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Troops immobilised combat vehicles destroyed by terrorists in viral video – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the two combat vehicles known as Mine Resistance Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles, which were destroyed by terrorists in a viral video were immobilised by troops after they were stuck in Zamfara forest. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, on Monday in Abuja. Buba said that…
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Military revises condition of service to enhance efficiency – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the draft Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service (HTACOS) for military officers is aimed at enhancing efficiency and the general welfare of the members of the armed forces. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, on Monday in Abuja. Gusau said the draft document also focused the…
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Troops neutralise 125 terrorists, rescue 140 victims in 1 week – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters said troops eliminated 125 terrorists, apprehended 200 others and rescued 140 kidnapped hostages in different operations across the country in the last one week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known on Friday in Abuja, while giving update on the operations of the military across the country. Buba said the troops recovered…
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Military rejigs operations against crude oil theft – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says it is rejigging on-going operations to combat crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region through comprehensive approach. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, stated this on Friday in Abuja, while giving an update on the operations of the military across the country. Buba said the redesigned strategy aims to curb the menace…
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Military neutralises 177 terrorists, apprehend 263 in 1 week- DHQ
The Nigerian military has in the last one week eliminated 177 terrorists, apprehended 263 others and rescued 158 kidnapped hostages in different operations across the country. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Buba said the troops recovered 170 assorted weapons and 4,692 assorted ammunition, comprising six PKT guns,…
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Fate of terrorists responsible for Gwoza attacks will be violent, short, says DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says fate of the terrorists that perpetrated these insecurity will be violent and short as troops will stop at nothing to take them out of the battlefield. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Buba said the recent operations had decapitated the leadership of the…
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Amnesty report: DHQ challenges AI to substantiate allegations
The Defence Headquarters has challenged Amnesty International (AI) to substantiate the allegations levelled against the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) in its recent report. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made the call in a statement in reaction to the allegations on Monday in Abuja. AI had in its recent report accused soldiers and members of the Civilian…
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Military declares 8 persons wanted for alleged killing of soldiers in Delta
The Defense Headquarters (DHQ) has declared eight persons wanted in connection with the gruesome murder of 17 officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army on March 14 in Okuama community in Delta. The wanted people include seven men and one woman. They were identified as Akevwru Daniel Omotegbono (Amagbem); Prof. Ekpokpo Arthur; Andaowei Denis Bakriri; Igoli Ebi; Akata Malawa David;…
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DHQ dismisses report on putting Guards Brigade on high alert, threatens legal action
The Defense Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed the allegation that the Guards Brigade had been put on high alert following unusual movements, leading to suspicion of a coup plot in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement issued by the Acting Director of Defense Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, on Monday in Abuja. The military described the allegation in an article published…
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NEWS
NOA seeks Defence Headquarters’ partnership on values re-orientation
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has partnered with the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) to instill Nigerian values in citizens. This was contained in a statement in Abuja on Friday by NOA Deputy Director of Press, Mr. Paul Odenyi. The Director-General of NOA, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, said this when he paid a visit to the Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa,…
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Troops eliminate 286 terrorists, rescue 122 hostages in 1 week
The Defense Headquarters (DHQ) says troops eliminated no fewer than 286 terrorists, apprehended 244 others, and rescued 122 kidnapped hostages in different theatres of operation across the country in the last week. The Director, Defense Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while giving an update on the operations of the armed forces on Thursday in Abuja. Bubba said…
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Military Eradicates 60 Illegal Refining Sites in One Week
Abuja, January 11, 2024: In a significant crackdown on illegal activities, troops of Operation Delta Safe have successfully uncovered and demolished 60 illegal refining sites and apprehended 30 suspected oil thieves in the Niger Delta region over the past week. The Director of Defense Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, provided these details during a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, shedding…
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Featured
DHQ warns politicians, others against use of military uniform
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned against wearing military uniforms and accoutrements for electioneering campaign posters by some politicians and other unauthorized persons. The Acting Director, Defence Information, Air Commodore Wap Maigida, gave the warning in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Maigida said that the campaign posters of some governors, dressed in military camouflage uniforms, were displayed in noticeable…
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General Irabor urges Media to support Military campaign strategies
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor has urged journalists covering defence beats on the need to align themselves with media campaign strategies of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) tailored at winning hearts and minds of the populace in the operational theatres. The CDS stated this today Tuesday 30 November 2021 in Abuja, while declaring open a…
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Pensions Board dismisses report of neglect of deceased personnel’s families
The Military Pensions Board (MPB) has dismissed reports that widows of late Cpl. Oladejo Joseph and Lance Cpl. Sunday Orji were yet to be paid the death benefits of their late husbands several years after their demise. The Public Relations Officer for MPB, Flt.-Lt. Olayinka Lawal, in a statement on Friday, debunked the allegation, stressing that the claim was false…
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Defence Chief visits Oba of Benin, seeks royal prayers
Gen. Lucky Irabor, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on Tuesday visited Oba of Benin Ewuare II in his palace to seek for royal prayers for himself and troops in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Irabor is in Benin on operational visit to the 2 and C Divisions. Irabor in his remarks during the visit, told…
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Nigerian Troops eliminate 42 Armed Bandits at Shiroro Axis
The Nigerian troops, comprising military and mobile police forces, have eliminated 42 armed bandits at Alawa Community in Shiroro axis of Niger State. PRNigeria gathered that the joint security operatives laid an ambush for the bandits, who were fleeing the ongoing military operations in neighbouring Zamfara State. A source involved in the operation told PRNigeria that during the gun duel,…
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