DHQ denies Boko Haram ceasefire reports
Photo: Defence Headquarters building, Abuja · Source: defencehq.mil.ng (file photo)
The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports of a ceasefire deal with Boko Haram, insisting operations continue.
Key points
- The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied reports suggesting a ceasefire arrangement with Boko Haram, describing the claims as false.
- In its response, the military maintained that counter-insurgency operations in the North-East are ongoing and that troops remain deployed under existing rules of engagement.
- The denial follows a wave of online speculation.
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied reports suggesting a ceasefire arrangement with Boko Haram, describing the claims as false.
In its response, the military maintained that counter-insurgency operations in the North-East are ongoing and that troops remain deployed under existing rules of engagement.
The denial follows a wave of online speculation. NewsFlux urges readers to rely on official military statements and verified reporting on security matters, where rumours can put lives at risk.
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NewsFlux urges readers to rely on official military statements and verified reporting on security matters, where rumours can put lives at risk.
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First published 6 Nov 2026.
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