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Defence Headquarters Responds to HURIWA’s Critique of CDS Approach to Plateau Crisis

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has responded to the recent statement by the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), criticizing the Chief of Defence Staff’s (CDS) approach to the protracted crisis in Plateau State and other troubled areas in Nigeria. In a press release, issued to Defence Correspondents by the Acting Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau the DHQ clarified that the Fact-Finding Team, led by a retired senior military officer, was formed by CDS General Christopher Musa as part of a non-kinetic approach to resolving the crisis. This…

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Defence Headquarters Reports Substantial Gains in Anti-Terror Operations Across Northern and South-South Regions

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The Defence Headquarters revealed on Thursday that a significant number of terrorists had been neutralized by troops during various operations conducted between January 17 and 25 across the northern part of Nigeria. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, disclosed these developments during a press briefing in Abuja. According to Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, a total of 94 terrorists were killed, and 171 others were arrested during the operations. Additionally, troops apprehended 43 individuals suspected of engaging in oil theft, and a noteworthy recovery of crude oil…

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Defence Headquarters and British Military Advisory Training Team (BMATT) Launch Regional Security Training in Abuja

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In a joint initiative, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) and the British Military Advisory Training Team (BMATT) have commenced a comprehensive 5-day training program under the theme “Managing Defence in a Wider Security Context.” The training is scheduled from January 22 to January 26, 2024, at the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) Conference Hall in Asokoro, Abuja. Security management experts from various fields are expected to convene for this collaborative effort. Representing Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, Major General HI Mabeokwe, the Director of Peacekeeping Operations at DHQ,…

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Circulation of Misleading And Misinforming Video Depicting Security Agencies in Plateau State Maltreating Women-DHQ

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The Defence Headquarters DHQ has reacted to what it termed as a misleading video circulating on social media depicting soldiers allegedly mistreating women under the caption “Operation Rainbow in Plateau State”. In a stsement issued to Defence Correspondents by the Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau said “It has come to our attention that the video in question actually originated from an incident that took place in Sambisa forest in 2021, involving the spouses of Boko Haram members during the capture of strong holds of the Boko Haram insurgents…

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Leaders of Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria visits DHQ Commends CDS for Handling of Kaduna Incident.

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The leadership of the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria led by Dr Bashir Aliyu Umar has today, 14 December, 2023 paid a visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. In his remarks during the occasion, the CDS assured the council of the Armed Forces of Nigeria ( AFN) undauting commitment to ensuring peace in the country. He added that the recent Tudun-Biri incident in Kaduna was unfortunate and highly regrettable. General Musa pledged to sincerely find the cause and…

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DHQ Reports 113 Terrorists Eliminated, 300 Apprehended in Nationwide Operations; Significant Gains Achieved Across Various Theatres

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) reported that, over the past week, armed forces personnel have successfully dealt with security threats across the country. Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed that a total of 113 terrorists were eliminated, and 300 others were apprehended in various operations. The efforts also led to the arrest of 25 individuals involved in oil theft, the rescue of 91 kidnapped hostages, and the recovery of 129 weapons and 717 pieces of ammunition. In the North-east, Operation Hadin Kai troops carried out successful…

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“Nigerian Military Neutralizes 28 Terrorists, Rescues 82 Hostages, and Apprehends 92 Suspects in Recent Operations Across Geopolitical Zones

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The Defence Headquarters has revealed that Nigerian Military forces have successfully neutralized 28 terrorists, apprehended 92 individuals suspected of terrorism, and liberated 82 abducted hostages across the six geopolitical regions within the past fortnight. Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, shared this information during a press briefing held in Abuja on Thursday. The conference, held bi-weekly, serves to update the public on the ongoing activities of the Military and other security agencies. According to the Defence Media Operations (DMO), the military operations resulted in the seizure…

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