We’ll sustain defeat of terrorist groups across Nigeria – DHQ ….. Troops neutralise 213 Terrorists, several criminal elements arrested

The Nigerian Military authority has assured that the aim of the military in ongoing counterinsurgency war is the enduring defeat of terrorist groups across the country and the dismantling of their military capabilities, such that they can no longer terrorize or hurt citizens.   This was disclosed by Major General Edward Buba,Director Defence Media Operations at a bi-weekly media briefing on the ongoing military operations in Nigeria.   Buba accordingly said the armed forces remain focussed determined to enduring defeat of terrorists groups and other criminals elements across Nigeria.  …

LENT AND RAMADAN: DSS felicitates with Christians, Muslims,calls for peaceful co-existence among adherents

The Department of State Services (DSS) to identified with the Christian and Muslim faithful at their Lent and coming Ramadan seasons respectively. the Service accordingly extended its heartfelt felicitations for peace, unity and harmony to adherents of these faiths. The DSS in a statement signed by Director, PR & Strategic Communications, Peter Afunanya said it recognized the significance of these sacred rites, enjoined worshippers to promote understanding, compassion and respect for one another during and after the exercises. The Service appealed to stakeholders to refrain from economic exploitation, sabotage or…

OIL THEFT: Nigerian Navy arrests Motor Tanker Sweet Miri

The Nigerian Navy (NN) through its newly launched Operation, tagged ‘OPERATION DELTA SANITY’ has again made a major milestone with the arrest of a syndicate of 13 crew members (One Ghanaian and 12 Nigerians) on board a Ghanaian owned/ registered vessel known as Motor Tanker (MT) SWEET MIRI on 25 February 2024. The arrest of the economic saboteurs who are bent on stealing the nation’s natural resources was made at about 174 nm (approximately 320km) off Nigeria’s coast heading towards Benin Republic, after the vessel was observed to have switched…

Nigeria Troops has recorded successes in fight against insecurity– DHQ

The Nigerian military authority said Armed Forces of Nigeria has recorded huge successes in the fight against insecurity across Nigeria.   This was disclosed by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba while briefing journalists on the ongoing military operations by the Armed Forces of Nigeria on Thursday 29 February, 2024 at Defence Headquarters Abuja.       General Buba said contrary to the opinion of some, Nigeria military troops are making significant strides and recording notable successes in operations across the country.       “Though the…

DHQ refutes report on coup plot in Nigeria

The Defence Headquarters has debunked a news report allegedly published online by the Saharareporters.com on 25th February 2024 claimed that the Guards Brigade has been put on high alert following unusual movements, leading to suspicion of a coup plot in Nigeria.   The publication also asserted amongst other things that the suspicion prompted emergency meeting involving President Bola Tinubu, the Chief of Staff to the President and Commander of the Guards Brigade.   The Military Authority described the reports as malicious and unfounded article, stated that the allegation is totally…

CDS advocates Whole-of-Society approach to addressing insecurity in Nigeria

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa has called on all stakeholders in the national security architecture to adopt the whole-of-society approach to solving the current security challenges in the country. He stated this today, Friday 23 February 2024 while delivering a lecture at the 34th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) titled: “National Security in Contemporary Security Environment: Entrenching Whole of Society Approach”. According to the CDS, “a whole-of-society approach to problem solving entails both formal and informal institution pursuing a generalized agreement across…

Military reiterates commitments to security and safety of Nigerians ….. As Troops neutralize 286 Terrorists arrest 244 others within one week

Nigeria Defence Headquarters has assured that the Nigerian Armed Forces will waste no time and spare any effort to ensure security and safety of citizens across the country.   The Authority said it will continue to take necessary measures to ensure a secured and safer environment for citizens.   Major General Edward Buba,Director Defence Media Operations, disclosed this at a bi-weekly media briefing held at Defence Headquarters Abuja Thursday.   General Buba Accord said “Following the chorus of voices saturating the air waves in the country, there is no gain…

DSS urges NLC,TUC to shun protest, embrace dialogue

The Department of State Services (DSS) has appealed to organized labour to shun proposed protests scheduled to hold between 27th and 28th February, 2024 in parts of the country over sundry economic.   DSS made this call in a release signed by Peter Afunanya,Director, PR & Strategic Communications Department of State Services on Wednesday.21st February,2024.     Afunanya said “While the Service recognises such action as the legitimate right of the labour movement, it, however, urges the body to shelve the plan in the interest of peace and public order”.…

Troops arrest terrorists’ kingpin while trying to buy guns ,other ammunition with N31m cash

Operatives of the Nigerian Military have arrested a notorious terrorist gunrunner identified as Ahmed Acharif with N31 million in cash. This was disclosed on Tuesday, Februarry 13, 2024, by Phantom Eye, an intelligence and security source, with special interest on Lake Chad and North East Nigeria. Phantom Eye in the post shared on X (formerly Twitter), revealed that the terrorist was arrested in Garin Dogo area of Niger Republic. According to the statement, the cash was for the payment for arms and ammunition sold to terrorists in Arge, Lake Chad.…

Nigerian Military assures Nigerians of doubled efforts towards putting end to security challenges

The Armed Forces of Nigeria AFN said it will continue to fulfill its mission of hunting and destroying terrorist and their cohorts across the country in the most professional manner, stated that the criminals elements are left with only two choices which is to either be killed die or surrender.   Nigerian military said since the beginning of the year. Several terrorists and their leaders have been killed or badly injured owing to offensive actions by both land and air forces,as Troops continuing their actions even at this very moment…