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DHQ Refutes Allegation of Guards Brigade Placed On High Alert Over Suspicion of Coup Plot in Nigeria

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The Defence Headquarters has described as malicious and unfounded an article published online by the Saharareporters.com on 25 February 2024, claiming that the Guards Brigade has been put on high alert following unusual movements, leading to suspicion of a coup plot in Nigeria. In a statement issued to Defence Correspondents, by Director Defence Information Brigadier General Tukur Guasau said ” The publication also asserted amongst other things that the suspicion prompted emergency meeting involving President Bola Tinubu, the Chief of Staff to the President and Commander of the Guards Brigade”. “The Defence…

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Defence Headquarters Unleashes Comprehensive Strategy to Combat Kidnapping Surge in FCT

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In a resolute stance against the rising wave of kidnappings in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has pledged it commitment to crush kidnapping syndicates operating in the region. Major General Edward Baba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, delivered this assurance as part of the comprehensive weekly report on the armed forces’ operations, addressing the increasing concerns among FCT residents. Acknowledging the profound impact of kidnappings on affected families and the heightened fear among residents, Major General Baba outlined the multifaceted approach being implemented by the…

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Armed Forces of Nigeria Resolute in Winning War Against Terrorism, Declares Gen Buba

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Major General Edward Buba, Director of the Defence Media Operations (DMO), has emphasized that the Armed Forces of Nigeria are unwavering in their commitment to triumph over terrorism across the nation. In a statement to the press on Friday in Abuja, General Buba underscored the imperative for victory in the ongoing battle against terrorism for the betterment of the country. Highlighting recent accomplishments, General Buba reported that over the past week, Nigerian troops successfully neutralized 43 terrorists, apprehended 115 suspects, and seized 87 assorted weapons along with 666 rounds of…

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Troops Neutralise 8256 Terrorists Arrests, 6978 in Year 2023-DHQ

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The Military High Command disclosed on Friday that the troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) and other security agencies in the country in the last 12 months have neutralised 8256 terrorists with 6978 arrests whic comprises of terrorists and other criminals and the rescue of 4,463 kidnapped hostages, and recovered 3,320 assorted weapons and 39,075 assorted ammunition in operations across the various theatres of operations across the country against insurgency activities Director of Defence Media Operations, DMO Major General Edward Buba, revealed this to Defence Correspondents in Abuja…

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CAN Leadership Visits DHQ: Commends   Progress Achieved Under CDS

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The ChIef  of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa has received the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) at the Defence Headquarters Abuja. The leadership of CAN was led to Defence Headquarters  by it’s President His Eminence, Most Reverend Daniel Okoh. According to him the  visit was to reciprocate similar gesture by the CDS to the Association’s Headquarters  few months ago.  According to him, the CDS visit has yielded  many fruitful results. He added that the CDS gesture has given CAN a further sense of belonging and created…

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Defence Headquarters Expresses Regret Over Drone Attack in Kaduna, Cites Terrorist Threat as Cause

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) expressed regret on Tuesday over the drone attack in Ligarma community, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna state on Sunday, which resulted in the unfortunate loss of civilian lives. The DHQ clarified that the operation was prompted by information about the “untoward activities of terrorists in the area.” In a statement issued by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, it was revealed that the Nigerian Army Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) detachment detected the movement of terrorists in Ligarma around 2200hrs on Sunday. The…

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