Friday, June 26, 2026

Defence Media Operations

April 25, 2026

Troops killed 31 terrorists, rescued captives in week-long nationwide operations: DHQ

Mr Onoja said the CDS commended the troops for their resilience and professionalism.

March 21, 2026

Troops foil complex drone-assisted attacks, eliminate North-East terrorist commanders

Mr Onoja added that anti-drug operations resulted in the arrest of several suspects and recovery of illicit substances.

Troops
January 21, 2026

Troops dislodge criminals at Adibawa oil well, plan permanent surveillance

The Adibawa oil well head located in the creek on the boundary between Rivers and Bayelsa states is said to be one of the biggest in the region.

Troops/Adibawa oil well
October 4, 2025

Troops destroyed 41 illegal refineries, foiled oil theft in September: DHQ

He said the operations were carried out in Delta, Bayelsa, and Rivers States.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in Abuja
October 4, 2025

Scores of terrorists killed, 450 suspects nabbed in September: DHQ

Mr Kangye added that the troops also dismantled terrorist camps.

Troops
September 4, 2025

Troops killed terrorists, nabbed 85 suspects, rescued 66 kidnap victims: DHQ

Mr Kangye stated that another suspect was caught with N3 million ransom cash in Bassa LGA.

Nigerian Troops
September 4, 2025

Troops foiled oil theft worth N545.8 million in August: DHQ

Mr Kangye said that 17 suspects were apprehended across Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa states.

July 1, 2025

Troops killed notorious terrorists’ kingpin, Yellow Danbokkolo, in weeklong North-West onslaught: DHQ  

Mr Kangye said the neutralised kingpin lived on endless bouts of pentazocine to sustain his cruelty and heinous activities.

Nigerian Troops
May 17, 2025

Troops neutralised terrorists, rescued 146 victims in one week: DHQ

He added that troops discovered and destroyed 16 crude oil cooking ovens.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in Abuja
April 12, 2025

Troops nabbed 49 suspected oil thieves, destroyed 22 illegal refining sites: DHQ

Mr Kangye said the troops during the week foiled oil theft worth N869.2 million.

Troops