DHQ: Military Sustains Nationwide Offensive, Records Fresh Security Gains
Linus Aleke in Abuja
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) intensified their nationwide offensive against terrorism, kidnapping, banditry, militancy and crude oil theft between July 17 and 23, 2026, recording significant operational successes across all theatres.
The military also stressed that troops sustained pressure on criminal networks and strengthened the security of strategic national assets.
According to a statement by Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, the latest operational outcomes reflected the military’s coordinated approach to tackling the country’s diverse security threats through intelligence-led operations, offensive raids and multi-agency collaboration.
