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September 06, (THEWILL) – Troops of the Nigerian military have neutralised 152 terrorists, arrested 109 others and rescued 91 kidnapped hostages, in various operations across the country within the week, the Defence Headquarters said on Friday. Director, Defence Media...

September 02, (THEWILL) – The two MRAPS (Mines Resistant Armored Personnel Carriers) displayed by terrorists in a video in Zamfara state were demobilised by troops after they got stuck in the swamp during a fighting operation to ensure the...

June 13, (THEWILL) - The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the arrest of over 100 suspects allegedly involved in the killing of five soldiers in Abia State. THEWILL had reported that five soldiers and a civilian were killed on May...

May 16, (THEWILL) - The Defence Headquarters has declared a Nigerien, Halilu Buzu, wanted for his involvement in terrorist activities, illegal arms supplies, illegal mining, and cattle rustling. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, announced this at a...

March 28, (THEWILL) - The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared eight persons wanted, over their roles in the recent killing of 17 military personnel in Delta State. Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, released the list on...

March 23, (THEWILL)- Military authorities in Nigeria have declared at least 97 Nigerians, including Simon Ekpa, a Finland-based Biafra agitator, wanted for terrorism, banditry, Kidnapping and other related violent crimes. According to DefenceTimesNG, the list of the 97 individuals...

February 26, (THEWILL) - The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has debunked reports that the Guards Brigade has been put on high alert following unusual movements, leading to suspicion of a coup plot in Nigeria. Acting Director of Defence Information, Brigadier...

January 25, (THEWILL) - The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned Nigerians against spreading falsehood against its troops in Plateau State, restating its neutrality in the security challenges in the state and the Mangu general area in particular. Acting Director...

January 12, (THEWILL) - The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has urged Nigerians to be security conscious and report criminal activities in their environments to security operatives, charging them to do anything in their capacity to prevent terrorists from tormenting them...

December 30, (THEWILL) - Nigerian military troops killed 6,886 terrorists and other criminal elements, arrested 6,970 suspects and rescued 4,488 kidnapped hostages between January to December 2023. The troops also recovered 3,320 assorted weapons and 39,075 assorted ammunition. Director of Defence...