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.
How military rescued 137 of 287 school children kidnapped in Kaduna
Teacher dies in kidnappers den The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) provided details on how soldiers rescued 137 out of the 287 kidnapped pupils of Kuriga Primary School in Kaduna State. According to Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, the rescue operation was conducted in coordination with local authorities and government agencies across […]
Military will not interfere with Nigeria’s democracy,says CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa says the military is happy and better under democracy, hence will not act against a democratically elected government.
Spokespersons of the Army, Navy and Air Force now two star generals
Spokespersons of the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force have been promoted to two star generals in a gale of promotion sweeping through the Armed Forces.
Resurgence of coup d’états in Africa irk stakeholders
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Sept. 26, 2023 (NAN) The Nigerian Military, politicians and members of the academia have described the resurgence of military takeover of power in Africa as worrisome and a negative development.
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 never received any coup request – DHQ
Nigerian military has described as false and disturbing, reports that it has received request to launch a coup in the country and topple the present democratic regime.
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.
Armed Forces Remembrance Day: PSNAFSA urges Nigerians to remember fallen heroes, their families
#Prayer and Support for the Nigerian Armed Forces and other Security Agencies, PSNAFSA urges Nigerians to remember the fallen heroes and their families in prayers as Nigeria marks this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
Insurgency: Nigeria acquires armed drones from Turkey
The Nigerian Police Force has taken delivery of a small batch of Songar armed drones from Turkey’s Asisguard, while larger UAVs are entering Nigerian military service.