Defence Headquarters
DHQ Clears Air on Amnesty, Detention of Okuama Suspects
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated unequivocally that granting amnesty to surrendered terrorists and bandits does not fall within the constitutional mandate of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. This clarification was made on Thursday in Abuja by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, during a press briefing where he provided updates […]
DHQ Rejects Amnesty Report, Highlights Progress in Operations
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has strongly refuted Amnesty International’s recent report alleging a rising death toll and an impending humanitarian crisis in Nigeria. The human rights organization released the report on May 29, 2025, titled “Nigeria: Mounting death toll and looming humanitarian crisis amid unchecked attacks by armed groups,” which claimed that 10,217 people had […]
Military Denies Viral Borno Base Attack Video
The video clip is being deliberately recycled and manipulated by criminal elements and sympathisers of terrorist groups to mislead the public and sow seed of fear The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has categorically dismissed a viral video circulating on social media, which allegedly shows terrorists attacking a military base in Marte, Borno State, and killing several […]
How Troops Rescued Ex-NYSC DG Brig-Gen Tsiga – DHQ
Military operations comprising both kinetic and non-kinetic strategies facilitated the rescue of General Tsiga Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga, a former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYS NYSC), was rescued from kidnappers who held him captive, according to the Defense Headquarters (DHQ), which detailed how the efforts of the army led to the […]
BREAKING: Gunmen Kidnap Defence HQ Official, Two Others
A Nigerian Navy officer, Navy Lt. Cynthia Akor, attached to the Defence Headquarters, has been kidnapped alongside two others by gunmen in Abuja. The incident occurred on Friday night at the victims’ residence in the Mpape area of the Federal Capital Territory. According to a source, the kidnappers reached out to the victims’ families on […]
DHQ Reports: 92 Terrorists Killed, 111 Arrested in One Week
The Defence Headquarters has announced a significant crackdown on terrorist activities in Nigeria. According to the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, 92 terrorists were neutralized, 111 suspected terrorists were apprehended, and 75 kidnapped hostages were rescued in the past week. The troops also recovered a substantial amount of weapons and ammunition, including: […]
Global Terrorism Index Under Fire: DHQ Raises Concerns
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has expressed concerns over the credibility of the 2025 Global Terrorism Index, which ranked Nigeria sixth globally with a score of 7.658. The DHQ’s Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, stated that reports from the Nigerian military provide a more accurate account of counter-terrorism efforts in the country […]
Nigerian Military Eliminates 82 Terrorists in One-Week Operation
The Defence Headquarters has announced a significant victory in the fight against terrorism. Revealing that troops on internal security operations across the country have killed 82 terrorists and arrested 198 criminals within one week. According to the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj-Gen Markus Kangye, the troops also rescued 93 kidnap victims and recovered 86 […]