archiveArmed Forces of Nigeria

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has affirmed its determination in its counter-insurgency campaign against terrorists and their sponsors operating across the country, adding that their operations have prevented the dare-devil elements from accomplishing their strategic objectives. Disclosing the achievement of the ongoing military operations by the Armed Forces of Nigeria, ending the week of January 5, 2024, the Director of Defence Media Operations (DDMO), Major General Edward Buba, said the Military Troops are hunting terrorists in their hiding places and conducting targeted offensives against them to destroy them. He...

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has appealed for the support of the Ministry of Budget in terms of budgetary allocation to the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to solve the unhindered discharge of its constitutional mandates in the military. General Musa, on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu at his office and pledged the AFN’s readiness to curb insecurity in the country. According to Defence Spokesman, Brig. Gen. Tukur Gusau, “The...

The Military High Command in Abuja has said the Military means alone cannot end terrorism and insurgency, adding that the perpetrators of insecurity are not ghosts; they have families, and relations and are from villages and communities in the country. Director of Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Edward Buba, who disclosed this on Thursday during the bi-weekly media briefing on the operations of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), stressed that counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency war remains a reflection of a whole of society's commitment. According to Gen. Buba, “Our...

The Defence Headquarters has denied that the Armed Forces of Nigeria didn't receive a request to effect a change of leadership in the country, saying that DHQ is "concerned about twisted, false and disturbing social media reports." According to the Director of Defence Information (DDI), Brigadier General Tukur Gusau in Abuja on Sunday explained that "the AFN never received nor made such declaration at any time to anyone or any group. "We believe this statement came from those who do not wish the nation well. It is surely the wicked...

Defence Headquarters, Abuja has denied news mailing around that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) is assembling its forces for military action in the Republic of Niger. Adding that "Military option was the last option to be taken in case every other option fails to reverse the situation and return the Government of Republic of Niger to constitutional order." In a statement by the Acting Director, Defence Information (DDI), Brigadier General Tukur Gusau on Wednesday explained that the military's attention was drawn to "an online report" that such action has...