Defence Headquarters

August 12, 2023

Defence Headquarters of Nigeria Denounces Coup Claims, Reaffirms Allegiance to Democracy

In a resolute stance, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) of Nigeria has categorically denied any inclination towards a coup, affirming its allegiance to democracy and the constitutional framework. Tukur Gusau, the Director of Defence Information at DHQ, rebuked an online report circulating about purported welfare concerns within the Nigerian armed forces. He condemned the report for... Read More

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The Big 5: NASS justifies Budget alteration, Defence HQ says Nigeria is not under Islamic State threat and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The National Assembly has reacted to the concerns raised by President Muhammadu Buhari on the alterations made on the 2018 Appropriation Act. Deputy Senate Leader, Bala Ibn Na’Allah; and the Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado-Doguwa, spoke on behalf the legislature in separate... Read More

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The Big 5: Wike accuses FG of plot to frame him, Police Officers dismissed over use of tear gas and other stories

These are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, said he has uncovered a plot by the Federal Government to frame him up for gunrunning using a Lebanese businessman. The governor revealed this on Sunday during a thanksgiving service at the St. Thomas Anglican Church, Diobu, Port Harcourt, in honour... Read More

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September 30, 2017

Defence Headquarters reaffirms “total subordination” to constituted civil authorities

In a Press Forum for the month of September, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said the various operations and exercises are being sustained in the North East, North West, North Central, South West, South South and South Eastern parts of Nigeria. Highlights: The DHQ reaffirmed the unalloyed loyalty of the Armed Forces to the Commander-In-Chief of the... Read More

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Nnamdi Kanu

September 30, 2017

“Nnamdi Kanu is not in the custody of the military” – Defence Spokesperson

The spokesman of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Major General John Enenche says the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu is not in the custody of the Military. Reference: On Wednesday, Kanu’s lawyers asked the federal high court, Abuja to compel the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai to produce Kanu. But speaking with... Read More

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IPOB

September 16, 2017

We are not terrorists, we are not violent – IPOB responds

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) yesterday downplayed the declaration by the Defence Headquarters, that the group is a “militant terrorist organisation”. In a phone interview with the Channels Television, the group said it is a non-violent movement and that it has never carried arms or killed anyone. “It is very, very laughable that that... Read More

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September 15, 2017

Just In: DHQ declares IPOB a “militant terrorist organisation’’

The Defence Headquarters has labelled the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a “militant terrorist organisation’’ and urged parents/guardians to dissuade their wards from joining the group, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. In a statement in Abuja on Friday, the Director, Defence Information (DDI), Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, therefore, restated the commitment of the Armed... Read More

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August 12, 2017

Defence Headquarters deny raiding UN House in Maiduguri

The Defence headquarters in a statement on Friday has denied media reports that military men raided a United Nations house in Maiduguri, Borno. In its clarification, the Defence Headquarters said it was a search operation, as part of the counter-terrorism efforts in the North-East. The statement reads, “The Defence Headquarters wishes to clarify the news... Read More

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Dogara, Defence Hqtrs disagree on Presidential confirmation of Service Chiefs

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, and Defence Headquarters, have differed on the input of the National Assembly in the confirmation of the appointment of service chiefs by the President. While Dogara said confirmation was necessary, the Defence Headquarters thought otherwise and advocated the deletion of entire Section 18 of the Armed... Read More

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The Defence Headquarters need to provide details on the Navy, Police clash in Calabar

by Alex Onukwue The official word, as it stands, from the clash between officers of the Navy and the Police was that there had been a disagreement at a traffic light. That clash left three police officers dead and some officers on both sides wounded. But could it have really been all as a result... Read More

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Armed Forces will remain totally loyal to Buhari – Defence Headquarters

The Defence Headquarters has said the coup warning issued by Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai was only to caution soldiers not to derail from military ethics. Defence spokeperson, Maj. General John Enenche said this at a press briefing on Wednesday. Enenche said the Armed Forces remains loyal to the Commander-in-Chief, President Muhammadu Buhari. He... Read More

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Defence Headquarters gets new spokesperson

The Defence Headquarters has appointed Major General John Eneche as the new Director Defence information. He replaced Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar who is now the Director of Information Management in the Department of Civil Military Affairs, Army Headquarters. Until his appointment as the new Defence Spokesman, Major General Enenche was the Defence Liaison Officer at... Read More

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February 28, 2017

‘Stop meddling into our security issues’ | Military warns Amnesty International

by Azeez Adeniyi The Defence Headquarters has warned the Amnesty International and its affiliates to stop meddling into security issues in Nigeria. This comes after the international non-governmental organisation claimed the army killed 150 members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) some days ago. In a statement on Monday, signed by the acting Director... Read More

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February 22, 2017

IPOB killings: You are liars, military tells Amnesty International

by Dolapo Adelana The Nigerian military has accused human rights body Amnesty International (AI) of bandying lies and concocted stories over its allegations that soldiers killed 150 pro-Biafra agitators. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar, the military said the agency was in the habit of supporting... Read More

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February 13, 2017

We do not encourage military men assaulting civilians -DHQ

The Defence headquarters has said it is committed to the protection of dignity and human right of all Nigerians. In a statement on Monday, the Defence headquarters made reference to a recent incident where two soldiers assaulted a physically-challenged man for wearing a camouflage. They have however been punished by the army while the victim has been... Read More

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December 12, 2016

DHQ dismisses rumours on retirement of some service chiefs

The Defence Headquarters has dismissed rumours on social media that some service chiefs have been retired and replaced. The Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar, who spoke with PR Nigeria described the rumours as baseless and unfounded. He added that the service chiefs are still discharging their official responsibilities. General Rabe said, “It is disturbing... Read More

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November 17, 2016

Niger Delta: Military appoints new commander to tackle militancy

The Defence Headquarters has appointed a new commander for Operation Delta Safe in the Niger Delta. The new commander, Apochi Ogabu Suleiman, a Rear Admiral replaces Rear Admiral Joseph Osa Okojie, with immediate effect. Suleiman was the Director Development at the Defence Headquarters before his recent appointment. He was also the Flag Officer Commanding, Central... Read More

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October 15, 2016

No disaffection in the military over release of #ChibokGirls

The Defence Headquarters has debunked in strong terms a report by an online newspaper (not YNaija) that there was disaffection in its ranks over the way the release of the Chibok girls was carried out. The military termed the report as “baseless” and “unfounded”. The statement read, “The Defence Headquarters attention has been drawn to... Read More

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October 4, 2016

Military sets up task force, “Operation Accord” to tackle armed herdsmen

The Nigerian military has stepped up plans to deal with the activities of armed herdsmen in the country. According to the spokesperson of the Defence Headquarters, Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar, who spoke with The Punch on Sunday, the Special Task Force will be codenamed Operation Accord. He said that the recent Chief of Army Staff Conference... Read More

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September 15, 2016

Boko Haram is holding no territory in Nigeria – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters have debunked claims that terrorist sect, Boko Haram is holding some territories in Northeast Nigeria. Defence Spokesman, Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar made the clarification on his official Twitter account on Thursday. He said those spreading such lies were hired hands who were “beneficiaries of the ongoing crisis”. 1. We need to make... Read More

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September 14, 2016

Journalists covering security issues in the North-east should seek permission – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters has advised journalists seeking to cover events in the Northeast to seek authorisation from military authorities. This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Acting Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar. Abubakar said that the approval was necessary because the practice has the possibility of jeopardising the ongoing... Read More

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September 6, 2016

Defence HQ warn Niger Delta militants against threatening Nigerians

The Defence headquarters on Tuesday warned militant groups in the Niger Delta to desist from threatening residents and stop all hostilities. In a statement by Acting Director, Defence information, Brigadier Gen. Rabe Abubakar, the military said militant groups were hiding under agitation to commit crimes, stating that it would not allow any form of criminality... Read More

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August 31, 2016

Watch how Army destroyed new Boko Haram camp

The Defence Headquarters, DHQ has released the video of how members of the Nigerian Air Force destroyed a new Boko Haram camp. In the 73 seconds video released via the DHQs Twitter account, @DefenceInfoNG, the Nigerian air force dropped bombs on specific targets in a well coordinated attack. The camp was located between Malam Fatori and... Read More

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Boko Haram: Sect is battling for relevance – Military

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Wednesday said terrorist group Boko Haram are trying to seek relevance through the announcement of a new leader. Rabe Abubakar, director of defence information, told NAN in Abuja that the military remains focused on its operation in the north-east. He said the announcement of a new leader for the group... Read More

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Arms scandal: Indicted officers may be dismissed

Fresh reports reveal that military officers mentioned in the arms scam report released by the Federal Government may be dismissed from service. According to The Punch, a third arms scam report was released on Thursday, indicting 10 individuals which includes two former army chiefs, Lt-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika and his successor, Lt-Gen. Kenneth Minimah. The Director of... Read More

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YNaija Editorial: The cloud hanging over Buratai

Since becoming Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has taken personal charge of the war against Boko Haram, and has had significant success to the point that something approaching normal life has resumed in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital. For the first time in 5 years, residents of that city were able to celebrate Eid,... Read More

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“It’s not Nigeria” | Military denies Chadian air strikes

The Defence Headquarters has denied the report that the Chadian military conducted air strikes against six terrorist camps in Nigeria. A statement released on Thursday, June 18, in Abuja by the Director, Defence Information, Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade stated that Nigerian Air Force surveillance mission identified targets tagged as Camp 6 around Bosso town which is... Read More

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Has Gwoza really been liberated from Boko Haram?

by Godwin Akanfe Sources within the Defence Headquarters have told YNaija off the record that contrary to the claims by their commanding officer, that Gwoza, the headquarters of Boko Haram’s shrinking caliphate, is not yet under Nigerian Army control. The Defence Headquarters had earlier tweeted that the town had been liberated this morning from the... Read More

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Nigerian military claims to have recaptured Gwoza from Boko Haram (PHOTOS)

by Panshak Ibrahim Nigerian troops claims to have recaptured the town of Gwoza from Boko Haram. The Islamic terrorist sect had declared the town an Islamic caliphacy in the town after capturing it last year. The Defence Headquarters announced the development on Friday, March 27, on its Twitter page as well as its official website.... Read More

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Gimba Kakanda: Jonathan’s rush to be a responsible President elicits pity

by Gimba Kakanda We’re presently entangled in a rectangle of tragedy: the paranoia of the armed forces, unaccountability of the executive, the conspiracies promoted by the opposition party and, the offshoot of the three, suspicions of the paranoid military and the unaccountable executive and, to an extent, even the opposition figures by private citizens. Since... Read More

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