The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has introduced a toll-free emergency line, 193, to encourage Nigerians to provide timely and credible information to support ongoing military operations nationwide. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, announced the initiative while briefing newsmen on the operations of the Armed Force on Wednesday in Abuja. Onoja urged members…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Sunday assured that those responsible for the death of retired Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abdullahi would be brought to justice. This was announced on Sunday when a high-powered military delegation paid a condolence visit to the Katsina State Government. The delegation, led by the Chief Administration Officer, Defence Headquarters, Maj.-Gen. I.M. Abdullahi,…
The military says troops in land, air and maritime operations nationwide eliminated 317 terrorists and criminal elements while rescuing 221 kidnapped victims in May. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at a monthly press briefing on ongoing military operations. Onoja said troops, in joint land, air…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says more than 20 ISIS/ISWAP fighters have been killed during coordinated airstrikes carried out in the Metele axis of Borno State. The military operation, conducted in partnership with the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), targeted terrorist elements reportedly converging in the area following intelligence surveillance. In a statement released on Monday,…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has expressed confidence that ongoing collaboration between the Nigerian military and U.S. troops will lead to noticeable improvements in the country’s security in the coming weeks. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, made the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja during a briefing on ongoing military operations. He said…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says it has begun investigating claims that troops were withdrawn shortly before terrorists abducted students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State. Twenty-five students were seized on Nov. 17 at the school in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area, after the attackers killed the Vice Principal. The Director, Defence Media…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Empower 54 Africa Initiative to establish a world-class Armed Forces Museum in Abuja. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, said the project was conceived to preserve the history of the Nigerian military and honour the sacrifices of fallen heroes….
Troops of Operation Fasan Yamma have eliminated a notorious terrorist, known as Yellow Danbokkolo, in a weeklong encounter in the North West. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, confirmed the killing in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Kangye said the operation was conducted in conjunction with Hybrid Forces supported by air components…
