Tag: Defence Headquarters

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,…

Information Minister advocates Accurate, Responsible Storytelling in Security Reporting

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The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has called on media practitioners, especially defence correspondents, to uphold the principles of accurate, balanced, and patriotic reporting in their coverage of security matters.   He made this call in a goodwill message delivered on his behalf by the Director General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace, at the First Quarter Media Stakeholders Seminar 2025, held on Wednesday, 16th April, at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja.   The seminar, themed “Media as a Key Component of…

Pakistani Defence Chief visits Defence Headquarters, seeks stronger Military Ties with Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, General Shahir Shamsad Mirza, on Wednesday, visited Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, as part of efforts to strengthen military cooperation between the two countries. During the high-level meeting, General Musa welcomed the Pakistani Defence Chief and commended the enduring partnership between the Nigerian Armed Forces and their Pakistani counterparts. He described the visit as a testament to the deepening strategic relationship between both nations.   The Nigerian…

Military reiterates commitment to National Security,neutralizes 151Terrorists, arrests 456, nabs 45 Oil Thieves

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The Nigerian Military has again pledged its commitment to remain focused in its operations in support of national security interests. The military added that the priority of its operations focused on protection of the citizens from the senseless violence of terrorist and other violently extremist groups.   The Director Defence Media Operations, Major Gen. Edward Buba disclosed this at the weekly briefing on military operations activities at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday 15th September,2023.   “Our ongoing operations reflect the commitment of the military to end terrorism and…