Nigeria-US partnership has degraded ISIS operations – DHQ
The strategic partnership between Nigeria and the United States has significantly degraded the operational capability of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) and other terrorist groups, the Defence Headquarters said on Tuesday. The Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, stated this in an X Spaces engagement on strengthening security through strategic information […]
How military rescued kidnapped Kuriga school children in Zamfara – DHQ
“In the early hours of 24 March 2024, the military working with local authorities and government agencies across the country, in a coordinated search and rescue operation rescued the hostages.”
Plateau crisis: DHQ cautions against creating tension
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has cautioned interest groups against creating tension while the military is making efforts to restore peace and normalcy to troubled parts of the Plateau.
Military deploys special forces for targeted operations – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says the military has deployed its special forces to conduct targeted operations across the country as part of a renewed response to tackle the menace of insurgency, kidnapping, and other security threats.
Plateau: Army to invite CAN chairman for accusing military of aiding killings – DHQ
Daluk said, “I am here to report the situation happening in Mangu Local Government for the whole world to understand. What is happening in Mangu at this particular point in time, the military are the ones sending our people away for the militia to burn their houses.”
Plateau Killings: We remain neutral, committed to protecting lives, property – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said on Thursday that the military remains neutral, focused, professional, and committed to its constitutional role of protecting the lives and property of law-abiding citizens.
Military targets leadership, command chains of terrorists – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the military has continued to target the leadership and chains of command of the terrorists, insurgents, and extremist groups undermining the security of the country.
Attack: DHQ denies terrorists overrun of military base in Borno
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), on Thursday denied media reports that terrorists had overrun a military base in Marte Local Government Area (LGA), of Borno between Jan. 15 and Jan. 16. Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, Coordinator Defence Media Operations, made the clarification, while giving update on military operations in the last one week, aimed at addressing current […]
Military gears up to stop insecurity in 2021 — DHQ
The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria will deal with all forms of insecurity confronting the nation head-on in 2021.
DHQ reacts to Zulum’s allegation, vows to investigate alleged extortion by soldiers in Borno
The Defence Headquarters has promised to investigate the allegation that troops of Operation Lafiya Dole were involved in extortion at check points on major roads in Borno. Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno had on Monday alleged that security personnel including soldiers were collecting money from travelers on major roads in the state to the detriment […]
DHQ says Abuja-Kaduna road not abandoned by motorists
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says recent media reports that motorists had abandoned the Abuja-Kaduna highway because of insecurity is misleading. DHQ had on Saturday led journalists on tour of the road from Abuja to Kaduna to ascertain the validity of the claim. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there was normal movement of […]
