Markus Kangye
Major General Markus Kangye is a senior officer in the Nigerian Army, currently serving as the Director of Defence Media Operations. He is responsible for communicating the military's activities and operations to the public and the media. Recently, he was in the news for announcing significant achievements by Nigerian troops in combating terrorism and criminal activities, including the killing of 82 terrorists and the arrest of 198 criminals within a week.
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Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye briefed newsmen on the operations of the armed forces.
Military Kills Terrorists, Rescues 66 Hostages Across Nigeri
Nigeria· 2025-09-04
Major General Markus Kangye provided details about the operations against terrorism in Nigeria.
Terror Kingpin Killed, Weapons RecoveredNigeria· 2025-06-29
Major General Markus Kangye spoke at a briefing regarding the arrest of a Chinese national during a counter-terrorism operation.
Chinese National Arrested in Borno Terror OperationNigeria· 2025-06-13Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye announced the destruction of illegal refining sites and the foiling of oil theft in Nigeria.
Oil Theft Foiled: Military Destroys RefineriesNigeria· 2025-06-08Major General Markus Kangye expressed concern over Amnesty International's report, describing it as lacking contextual depth.
DHQ faults Amnesty International’s security reportNigeria· 2025-05-30
Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye is the Director of Defence Media Operations who was unreachable for comment regarding the incident.
Suspected IPOB fighters kill soldier who sneaked out to attend partyNigeria· 2025-05-19Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye provided an update on military operations aimed at ensuring national security.
Soldiers sustain operations nationwide, nab wanted terrorists’ collaborators – DHQNigeria· 2025-05-17
Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye stated that a forensic analysis revealed the video was first circulated in December 2020 and is not connected to the recent Marte incident.
Terrorists recycling old attack videos to spread propaganda – DHQNigeria· 2025-05-17Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye is the Director of Defence Media Operations who provided a statement regarding the attack on troops in Marte.
Stop sacrificing our children, parents of military personnel tell FGNigeria· 2025-05-17
Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye attributed the violent attacks in Nigeria to foreign herders infiltrating the country.
DHQ links foreign herdsmen to Benue, Plateau killingsNigeria· 2025-05-08
Markus Kangye is the Director of Defence Media Operations who spoke about the infiltration of foreign herders in Nigeria.
Foreign herders behind attacks on Benue, Plateau communities – DHQNigeria· 2025-05-08Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye did not respond to phone calls or a text message sent to him on the issue.
NASS, ex-generals demand urgent military re-armamentNigeria· 2025-05-07
Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye confirmed the arrest of security personnel colluding with terrorists.
Military nabs security personnel colluding with terroristsNigeria· 2025-05-03Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye is the Director of Defence Media Operations who reported on military operations against oil thieves in the Niger Delta.
Military deactivates 42 illegal refineries, nabs 42 oil thieves – DHQNigeria· 2025-04-17Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye provided statements regarding the military operations against terrorists.
Army kills terror kingpin, foils N262m crude oil theftNigeria· 2025-04-17
Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye is the Defence Headquarters’ Director of Media Operations who was contacted for comments regarding the attacks.
How militants attacked villages near major army formation – VictimsNigeria· 2025-04-16
Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye stated that the efforts of the troops in the ongoing fight against terrorism should be commended.
Military failing to repel insurgents, DHQ fires backNigeria· 2025-04-09
Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye is the Director of Defence Media Operations.
Operatives launch manhunt as gunmen demand N100m for abducted naval officer, othersNigeria· 2025-03-23
Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye is the Director of Defence Media Operations who was contacted regarding the kidnapping incident.
Gunmen abduct DHQ official, two others in Abuja, demand N100m ransomNigeria· 2025-03-22Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye stated that the Armed Forces of Nigeria will protect the country’s critical national assets.
Military' ll protect national assets, crack down on oil thieves – DHQNigeria· 2025-03-20Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye disclosed the successful operations conducted by the military in a weekly report.
74 terrorists killed, 130 suspects apprehended in one week — DHQNigeria· 2025-03-14Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye acknowledged that fear still keeps some residents indoors on Mondays despite the military’s ongoing efforts.
DHQ vows to end IPOB reign, sit-at-home in S’EastNigeria· 2025-03-07Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye disclosed the operations of the Defence Headquarters during a press briefing.
92 terrorists killed, 111 arrested in one weekNigeria· 2025-03-06
Major General Markus Kangye stated that reports from the Nigerian military provide a more accurate account of counter-terrorism efforts in the country.
DHQ questions credibility of global terrorism indexNigeria· 2025-03-06Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye is the Director of Defence Media Operations who also did not respond to inquiries about the situation.
DHQ silent as soldier accuses military of abandoning injured personnelNigeria· 2025-02-27
Maj-Gen Markus Kangye is the Director of Defence Media Operations who provided details on the military's operations.
Soldiers killed 82 terrorists in one week — DHQNigeria· 2025-02-21