Tag: Defence Media Operations

BREAKING: DHQ gives update on Evacuation Helicopter crash in Niger state

Emporium Reporters

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) at the biweekly briefing of the Defence Media Operations on Thursday, August 17, 2023. confirmed that some men and Officers of Nigerian Army paid the supreme price in the ongoing fight against Terrorism and banditry in Niger state. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, disclosed this while giving a breakdown of casualties in the ambush of troops in Niger State and an evacuation helicopter that crashed on August 14, 2023.He revealed that seven soldiers were also wounded during the unfortunate ambush. Breaking down the…

Troops neutralise Terrorists, Bandits, recover Arms, ammunitions in Benue, Katsina states

Emporium Reporters

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke in a fierce battle eliminated terrorists on 15 July 2022 based on credible intelligence, conducted a raid operation at Chito General area, Sankera council ward in Ukum Local Government Area, Benue State and in the process, came in contact with suspected bandits. Bandits on sighting the advancing troops, fired at the direction of the troops. Troops responded with heavy/superior fire power and neutralized Three bandits while others escaped. Troops searched bandits hideout and recovered 18 motorcycles used by the bandits to terrorise the general area.…