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DHQ explains how troops destroyed 80 illegal refineries in the South-South region

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has stated that the troops of Operation Delta Safe in the conduct of Operation Octopus Grip, destroyed 80 illegal refining sitesin the South-South zone in the

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Six top Boko Haram/ISWAP Commanders surrender to Nigerian troops

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has disclosed that six top Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) Commanders have  surrendered to Nigerian troops on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 in Gwoza

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Thousands of terrorists bow to Nigerian troops fire power the last two weeks

4,770 terrorists comprising 864 adult males, 1,415 women and 2,490 children were said to have surrendered to the Nigerian troops between June 1 and June 15, in the North East.

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Nigerian military operations guided by extant laws- Irabor

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, says the operations and activities of Nigerian armed forces are guided by extant laws, rules of engagements and standard operating procedures.

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Troops of ‘Operation ‘Delta Safe’ dismantles 337 illegal refineries in N/Delta- DHQ

The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj-Gen Benard Onyeuko has stated that troops station in the Niger Delta region is progressing in the task of ridding the region of activities of

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Terror war: DHQ outlines troops successes story across the country

The Defence Media Operation, DMO has outlined the success stories of Nigerian troops in the fight against bandits, kidnappers and terrorists. DMO Director, Maj.-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko, disclosed this in Abuja

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Terror war: DHQ says 1, 627 Boko Haram terrorists surrendered between May 1 and May 14.

The Defence Headquarters says that about 1,627 Boko Haram terrorists and their families, comprising 331 Men, 441 women and 855 children, surrendered to the troops at different locations between May

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Defence Minister assures of improved security in Nigeria

The Honourable Minister of Defence (HMOD), Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd) has assured Nigerians of Federal Government’s commitment towards continuous improvement of the general security in the country. The Minister

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DHQ releases number of terrorists killed in two weeks

The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Hadin Kai, eliminated 31 terrorists, arrested 71 and received 1,186 surrendered insurgents in two weeks in the North East. The Acting Director, Defence

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Full text of DHQ’s speech on Nigerian troops battle against insurgents, bandits and kidnappers

The Nigeria Defence Headquarters as usual took time to brief the media on the exploite of the Nigerian Military in the various theater of operations in the country as they

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