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Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by darqly(m): 8:42pm On Sep 07, 2014 |
deeobserver209:I agree with you on the need to eliminate half truths. Tragically, the absence of journalists on the frontline will ensure this stays the same for a while. Secondly, the FGs insistence that we're winning this war is what is pitting the people against it, not even BH's crude victories. |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by VirginFinder: 8:43pm On Sep 07, 2014 |
publisher: Ever since 2009 Boko Haram has been attacking several Northern/North-Eastern towns at will. Most times they attack such towns, hoist flags, hang around and flee, sometimes they lurk around until Nigerian security forces arrive and chase them out-yet no one ever presented the narrative that Boko Haram had TAKEN OVER such towns. @OP Are you a learner? Now learn! A town is captured when all its security formations are sacked even if it is for a split second. This has been the case in towns Boko Haram have captured. Also, why should they be able to stage attacks successfully? Are you ok with towns coming under attacks incessantly? What if you came from one of those towns? What if you have lost loved ones? Will you still sound this way? We need to be sincere in our war against Boko Haram else we are doomed. Let's not deceive ourselves. Wishing the Nigerian army good success and godspeed. |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by mbulela: 9:03pm On Sep 07, 2014 |
tunshe: For every attack there's loss of lives and properties. You have said it all. The govt is mote interested in matching boko propaganda for propaganda,forgetting that the lives being lost are Nigerians. Whether it is take over or take in,we want the damn govt to contain and annihilate this terrorists. No need for long grammar. Whoever is responsible,bring him or her to book. Enough of using silly Australians to threaten your opponents and gain cheap political points. If Tinubu is responsible,hurl him in and fry his backside. If GEJ is responsible,let him be condemned. 1 Like |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by MisterLongman(m): 9:24pm On Sep 07, 2014 |
tunshe: For every attack there's loss of lives and properties.I agree with you to some extent but psychological tactic is very important in warfare that sometimes its more lethal than physical combat.... For example, the propaganda is working for them (whether false or true) because its affecting the soldiers morale and the citizens are losing faith in winning this war...... The FG must destroy every tactic of the enemy whether minor or not.... Especially international media, most of their reports is undermining the governments effort in winning this war, they should be scolded for their insurbodinate actions.... Sometimes I just wonder who they are siding in this war. |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by tiarwale: 9:34pm On Sep 07, 2014 |
jammani: I understand all but I still think I don't have anything to say.u need a doctor |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by mbulela: 9:36pm On Sep 07, 2014 |
MisterLongman: I agree with you to some extent but psychological tactic is very important in warfare that sometimes its more lethal than physical combat.... For example, the propaganda is working for them (whether false or true) because its affecting the soldiers morale and the citizens are losing faith in winning this war...... The FG must destroy every tactic of the enemy whether minor or not.... Especially international media, most of their reports is undermining the governments effort in winning this war, they should be scolded for their insurbodinate actions.... Sometimes I just wonder who they are siding in this war. I see your point but we ate dealing with a govt that is legendary for mismanaging information. It is either they hoard the truth or they feed us half truths,that is when they are not telling outright lies. How are we sure that the govt is even capable of waging a war? You suddenly want is to believe that a govt that has proven to be inept and clueless in other spheres of its responsibility is suddenly doing all that it's within its power to annihilate boko? You must be kidding me! This idea of thinking that the westerners are out for us at every turn is often laughable? What exactly do they gain from hyping boko? The govt is doing a shoddy job of this war and the Western media are calling it like they see it. However,I will be willing to listen to specific instances where you think they lied against the govt efforts in this war on terror. |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by mbulela: 9:41pm On Sep 07, 2014 |
darqly:Exactly. The govt thinks this is a war that will be won by the propaganda machine called Labara Maku. A clown who said months ago that the ministry of health had vaccines for Ebola and we're ready for any eventualities. The govt thinks that what it takes is for clown Maku to spout a new set of half truths and complete lies every week when indigenes of these towns can tell us obvious tales of massacres going on daily. I wish them well in their propaganda. |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by Shaadey: 10:12pm On Sep 07, 2014 |
RedEboe: Bros,i TOTALLY agree with u. Just now there are reports that a group of terrorists are attacking some parts of Michika LG but Boko Haram media wing SAHARA REPORTERS has already started telling the world that Boko Haram has taken over Michika LG.SAHARA REPORTERS:dishing out fake news bout 9ja since 1960 |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by Abuloma80(f): 10:16pm On Sep 07, 2014 |
This morning (7th Sept): BOKO HARAM have finally surfaced at Michika (200km from Bama). Yes Boko Boys are now at Michika. The army kept at Gulak to see that Boko Boys don't go beyond Gulak fled away. That paved way for Boko Boys to pass Gulak and invade Michika. On reaching Michika they hoisted their flags and continue with their business for the day. They finally captured Michika while the military retreated to Maraba near Mubi, so as to prevent BH entering Mubi their next target. No time for pictures. It started yesterday with Boko Boys sending the army out of Gulak and Michika. The residents followed suit, seeing soldiers running away from Boko Boys. From this morning to this time Boko Boys are doing their unimaginable havoc. First firing and bombing houses, close range shooting and slaughtering innocent people, breaking and looting warehouses and shops. Able body and young ladies are forcefully taken away. The rest are more horrific. |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by MisterLongman(m): 10:18pm On Sep 07, 2014 |
mbulela:You have a point sire.... Truly the government cannot be trusted but when fictions are more than facts, there is cause for concern because they are boosting the BH morale whether voluntary or involuntary. Its up to government to prove them wrong, but their actions is not that encouraging. |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by Jellyfishdude: 10:28pm On Sep 07, 2014 |
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Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by Raypawer(m): 10:33pm On Sep 07, 2014 |
HAH: Yes, to further show that boko Haram have not captured any town in north east we need to have a world press conference led by Labaran maku, and reuben Abati in front. Of emir of Gwoza palace with a full compliment of all the journalist of all news outfit. so what r u saying u can go kam d rocks if u think that u will stay here and take sides with d bokoharam |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by Nobody: 10:45pm On Sep 07, 2014 |
I thought I was the only one that noticed it! Truckpusher: Nigerians need to understand that Boko Haram has a lot of sympathizers even here in NL. |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by tunshe: 10:59pm On Sep 07, 2014 |
mbulela: You made it 100%! No sentiments, just results. |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by tunshe: 11:02pm On Sep 07, 2014 |
MisterLongman: I agree with you to some extent but psychological tactic is very important in warfare that sometimes its more lethal than physical combat.... For example, the propaganda is working for them (whether false or true) because its affecting the soldiers morale and the citizens are losing faith in winning this war...... The FG must destroy every tactic of the enemy whether minor or not.... Especially international media, most of their reports is undermining the governments effort in winning this war, they should be scolded for their insurbodinate actions.... Sometimes I just wonder who they are siding in this war. Because of freedom of the press, we can't compete with propaganda. The last video from these boko boys is highly disturbing. Let the FG focus on the war, the result will speak for our government. |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by AspDrone(m): 11:03pm On Sep 07, 2014 |
Oklander: The NA also contributed to this as they had in many cases dished out lies/wrong info to the masses, had they been sincere in these issues earlier, the masses wouldn't have been subscribing to those media tales.Easier said...do you know how pressured these NA are? I feel for them that those they are killed for don't trust them. Even if they are corrupt they deserve respect because they riisk their lives for internet worriors like u and me. Respect to these Army |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by lumeneng22: 11:08pm On Sep 07, 2014 |
Abubaka shekawu is the sultan of bama caliphate and the emir of gwoza town. He is invisible as far as boko haram haram is concern. |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by MisterLongman(m): 11:09pm On Sep 07, 2014 |
tunshe:Actions indeed speaks louder than words...... Those guys are becoming bolder and bolder everyday 1 Like |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by AspDrone(m): 11:09pm On Sep 07, 2014 |
braine: How do we even verify when we cant see our army's performance in photos.Enough of this picture shit on NL. Can someone tell these fellows that a battle ground is no photo studio? Or let's suggest u write to the armies dat u volunteer to follow demm so you can b taking the pictures when they battle...how about that dummy? |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by Nobody: 11:44pm On Sep 07, 2014 |
RedEboe: Bros,i TOTALLY agree with u. Just now there are reports that a group of terrorists are attacking some parts of Michika LG but Boko Haram media wing SAHARA REPORTERS has already started telling the world that Boko Haram has taken over Michika LG.I forsee a future where sahara reporters become d mainstream's media |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by Just20(f): 12:23am On Sep 08, 2014 |
OP well said. Now they are playing the mind game using their allies BBC and Sahara Reporters. God is on the side of Nigeria and this too just as so many things we've overcome in the past will surely pass in Jesus name. 1 Like |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by 1610greg: 12:32am On Sep 08, 2014 |
quite true say some of these bh reports are exaggerated, but one thing stands Nigeria is @ war |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by maclatunji: 12:33am On Sep 08, 2014 |
publisher: Ever since 2009 Boko Haram has been attacking several Northern/North-Eastern towns at will. Most times they attack such towns, hoist flags, hang around and flee, sometimes they lurk around until Nigerian security forces arrive and chase them out-yet no one ever presented the narrative that Boko Haram had TAKEN OVER such towns. The United States has warned that the reputation of Nigeria’s military is at stake while the future of the country and its citizens is in jeopardy following the capture of some towns in the north- eastern part of the country in the last few weeks by Boko Haram terrorists. The US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, who expressed deep concern on the activities of the Islamic sect in Nigeria while participating in the International Conference on Security in Abuja on Thursday, declared that failure was not an option. According to Nigeria’s Vanguard newspaper on Friday, the militants on Monday reportedly took Bama, 70km from the Borno State capital, Maiduguri, where 10,000 youths, former soldiers and police gathered on Thursday, vowing to push back the advance. Multiple testimonies from residents, who have been fleeing Bama all week, contradicted military claims that soldiers still held the town. http://en.starafrica.com/news/us-warns-of-damage-to-nigeria-militarys-reputation-following-boko-haram-victories.html Inasmuch as we want to be positive and optimistic, we must not become outright liars when even outsiders know the truth about us. Over and above this is the fact that thousands are being killed by Boko Haram and with virtually every new "assurance" of victory by the Federal Government comes a new attack. In addition, "tactical manouevers" that end-up with our soldiers being herded like sheep in Cameroon are not propaganda by Boko Haram. Hence, we have to accept that there is a high degree of incompetence with our leadership and it has to stop by yesterday not even today if we want to genuinely defeat Boko Haram and not just dubiously support a failing leadership. At the rate you are going, you might want us to believe Nigeria defeated Congo 3-2 on Saturday lest we be tagged "unpatriotic". 1 Like |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by tit(f): 12:40am On Sep 08, 2014 |
maclatunji: jokerz! what of the reputation of the Iraqi Army which donated the latest military equipment to ISIS? 1 Like |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by Nobody: 3:38am On Sep 08, 2014 |
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Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by arresa: 4:58am On Sep 08, 2014 |
publisher: Ever since 2009 Boko Haram has been attacking several Northern/North-Eastern towns at will. Most times they attack such towns, hoist flags, hang around and flee, sometimes they lurk around until Nigerian security forces arrive and chase them out-yet no one ever presented the narrative that Boko Haram had TAKEN OVER such towns. Unfortunately for you and Nigerians, mindset like yous and government collusion. dishonesty and incompetency remains the problem and reasons for BH successes... 1. The press is the press and they only report what's on the ground, they are not responsible for what transpires on the battle field. 2. They don't make political, military or law enforcement decisions 3. They don't formulate battlefield strategies 4. They don't get yearly $6 billion military budget and pocket it 5. They are not responsible for the government not equipping the men they send out to fight boko haram 6. They don't lie to Nigerians like your government that they know who the sponsors of Boko Haram and refused to arrest and prosecute them 7. The didn't lie to Nigerians that they rescued the same girls the government didn't knowledge were missing 8. The are not wasting valuable time playing political games and pointing fingers at the opposition instead doing everything in their power to fight boko haram 9. They didn't spend $1.5 million on american public relation firm to clean up the dirty image they created for themselves via their own globally know corrupt and incompetent ways while at this same time asking Nigerians to let them borrow $1 billion to fight BH even though we budget money for the same fight against BH. 10. They are not responsible for the FG refusing to demand accountability from the incompetent service chiefs that lied to Nigerians and the world that they rescued the missing girls. They effectively altered the image of the Nigerian military into a lying and dishonest military institution. 11. The press didn't buy toy cctv cameras that didn't prevent bomb blasts in abuja or catch any terrorists on tape. 12. The press didn't refuse to demand accountability or prosecute the thieves involved. 13. The press didn't jet out of town to dance in Kano less than 24 hours the after the bomb blast that killed many Nigerians 14. The press did not .......see, it's easy to keep going on and on.. With such daily blunders and gross dishonesty, should we be surprised at BH's successes and advances? BH is strategizing, but our government is stealing money meant for our troops and their equipment BH is strategizing, but our government instead of spending every kobo to support our troops, but they are spending money on image cleaning in America BH is strategizing, but our government is busy playing sissy word games with the opposition.. Back to the OP, it's disgusting and the height of idiocy and dishonesty to point fingers at the wrong people, this is why your leaders get away with murders, you blame yourself for their bad ways and incompetency instead of challenging them, instead of calling them out, instead of reminding them their duties and obligations.. Your government doesn't demand accountability from the corrupt and incompetent and you the people don't demand anything either, in fact, you blame yourself and beat yourself to death while they lie, steal and compound our problems.. Only in Nigeria people shoulder their leaders blames and burden. In sane and lawful societies, all your leaders should be rotting in jail by now. Very disgusting, frustrating and annoying I must say... 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by ba7man(m): 5:12am On Sep 08, 2014 |
arresa:This is the summary of what's going on. You have a highly analytical mind, you see things exactly as it is. Too bad this country is populated by a larger population of shallow minded people. |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by 2n2k(m): 5:51am On Sep 08, 2014 |
Following the aerial onslaught by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on the strategic town of Bama at the weekend, leading to the forced retreat of Boko Haram terrorists from Borno’s second largest town, the sect last night launched a counter-offensive on Mubi and Michika, two important towns in Adamawa State with large Christian populations.http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/beaten-in-bama-boko-haram-launches-attack-on-mubi-michika/188490/ The keywords I see there coming from official sources are 'taken over' and 'recapture'. So what is the OP's gripe? |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by bgates: 6:23am On Sep 08, 2014 |
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Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by Dotmas23(m): 7:19am On Sep 08, 2014 |
You Said It Has It Is.this Foreign Media Think they will continue telling us everything and expect us to believe thier lies,boko haram will seize a village that is not with more than 20 houses they will say BOKO HARAM Seize town,not everything one hear from foreign media will assume true just because is a foreign media,let that mentality change. 1 Like |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by Ishilove: 7:20am On Sep 08, 2014 |
publisher: Ever since 2009 Boko Haram has been attacking several Northern/North-Eastern towns at will. Most times they attack such towns, hoist flags, hang around and flee, sometimes they lurk around until Nigerian security forces arrive and chase them out-yet no one ever presented the narrative that Boko Haram had TAKEN OVER such towns.It is the soldiers at the front who can tell us what is really happening. 1 Like |
Re: Since When Did Boko Haram 'attacks' Become Equivalent To A 'take Over' ? by jammani(m): 7:43am On Sep 08, 2014 |
tiarwale: u need a doctor You need to be taken to ward.... (Pls remind me of the ward where you find the estate of the ma.d people in the hospital) . |
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