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The Defence Headquarters has attributed the recent resurgence of terrorist attacks in North East and North West to alleged influx of foreign fighters providing reinforcement to local terror groups. The Director, Defence Media Operation, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the armed forces on Thursday in Abuja. “The resurgence in terror attacks can be…

The Nigerian Army says it is satisfied with the arrest and detention of Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Ekpa was arrested by Finland law enforcement on Thursday. He was subsequently detained by the Päijät-Häme District court on “probable cause for incitement to commit crimes with terrorist intent”. The Finnish National Bureau of…

Defence Headquarters  has said troops deployed in different parts of the country have in the last one week neutralised no fewer than 197 terrorists and apprehended 310 others across theatres of operation. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the Armed Forces of Nigeria on Thursday in Abuja. Mr Buba said the…

  By ZAKAA LAZARUS-Abuja The Defence Headquarters has denied the allegations contained in the report of Amnesty International that its personnel are abusing women and children rescued from Boko Haram terrorists in North East of Nigeria. A Report of Amnesty International launched on Monday in Abuja had accused the military of abusing women and children stating that “dozens of women and young girls…

  By ZAKAA LAZARUS-Abuja. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has debunked claims by Katsina State Governor His Excellency Governor Dikko Radda that the military is aiding and profiting from terrorism activities in the state. This was revealed in a statement issued by the Director, Defence Media Operations (DDMO), Major General Edward Buba on Wednesday in Abuja. The statement reads in parts: “The…

By ZAKAA LAZARUS-Abuja. ..as troops kills 227 Terrorists in one week The Defence Headquarters DHQ, has declared Nigerien Terriorist Halilu Buzu wanted for terrorist activities, illegal arms supplies, illegal mining, and cattle rustling. The Director of Operations DDMO, Major General Edward Buba disclosed this in Abuja at the bi-weekly media briefing of the Defence Media Operations, said Halilu…

By ZAKAA LAZARUS-Abuja. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has assured Nigerians that the defeat of terrorists terrorizing the country is non+negotiable. Director, Defence Media Operations (DDMO) Major General Edward Buba gave the assurance while briefing Journalist’s on the ongoing military operations against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, oil-theft, among others across the country. He noted the…