Tag: Defence Headquarters

Armed Forces, Security Agencies to hold joint Route March Friday

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that personnel of the Armed Forces and other security agencies will on Friday, October 10, 2025, embark on a Route March Exercise in Abuja.   In a statement signed by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information, the DHQ said the exercise will commence at 5:00 a.m. from the Aguiyi Ironsi Cantonment football field to Mambilla Barracks, and return to the cantonment through Niger Barracks.   Gusau explained that the route march is a routine physical fitness activity aimed at promoting synergy, teamwork,…

16 military officers to face court martial over indiscipline, breach of service rules

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Sixteen officers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria are set to face military justice following their arrest over acts of indiscipline and violations of service regulations, according to a statement released by signed Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information,Defence Headquarters on Saturday.   The officers were apprehended during a routine military exercise, with investigations revealing that many of them had expressed grievances over perceived career stagnation primarily attributed to repeated failures in promotion examinations and related issues.   Director of Defence Information, disclosed in the statement that some…

ARCN, Defence Headquarters strengthen ties to enhance food security

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) has initiated a partnership with the Defence Headquarters to bolster the nation’s food security and agricultural innovations. This move followed a courtesy visit by the ARCN Executive Secretary, Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban, to the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on September 30, 2025. During the visit, Dr. Dabban emphasized the significance of food security in national stability, commending the military’s role in safeguarding farmers and supporting agricultural initiatives across the country. He stated, “A nation that cannot feed itself cannot fully secure itself. Our…

Beyond the Barrel: How Nigeria’s Military Diplomacy Campaign is rewriting the Rules of Engagement in the Niger Delta, By Lukman Laleye Babalola

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In the lush, oil-rich creeks of the Niger Delta, the sound of boots on the ground is no longer just a symbol of enforcement. It is increasingly becoming the rhythm of dialogue a cautious but deliberate dance toward peace, trust, and partnership.   Earlier this week,the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, launched a bold and unprecedented initiative: the Military Diplomacy and Sensitization Campaign a multi-community outreach program spanning Degema, Ahoada, and Eleme LGAs in Rivers State. At the core of the mission was a clear message from the Chief of Defence Staff,…

Military Diplomacy Campaign: Defence Headquarters engages Ahoada Communities on Peace, Security, and Partnership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Defence Headquarters, Abuja, has continued its strategic outreach in the Niger Delta region with a military diplomacy campaign to the Ahoada Kingdom in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State, engaging traditional rulers, youth and women leaders, and community stakeholders on key security issues and collaborative solutions.   Speaking during the interactive session, the Defence Headquarters Delegation Team Leader and Deputy Director, Defence Media Operations, Brigadier General Mohammed Dahiru Abu-Mawashi, who represented the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS Christopher Musa emphasized the military’s commitment to fostering peace and…

Military strengthens Community Bonds in Niger Delta as Defence Headquarters launches Diplomacy Campaign in Degema

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a bid to foster stronger military-community relations and promote sustainable peace and security in the Niger Delta, the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, has launched a Military Diplomacy Campaign in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State. The campaign is an initiative of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, aimed at building trust, promoting collaboration, and deepening civil-military cooperation for robust security across the region. The 3-day Military Diplomacy Campaign initiative is being coordinated by the Directorate of Defence Media Operations (DDMO) and led by Brigadier General Mohammed…

DHQ refutes allegations of military sabotage in Yelwata massacre

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed recent claims suggesting that internal sabotage within the Nigerian military contributed to the massacre in Yelwata, Benue State, described the allegations as baseless and unsupported by credible evidence.   In a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the military emphasized that it was not responsible for the killings and reiterated its commitment to safeguarding civilian lives and upholding the rule of law.   The statement said”The Nigerian military has consistently denied any involvement in the Yelwata incident. “There…

Troops intercept Ammunition-Laden Truck, arrest IPOB/ESN Logistics Suppliers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a major breakthrough in the fight against arms trafficking and insurgency in the South East, troops of Sector 5, Operation UDO KA, in collaboration with the 63 Brigade and the Department of State Services (DSS), have intercepted a truck loaded with a massive cache of ammunition and arrested two suspected logistics suppliers for the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN).   According to a statement signed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General MG Kangye, the operation was…

Defence Headquarters clarifies Vigilante casualties in Zamfara Air Strike, confirms 20 Terrorists neutralized

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Defence Headquarters has clarified details surrounding the recent air interdiction operation in Zamfara State, dispelling misconceptions that local vigilantes were mistakenly targeted. It confirmed that the operation successfully neutralized 20 terrorists in Maraya Village, Maru Local Government Area. The clarification was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye. According to the statement, the precision air strike was carried out on 31 May 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist networks threatening the peace and stability of the North…

Troops neutralize Terrorists, arrest 29 Oil Thieves ,rescue dozens in sustained nationwide operations

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a significant show of strength and coordination, the Nigerian Armed Forces have dealt another decisive blow to terrorists, kidnappers, and oil thieves across various regions of the country. This was disclosed by the Director of Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Markus Kangye, in a weekly operational update covering the period from April 17 to 25, 2025.   According to Major General Kangye, the troops recorded several operational successes in the fight against insurgency, banditry, and economic sabotage in all theatres of operation. These included the neutralization of terrorists,…