{
  "id": 18412131,
  "title": "DHQ denies Boko Haram truce, reports 435 terrorists killed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/dhq-denies-boko-haram-truce-reports-435-terrorists-killed",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T01:12:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/dhq-denies-boko-haram-truce-reports-435-terrorists-killed/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has firmly denied any ceasefire agreement with Boko Haram, ISWAP, or other criminal groups, despite reports suggesting otherwise. Army officials emphasized that military operations against terrorists and kidnappers would persist nationwide. This denial emerged as The New Humanitarian reported a secret ceasefire agreement between the Federal Government and a Boko Haram faction led by Bakura Doro, which reportedly brought relative peace to some parts of the North-East for around three months. However, Maj-Gen Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, clarified that no ceasefire was in place, reiterating the military's relentless pursuit of terrorist activities. He highlighted the successes of military operations, including the neutralisation of 435 terrorists, arrest of 809 suspects, and rescue of 717 kidnapped victims, underscoring the ongoing commitment to maintaining security across the nation.",
  "summary": "The Defence Headquarters has denied any ceasefire with Boko Haram and ISWAP, reporting that troops have killed 435 terrorists in recent operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/dhq-denies-boko-haram-truce-reports-435-terrorists-killed/",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigerian Defence Headquarters denies ceasefire with Boko Haram.",
    "435 terrorists killed in military operations.",
    "809 suspects arrested, 717 kidnapped victims rescued."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The military's rejection of ceasefire rumors signals a commitment to total combat operations rather than diplomatic concessions, prioritizing the continued neutralization of insurgent factions across the North-East.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}