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  1. FULL LIST: DHQ Declares 97 Suspects Wanted for Terrorism and Insurgency Across Nigeria

    Nigeria FULL LIST: DHQ Declares 97 Suspects Wanted for Terrorism and Insurgency Across Nigeria

    The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has issued a notice declaring 97 individuals wanted for suspected involvement in terrorism, insurgency, kidnapping, and other violent crimes. Among the wanted suspects, 43 hail from the north-west region, 33 from the north-east, and 21 from the north-central and...
  2. Nigerians Question Exclusion of Certain Figures from Defence HQ's Wanted List

    Nigeria Nigerians Question Exclusion of Certain Figures from Defence HQ's Wanted List

    The Defence Headquarters in Abuja has declared Simon Ekpa, a prominent leader of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), wanted, along with 96 other individuals from various regions of Nigeria. Ekpa, known for his control over a faction of IPOB and his role in organizing the Monday...
  3. [FULL LIST] Defence HQ Releases Identities of Soldiers Slain in Okuama, Delta State

    Nigeria [FULL LIST] Defence HQ Releases Identities of Soldiers Slain in Okuama, Delta State

    The Defence Headquarters has unveiled the identities of the 17 military personnel who tragically lost their lives in the recent attack in Delta State. Among the fallen heroes were the Commanding Officer of 181 Amphibious Battalion, two majors, one captain, and 12 other members of the battalion...
  4. Nigerians Question the Timing and Intentions Behind DHQ's Invitation to CAN Chairman

    Nigeria Nigerians Question the Timing and Intentions Behind DHQ's Invitation to CAN Chairman

    The Defence Headquarters has announced its intention to request a meeting with Rev Timothy Daluk, the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. Daluk recently made allegations against the Nigerian military, accusing them of...
  5. Defence HQ Responds to False Video Targeting Military in Plateau State

    Nigeria Defence HQ Responds to False Video Targeting Military in Plateau State

    The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) issued a press release condemning a malicious video circulated by Reverend Timothy Daluk, Chairman of CAN Mangu Chapter. The video falsely accused military personnel in the Mangu area of bias and supporting specific groups. The DHQ emphasized the baselessness...
  6. Troops Neutralize 50 Terrorists, Apprehend 114 Suspected Insurgents in Nationwide Military Operations

    Nigeria Troops Neutralize 50 Terrorists, Apprehend 114 Suspected Insurgents in Nationwide Military Operations

    The Nigerian Army has reported significant progress in various military operations across the country, including the neutralization of 50 terrorists and the arrest of 114 suspected insurgents. Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, announced these developments...
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    Metro Monkeypox: Nigerian Army Breaks Silence On Allegations Against Medical Outreach

    Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has urged Nigerians to disregard allegations about the spread of Monkeypox through military medical outreach. Director of Defence Information, Major General John Enenche, in a statement on Saturday explained that the medical exercise in the South East was a...
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    Metro Air Force Apologises Over Rann Camp Bombing That Killed Over 100 People

    The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has expressed regret over the misdirected bombing of Rann Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp early this year. The incident resulted in the death of over 100 people. The NAF’s apology is coming less than a week after the Defence Headquarters (DHQ),had blamed...
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    Metro Nigeria DHQ Speaks On Chibok Girls, Sambisa Forest

    The Defence Headquarters, Abuja, on Sunday, said the troops of the Nigerian Army were close to rescuing other Boko Haram captives in the Sambisa Forest, including the Chibok girls. The Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar, said this in an exclusive interview, with PUNCH. He...
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    Metro Nigeria: Defence Headquarters Reveals Boko Haram New Method of Operation

    The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), yesterday said information available to it revealed that Boko Haram suspects “are now disguising as menial workers to melt into communities and towns with a view to organising terrorist attacks against innocent citizens.” In a statement by its spokesman, Brig...
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    Metro Aisha Wakil, Wanted Woman With Links To Boko Haram Appears At Defence Headquarters

    Aisha Wakil, a Nigerian lawyer declared wanted by the military on Sunday, is currently at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. Ms. Wakil is amongst three persons declared wanted by the Nigerian Army on Sunday for alleged ties to Boko Haram. Related: 'I Have Links With Boko Haram', Aisha Wakil...
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    Metro DHQ Issues Statement Over Boko Haram Planned Attacks in Abuja, Imo, Other States

    The army headquarters has revealed plans by terrorist sect Boko Haram to hit public places in Nigeria’s federal capital city of Abuja, the south east state of Imo and security posts in the north of Nigeria. According to Ekekeee quoting a statement dispatched to all security and intelligence...
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    Metro DHQ Appoints Rear Admiral Joseph Okojie as New Commander for Operation Delta Safe

    Defence headquarters has approved the appointment of a new commander, Rear Admiral Joseph Osa Okojie for Operation Delta Safe in Niger Delta. Until his present appointment, he was the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Training Command, Lagos. According to a statement released by the force...
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    Metro Nigeria: Massive Reshuffle at the Military as DHQ Retires 464 Officers

    The Defence Headquarters is set to retire no fewer than 464 members of the Nigerian Armed Forces who have put in the mandatory 35 years of service, next month. The retiring personnel comprising 449 from the Nigerian Army, two from the Nigerian Navy and 13 from the Nigerian Air Force, will be...
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    Metro Defence Headquarters Releases Intelligence Report on Boko Haram Planned Activities During Ramadan

    The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned that Boko Haram terrorists are planning large scale bomb attacks during this month of Ramadan. The Ramadan ‎fast starts today June 6th and would see many Muslim faithful converge in their different Mosques to say their prayers and break their fast. A...
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    Metro Nigerian Defence HQ Talks Tough on Bombings and Herdsmen Attacks

    Following renewed militants’ attacks on oil facilities and herdsmen attacks on innocent citizens, the Defence Headquarters, DHQ, yesterday reiterated its warning to Nigerians that it would not condone unwholesome acts capable of causing a break down of law and order in any part of the country...
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