Thursday, July 2, 2026

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ)

May 19, 2026

175 ISIS fighters, several top commanders killed in ongoing Nigeria-U.S. joint operations: DHQ

Mr Uba stated, “The Armed Forces of Nigeria, in collaboration with international partners, will continue to hunt down and destroy terrorists wherever they operate.”

U.S. and Nigerian forces
February 16, 2026

DHQ confirms arrival of 100 U.S. military personnel, equipment to fight terrorism 

The U.S. president ordered a missile strike in Nigeria on Christmas Eve, targeting a terrorist camp in Sokoto State.

U.S. Troop (Credit: NewYorkTimes)
March 23, 2024

DHQ declares Simon Ekpa, 96 others wanted for terrorism, kidnapping

No bounty was placed on the 97 persons declared wanted.

Simon Ekpa

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