Nigerian Troops Kill Over 200 Terrorists, Arrest 284 in April Operations
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters reported successful counter-terrorism operations in April, stating that over 200 terrorists were killed and 284 were arrested during the period.
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Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters reported successful counter-terrorism operations in April, stating that over 200 terrorists were killed and 284 were arrested during the period.
Nigeria's Defence Headquarters has assured the public of fair and impartial justice for individuals accused of plotting a coup, as their court-martial proceedings continue.

The Nigerian military has destroyed 101 illegal refineries and arrested 219 suspects, recovering over 547,920 litres of stolen petroleum products, according to the Defence Headquarters.

Nigeria's Defence Headquarters has refuted Senator Ali Ndume's claims of an imminent terrorist takeover in the North-East, despite the Senator's warnings that Borno State and the wider region risk falling to terrorist groups due to overwhelmed troops.

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The court martial proceedings related to last year's foiled coup plot in Nigeria are scheduled to resume on May 8, according to a spokesman for the country's Defence Headquarters.

Nigeria's Defence Headquarters confirmed an attack on a military formation in Borno, with details disclosed in a statement by defence spokesperson Micheal Onoja.

Nigeria's Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied allegations of recruiting terrorists or killers into the military, clarifying that Operation Safe Corridor is a program designed to manage surrendered insurgents, not a recruitment drive.

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters confirmed the deployment of US drones to the country for intelligence support, while denying any plans to relocate a US drone base there.

Nigeria's Defence Headquarters confirms that US military assistance is provided at no cost and does not compromise the nation's sovereignty, focusing on counter-terrorism training.

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has inaugurated a general court-martial to begin the trial of 36 military personnel accused of plotting a coup against President Tinubu. Journalists were reportedly barred from covering the proceedings.

Nigeria's Defence Headquarters announced that 197 insurgents surrendered and 813 hostages were rescued during the month of March, continuing a trend of reporting operational gains.

Nigeria's Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has urged the public to disregard false and misleading narratives circulating on social media that suggest the Armed Forces are prioritizing leniency for terrorists over justice for victims.

The Defence Headquarters on Friday announced that troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria neutralised no fewer than 74 terrorists, including senior commanders and bomb specialists, during coordinated…

The Nigerian military has confirmed the arrival of 100 US troops and associated equipment at Bauchi, as stated by the spokesperson for Defence Headquarters.