Category: Defence and Security

The Defence Headquarters has attributed the recent surge in terrorist activities across Nigeria’s North East and North West regions to the arrival of foreign fighters from the Sahel, who are reinforcing local terrorist groups. This revelation was made during the first military briefing of the year on Thursday, which also marked the farewell address of the outgoing Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Buba Edward. Over recent weeks, Nigeria has experienced a wave of deadly attacks targeting military installations and civilian communities, raising alarms over the worsening security situation.…

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the death of 34 terrorists and six soldiers following an attack on a military base in Sabon Gari, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. In a statement issued by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, the identities of the fallen soldiers were withheld to allow for proper administrative procedures to notify their families. Major General Buba revealed that the attack was an attempt by the terrorists to retaliate the recent killing of their commander and combatants by military forces.…

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The Defence Headquarters has dismissed recent threats made by notorious bandit leader Bello Turji, labeling him a “dead man walking.” Turji, in a widely circulated video, accused the military of targeting elderly civilians and demanded the release of his detained ally, Baka Wurgi, threatening to unleash terror on Zamfara State in 2025 if his demands were not met. Reacting to the threats during an end-of-year briefing in Abuja, Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, vowed that Turji would face the same fate as other neutralized terrorist commanders.…

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied claims that coordinated airstrikes and ground operations targeting Lakurawa terrorists in Sokoto State were responsible for civilian casualties. It clarified that the fatalities resulted from secondary explosions caused by the destruction of terrorist logistics bases, not by erroneous military strikes. Sokoto Airstrikes: Facts and Military Clarifications Speaking at a press briefing, Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, explained that intelligence confirmed the targeted location was a high-concentration terrorist hideout. According to him: “We are professional in our actions, targeting terrorists and…

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The Nigerian military announced yesterday the capture of Bako Wurgi, a terror leader linked to the assassination of a monarch in Sokoto State. Wurgi, a close associate of the notorious terrorist Bello Turji, was apprehended during an operation and later succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained in a firefight. According to a statement by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, Wurgi provided valuable intelligence before his death, significantly aiding the military’s ongoing anti-terror efforts. Troops remain on high alert, particularly during the yuletide season, with robust operations…

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports claiming the arrival of a contingent of French soldiers in Maiduguri to establish a French military base in North East Nigeria. In a statement released on Monday in Abuja, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, described the report as “fake, totally false, and mischievous.” He urged Nigerians to disregard the claims, emphasizing that the information is baseless and the work of mischief makers. The statement reads in part: “The attention of Defence Headquarters has been drawn to online reports…

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The Nigerian Military High Command has dismissed claims by Amnesty International alleging that over 10,000 civilians have died in Nigerian military detention facilities since the onset of the Boko Haram insurgency in the Northeast. In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, Major General Edward Buba, Director Defence Media Operations, described the allegations as “shocking, baseless, and mischievous,” especially at this critical stage of the counter-terrorism efforts in the region. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) challenged Amnesty International to provide detailed evidence supporting its claims, stating that such evidence would allow…

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The Nigerian military has recorded remarkable successes in its operations over the past year, according to an update by General Buba. Since the start of the year, aggressive military actions across various theaters of operation have resulted in the neutralization of 8,034 terrorists, the arrest of 11,623 suspects, and the rescue of 6,376 hostages. These efforts were complemented by the recovery of 8,216 weapons and 211,459 rounds of ammunition, while oil theft worth over ₦57 billion was disrupted. Weaponry Breakdown Recovered arms include: Anti-Oil Theft Successes The military’s fight against…

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reported that intensified military offensives in the North-East have severely weakened the ranks of ISWAP terrorists, forcing them into a desperate recruitment drive. According to Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, these terror groups are now using social media to recruit in the North-West as well. “Troops are fully aware of the recruitment attempts and are collaborating with other security agencies and local authorities to counter these efforts,” Major General Buba stated in a press briefing on Thursday. In the past week,…

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Ahead of the forthcoming Ondo State Gubernatorial election slated for Saturday, 16 November 2024, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has paid a courtesy visit on the Ondo State Governor, His Excellency, Mr Lucky Aiyadatiwa on Thursday, 14 November 2024. Director Defence Information Brigadier General Tukur Gusau who made this known in a statement issued to Defence Correspondents said  ”The visit was part of the CDS’ operational visit to assess the readiness of troops and other security agencies that will support the conduct of the gubernatorial…

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