Tag: DHQ

CDS charges Armed Forces on Joint Logistics Efficiency as DHQ commences Tabletop Exercise

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General CG Musa, has charged the Armed Forces of Nigeria to prioritize efficiency and synergy in logistics operations to enhance joint military operations. He made this call while declaring open the Vertical Integrated Logistics Tabletop Exercise organized by the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Department of Logistics in collaboration with the Vertical Integrated Logistics Approach (VILLA) at the Tukur Yusuf Buratai Hall, Army War College Nigeria (AWCN), Asokoro, Abuja.   Represented by Major General UU Bassey, the CDS described the three-day exercise, which runs from March…

Military Forces Dislodge Bello Turji’s Camp in Zamfara, Kill Son, others in Decisive Offensive

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a major breakthrough, combined ground and air troops under Operation Fansan Yamma have intensified their offensive against notorious bandit leader Bello Turji, dismantling his stronghold in Fakai, Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The latest military operation resulted in the death of Turji’s son and several key associates, marking a significant blow to his criminal network.   The operation, described as one of the most strategic in recent times, targeted multiple bandit camps, including Zangon Dan Gwandi, Zangon Tsaika, Zangon Kagara, and a school used by Turji’s group…

Nigerian Troops deliver major strikes against Terrorism ,Criminal Activities in 2024 – DHQ

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters said the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have made significant strides in combating terrorism, insurgency, and other criminal activities across the country over the year.   In a report on the ongoing military Operations issued by the Defence Media Operations (DMO), the DHQ outlined its key achievements of the Armed Forces of Nigeria AFN from January to December 2024, which included the neutralization of over 10,000 terrorists and the recovery of millions of dollars worth of stolen resources.   In the report,throughout 2024, Nigerian troops faced…

17 Brigade has recorded significant successes in the fight against Terrorism and Banditry in Katsina – Brig General Omopariola

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Commander of 17 Brigade, Brigadier General B.O. Omopariola, said 17 Brigade under his command has recorded key operational successes in combating Terrorism and enhancing security in Katsina State.   General Omopariola stated this on Wednesday, 11th December 2024, when host to a team of Defence Correspondents who visited the 17 Brigade Headquarters ,Katsina to assess the Brigade’s operational activities and successes in securing the North West region of Nigeria. The visit was led by Group Captain I.A Bukar from the Directorate of Defence Media Operations (DMO) at the Defence…

Over 70 ISWAP Militants killed in Strategic Airstrikes on Camps in Borno

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The Nigerian Air Component from Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) conducted strategic airstrikes against ISWAP camps in southern Lake Chad, resulting in significant militant casualties. Zagazola Makama reports that the targeted strikes on November 6 focused on camps led by notorious ISWAP commander Usman Russia, specifically hitting locations at Kwallaram and Arainna Ciki islands near Jibilarram in Marte Local Government Area. Impeccable sources who relayed the ground assessment report that the attack was highly successful, confirming that over 70 ISWAP fighters were neutralized at the Kwallaram camp. He noted that while…

Death of COAS will not derail our focus to destroy the terrorists – DHQ ….. Declares 9 Terrorists wanted

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Defence Headquarters said even as Armed Forces of Nigeria mourn the tragic passing of late Chief of Army Staff COAS,Lt Gen Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja,it will not derail the military focus to destroy the terrorists, but rather inspired by the actions of late COAS on the battlefield as a war commander as well as his strong desire to defeat the terrorist in order to end the war.   The military authority assured that it will continue working decisively to eliminate the terrorists, stop the insecurity in the nation and ensure…

No Appointment of Acting Chief of Army Staff – DHQ …… says calls for Military Coup Treasonable

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said it has not announced the appointment of any senior officer as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), contrary to speculation by certain media outlets. Stated that, no such appointment exists within the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN).   DHQ in a statement signed by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau,Director Defence Information, said ‘The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, is currently on a well-deserved rest as part of his 2024 annual leave. The AFN is professionally managed and all the Service Chiefs are…

DHQ highlights recorded successes in Q3 2024 …. says troops eliminate 1,937 terrorists,arrest 2,882, rescue.1,854 kidnapped hostages

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian military Authority has highlighted successes recorded in its ongoing counter-insurgency operations across Nigeria,in the Third Quarter quarterly (July-September )2024.   While briefing Journalists at the bi-weekly media briefing held at Defence Headquarters Abuja Thursday 26th September,2024,Director of Defence Media,Major General Edward Buba, said the military neutralized 1,937 terrorists and bandits, arrested 2,782 suspects, and rescued 1,854 kidnapped hostages.   He said “Breakdown for the period includes and is not limited to the following: 688 AK47 rifles, 32,945 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 9,677 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 191…

Defence Spokesperson,Brig-General Gusau bags Outstanding Military Spokesperson Award

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The Acting Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau has clinched the outstanding Military Spokesperson Award organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations ( NIPR) in collaboration with Image Merchants Promotions Limited ( IMPR) . The National Spokespersons Awards 2024 which took place at the International Conference Centre, Abuja on Wednesday, 27 March 2024 is the highest honours to celebrate outstanding spokespersons who have demonstrated outstanding eloquence, integrity and effectiveness in their roles as spokespersons in corporate communications, politics, media and public affairs amongst others. The award was part…

How Troops rescued kidnapped Kuriga School Students – DHQ

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The Nigerian Military has confirmed the rescued of hostages kidnapped in school at Kuriga in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State from the den of their abductors. Accordingly, in the early hours of 24 March 2024, the military working with local authorities and government agencies across the country, in a coordinated search and rescue operation rescued the hostages. The hostages are same persons that were abducted from the school at Kuriga in Chikun LGA of Kaduna State. The rescued hostages totalling 137 comprised of 76 females and 61 male.…