Tag: DHQ
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Russia prepared to provide military assistance to Nigeria – DHQ
The Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, Andrey Belousov, has expressed the preparedness of Russia to provide the necessary military assistance to the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Belousov gave the assurance when the Chief of Defence Staff of
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Troops nab 49 suspected oil thieves, destroy 22 illegal refining sites – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the troops of Operation Delta Safe, have in the last one week apprehended 49 perpetrators of oil theft and destroyed 22 illegal refining sites. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known in a weekly report of
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How military operation facilitated ex-NYSC DG release – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has faulted the claims that military generals contributed money to secure the release of retired Brig.-Gen. Mahrazu Tsiga, who was held captive for 56 days. The Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, in a statement on Monday said the claims by retired Brig. -Gen. Ismaila Abdullahi, had contradicted the efforts…
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Military eliminates 358 terrorists, nabs 431 others in January
The Defence Headquarters says troops have eliminated no fewer than 358 terrorists, apprehended 431 suspects and rescued 249 kidnapped hostages between Jan. 1 and 31. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, on Friday in Abuja.
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Bello Turji’s camps in disarray, second-in-command, 24 others killed – DHQ
Defence Headquarters says the camp of the notorious terrorists’ leader, Bello Turji, is in disarray with the killing of his second-in-command, Aminu Kanawa and 24 others, by troops of Operation Fassan Yamma. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, on Wednesday in Abuja.
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Notorious terrorists surrender to troops – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says that two notorious terrorists, Abu Radde and Umar Black, operating in the North West theatre of operation, have on Jan. 19, surrendered to troops of Operation Fansan Yamma.
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SAD! DHQ confirms ISWAP k!lled 6 soldiers during Borno invasion
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the killing of six soldiers during a raid by the Islamic State/ Boko Haram group on its military base in Borno State. According to the report, two military officers said that the fighters from Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) reportedly launched a pre-dawn attack in trucks and on motorcycles…
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Civilians not killed by military strikes — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says the death of 10 civilians in Gidan Bisa and Gidan Ruutuwa In Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State, was as a result of secondary explosion and not direct military airstrikes.
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New terrorists’ group emerges in North West – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the emergence of a new terrorists’ group known as ‘Lukarawas’ exacerbating insecurity in the North Western part of Nigeria.
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Troops eliminate 152 terrorists, apprehend 109 in 1 week
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Friday, said that troops have eliminated 152 terrorists, and apprehended 109 others, with 91 rescued kidnapped hostages in the last one week across the country. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known in an update on the operations of the armed forces in Abuja.