DHQ Archives - Security Digest https://securitydigestng.com/tag/dhq/ Reporting Nigeria security Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:40:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://securitydigestng.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cropped-Security-Digest-Favicon-32x32.png DHQ Archives - Security Digest https://securitydigestng.com/tag/dhq/ 32 32 UK, Nigeria Move to Deepen Defence Ties, Boost Military Training, Technology Transfer https://securitydigestng.com/2026/10/21/uk-nigeria-move-to-deepen-defence-ties-boost-military-training-technology-transfer/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:40:19 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24586 UK, Nigeria Move to Deepen Defence Ties, Boost Military Training, Technology Transfer The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening defence and security cooperation with Nigeria, with emphasis on professional military education, technology transfer, institutional capacity building and improved operational effectiveness. The commitment was reiterated when the newly appointed British High Commissioner to Nigeria, […]

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]]> Insecurity: Troops Neutralise 554 Terrorists, Rescue 1,736 Kidnap Victims in Q3 – DHQDHQ https://securitydigestng.com/2026/09/30/insecurity-troops-neutralise-554-terrorists-rescue-1736-kidnap-victims-in-q3-dhqdhq/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:48:56 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24465 Insecurity: Troops Neutralise 554 Terrorists, Rescue 1,736 Kidnap Victims in Q3 — DHQ The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria neutralised 554 terrorists and other criminals, arrested 1,333 suspects and rescued 1,736 kidnapped civilians during operations across the country in the third quarter of 2026. The Director, Defence Media Operations […]

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]]> Nigeria, U.S. Joint Strikes Kill 175 ISIS Terrorists, Eliminate Key ISWAP Leaders – DHQ https://securitydigestng.com/2026/05/19/nigeria-u-s-joint-strikes-kill-175-isis-terrorists-eliminate-key-iswap-leaders-dhq/ Tue, 19 May 2026 18:08:09 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=23133 Nigeria, U.S. Joint Strikes Kill 175 ISIS Terrorists, Eliminate Key ISWAP Leaders — DHQ The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced major successes in the ongoing joint counterterrorism operations between the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the United States Africa Command against ISIS-linked terrorists in Nigeria’s North-East region. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the […]

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]]> DHQ Clarifies Identity of Neutralised Terrorist Commander Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki https://securitydigestng.com/2026/05/16/dhq-clarifies-identity-of-neutralised-terrorist-commander-abu-bilal-al-minuki/ Sat, 16 May 2026 21:02:13 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=23129 DHQ Clarifies Identity of Neutralised Terrorist Commander Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki The Defence Headquarters has clarified concerns surrounding the recent neutralisation of notorious terrorist commander Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, following public debate triggered by reports of a similarly named insurgent reportedly killed in an earlier military operation in 2024. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Director of […]

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]]> Coup Plot: AFN Concludes Investigation of 16 Officers, Sets Stage for Military Trial https://securitydigestng.com/2026/01/26/coup-plot-afn-concludes-investigation-of-16-officers-sets-stage-for-military-trial/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:16:45 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=21833 Coup Plot: AFN Concludes Investigation of 16 Officers, Sets Stage for Military Trial The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has concluded investigations into disciplinary cases involving sixteen officers earlier arrested for acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations, the Defence Headquarters has announced. In an update released on Tuesday, the military confirmed that the […]

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]]> Air Chief Marshal Paul Dike: Incomparable Leader, Reformer, Pacesetter and Mentor @ 75, by Madu Onuorah https://securitydigestng.com/2025/11/17/air-chief-marshal-paul-dike-incomparable-leader-reformer-pacesetter-and-mentor-75-by-madu-onuorah/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:42:30 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=21387 Air Chief Marshal Paul Dike: Incomparable Leader, Reformer, Pacesetter and Mentor @ 75 By Madu Onuorah Air Chief Marshal Paul Dike (rtd), Nigeria’s first Air Force 4-star General, former Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) and ex-Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is 75 today, November 18, 2025. Renowned as a reformer and military chief who […]

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]]> Brig Gen Samaila Uba Assumes Duty as Director Defence Information https://securitydigestng.com/2025/11/04/brig-gen-samaila-uba-assumes-duty-as-director-defence-information/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:40:56 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=21292 Brig Gen Samaila Uba Assumes Duty as Director Defence Information Following the recent reorganisation in the Armed Forces of Nigeria, Brigadier General Samaila Mohammed Uba has formally assumed duty as the new Director of Defence Information (DDI). He took over from Brigadier General Tukur Gusau in a brief but colourful ceremony held at the Defence […]

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]]> DHQ Debunks Coup Rumour, Reaffirms Loyalty to Democratic Order https://securitydigestng.com/2025/10/18/dhq-debunks-coup-rumour-reaffirms-loyalty-to-democratic-order/ Sat, 18 Oct 2025 19:37:46 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=21206 DHQ Debunks Coup Rumour, Reaffirms Loyalty to Democratic Order The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed as false and malicious an online publication suggesting that the cancellation of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary was connected to an alleged attempted military coup. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General […]

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]]> Operation Delta Safe Strengthens Maritime Security as Defence Headquarters Team Assesses Operational Readiness https://securitydigestng.com/2025/09/10/operation-delta-safe-strengthens-maritime-security-as-defence-headquarters-team-assesses-operational-readiness/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 16:48:54 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=20986 Operation Delta Safe Strengthens Maritime Security as Defence Headquarters Team Assesses Operational Readiness By Chidi Omeje The Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) has reaffirmed its resolve to safeguard Nigeria’s critical maritime and oil infrastructure from the threats of crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and other criminal activities undermining the nation’s economy. This […]

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]]> CDS CONFERENCE: Community Relations, Unity of Efforts as Path to Enhanced Security, by Chidi Omeje https://securitydigestng.com/2025/02/17/cds-conference-community-relations-unity-of-efforts-as-path-to-enhanced-security-by-chidi-omeje/ Mon, 17 Feb 2025 05:53:45 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=20479 CDS CONFERENCE: Community Relations, Unity of Efforts as Path to Enhanced Security By Chidi Omeje Commanders of the Joint Task Forces across the country have been given important tasks: foster community relations and ensure unity of efforts in the mission to surmount evolving internal security challenges. These overarching tasks were the defining outcome of the […]

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