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Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja

December 31, 2025

Troops deactivated 503 illegal refineries, arrested 778 suspects in 2025: DHQ

Mr Onoja said that the security situation in the South zone remained fluid, characterised by cultism, kidnapping, youth restiveness, and robbery.

Illegal crude oil refining site
December 15, 2025

Troops neutralised scores of terrorists, rescued over 80 victims in one week:  DHQ

According to him, the operations led to the arrest of dozens of terrorists’ collaborators. 

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in Abuja
November 23, 2025

DHQ probes troops’ withdrawal before Kebbi school abduction

Mr Onoja said a thorough review was underway to establish the actual circumstances surrounding troops’ deployment and movements at the time.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in Abuja