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Defence Headquarters

December 10, 2024

Delta: Navy hands over barge, trucks to EFCC

The commander of NNS Delta, Abba Muhsin, handed over the items to the anti-graft agency on Tuesday in Warri.

Naval Officers
November 21, 2024

Troops killed notorious terrorist, 114 insurgents in one week: Defence headquarters

Mr Buba said that troops were also actively targeting terrorist logistics bases.

Nigerian Troops
November 14, 2024

Troops deployed as Ondo governorship poll holds Saturday

Mr Edward stated, “Troops are also deployed in strength to assist the police in ensuring a smooth off-cycle governorship election in Ondo State.’’

NIGERIAN SOLDIERS FIGHTING
November 2, 2024

Military killed over 187 terrorists, apprehended 262 suspects in one week: Defence Headquarters

Mr Buba said troops also recovered 205 assorted weapons including 5,241 assorted ammunition.

Nigerian Troops
October 26, 2024

Naval official shot colleague dead in Katsina, disarmed, detained: Defence Headquarters

Mr Buba stated that administrative procedure for notifying the deceased’s family was ongoing.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in Abuja
September 26, 2024

Military killed 1,937 terrorists, arrested 2,782 suspects, rescued 1,854 hostages in third quarter: DHQ  

Mr Buba said that several terrorist kingpins, commanders and combatants were also killed in several offensive operations across the theatres of operations.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in Abuja
September 22, 2024

1600 athletes to compete at armed forces games

Mr Marquis said the objective of the games was to select a team that would represent Nigeria during the African military games in Abuja.

African Military Games conference used to illustrate the story
July 19, 2024

Troops neutralised 125 terrorists, rescued 140 victims in one week: DHQ

He said the troops neutralised 18 terrorists, arrested 13 suspects and rescued 53 kidnapped hostages during the week.

Nigerian Troops
July 11, 2024

187 terrorists killed in North, South-East, South-West in one week, DHQ says

In the South-West, he said troops of Operation AWATSE killed three terrorists and arrested 10 violent extremists, as well as recovered a cache of arms and ammunition.

Armed soldiers firing shots
June 21, 2024

Military making operational adjustments to protect farmers during rainy season: DHQ

He said the aim was to eliminate the terrorists and the infrastructure that supports their activities.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in Abuja