Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by Nobody: 7:54am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Military Takes Delivery Of New Hardware, Insurgents Death Toll Rises In BamaIn what looked like a move to reinforce the troops fighting Boko Haram terrorists in North-eastern Nigeria, the Nigerian army Monday night deployed over 30 armoured tanks to Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States that were recently ordered by the federal government to crush the insurgency.
THISDAY confirmed the movement of about two trailer loads of over 30 tanks around 9 pm along the Abuja-Lokoja Expressway.
This is just as the Borno youth vigilantes, popularly known as the Civilian JTF, yesterday dispelled reports that Boko Haram terrorists had taken over Bama, the second largest town in Borno State, stating that it was the insurgents, who had recorded major casualties during their fight with the military on Monday, losing 130 members with 35 others arrested.
The insurgents, who had launched an early dawn raid on Bama, were repelled by the military and prevented from entering Maidugri, the state capital.
The tanks, which looked rusty with the “UN” inscription on them, appeared to have been offloaded recently from the seaports and were heading towards the north.
Efforts to get confirmation from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and Defence Headquarters (DHQ) were futile as their spokespersons could not be reached.
However, an intelligent officer who spoke to THISDAY on the issue said the tanks were disguised with the UN insignia on them in order to conceal their place of origin. In May this year, ABC News, an American television network, had reported that the federal government, through ONSA, had hired a powerful Washington lobbyist to press its case for the release of intelligence on Boko Haram and to persuade the Barack Obama administration to donate non-lethal equipment.
The report stated that two months before Boko Haram was designated a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) by the US in November 2013, ONSA signed a $3 million-a-year contract with K Street firm Patton Boggs to “provide comprehensive security advice, including the donation of excess military and law enforcement equipment”, according to documents filed with the US Justice Department under the Foreign Agents Registration Act.
Patton Boggs was also reported to have asked for non-lethal protective hardware to be donated to Nigeria such as mine-resistant armoured personnel vehicles, night vision goggles and communications equipment from Iraq and Afghanistan stockpiles left over from the US’ war in the countries.
Meanwhile, the Borno youth vigilante group has dispelled news reports that the Boko Haram insurgents had taken control of Bama.
They said instead, it was the group that suffered massive casualties during the gun battle with the military on Monday, losing 130 persons with 35 others arrested.
At a press briefing in Maiduguri, spokesman of the Civilian JTF, who is also the legal adviser to the group, Mr. Jibrin Gunda, said: “We categorically refute the statement credited to Senator Ahmed Zanna, the senator representing Borno Central on the BBC Hausa service that Boko Haram had captured Bama.
“News has filtered most especially on foreign media to which we want to clearly state that our security personnel are doing their best and yesterday our gallant soldiers successfully repelled the insurgents that attacked Bama.
“Bama as a town in Borno State has never been overrun or overtaken by the insurgents even for a minute, even as of now our soldiers are in full control of the town. http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/military-takes-delivery-of-new-hardware-insurgents-death-toll-rises-to-130-in-bama/188056/ 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by Amanwulu1(m): 7:56am On Sep 03, 2014 |
V= Victory I= In S= Sight- victory in sight on my knees now praying dat dis will b d final battle against d insurgents in nigeria. Enough of dis bloodshed. I love my fatherland. 33 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by KwoiZabo(m): 8:17am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Olukolade said some months ago that senator Zanna has deceived the military on several occasions. so media outlets getting their news from such people are just waiting to air negative news against the fight against the insurgency. I Repeat Bad news for Senator Zanna Bad News for El-rufai Bad news for sharia reporters Bad news for all Boko haram sympathizers on Nairaland 72 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by Nobody: 9:23am On Sep 03, 2014 |
how can a new military hardware be looking rusty abi na second hand we don go buy again.
anywayz, whatever does the job not what looks new but has the capacity to deliver is what matter now 5 Likes |
Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by Krak(m): 9:28am On Sep 03, 2014 |
How can two trucks carry 30 Armoured tanks? And what happened to rapid deployment with our Hercules C-130 transport planes?
Anyway... may God give the army complete victory. 12 Likes |
Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by Nobody: 9:34am On Sep 03, 2014 |
am worried that BBC,AFP and Bloomberg don't ever report or corroborate the claims by the Cameroonian soldiers against boko haram. 2 Likes |
Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by Nobody: 9:39am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Good news. But O.P, that post too long o, na the whole press release you CTRL+C, den cum CTRL+V for us here? 3 Likes |
Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by enomakos(m): 9:44am On Sep 03, 2014 |
why is senator ahmed zanna not in prison yet?
jonathan need to be ruthless
i miss sani abacha 18 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by brownlord: 9:54am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Bombard everywhere, both living and non living, dead and living and give us news later 2 Likes |
Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by NewsINigeria(m): 9:54am On Sep 03, 2014 |
good |
Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by ForFun: 9:54am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Pictures?? 1 Like |
Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by plainmirror(m): 9:55am On Sep 03, 2014 |
I prefer LIVE ACTION to PAPER TALK Shikena! 1 Like |
Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by GovWahala: 9:55am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Good development. Boko-are -Ram your end is near! Nigeria and Nigerians will surely Overcome. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by koboko69: 9:55am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Good one |
Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by Firefire(m): 9:55am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Let the flushing START NOW 2 Likes |
Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by sirjohnson(m): 9:56am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Lord have mercy |
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Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by esteltiarra: 9:57am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Good move by the government, apart from this military hardwares, the government should be proactive, gather intelligence report, avoid too much publicity of how and what they planned to do against insurgency, watch out for moles within and outside the rank and file of the armed forces, boost the morale of the armed forces etc l am sure with time, boko haram will be crushed...... 1 Like |
Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by Raiders: 9:57am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Good news. however I hope the Nigeria military men don't run and abandon the new military weapons when boko haram attack them. 1 Like |
Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by deor03(m): 9:58am On Sep 03, 2014 |
ForFun: Pictures?? A friend saw this over the weekend 12 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by 100Cents: 9:58am On Sep 03, 2014 |
All these things are Tactical Maneuver … 4 Likes |
Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by Ogbuefienubiaka: 9:58am On Sep 03, 2014 |
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Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by cirmuell(m): 9:59am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Someone is trying hard here... |
Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by 100Cents: 9:59am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Krak: How can two trucks carry 30 Armoured tanks? And what happened to rapid deployment with our Hercules C-130 transport planes?
Anyway... may God give the army complete victory. A trailer can only carry one at a time. I have seen some being transported.. Poor reportage.. |
Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by ceejayluv(m): 9:59am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Patton Boggs was also reported to have asked for non-lethal protective hardware to be donated to Nigeria such as mine-resistant armoured personnel vehicles, night vision goggles and communications equipment from Iraq and Afghanistan stockpiles left over from the US’ war in the countries.
#facepalm.... 1 Like |
Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by ayukdaboss(m): 10:00am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Anybody who quotes that long post deserves to be shot. 3 Likes |
Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by heatmeup(f): 10:01am On Sep 03, 2014 |
whatever |
Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by dj187: 10:01am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Location: Sambisa , Bama, and Gwoza
Code: Operation Thunder Bolt (Fire for Fire)
Target: Rag tag Islamist smelly boko haram 10 Likes |
Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by omoredia: 10:01am On Sep 03, 2014 |
^awesome offer |
Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by ednut1(m): 10:01am On Sep 03, 2014 |
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Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by dljbd1(m): 10:01am On Sep 03, 2014 |
wazoboy: In what looked like a move to reinforce the troops fighting Boko Haram terrorists in North-eastern Nigeria, the Nigerian army Monday night deployed over 30 armoured tanks to Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States that were recently ordered by the federal government to crush the insurgency. THISDAY confirmed the movement of about two trailer loads of over 30 tanks around 9 pm along the Abuja- Lokoja Expressway. This is just as the Borno youth vigilantes, popularly known as the Civilian JTF, yesterday dispelled reports that Boko Haram terrorists had taken over Bama, the second largest town in Borno State, stating that it was the insurgents, who had recorded major casualties during their fight with the military on Monday, losing 130 members with 35 others arrested. The insurgents, who had launched an early dawn raid on Bama, were repelled by the military and prevented from entering Maidugri, the state capital. The tanks, which looked rusty with the “UN” inscription on them, appeared to have been offloaded recently from the seaports and were heading towards the north. Efforts to get confirmation from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and Defence Headquarters (DHQ) were futile as their spokespersons could not be reached. However, an intelligent officer who spoke to THISDAY on the issue said the tanks were disguised with the UN insignia on them in order to conceal their place of origin. In May this year, ABC News, an American television network, had reported that the federal government, through ONSA, had hired a powerful Washington lobbyist to press its case for the release of intelligence on Boko Haram and to persuade the Barack Obama administration to donate non-lethal equipment. The report stated that two months before Boko Haram was designated a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) by the US in November 2013, ONSA signed a $3 million-a-year contract with K Street firm Patton Boggs to “provide comprehensive security advice, including the donation of excess military and law enforcement equipment”, according to documents filed with the US Justice Department under the Foreign Agents Registration Act. Patton Boggs was also reported to have asked for non-lethal protective hardware to be donated to Nigeria such as mine-resistant armoured personnel vehicles, night vision goggles and communications equipment from Iraq and Afghanistan stockpiles left over from the US’ war in the countries. Meanwhile, the Borno youth vigilante group has dispelled news reports that the Boko Haram insurgents had taken control of Bama. They said instead, it was the group that suffered massive casualties during the gun battle with the military on Monday, losing 130 persons with 35 others arrested. At a press briefing in Maiduguri, spokesman of the Civilian JTF, who is also the legal adviser to the group, Mr. Jibrin Gunda, said: “We categorically refute the statement credited to Senator Ahmed Zanna, the senator representing Borno Central on the BBC Hausa service that Boko Haram had captured Bama. “News has filtered most especially on foreign media to which we want to clearly state that our security personnel are doing their best and yesterday our gallant soldiers successfully repelled the insurgents that attacked Bama. “Bama as a town in Borno State has never been overrun or overtaken by the insurgents even for a minute, even as of now our soldiers are in full control of the town. “In view of this, we categorically deny and disassociate ourselves with an interview granted to some foreign media by one Senator Ahmed Zanna as what he stated are not the true facts on ground. More so, the interview he granted has contributed to instilling fear in the minds of citizens of Borno State and residents of Maiduguri in particular.” He advised residents of Borno not to panic because of what he described as rumours, adding: “We want to re- assure the citizens of Borno State that nobody should leave Maiduguri because all that has been said are mere rumours. “As such, people should be calm as the Nigerian security forces are capable, willing and competent to discharge their duties. All citizens should desist from making unguarded and false statements which might frighten the citizens unnecessarily.” The spokesman of the vigilante group called on President Goodluck Jonathan to do all he could to support the armed forces in the fight against terrorism so as to end the menace in the shortest possible time. “We equally wish and call on Mr. President to take seriously and bring to book personalities mentioned in the report of Dr. Steven Davies, if doing so will help in bringing the Boko Haram insurgency to an end, as Nigeria is superior and better than any person in the country,” Gunda added. THISDAY gathered that the troops were able to repel the attack by the Boko Haram insurgents with the assistance of air raids on Bama by the Nigerian Air Force. In order to gain the upper hand, the military had advised residents to vacate the town to enable the air force bombard the insurgents who were bent on taking over the military barracks in Bama, but were forced back by the superior fire power of the military. Also, confirming the non-capture of Bama, the Deputy Governor of Borno State, Zannah Umar Mustapha, yesterday said Bama had not fallen into the hands of the Boko Haram terrorist group, insisting that the military was in full control of the security situation in the town. He made the statement at a press briefing on Bama and various parts of the state at the Government House, Maiduguri. He revealed that the attempted attack on Bama had left over 2,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who are presently in Maiduguri, and had been resettled at the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp and Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS), Maiduguri. “The attack on Bama town yesterday (Monday) was very unfortunate, but I want to reassure our people that government is on top of the situation. Already, those in the camp are being taken care of and our security forces are engaging the insurgents in a fierce battle which is worthy of commendation,” Mustapha said. He also appealed to the people to desist from spreading false information or creating unnecessary tension among themselves and society. Speaking on the displaced persons, Mustapha said: “Due to the rising number of displaced persons, another camp has been established at GGSS, Maiduguri to accommodate a maximum of 3,000 persons. In these camps, government has provided basic amenities to make their stay comfortable. “Currently in all these camps, including the ones at Madagali, Uba and Mubi in Adamawa State, people enjoy three square meals, healthcare services and hostels for their accommodation, until the security situation improves for them to return to their respective towns, communities and villages.” However, the statements by the deputy governor and the Civilian JTF were in stark contrast to reports by the BBC and AFP, which quoted Zanna as stating that Bama had been overrun by the insurgents. Both reports said yesterday that the attack by Boko Haram on Bama had caused the military and residents to flee the town, after the initial effort by the troops on Monday morning to keep the insurgents at bay. The terrorists were said to have regrouped later in the day and attacked the military barracks in the town, forcing hundreds of soldiers to flee to Maiduguri. AFP also reported that air strikes by the air force failed to distinguish between Nigerian troops and the insurgents, leading to casualties on both sides. But while there was confusion over Bama, the Camerounian army yesterday claimed to have killed more than 40 Boko Haram fighters who tried to storm a strategic border crossing from Nigeria. Heavily armed fighters “attempted to cross the bridge at Fotokol” in the extreme north of the country and opened fire on Camerounian soldiers, the country’s Ministry of Defence told state radio. “Cameroun defence forces energetically reacted to this assault which lasted three hours,” the ministry said, adding that one soldier was wounded by mortar shrapnel. There was no independent confirmation of the battle. Gamboru Ngala, the Nigerian town on the other side of the bridge, fell to the Islamist extremists last week after they reportedly overran the Nigerian garrison there. Cameroun’s Defence Ministry said 246 Nigerian soldiers and customs officials who had fled Gamboru Ngala into Cameroun to escape the Boko Haram offensive “have left the Fotokol area under military escort” to rejoin their units in Banki in Nigeria. Several hundred Nigerian soldiers abandoned border posts further to the south along the long and isolated border last week in the face of the militants’ advance, military sources said. The Nigerian army denied its troops had fled into Cameroon, instead calling the retreat a “tactical manoeuvre”.
thisdaylive.com/articles/military-takes-delivery-of-new-hardware-insurgents-death-toll-rises-to-130-in-bama/188056/?ut Haba! I jst dy read read d tyn no wan end. E 2long na abeg! 1 Like |
Re: Military Deploys Armoured Tanks To Borno, Adamawa, Yobe by 9jahubcom(m): 10:01am On Sep 03, 2014 |
hmm |