum products worth over ₦112 million in September alone. This was disclosed on Saturday in Abuja by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, who...
Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced that troops conducted successful operations across the country from August 7 to August 13, neutralizing multiple terrorist commanders, freeing 37 kidnapped individuals, and detaining numerous suspects. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, shared these updates during a biweekly briefing in Abuja on...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has refuted claims that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has turned himself in to the military. During a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, clarified, “Bello Turji has not surrendered. We are still...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced significant breakthroughs in its fight against terrorism, with troops eliminating top terror commanders, rescuing 134 kidnap victims, and foiling oil theft worth N1.3 billion in July. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, announced this in a statement issued...
Defence Headquarters (DHQ) reports that Nigerian troops have eliminated numerous terrorists, liberated over 170 kidnapped individuals, and prevented oil theft worth N241.2 million across various operational zones. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, gave an overview of military activities from July 10 to July 22 during a...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has refuted claims by Mehmet Poroy, Turkey’s Ambassador-designate to Nigeria, regarding the presence of a supposed ‘FETO Terrorist Group’ in the country. During a Thursday briefing on military operations in Abuja, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations, stated that the...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced that Operation Hadin Kai troops have detained two National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) members suspected of delivering arms to terrorists. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, revealed this during a Thursday briefing on nationwide military activities. According...
Defence Headquarters (DHQ) revealed that soldiers of Operation Safe Haven turned down a N13.7 million bribe offered by terrorists during a high-stakes operation along Jos-Sanga Road in Plateau State. Director of Defence Media Operations,Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, shared details of the incident during a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja,...
By EZEKIEL OBI Abuja- Troops of Operation Delta Safe have arrested 42 suspected oil thieves and recovered significant quantities of stolen crude oil and illegally refined products in a week-long operation across the Niger Delta. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, announced during a press briefing...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced the arrest of three suspects in connection with the kidnapping of the Anambra State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The suspects, identified as Emeka Ede, Okwudili Aja, and Onyebuchi Aja, were apprehended during a raid operation...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that the military has killed scores of “high profile” terrorists and apprehended 1,191 others across various theatres of operation in the second quarter of the year. Director of Defence Media Operations, who disclosed this while addressing newsmen on Thursday in...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the killing of a notorious terrorist kingpin, Yellow Danbokkolo, in a weeklong encounter in the North West region. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, announced the development in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Kangye said the operation...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has accused the National Coalition Against Mass Killings and Impunity (NCAMKI) of misrepresenting remarks made by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Musa, regarding the tragic Yelwata incident in Benue State. In a statement signed by the Director Defence...
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that the military has killed 6,260 terrorists and apprehended 14,138 terrorists and other criminals in joint operations across the country over the past two years. According to Brig.-Gen. Ibrahim Abu-Mawashi, Deputy Director Defence Media Operations, the troops have also rescued 5,365 kidnapped victims...
By EZEKIEL OBi, Abuja- The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has categorically denied allegations of internal sabotage within the Nigerian military leading to the tragic events in Yelwata, Benue State. Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, stated this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. Brig. Gen. Gusau described...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the arrest of a Chinese national during a counter-terrorism operation in Borno and Yobe states. The suspect, who claimed to be a miner, was apprehended by troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in Kukawa and Ngala Local Government Areas of...
The Defence Headquarters has announced a significant crackdown on oil theft in the Niger Delta region. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, disclosed this during a media briefing on Friday in Abuja. He said the troops under Operation Delta Safe have discovered and deactivated 21 illegal...