The Nigerian military on Wednesday confirmed the death of Aminu Kanawa, the second-in-command to bandit leader, Bello Turji. The defence headquarters, in a statement by the outgoing Director of Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Edward Buba, confirmed that Kanawa was killed by the troops of Operation Fansan Yamma. Buba also disclosed that the troops…

Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have in the last one week, neutralised 109 terrorists, apprehended 81 suspects and rescued 43 kidnapped hostages across theatres of operation in the country. During the week under review, troops neutralised 109 and arrested 81 persons. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Defence Media Operations,…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has issued a stern warning to communities and individuals who harbour terrorists, saying such actions will

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has said that there is no single foreign military base in the country. This is in response to wide speculations that a foreign military base is domiciled in Nigeria. Spokesman of the Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Edward Buba, in a statement on Monday, urged the public to disregard the…

From his haven in Finland, Simon Ekpa’s fiery agitation paralysed South-East Nigeria, inciting violence and economic ruin.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has described as ‘cheap blackmail’ the allegations by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) that the Nigerian Navy was frustrating the fight against crude oil theft. The Chairman of TSSNL, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, made the allegation while hosting the National Leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Monday. Reacting…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the troops have killed a notorious terrorist commander named Munzur Ya Audu in North East and 114 others through well executed operations across the country. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military on Thursday in Abuja.…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared nine additional terrorists wanted, in connection with the rise of a new terror group in Nigeria. The newly identified terrorists include Abu Khadijah, Abdurrahman, Dadi Gumba (also known as Abu Muhammed), Usman Kanin Shehu, Abu Yusuf, Musa Wa’a, Ibrahim Suyeka, BA Sulhu, and Idris Taklakse. Unlike previous announcements, no…

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has said that the release of abducted Doctor and a teenage child who spent over 10 months in kidnappers den is indicative of overtures by terrorists leaders and their foot soldiers to surrender to troops. Spokesman of Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Edward Buba, who made the disclosure also noted…

The Defence Headquarters has denied allegations that bandits have taken over an army training facility in Kontagora, Niger State. The Niger State House of Assembly had raised an alarm over the occupation of Nigeria’s largest military training camp in Kontagora Local Government Area by bandits. The lawmakers said the bandits’ activities have displaced 23 communities…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has said that a trigger-happy naval rating who opened fire on troops of Operation Fansan Yamman and killed one personnel in the process, will face military court martial. A statement by Director Defence Media Operation, Major General Edward Buba, said the administrative procedure for notifying the family of the deceased has…

In a fresh crackdown against economic saboteurs, Nigerian troops have seized 789,200 litres of stolen crude oil and dismantled 65 illegal refining sites in a major operation aimed at combating oil theft and securing the country’s natural resources. The ongoing crackdown, which is part of the military's efforts to curb oil-related crimes, was announced during…