The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed as false and misleading a report by an online publication alleging that the cancellation of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary was connected to an attempted military coup.
Military to Court-Martial 16 Officers Over Indiscipline, Breach of Service Rules
Abuja, October 4, 2025 — The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the arrest of sixteen military officers over acts of indiscipline and violations of service regulations, with plans underway for their trial under the Armed Forces’ disciplinary framework.
Military deactivates 21 illegal refineries, nabs 23 oil thieves
The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Delta Safe have in the last one week discovered and deactivated 21 illegal refining sites and apprehended 23 oil thieves in the Niger Delta.
Military Neutralizes 148 Terrorists, Arrests 256 Suspects in One Week – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced significant progress in its internal security operations, revealing that troops neutralized 148 terrorists, arrested 256 suspects, and rescued 291 hostages within a week.
No inch of military training area in Niger ceded to terrorists – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters had dismissed the claim by the Niger House of Assembly that the Nigerian Army Training Camp in Kotangora has been taken over by bandits/terrorists.
Military airstrikes kill 3 top ISWAP commanders, over 80 others
In a significant blow to insurgent activities, the Defence Headquarters has reported that the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai successfully neutralized three notorious commanders—Abacha, Bakura, and Babangida—as well as 22 other jihadists in an airstrike conducted in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State.
Military neutralises 52 terrorists, apprehends 60 – DHQ
Defence Headquarters says troops of the military have eliminated 52 terrorists, apprehended 60 and rescued 61 kidnapped hostages in different operations between Sept. 15 and Sept. 22.
Military neutralises 23 terrorists, apprehends 137 suspects, rescues 41
The Defence Headquarters says the troops of the armed forces have within nine weeks, neutralised 23 terrorists, arrested 109 criminals, and five kidnappers.
I’m leaving military bigger, stronger, more capable – Irabor
The immediate past Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has said that he left the Nigeria Armed Forces bigger, stronger and more capable to deliver on its constitutional mandate.
Eid-el-Kabir: CDS salutes troops, families for gallantry, sacrifice
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Major General Christopher Musa, has felicitated with officers and soldiers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) and their families on this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.