Edward Buba

DHQ Makes U-Turn, Issues Fresh Claims On Sokoto Airstrikes

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DHQ Sokoto Airstrikes

Defence HQ blamed secondary explosions for Sokoto airstrike deaths. Military insists the operation targeted terrorists, not civilians. An investigation into alleged civilian casualties is now underway. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified the circumstances surrounding the recent airstrikes in Sokoto State, describing the fatalities as the result of “secondary explosions” rather than direct military action. … Read more

No Foreign Military Base In Nigeria -DHQ

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Army

The Defence Headquarters has denied reports stating that the French military was planning to establish a base in Nigeria. In a statement by the Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba on Monday said the clarification was necessitated due to reports doing the rounds, that French soldiers had arrived in the country. “The attention … Read more

Nigerian Troops Eliminate 181 Terrorists, Arrest 253, Rescue 161 Kidnapped Victims

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The Nigerian military has neutralized 181 terrorists, arrested 253 suspects and rescued 161 kidnapped victims. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Buba said one of those arrested is a notorious gun runner identified as Mohammed Musa (aka Mamman), who was arrested in Plateau State. … Read more

Nigeria’s Military Rejects Amnesty International’s 10,000 Civilian Deaths Allegation

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The Defence Headquarters has dismissed claims by Amnesty International that 10, 000 persons died in its custody since the Boko Haram conflict began in the northeast. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that the Country Director of the international human rights, Isa Sanusi, at a briefing in Maiduguri, accused Boko Haram and the military of many abuses. … Read more

Troops Eliminate 135, Nab 185 Suspects In 1 Week -DHQ

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MNJTF troops

The Defense Headquarters says Nigerian troops neutralized at least 135 terrorists, arrested 185 suspects and rescued 129 kidnapped hostages through well executed operations across the country in the last one week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known in the Defence Headquarters weekly update on the operations of the military … Read more

Nigerian Troops Kill Notorious Terrorist, Munzur Ya Audu In Yobe

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Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed a notorious terrorist Commander, Munzur Ya Audu, in Yobe State. Ya Audu’s capture was disclosed at a press conference by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, in Abuja on Thursday. Buba said troops were also actively targeting terrorist logistics bases and other structures that … Read more

Lakurawa Luring Sokoto Youths With Financial Incentives -Counter-Insurgency Raises Alarm

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A Counter-Insurgency Publication focused on the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, has said that members of the new terrorist group, Lakurawa, are offering financial incentives to recruit youths in Sokoto. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that the Defence Headquarters, DHQ, recently declared nine suspected members of the terrorist group wanted. The Director of Defence, Media Operations, … Read more

Military Neutralizes 481 Terrorists, Arrests 741 Suspects In 1 Month -DHQ

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), says its troops have eliminated 481 terrorists, apprehended 741 suspects and rescued 492 kidnapped hostages in different operations across the country in the month of October. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military on Thursday in Abuja. … Read more

Troops Neutralise Over 187 Terrorists, Arrest 262 Suspects In 1 Week -DHQ

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The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, says Nigerian troops have killed at least 187 terrorists, arrested 262 suspects and rescued 147 kidnapped hostages in different operations across the country in the last one week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, stated this while giving updates on the operations of the armed forces in a … Read more

Terrorists Didn’t Take Over Army Training Camp In Niger –DHQ

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The Defence Headquarters has denied the claim by the Niger State House of Assembly that the Nigerian Army Training Camp in Kotangora has been taken over by terrorists. A statement by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, on Wednesday, said no inch of the training area has been ceded to the terrorists. EDITOR’S … Read more

Insurgency: Troops Neutralise 152 Terrorists, Arrest 109 Others

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The Nigerian military has eliminated 152 terrorists, arrested 109 suspects, and rescued 91 kidnapped hostages in addition to the recovery of a cache of arms and other items. This is contained in the latest weekly report from the Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba. EDITORS PICK: Maduro Grounded: US Confiscates Presidential Plane Melania’s … Read more

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