June 10, 2026
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that coordinated counter-terrorism operations involving the Nigerian military and the United States Africa Command (US-Africom) have led to the elimination of more than 200 terrorists, including several high-ranking commanders, in Nigeria’s North-East.
Director of Defence Information, Samaila Uba, disclosed this on Tuesday during a joint X Space engagement organised by both the DHQ and US-Africom to review progress made in ongoing counter-terrorism collaborations launched earlier this year.
According to Uba, the joint operations have significantly degraded terrorist networks in the region, with sustained strikes targeting insurgent enclaves, logistics bases and operational infrastructure.
He explained that the partnership has also enhanced intelligence-led operations, surveillance capacity and reconnaissance capabilities of Nigerian forces, resulting in more precise and effective missions.
