DHQ Confirms Crashed Aircraft Had Military Personnel Onboard
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the crash of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR-42 aircraft near the Naval Base in Igbokoda,...
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Defence Headquarters Reveals Why US Withdrew Troops From Nigeria
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that the reported withdrawal of about 200 United States military personnel from Nigeria does not amount...
Defence Headquaters Recovers Hacked 𝕏 Account
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has regained control of its official 𝕏 account two days after reporting an attempted cyberattack on the platform....
Troops Kill 69 Terrorists, Rescue Over 360 Kidnapped Victims – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said troops operating across the country killed 69 suspected terrorists, rescued more than 360 kidnapped victims and...
Troops Kill 102 Terrorists, Rescue 397 Hostages In July — DHQ
The Nigerian military says troops killed 102 terrorists and other suspected criminals, arrested 345 suspects and rescued 397 kidnapped victims during nationwide...
Troops Rescue Over 40 Abductees, Arrest 20 Suspects Nationwide
The Armed Forces of Nigeria have rescued more than 40 kidnapped victims and arrested over 20 suspected terrorists, collaborators and other criminal...
DHQ Unveils Toll-Free Line, Claims Troops Killed 662 Terrorists
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has unveiled a toll-free emergency line, 193, for Nigerians to report security threats. The Director, Defence Media Operations,...
199 Jihadists Killed In May Joint Operation, Not New Raid DHQ Clarifies US Claims
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that the recent disclosure by the United States (US) on the killing of 199 jihadists and...
Troops Rescue 388 Kidnap Victims, Arrest 31 Terrorists – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Tuesday said troops deployed across various theatres of operation rescued 388 kidnapped victims, arrested 31 terrorists and...
DHQ Release Details Of How Widow Of Late Gen Abubakar Was Rescued
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the rescue of Mrs Amina Abubakar, wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, who was...
DHQ Launches Operation Clean Sweep III In Katsina After Death Of Gen. Abubakar In Bandit’s Den
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has launched Operation Clean Sweep III in Katsina State following the death of Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar...
DHQ Reacts As Ex-spokesperson, Gen. Abubakar Dies In Bandits’ Captivity
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the death of Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd), while in the captivity of bandits in Katsina...
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...
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...