DHQ
16 Sep
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has ordered an investigation into a viral video alleging the prolonged and unjust detention of Abbas Haruna, a Seaman, rating reportedly incarcerated for six years. In a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Defence Information, Brig. General Tukur Gusau, the DHQ emphasized its commitment to justice, fairness, and the…
2 Sep
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the two combat vehicles known as Mine Resistance Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles, which were destroyed by terrorists in a viral video were immobilised by troops after they were stuck in Zamfara forest. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, on Monday…
29 Aug
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops eliminated 1,166 terrorists and apprehended 1,096 suspects in 29 days across the country. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the armed forces on Thursday in Abuja. Buba said the troops also rescued 721 kidnapped hostages. He…
29 Aug
The Finland-based pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, has reacted to the latest move by the Federal Government to facilitate his extradition.The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), on Tuesday, announced that the Nigerian Government....
28 Aug
Finland-based pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, has reacted to the latest move by the Federal Government to facilitate his extradition from Finland. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Tuesday announced that the Nigerian government is currently engaging the Finnish government through the European Union (EU) to extradite Ekpa. DHQ Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward…
9 Aug
The Nigerian military has destroyed 32 boats, 12 storage tanks, and 76 illegal refining sites, in a continued effort to combat illegal activities in the Niger Delta. This latest crackdown was part of the ongoing operation aimed at curbing oil theft and other criminal enterprises that have plagued the region. According to the Director of…
10 Jun
The Defence Headquarters has challenged Amnesty International (AI) to substantiate the allegations levelled against the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) in its recent report. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made the call in a statement reacting to the allegations on Monday in Abuja. AI had accused soldiers and members of the…
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