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Defence Headquarters Dismisses Speculation Over Deployment of US Troops in Nigeria

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed recent media reports and public speculation suggesting the presence or deployment of United States troops in Nigeria, describing the claims as misleading.

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OPHK Deepens Humanitarian, Security Partnerships With UN DSS, ICRC

The Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has strengthened its humanitarian and security partnerships with the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UN DSS) and

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Nigerian Military Arrests 452 Suspects, Rescues 284 Kidnap Victims in January Operations

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) say troops arrested 452 suspected terrorists and criminals and rescued 284 kidnapped victims across the country in January 2026.

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DHQ Dismisses Viral Video Claims on Welfare of Wounded Soldiers

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed claims circulating in a viral social media video alleging neglect and poor welfare of Nigerian military personnel wounded in action, describing the assertions as

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AFN Concludes Probe of 16 Officers, to Arraign Those Linked to Alleged Coup Plot

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has concluded investigations into sixteen officers arrested in October 2025 for acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations, with those found culpable set

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Troops Disrupt Drug Supply Network Linked to Boko Haram in North East

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a suspected drug supplier to Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State, intercepting approximately 30 kilograms of cannabis sativa during a security operation in

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Troops Neutralise Six Terrorists, Rescue Kidnapped Minor in Zamfara Offensive

Troops of the 8 Division Garrison Strike Force under Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 2 have recorded major successes in Zamfara State, neutralising six terrorists, rescuing a kidnapped underage victim and

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Army, Air Warfare Centre Boost Anti-Terror Fight in North-West

The Nigerian Army’s 8 Division and Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) have partnered with the Air Warfare and Doctrine Centre (AWDC) to deepen joint efforts against terrorism and

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Troops Record Major Victory Against Boko Haram/ISWAP in Sambisa, Mandara Mountains

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have recorded a major operational success against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (BH/ISWAP) terrorists following coordinated

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Troops Neutralise Terrorists, Rescue Victims Nationwide — DHQ

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have recorded major operational successes across the country between 1 and 19 January 2026, neutralising terrorists, arresting criminal elements, rescuing kidnapped victims and recovering

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