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INTERNAL SECURITY: KANO GOVERNMENT DHQ STRENGTHEN EFFORT TO TACKLE BANDITARY

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The Kano state government and the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) have resolved to further strengthen the  ongoing efforts to tackle the activities of bandits in the state. This was disclosed today when the Governor of Kano state, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje paid a visit to the DHQ at the Armed Forces complex, Abuja. Speaking during the visit, the governor solicited  increased…

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MILITARY WARNS THE NEW NIGER DELTA MILITANT GROUP OF THE CONSEQUENCES OF THEIR ACTION

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) is not unaware of the emergence of a group in the Niger Delta region who have…

NAF INTENSIFIES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS

As a follow-up to the Research and Development Seminar held in Kaduna recently and in line with the Chief of…

President Muhumadu Buhari Inuguration

I appeal to Amnesty International to be patient to see the outcome of the investigation. While it took Amnesty International…

NIGERIA MILITARY TO ENJOY MORE SUPPORT FROM GERMANY

Nigerian Armed Forces has continued to generate more support from the Western world and world leaders in the fight against…

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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS ON ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA’S MILITARY OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 28 JULY 2022 1. Defence Headquarters bi-weekly briefing on troops activities and operational successes being recorded in the various operational theaters of the 6 geo-political zones of…

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TROOPS OF OPERATIONS SAFE HAVEN AND HADARIN DAJI ARREST VANDALS NEUTRALISE BANDITS RECOVER ARMS AND AMMUNITION

TROOPS OF OPERATIONS SAFE HAVEN AND HADARIN DAJI ARREST VANDALS NEUTRALISE BANDITS RECOVER ARMS AND AMMUNITION 1. Troops of Operations SAFE HAVEN and HADARIN DAJI have continued to deny terrorists and other criminal elements freedom of action in their area of operations. Notably on 25 July 2022, troops of Operation…

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TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN ARRESTS GUN RUNNERS AND KIDNAPPERS IN PLATEAU STATE

1. Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN have continued to sustain their operational tempo in their Area of Operation. Notably, on 24 July 2022 troops on clearance operation arrested Three (3) suspected gun runners at Shimakar village Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State namely; Mr Julius Simon (alias Bagga) –…

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TROOPS OF OPERATION WHIRL STROKE AND OPERATION HADARIN DAJI NEUTRALISE TERRORISTS/ BANDITS RECOVER ARMS AND AMMUNITIONS IN BENUE AND KATSINA STATES.

1. Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE in a fierce battle eliminated terrorists. On 15 July 2022 based on credible intelligence, the troops conducted a raid operation at CHITO general area, SANKERA council ward in Ukum Local Government Area, Benue State and in the process, came in contact with suspected bandits.…

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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS ON ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA’S MILITARY OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 14 JULY 2022

Biweekly press briefing on the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other Security agencies operational activities recorded from the operational theatres in the 6 geopolitical zones of the country. The highlights of today’s briefing will cover from 30 June - 14 July 2022. NORTH EAST ZONE The troops of HADIN KAI…

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TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN NEUTRALISE BANDITS, ARRESTS NOTORIOUS ARMED ROBBERS, KIDNAPPERS, RECOVER WEAPONS AND RESCUE PASSENGERS.

 Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN sustained efforts at maintaining their mandate and ensured a hitch free and peaceful Sallah celebration. Notably on 7 and 8 July 2022, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN in conjunction with Plateau State Police Command, arrested 2 x notorious kidnappers, Abdulrazaq Umar and Idris Abdullahi, at…

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Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr addressed the Bangladesh Troops of UNISFA during the Celebration of Eid-al-Adha 2022

At the Force Headquarters UNISFA Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr addressed the Bangladesh Troops of UNISFA during the Celebration of Eid-al-Adha 2022 the Muslim Festival of Sacrifice to be devoted, faithful, loyal and show love like Prophet Ibrahim in their Service to Humanity under UN Peacekeeping.

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RE: UNSUBSTANTIATED ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA BY MR FEMI FANI-KAYODE IN A VIRAL VIDEO IN CIRCULATION

The attention of the Defence Headquarters has been drawn to a video produced by Mr Femi Fani-Kayode, wherein he made wild and unsubstantiated allegations against the Armed Forces of Nigeria, regarding the recent spate of terrorist attacks particularly, the attack of the prison in Kuje - Abuja on 5 July…

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TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN INTENSIFY KINETIC OPERATIONS IN PLATEAU STATE; NEUTRALIZE ARMED BANDITS IN DARING RAID AT BARKIN LADI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA.

1. In continuation of coordinated, aggressive raid operations against identified armed bandits’ camps in Plateau…

TROOPS OF OPERATION WHIRL STROKE NEUTRALIZES ARMED BANDITS, RESCUE KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN NASARAWA STATE

In continuation of aggressive clearance operation to stamp out banditry and other criminal activities in…

GMD NNPC VISITS DHQ… Commends Armed Forces of Nigeria For Securing Nigeria’s Oil Sector

PRESS RELEASE The newly appointed Group Managing Director (GMD) of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC),…

NiDCOM TO PARTNER DHQ ON DIASPORA SECURITY CONFERENCE

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Honourable Abike Dabiri-Erewa today solicited a…