DHQ Dismisses Misleading Reports, Vows Sustained Offensive Against Terrorists

DHQ Dismisses Misleading Reports, Vows Sustained Offensive Against Terrorists

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Defence Headquarters has dismissed what it described as mischievous and misleading reports suggesting it downplayed terrorist activities in the South West, insisting that troops will continue offensive operations against fleeing insurgents across the country. In a statement signed by Major General Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, on Thursday, the military said at no time did it undermine the authority of any democratically elected leader […]

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Army denies reports of attack on Bishop Kukah’s residence in Sokoto

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports circulating on social media that gunmen attacked the residence of Bishop Matthew Kukah and a Catholic cathedral in north-west Nigeria. According to a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 8 Division and Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, the claims—widely shared on Facebook—are “false and misleading”, with no such incident […]

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NAF Orders Investigation After Reports of Civilian Casualties in Niger State

By Zainab Uzomah The Nigerian Air Force has acknowledged reports suggesting that civilians were killed or injured during an air operation in Kurigi village, Kontokoro District of Mariga Local Government Area, Niger State, on Sunday. The force said it was deeply concerned by the allegations and stressed that protecting non-combatants remains central to its mission. In a statement signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, […]

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