DHQ Reveals Identity Of Terrorists Behind Oyo Abduction
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said the recent abduction in Oyo State was carried out by terrorists displaced from other parts of...
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Alleged Coup Plotter Challenges Court Martial’s Jurisdiction
The second accused person in the alleged mutiny and coup plot trial, Col. Mohammed Ma’aji, has challenged the jurisdiction of the Defence...
175 ISIS Terrorists Eliminated In Fresh Nigeria-U.S Military Operation – DHQ
No fewer than 175 ISIS terrorists have been killed during a fresh counter-terrorism operation between the troops of the Nigerian Military and...
No Terrorist Base In South-west – DHQ Assures Nigerians
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Tuesday debunked claims that a terrorist base exists in the southwest region of Nigeria. The denial was...
DHQ Intensify Search For Abducted 416 Victims
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intensified intelligence-led operations across the Gwoza and Mandara Mountains axis in...
DHQ Confirms Killing Of ISIS Leader, Links Him To Dapchi Schoolgirls’ Abduction
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Abuja, has confirmed the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as a senior ISIS commander, during a joint counterterrorism...
Coup Plot: Military Court Martial To Resume May 8
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said the ongoing court martial of military officers accused of plotting a coup will resume on May...
Nigerian Military Begins Court Martial For Alleged Coup Plotters Against Tinubu
The Nigerian Military on Friday, inaugurated a general court-martial to try 36 personnel accused of involvement in an alleged coup plot to overthrow...
DHQ Clarifies Recruiting Terrorists, Killers Into Nigerian Military
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has debunked reports claiming some repentant terrorists and bandits are being recruited into the Nigerian Military. The DHQ,...
Troops Recover 74 Terrorists’ Bodies, Foil Drone-Assisted Attack DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has disclosed that troops of Operation Hadin Kai recovered no fewer than 74 bodies of terrorists following intensified operations...
US Providing Military Support To Nigeria At No Cost DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that the United States is providing military support to Nigeria at no cost as part of...
‘We Will Confirm If He Is Back’ – DHQ Reacts To Video Of Gentle De Yahoo
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has claimed that the viral video of Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, popularly known as Gentle De Yahoo, in which...
Nigerian Military To Trace, Block Terrorist Drones – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that steps are ongoing to prevent the use of drones by terrorists in the country to...
‘Why Armed Forces Can Not Try 16 Officers Accused Of Coup Plot Against Tinubu’
Human rights and development lawyer Frank Tietie has stated that the Armed Forces lack the constitutional authority to try officers accused of...
Full Names, Ranks Of Military Officers To Face Trial For Coup Attempt Against Tinubu
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Monday confirmed that 16 military officers were arrested over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations,...
‘Remain Alert In Crowded Places, Churches, Others’ – DHQ Urges Nigerians
Amid growing security concerns across the country, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has urged Nigerians to be extra vigilant in markets, churches, and...
Defence Headquarters Warns Against Handling Unexploded Ordnance
The Defence Headquarters has cautioned residents against picking up or keeping unexploded ordnance and debris from locations impacted by recent joint United...
DHQ Assess U.S-Nigeria Air Strikes In Sokoto
The Defence Headquarters has said that the battle damage assessment of recent United States airstrikes conducted in conjunction with Nigerian forces is...
Military Tracks Boko Haram, ISWAP Fighters Fleeing After US Airstrikes
The Nigerian military is monitoring Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters believed to be fleeing their hideouts in...
Military Orders Removal Of Unauthorised Checkpoints Nationwide (Full List)
The Defence Headquarters has ordered the immediate dismantling of all non-essential static roadblocks and unauthorised checkpoints across major highways in the country,...
