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Military, DSS deny thieves access to oil products worth N1.2bn in 2 weeks, says DHQ

Ihesiulo Grace 9 September 2022 0

By Andrew Orolua The Defence Headquarters has said that petroleum products worth of a total sum of N1, 235,624,462.45 were denied oil thieves in the past two weeks. Director of Defence Media Operations, DMO, Major General Musa Danmadami made this disclosure in Abuja on Thursday during the

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DHQ trains spokespersons on crisis communication management

Ihesiulo Grace 5 November 2021 0

The Defence Headquarters on Friday organised a capacity building workshop on proactive communication and defence information for public relations and information officers in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, said the one day training workshop was aimed at further expanding the knowledge base of the officers. Irabor […]

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Troops neutralise 64 terrorists in land operation, several others in airstrikes

Ihesiulo Grace 15 January 2021 0

Defence Headquarters says troops of ‘Operation Lafiya Dole’ and its subsidiary ‘Operation Tura Takaibango’ have eliminated no fewer than 64 terrorists in different encounters in the North East within one week. Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this while addressing newsmen on the operations of the nation’s Armed Forces between Jan. 7

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Nigerian Army eliminates terrorists in Kaduna after attack on troops

Ihesiulo Grace 7 December 2020 0

The Defence Headquarters says the Air Component of Operation Thunder Strike, has killed scores of bandits in air strikes on their camp at Kuduru Forest area of Kaduna State on Saturday. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Enenche said the air raid was conducted […]

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Incursion of Al-Qaeda militants into north-west is “as old as maybe 5 or 10 years” – DHQ

Ihesiulo Grace 7 August 2020 0

The defence headquarters says the US intelligence on the incursion of Al-Qaeda militants into the north-west is “as old as maybe five or ten years”. At a briefing earlier in the week, Dagvin Anderson, commander of the US special operations command, Africa, drew the attention of the Nigerian government to the activities of the group. […]

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North West farmers back to work amid troops operations –DHQ

Ihesiulo Grace 7 August 2020 0

Defence Headquarters says farmers in the North Western part of the country have returned to their farms as the troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have continue clearance operations in the zone, Daily Times gathered. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this while giving updates on military operations across the country […]

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Insecurity: DHQ reacts to US warning

Ihesiulo Grace 6 August 2020 0

The Defence Headquarters has reacted to the warning by the U.S. government about the Islamic State and Al-Qaida terrorist groups gradually taking over the West African Region. The Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, urged Nigerians that ”the security agencies are on top of that it.” Enenche noted that the Armed Forces is not […]

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Military airstrikes hit 10 bandits’ camps in Katsina, Zamfara – DHQ

Ihesiulo Grace 25 June 2020 0

The Defence Headquarters says the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji has taken out 10 bandits’ locations and eliminated scores of bandits in Katsina and Zamfara states in the last few days. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, in a statement on Wednesday, said the success was recorded in a subsidiary air interdiction […]

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3 B/Haram members surrender, six killed in ambush operation in N/East – DHQ

Ihesiulo Grace 5 June 2020 0

The Nigerian military has sustained massive assault against  Boko Haram/Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in continuation of its operations across the Northeast, Defence Headquarters has said. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, in a statement on Friday, said that more terrorists have been killed while many others

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Troops ambush terrorists relocating from Sambisa forest to Mandara mountains

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2020 0

The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have eliminated 35 Boko Haram/Islamic States of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in clearance operations between May 11 and 22 in Borno. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Enenche said the troops dealt deadly […]

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Covid-19: Captured Boko Haram terrorists are quarantined, given face masks-DHQ

Ihesiulo Grace 23 May 2020 0

The Defence headquarters says captured Boko Haram members are provided with face masks and also quarantined as a measure to curb the spread of COVID-19.  The military recently launched a series of offensives against the insurgents, and while some fled, others were captured.  According to the cable, John Enenche, coordinator defence media operations said this […]

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Troops overrun bandits, release kidnapped victims in Zamfara – DHO

Ihesiulo Grace 30 March 2020 0

…Recover rustled animals The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Hadarin Daji deployed in Zamfara State has continued to close in on the bandits in the state. It also stated that troops have also neutralised many of such criminals as well as released kidnapped victims from their holds, in the last one week. The […]

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Defence headquarters says 29 not 47 killed in Borno attack

Ihesiulo Grace 27 March 2020 0

The defence headquarters on Friday said the number of military personnel killed in an ambush at Gorgi in Borno state was 29 and not 47 as earlier reported. Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. John Enenche, gave the clarification at a press conference while reviewing update on the incident in Abuja. Enenche disclosed that sequel […]

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Amnesty Int’l must end its reckless distortion of facts – DHQ

Ihesiulo Grace 15 February 2020 0

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has urged Amnesty International (AI) to put an end to its “reckless distortion of facts in its desperate bid to satisfy its “puppeteers by undermining Nigeria’s Military campaign against terrorism in the North East. Acting Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, made this known on Friday in Abuja. He said:”We […]

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Nigerian military not recruiting ex-Boko Haram fighters – DHQ

Ihesiulo Grace 2 December 2019 0

The Defence Headquarters has dismissed the alleged recruitment of de-redicalised Boko Haram ex-fighters into the Nigerians military. The Acting Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Nwachukwu described the information being peddled on social media as false and misleading, urging Nigerians to

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Troops neutralise 35 criminals, arrest 98 suspects, recover 5 AK 47 rifles – DHQ

Ihesiulo Grace 26 October 2018 0

Defence Headquarters said on Thursday that troops have neutralised 35 criminals and arrested 98 suspected members of bandits since October 10, when it launched Operations 777. Operations 777 is designed to consolidate on the achievements of eight other existing Operations and specifically meant to enhance conducive and stable environment for socio- economic to thrive in

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Nigeria’s territorial integrity not under threat, says DHQ

Ihesiulo Grace 21 June 2018 0

The Defence Headquarters said on Wednesday that there is no concrete evidence on ground to back claim that ISIS has been sending her members to Nigeria to train Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT). The Defence Headquarters in a statement signed by Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General John Agim said however that it is aware that […]

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Military arrests 147 herdsmen in Benue, 15 criminals in Taraba

Ihesiulo Grace 19 April 2018 0

* Loses 13 soldiers during Exercise AYEM AKPATUMA The Defence Headquarters has disclosed that a total of 183 criminals were arrested during Exercise AYEM AKPATUMA in Benue and Taraba States . Acting Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General John Agim disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, stated that 147 herdsmen, 6 […]

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Nigerian Army kill 18 Boko Haram fighters in Yobe

Ihesiulo Grace 28 February 2017 0

At least 18 suspected Boko Haram terrorists were killed by the troops of the Nigerian Army when the insurgents invaded Kumuya village in the Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. It was learnt that some Boko Haram members had attacked the village to cart away food, but a gun battle subsequently ensued between them […]

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Boko Haram: Female suicide bombers now strap babies on back – DHQ

Ihesiulo Grace 28 January 2017 0

The Defence Headquarters says female suicide bombers in the North East are now evading detection from security operatives by carrying babies on their back, that ordinarily passes them for innocent nursing mothers. The Acting Director Defence information, Brig.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar, said in a statement in Abuja on Friday that the attention of the DHQ had […]