Tag: Defence Headquarters
Military eliminates 92 terrorists, captures 111 in latest operations
The Defence Headquarters has announced that 92 terrorists were neutralised, 111 suspected terrorists apprehended, and 75 kidnapped hostages rescued in the past week.
The Director...
DHQ says no appointment of acting CoAS, calls for military coup...
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) wishes to clarify that it has not announced the appointment of any senior officer as the acting Chief of...
Defence HQ speaks on Army Chief Lagbaja’s absence, announces interim leadership
The Defence Headquarters has spoken on the absence of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.
The Nigerian Army, in a statement on Saturday,...
Soldiers kill 96 terrorists, arrest commander
The Defence Headquarters said that no fewer than 96 terrorists had been killed by troops during operations in the Northern parts of the country.
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DHQ claims fair trial of ex-Seaman Abbas Haruna by military court...
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said that ex-Seaman Abbas Haruna of the Nigerian Navy was fairly tried and dismissed by a military court-martial in accordance...
Terrorists targeting national critical infrastructure – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says its intelligence has uncovered plans by the Boko Haram Terrorists and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) to...
Kuriga children played significant role in rescue efforts – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said the level of distress created by the abducted Kuriga school children provided sufficient grounds for the troops to exploit...
Defence Headquarters provides insight into Kuriga school students’ rescue operations
The Defence Headquarters has announced the successful rescue operation of hostages abducted from the LEA School Kuriga in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna...
Military operations: This is our report card- Defence Headquarters
REPORT ON ONGOING MILITARY OPERATIONS BY THE ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA AS AT 11 JANUARY 2024
JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION HADIN KAI (NORTH EAST)
1. Troops...
Troops kill 113 terrorists, arrest 300, recover $16,200
The Defence Headquarters says the troops of the armed forces eliminated 113 terrorists and apprehended 300 others in different operations across the country in...


























