We’re not recruiting terrorists or killers into Nigerian military – DHQ
The coordinator noted that Operation Safe Corridor is not a physical camp or military recruitment drive; it is an idea designed to manage surrendered insurgents.
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 […]
Scores of terrorists killed in massive airstrikes on hideouts in Borno – DHQ
The Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole under subsidiary ‘Operation Hail Storm 2’, has eliminated scores of terrorists in massive air strikes on their camps in Borno. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Enenche said the latest success was the massive destruction of […]
Military‘ll hunt Darul Salam terrorists group into extinction soon — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the military with its aggressive clearance operations will push the Darul Salam terrorist group into extinction in no distant time in the country. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, said this while fielding questions from newsmen at the weekly update on the operations of Armed Forces on Friday […]
Security alert: DHQ assures residents of FCT, adjoining states of safety
The Defence Headquarters has assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and adjoining states that the military and other security agencies had been on red alert to ensure their safety. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, gave the assurence in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Enenche said the armed forces had […]
Troops killed 343 Boko Haram terrorists in 47 days – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters said on Wednesday troops have killed 343 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during operations between March 18 and May 5 in the North East. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, stated this while giving an update on the military operations across the country at a news conference in Abuja. Enenche said several […]
Troops rescue 7 kidnapped victims in Niger
Troops of 31 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, under Operation Whirl Stroke, on Saturday, rescued seven kidnapped victims after an encounter with bandits at Dogon Gona Forest area of Niger State. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Enenche said the troops rescued the […]
COVID-19 lockdown: DHQ dismisses torture videos
The Defence Headquarters has dismissed the torture videos being circulated on social media and alleged to have been perpetrated by military personnel while implementing the COVID-19 stay at home order. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, in a statement on Thursday, said the videos being circulated were the handiwork of mischief- makers to […]
Military operations yielded great success nationwide – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said on Monday its coordinated joint security operations against all insurgents, bandits and other criminal elements across the country have yielded great results in the last three months. The Acting Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu stated this while briefing journalists on the operational activities of DHQ during the year […]
