Insecurity: DHQ backs U.S. intelligence support in counter-terrorism fight
News Insecurity: DHQ backs U.S. intelligence support in counter-terrorism fight Published on April 30, 2026 By Mikal Attah googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has expressed confidence in ongoing security cooperation with the United States, describing its assistance as impactful in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while briefing defence correspondents on military operations across various theatres of operation. Onoja said the military high command is satisfied with the arrangement, stressing that U.S. support is limited to intelligence sharing and does not involve the deployment of foreign troops to Nigeria. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); He added that the partnership has continued to yield significant results in counter-terrorism and internal security operations. On concerns over security in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Onoja assured residents that Abuja remains safe, noting that security agencies have deployed adequate measures to maintain order. “Abuja is not a safe place for criminals to operate. Such criminals would not live to tell the story,” he said, urging residents to go about their normal activities without fear. On the reported killing of a National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, member during a military operation against bandits in Abuja, the DHQ said a thorough investigation has been ordered and the outcome will be made public. Onoja also called on the media to sustain responsible, factual, and patriotic reporting that supports national security objectives and counters terrorist propaganda. Don't Miss Military kills 201 terrorists, rescues 188 hostages in nationwide operations You may like Insecurity: Resign, you can’t protect Nigerians – Dino Melaye tells Tinubu Insecurity: Troops rescue kidnapped victims, recover N8m ransom in Plateau Insecurity: Nigerians in Diaspora threaten lawsuit against US lawmaker, Kimberly Daniels Nigeria to record largest surge in food insecurity globally in 2026 Worsening insecurity in Sokoto behind my defection to ADC — Lamido Kaduna govt, Army intensify efforts to tackle seasonal insecurity