kenyan Defence cabinet secretary Amb Omamo & kenyan defence forces CDF Gen Mwathethe at the closing of Exercise Swift Eagle that has been ongoing for two weeks in Alqwayrah in Jordan

KDF soldiers in Isiolo Barracks held a day-long clean up exercise at Isiolo County Referral Hospital in preparation for KDF Day 2017.

Super Tucano is Brazilian. Embraer only has a facility in Jacksonville, Florida which will providing others from the American government.


Here's the issue, the Nigerian government is paying through looted money, hence reason why orders are passing through the United States therefore making production to be in the states.

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kenyan Defence cabinet secretary Amb Omamo & kenyan defence forces CDF Gen Mwathethe at the closing of Exercise Swift Eagle that has been ongoing for two weeks in Alqwayrah in Jordan

The jordanian's these days are strengthening military ties with African countries.


Nice pic's.

NIGERIAN ARMY COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL DEFENCE MANUFACTURERS TO PROCURE SOME ARMOURED FIGHTING VEHICLES

The Nigerian Army is collaborating with local defence related manufacturers to promote local industries, economic growth and save foreign exchange for Nigeria. In furtherance to this initiative, an indigenous company, Proforce Limited management team, led by Mr. Ade Ogundeyin, Group Managing Director, presented locally made armoured personnel carrier and armoured plated vehicles as well as other military products at the Army Headquarters Abuja on Wednesday 11th October 2017. Already, the Nigerian Army is procuring some units of the vehicles for immediate deployment to the North East.

Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Relations.

TROOPS REPEL BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS ATTACK, NEUTRALISE 15 AND CAPTURE EQUIPMENT

Troops of 192 Task Force Battalion of 26 Task Force Brigade of Operation LAFIYA DOLE at about 8:35pm on Tuesday, 10th October 2017 displayed their fighting prowess to dislodge terrorists onslaught by successfully repelling Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) attack at their outpost from Yamteke axis of Gwoza Local Government, Borno State.

The troops utilising heavy fire power and act of bravery dealt a decisive blow on the BHTs who attempted to infiltrate their outpost with improvised explosive Vehicles and persons borne improvised explosive devices. In the ensuing fire fight, troops inflicted heavy casualty on the terrorists, repelled the attack on their location, neutralised 15 BHTs, captured one Panhard Vehicule Blinde Leger, large caches of various ammunitions, destroyed one Toyota Hilux pick up mounted with Anti Aircraft and one Gun Truck. Several other BHTs escaped with gunshot wounds. Sadly, one soldier died during the attack and his remains has been evacuated.

The troops remain determined in their task of safeguarding communities and providing a conducive environment for humanitarian agencies to do their work. In this regard, the populace is encouraged to always provide vital information on suspected activities of BHTs to the security agencies in their respective localities.

Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman Director Army Public Rations

Love to see more of our women in these uniforms in coming years.

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NAF COMMISSIONS NEWLY RENOVATED GYMNASIUM FOR FRONTLINE TROOPS IN YOLA

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commissioned the newly renovated gymnasium at the NAF Base Yola. The gymnasium, named after the former Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Nsikak Eduok (rtd), is part of efforts by the current NAF leadership to keep troops involved in the fight against terrorism in the North East, physically fit and mentally strong. The gymnasium has been equipped with modern physical fitness facilities and would further boost the morale of personnel while also improving service delivery.

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, who was represented by the Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Tactical Air Command, Air Vice Marshal MA Idris, stated that the newly renovated gymnasium would go a long way in improving the general wellbeing of personnel. The AOC, therefore, urged the personnel to use and maintain the facilities properly.

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NAF COMMISSIONS TRANSIT ACCOMMODATION IN ABUJA FOR NEW NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today commissioned 2 blocks of residential accommodation on its Base in Abuja for new Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs). Each of the blocks comprises 15 units of accommodation designed to accommodate 4 NCOs per unit. Accordingly, the newly commissioned residential blocks, which are fully furnished, would accommodate 120 new NCOs. The commissioning of the new blocks was carried out, on behalf of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, by Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Lawal Alao, the Chief of Administration at the NAF Headquarters.

In his remarks at the occasion, AVM Alao stated that the welfare of personnel remained a cardinal point in the agenda of the CAS towards enabling them to concentrate on the performance of their constitutional duties. He added that similar transit accommodations were being built at NAF bases all over the country, as a way of solving the perennial challenge of accommodation faced by new NCOs especially. He then charged the beneficiaries of the newly built accommodation to ensure judicious use and proper maintenance in keeping with the high standards for which the NAF is renowned. The representative of the CAS equally seized the opportunity to appreciate the President Buhari-led Federal Government Administration, the leadership of the National Assembly and the Ministry of Defence for their respective roles in providing the needed resources to enhance the welfare of personnel as well as for the sustenance of NAF operations.

While responding, Air Commodore AG Yusuf, the Commander of 053 HQ NAF Camp, the gaining unit, expressed the appreciation of the Unit to the NAF leadership for the sustained efforts at improving the welfare of the personnel. He also specifically thanked the NAF leadership for its efforts at solving the accommodation challenge usually faced by incoming NCOs while observing that it was the first concrete step in that regard in NAF Base Abuja. He then assured the representative of the CAS that the newly provided facilities would be put to good use and properly maintained.

Before now, new NCOs usually experienced a lot of hardship in securing befitting accommodation. However, with the new concept of transit accommodation, new NCOs would be accommodated immediately after resuming in their first units. They would also be able to receive additional military orientation during their stay in the transit accommodation before being fully integrated with the rest of the more experienced personnel in the respective bases.

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Nigerian Air Force HQ added 8 new photos.

NAF COMMISSIONS TRANSIT ACCOMMODATION IN ABUJA FOR NEW NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today commissioned 2 blocks of residential accommodation on its Base in Abuja for new Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs). Each of the blocks comprises 15 units of accommodation designed to accommodate 4 NCOs per unit. Accordingly, the newly commissioned residential blocks, which are fully furnished, would accommodate 120 new NCOs. The commissioning of the new blocks was carried out, on behalf of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, by Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Lawal Alao, the Chief of Administration at the NAF Headquarters.

In his remarks at the occasion, AVM Alao stated that the welfare of personnel remained a cardinal point in the agenda of the CAS towards enabling them to concentrate on the performance of their constitutional duties. He added that similar transit accommodations were being built at NAF bases all over the country, as a way of solving the perennial challenge of accommodation faced by new NCOs especially. He then charged the beneficiaries of the newly built accommodation to ensure judicious use and proper maintenance in keeping with the high standards for which the NAF is renowned. The representative of the CAS equally seized the opportunity to appreciate the President Buhari-led Federal Government Administration, the leadership of the National Assembly and the Ministry of Defence for their respective roles in providing the needed resources to enhance the welfare of personnel as well as for the sustenance of NAF operations.

While responding, Air Commodore AG Yusuf, the Commander of 053 HQ NAF Camp, the gaining unit, expressed the appreciation of the Unit to the NAF leadership for the sustained efforts at improving the welfare of the personnel. He also specifically thanked the NAF leadership for its efforts at solving the accommodation challenge usually faced by incoming NCOs while observing that it was the first concrete step in that regard in NAF Base Abuja. He then assured the representative of the CAS that the newly provided facilities would be put to good use and properly maintained.

Before now, new NCOs usually experienced a lot of hardship in securing befitting accommodation. However, with the new concept of transit accommodation, new NCOs would be accommodated immediately after resuming in their first units. They would also be able to receive additional military orientation during their stay in the transit accommodation before being fully integrated with the rest of the more experienced personnel in the respective bases.

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TEXT OF MEDIA BRIEFING ON ACTIVITIES OF OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE BY MAJOR GENERAL IBRAHIM ATTAHIRU, THEATRE COMMANDER OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE ON WEDNESDAY 11TH OCTOBER 2017

1. Gentlemen of the press and members of the public, I welcome you all to today’s press conference. The resolve to keep the public informed of the activities in Operation LAFIYA DOLE is still very much aglow. The last one month has witnessed sustained operations against our common adversary, the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) group. The period witnessed concurrent operations involving Operation DEEP PUNCH 2 and Operation RUWAN WUTA. The 2 operations focused on coordinated aerial bombardments by the air and artillery platforms supported by land operations against the BHT to further decimate their ranks.

2. Operation DEEP PUNCH 2 orchestrated myriad of precursor operations including clearance operations, long range fighting patrols, ambushes, blocking operations as well as cordon and search operations. On the other hand, Operation RUWAN WUTA which was majorly an air operation, in sync with the artillery, effectively brought devastating air and artillery bombardments to bear on the insurgents. The BHT were further decimated in the process with quite a handful of their enclaves and hideouts along our international borders with Cameroun destroyed.

3. The Mobile Strike Teams (MSTs) which were inaugurated in mid-August 2017 have steadily gained momentum and have continued to ensure our Main Supply Routes (MSRs) are adequately patrolled and secured on a daily basis. Thus, enhancing the safety of commuters as well as ensuring the gradual return of economic activities in some rural communities. The Naval Outpost Lake Chad in conjunction with 7 Brigade amphibious troops Baga are equally ensuring unhindered fishing activities and also denying the BHT freedom of action on the Lake Chad. The BHT have continued to flagrantly violate extant International Humanitarian and Human Rights Laws by committing heinous crimes, attacking vulnerable and defenceless civilians as well as conscripting underage as fighters and for unleashing suicide attacks on innocent citizens. Own troops on the other hand have continued to responsively countered the BHT activities thereby further achieving decisive conditions for the eventual defeat of the BHT.

4. During the period under review, troops foiled several BHT suicide and other forms of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attacks, thereby causing the adversary to drown in its own blood. It is rewarding to note that our operations during this period brought despondency upon the BHT and with the resolve by troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE to tenaciously pursue their mandate, I want to reassure you that BHT will finally be brought to its knees in no distant time. This brief will thus, shed light on the operational activities of Operation LAFIYA DOLE in the last one month.

OWN OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES

5. Most of the activities of the BHT during the period were callously targeted at civilians in IDP camps and remote communities with IED mostly employed by the terrorists group against these soft targets. The BHT also engaged in theft of livestock and kidnapping. However, own troops responded decisively to these terrorists’ activities by conducting clearance operations to deny the insurgents freedom of action. Troops also conducted operations to block BHT access to logistics supplies as well as replenishment. Furthermore, troops neutralize the BHT through robust fighting patrols and ambush operations. A total of 19 BHT were killed in combat while 18 others were arrested. Ten BHT surrendered to own troops during the period while 230 BHT captives were rescued and handed over to various IDP camps. Some of the operational activities embarked upon by own troops will be highlighted.

TROOPS’ ENCOUNTER WITH BHT

6. In the period under review, troops conducted precursor operations and other offensives geared towards their final defeat. Some of the operations led to the killing of 2 BHT key commanders Afdu Kawuri and Abubakar Benishek in a successful operation on 1 Sep 17 at Alafa in Bama Local Government Area (LGA). Additionally, a prominent BHT commander Ba'abba Ibrahim and 2 other commanders died after sustaining injuries during their last encounter with our Special Forces in an ambush at Magumeri LGA of Borno state.

7. In another encounter on 1st September 2017, own troops repelled a BHT attack on Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp at Banki. The attack followed discreet BHT infiltration into the area through the Nigeria-Cameroun border. The fire fight between own troops and the insurgents resulted in the death of 2 BHT causing them to flee. Unfortunately, however 11 IDPs were killed and 2 others wounded in the process. In the chaos that ensued, 4 IDPs were also reported missing. Consequently, search and rescue teams were immediately dispatched in a concerted effort to locate the missing IDPs while the wounded civilians were evacuated for medical treatment. The troops also recovered one suspected primed Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and abandoned food items taken from the IDP camp. In a similar occurrence, troops successfully repelled a BHT attack on ICRC IDP Camp, Dikwa in the early hours of 1st September 2017. An unconfirmed number of BHT sustained gunshot wounds in the counter attack.

8. Regrettably, on 8th September 2017, six members of the Civilian JTF (CJTF) were killed in a Person Borne Improvised Explosive Device (PBIED) attack targeted at an IDP camp at Ngala. A follow up sporadic fire by elements of the BHT group was however successfully quelled by own troops. Meanwhile, security measures have been strengthened around the affected IDP camps as well as others in conjunction with other security agencies to avert a recurrence. In another development, on 9 Sep 17, troops at Mararaba Kirawa in Gwoza LGA successfully repelled an attack by elements of BHT killing one of the insurgents and recovering one AK 47 rifle. Also, troop of MST 3 on aggressive patrol along Road Damboa–Chibok arrested 2 BHT suspects, Huwa Abogu and Chiroma Kote between Gumsuri and Grijam villages with a Toyota pick-up van in which they concealed 5 motorcycles under a heap of sacks. As we are all aware, the use of motorcycles has been banned within the theatre of operation and as at today only BHT use motorcycles to perpetrate their crimes. Suspects are currently undergoing investigations to determine their mission and other accomplices.

9. In a related development, troops intercepted one Mudasil Abdullahi in green Peugeot 406 with registration number DRZ 634 AAA Bauchi with 42 live cartridges while enroute Sada Village in Bauchi State. Though the driver claimed that the car belonged to a member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, the vehicle however has been impounded and investigation is in progress. Also, troops on fighting patrol to Daragome in Ganjuwa LGA of Bauchi State area intercepted a wanted notorious kidnapper, Saminu Usman following a tip off. The suspect who attempted to flee when spotted was however shot by the vigilant troops and later died during medical evacuation to the hospital. Just last night, Boko Haram Elements who attempted to attack our troops’ location at Gwoza were dealt a devastating blow by our troops, who killed 15 of the Boko Haram Terrorists. The troops further exploited in a counter attack against the terrorists group and destroyed one Hilux pick-up mounted with Anti-aircraft gun and captured one Vehicule Blinde Leger (VBL). The troops also recovered a large quantity of ammunition and incendiaries.

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AMBUSH OPERATIONS

10. During the period under review, troops also embarked on series of ambushes to deny BHT freedom of action. On 10 Sep 17, own troops sprung ambushes against BHT elements along Road Ngurosoye - Bama near Borno State College of Basic Studies (BOCOBS) and Mararaba Kirawa. One BHT was killed, while one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, 60 rounds of 7.62mm (Special), a machete, 3 bicycles and the sum of Five Thousand, Six Hundred Naira (N5, 600.00) only were recovered during the ambush. Also, on 12th September 2017, own troops successfully sprung an ambush against BHT elements using the Firgi crossing point in Bama LGA to access the Sambisa Forest. The ambush was extended to Mallam Gonare where 2 BHT were killed. Troops also recovered unexploded ordnance and 7.62mm ammunition during the operation.

11. In the same vein, on 12th September 2017, troops ambushed fleeing BHT elements along Road Ngoshe – Bokko Kugile and killed one of the insurgents. Troops also recovered 3 bicycles, 2 wrist watches, 2 SIM cards and the sum of One Thousand, One Hundred and Forty Naira (N1, 140. 00) only. Similarly, on 14 Sep 17, own troops in conjunction with vigilantes sprung ambush against BHT around Lokodisa in Gwoza LGA. One BHT was killed while others fled with gunshot wounds. Troops also recovered one AK 47 rifle, 117 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition, 14 rounds of 21mm, 7 bicycles, one trolley, a machete and 2 jerry cans.

ARREST OF BHT SUSPECTS

12. With the continuous coordinated air and artillery bombardments, a good number of BHT have been annihilated in their hideouts while those who escaped strove to stealthily infiltrate the IDP camps to seek refuge. It is rewarding to mention that 18 of such fleeing BHT and their collaborators were intercepted and are currently undergoing investigations. One of such instances occurred on 1 Sep 17 where a BHT suspect was identified among the 14 Nigerian refugees comprising of 4 men, 3 women and 7 children who were handed over to own troops at Banki by Cameroun Defence Force. The refugees are indigenes of Bula – Masaye Village in Bama LGA and the BHT suspect was sieved out from their midst during the profiling and interrogation of the refugees conducted by a team of security personnel from various agencies and bulamas from the said village. The suspect is however undergoing further investigations.

13. Other cases of arrest include the apprehension of one Modu Bukar, a BHT member who had attempted to murder his father at Gasarwa Village in Nganzai LGA on 3 Sep 17 but was overpowered by his siblings who arrested him and handed him over to troops. Further investigation revealed that the suspect until his arrest was an active member of the BHT group. He is however assisting troops with useful information in on-going investigations. In another development, troops deployed on roadblock along Road Mongonu – Maiduguri on 3rd September 2017 intercepted one Hauwa Hassan in possession of 64 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, 2 AK-47 magazines and one pair of uniform. Her mission was not immediately ascertained however she is still in own custody for investigations. Similarly, on 5th September 2017, troops arrested 3 BHT collaborators namely; Abubakar Aminami, Yaharam Goni Abacha and Modu Abubakar Aminami.

14. On 11th September 2017, troops deployed at Forward Operational Base, Mainok in conjunction with members of Civilian Joint Task force (CJTF) arrested a suspected BHT logistics supplier named Sa'id Khalil in Mainok town. Investigations revealed that the suspect was providing logistics to BHT. He sells cows rustled by BHT at Kukareta Market and also supply foodstuff to the insurgents in their hideouts using motorcycles. Other BHT collaborators namely Rano Karami Lalau and Ahmadu Haruna were arrested at Firi Village of Potiskum LGA and Ka'ana Village of Gabio LGA respectively by troops on 14th September 2017 based on tip off.

15. In a similar development, suspected BHT logistics supplier and informant Ari Grema was arrested at Anguwan Rimi area in Geidam based on information provided by the locals. Furthermore, on 20th September 2017, own troops on patrol to New Yoyo Village in Kukawa LGA arrested a suspected BHT spy who concealed himself under bushy shrubs on sighting the troops. Also, troops arrested 20-year-old physically challenged BHT informant, Audu Usman at Doro Baga based on tip off. The suspects are in custody undergoing investigation.

RESCUE OF CIVILIANS

16. Within the period under review, own troops on clearance operations and fighting patrols intercepted suspected escapees and in some cases rescued quite a number of civilians from BHT elements. A total of 230 were rescued during the period. On 1st September 2017, troops rescued a group of 6 persons a man his wife and four children from Sabsawa, villages. They were profiled and handed over to IDP camp authorities in Bama for further administration.

17. Also, on 11th September 2017, own troops on fighting patrol rescued one Mallam Muhammed Abba-Gana Madami and 2 children who were abducted by suspected BHT following a robbery incident along Bazam and Kulia general areas of Magumeri LGA. During the operation, troops recovered one AK-47, 2 AK-47 rifle magazines, 18 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) and a pick-up truck. Similarly, on 12th September 2017, troops on fighting patrol rescued two women and 7 children from Bula - Kuri and Zala villages. They were screened by a combination of military and other security agents and thereafter handed over to officials of the IDP camp in Bama.

18. On 13th September 2017, own troops intercepted 14 refugees along Gamboru/ Fotokol border while returning from Zengeyaih Village in Cameroon Republic. Preliminary investigation revealed that they were indigenes of Amchaka and Kufe villages in Kala Balge LGA. They were subsequently handed over to officials of Ngala IDP Camp for necessary administration. In the same vein, troops intercepted Yagaji Ba Maina aged 25 and Modu Ba Fannami aged 11 who claimed they escaped from BHT hideout at Talala Village in Damboa LGA. They are currently undergoing investigation to ascertain their claims.

19. On 17th September 2017, fourteen returnees who allegedly were returning from Cameroun comprising three women and 11 children arrived Pulka. The women and children were screened, documented and handed over to the IDP camp officials. Also, on 18th September 2017, sixty persons who had allegedly escaped from BHT hideouts in Chongolo and Burari villages close to Kolofata in Cameroun were intercepted by own troops. They were screened, documented and handed over to officials of IDP camp in Bama. Similarly, another group of 6 men, 10 women and 9 children from Dalari Village in Magumeri LGA were rescued by troops on fighting patrol.

20. Additionally, troops of the Cameroonian Defence Force handed over refugees comprising 19 men, 12 women and 35 children of Nigeria nationality to troops at Banki. The refugees were from Kirawa, Darel Jamel, Kodo and Deneski villages of Bama LGA. They were subsequently screened and handed over to officials of Bama IDP Camp for further management. Also, on 23rd September 2017, troops further intercepted 5 refugees returning from Jigage Village in Cameroun. They were screened and identified to be indigenes of Kilimeri Village in Bama LGA.

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SURRENDERING OF BHT

21. On 30th August 2017, three BHT namely Maidugu Ali, 28 years, Ali Abbas, 27 years and Ramat Mall Hamman, 28 years surrendered to troops alongside 4 women and a 2-year-old girl. The women and child have been profiled and moved to IDP camp while the suspects are still helping with investigations. Also, on 16th September 2017, a confirmed BHT member named Abdulamuminu Jibrin, aged 41, surrendered to own troops deployed at Damboa. The surrendered BHT confessed that he escaped from the BHT hideout at Dusula as a result of disenchantment with BHT ideology as well as starvation in the camp. Five other BHT also surrendered to troops at Damboa.

22. In the same vein, another BHT, Mallam Bakura Ibrahim, from BHT hideout at Kwalleram also surrendered to own troops deployed at Cross Kauwa on 19th September 2017. The suspect also complained of hardship in their camp as a result of blocking operations by troops. He further cited maltreatment within the BHT ranks as well as disenchantment with the group’s ideology as some of his reasons for defecting. Meanwhile, the surrendered BHT are being profiled for further action by Operation SAFE CORRIDOR.

SUICIDE /IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE ATTACKS

23. The BHT group in its resolve to brazenly violate extant International Humanitarian and Human Rights Laws have continued to unleash terror on the populace by employing suicide bombing and other forms of IED attacks against soft and vulnerable targets among others. Most of these attacks were successfully foiled and neutralized by own troops. This is however not without a few unfortunate incidents that impacted on the citizenry. For instance, on 1st September 2017, at about 6.20am, troops intercepted 2 female suicide bombers near a mosque at Shuwari in Dikwa LGA. The efforts of our vigilant troops compelled the panicked suicide bombers to detonate themselves before reaching the target. Only the suicide bombers were killed in the incident. Also, on 3rd September 2017, at about 1.45am, our troops again intercepted and neutralized 2 male suicide bombers who attempted to infiltrate own blocking position at Koshare-Majuane axis in Gwoza LGA.

24. As troops challenged the suicide bombers from a distance, both of them charged towards the sentry but were quickly taken out by the sentry who fired a shot at one of the suicide bombers which led to the explosion of the Person Borne Improvised Explosive Device (PBIED). The explosion also led to the death of the second suicide bomber who apparently did not have the time to detonate his suicide vest. The vest was subsequently detonated successfully by own Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team. On 7th September 2017, own troops on patrol and CIED operations along Road Damboa-Bulabulin discovered an IED planted by BHT at Kurumiri. The determined efforts of our troops in ensuring the safety of lives and properties along the various MSRs again assisted in averting the mass casualty that would have been inflicted on commuters plying the Maiduguri–Damboa Road if the IED were left undetected. Meanwhile, own Explosive Ordinance Device (EOD) team successfully detonated the explosive device.

25. On 8th September 2017, own troops responding to a loud explosion at Bolori general area along Road Customs–Muna in Maiduguri metropolis discovered a suicide bomber who had detonated her suicide vest close to a taxi halted by personnel of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at their checkpoint. The explosion killed the suicide bomber and another who was yet to detonate her vest. Unfortunately, one NDLEA personnel at the checkpoint and 3 occupants of the taxi were injured in the incident. The scene was cordoned off by own troops while personnel of the Nigeria Police Force EOD team neutralised the unexploded vest. The remains of the 2 suicide bombers were also cleared by SEMA and officials of the Red Cross while the injured victims were evacuated for medical attention.

26. Furthermore, on September 2017, troops on patrol along Road Gwoza - Yamtake discovered one IED at Lokodisa, which was detonated in situ by own EOD team. Also, troops while on patrol and CIED operations along Road Dikwa – Ajiri – Mafa - Maiduguri discovered and destroyed 2 Detonator 27 (electrical) at a suspected BHT crossing point near Bakassi Bridge. In a separate development, on 18th September 2017, a group of 2 males and one female suicide bombers attacked Mushimari Village in the outskirts of Konduga. Investigation revealed that BHT on 4 motorcycles created panic in the area by first shooting sporadically in order to creat confusion and in the process inserted the suicide bombers who disguised as part of the local scampering for safety. However, the suicide bombers later detonated their vest when the villagers regrouped to assess the situation thus, killing 13 civilians including one CJTF and injuring 19 others. The injured were promptly evacuated for medical treatment.

27. There were also attempts to attack troops on patrol using IED but these attacks were successfully neutralised. The attempted IED attack on troops deployed at Kumshe and also those on patrol along Miyanti – Banki Junction as well as Road Bama–Aulari between 19th–23rd September 2017 further demonstrates the frustration on the part of the BHT. The group is obviously venting its disillusionment by engaging in the use of IED against soft and hard targets knowing that their capability for sustained operations has been largely degraded.

28. At this juncture, it is very expedient to again reiterate the very dire need for all and sundry to continue to ensure the relative peace and security achieved thus far within the Theatre is sustained through collective efforts. While we urge the community and religious leaders to continue sensitizing their people on the need to always report any strange face or suspicious activity within their vicinity to the nearest security agency, I also want to reassure members of the public that troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE would continue to remain undaunted in the pursuit of its mandate. In doing this, the troops would continue to be professional in the discharge of their duties in line with international best practices and with respect for national and international laws. The public is therefore urged to continue supporting the troops morally, spiritually and otherwise in the defeat of our common enemy which is the BHT group.

Conclusion.


CIVIL- MILITARY RELATIONS

29. In the period under review, own troops engaged in a number of civil military related activities to strengthen the support enjoyed from the host communities.

30. Repair of Road. Own troops engaged in the repairs of washed away portion of Road Dikwa - Ngala by filling up and patching the potholes that hitherto made movement along the road very tortuous. More so, these potholes are usually used by the BHT to bury their IEDs thus making the routes exposed to danger from the BHT threat. The patching of most of these potholes by troops have reduced the threat significantly. The eroded portion of the Road Ngusoroye – Damel Jamal was also fixed by the troops with the support of element of the NAE in the frontline.

31. Sensitization Programme on the Outbreak of Cholera. The Cholera epidemic was a major setback recorded within the Theatre especially in some of the IDP camps. The disease led to some deaths however troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE were unaffected by the scourge. Meanwhile, Operation LAFIYA DOLE supported other relevant stakeholders in curbing the further spread of the cholera epidemic by conducting sensitization programme on its Operation LAFIYA DOLE FM Station. Commanders at all levels were also tasked to hold meetings with community and religious leaders and other stakeholders to sensitize IDPs against Cholera outbreak. Health workers from international humanitarian agencies were equally invited to speak to the stakeholders.

32. Provision of Medicare to Displaced Persons and Vulnerable Individuals. Own troops offered medical services to civilian out-patients and in-patients with various health challenges in Bama, Banki, Rann, Kareto and Maiduguri among others during the period under review. Among the patients were 30 pregnant women who received weekly ante natal services.

PRESIDENTIAL VISIT TO TROOPS OF OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE

33. The President, Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Mohammadu Buhari accompanied by the Service Chiefs and Director General, Department of State Service, paid a visit to the theatre of operation on 1 October 2017, where he celebrated Nigeria’s 57th Independence Day Anniversary with troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE. During the visit, the president took time to personally interact with officers and men of the Operation as well as empathised with the wounded in action. It is pertinent to state here, that the presidential visit has further strengthened our resolve to decisively deal with terrorism and insurgency in the north east.

CONCLUSION

34. Members of the press, ladies and gentlemen, at this stage of our fight against BHT, I urge you all especially members of the general public to continue to be more security conscious. You are also encouraged to establish neighbourhood watch teams in remote villages and communities, markets, motor parks among others to monitor strange or suspicious persons and promptly pass information to security agencies. The BHT are regularly changing their tactics to enable them sustain attacks on unsuspecting soft and vulnerable targets. The use of bicycles and Digital Video Disks (DVD) to convey IED for suicide attacks are recent examples of some of these new techniques.

35. While we appreciate the larger members of the society for their continuous support in the fight against BHT, we will also want to observe that we still have some unscrupulous elements among the populace who are collaborating with BHT, mostly for pecuniary gains at the expense of the safety of their loved one. So, as you engage in your normal daily activities, be conscious of your environment. Remember, that security is everybody’s business and “When you see something and say something” many lives and properties would be saved.

36. Please help the security agencies, to serve you better. Once again, your continued support in the fight against our common adversary is very much appreciated and we urge you not to relent until we together bring an end to this menace called Boko Haram. Thank you for your attention.

IBRAHIM ATTAHIRU
Major General
Theatre Commander
Operation LAFIYA DOLE
11 October 2017

bidexiii:
#SF

why does he have a Russian flag attached to his shoulder ?

Nicheey:


why does he have a Russian flag attached to his shoulder ?

They where trained in Russia.

Sometimes these SF guys at trigger happy to be trained in the north east europe, so sometimes they show it off.......

Katyusha:
Nonsense....what business do females have commanding combat units? The decision to admit females into NDA for the RC was purely political.... Even female West Point grads don't command combat units.

Captain Aliyu: Why is this post not fully manned?!
Private Okoro: Sir, we are awaiting orders.
Captain Aliyu: From who?!
Private Okoro: The platoon commander....Sir, she is on maternity leave.
Captain Aliyu: What?!
Private Okoro: Yes Sir..last week, we had to suspend operations as she was suffering from a bout of postmenstrual stress.

Female Combatants my ass...Feminist nonsense.

lol ,this got me laughing

Katyusha:
Nonsense....what business do females have commanding combat units? The decision to admit females into NDA for the RC was purely political.... Even female West Point grads don't command combat units.

Captain Aliyu: Why is this post not fully manned?!
Private Okoro: Sir, we are awaiting orders.
Captain Aliyu: From who?!
Private Okoro: The platoon commander....Sir, she is on maternity leave.
Captain Aliyu: What?!
Private Okoro: Yes Sir..last week, we had to suspend operations as she was suffering from a bout of postmenstrual stress.

Female Combatants my ass...Feminist nonsense.

lol ,this got me laughing ,especially that "POSTMENSTRUAL STRESS"

New pics of the construction of Defense Ministry Complex "The #Octagon" in The New Capital. #Egypt

#Libya- LAF pilots graduates of #Egypt|ian Air College finalizing conversion course prior to commencing operational squadrons

fighter jet during flight tests in #Russia

Nigerian Air Force HQ added 4 new photos.

CAPACITY BUILDING: NAF PARTNERS WITH NASENI TO TRAIN PERSONNEL FOR IN-DEPTH MAINTENANCE

In a bid to intensify its capacity building efforts, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) recently completed the training of 55 of its personnel in various fields at the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Abuja. The training, which took place at the 7 centres in NASENI, was aimed at further raising the level of technical manpower in the NAF through collaboration with relevant local institutions. The NAF personnel were trained in the following specialties: Lathe Milling Operations and General Maintenance, Laser Cutting, Oxyacetylene Welding, Networking Tools and Techniques, Repairs of Electronics Circuits, Electronics Testing and Diagnostics as well as Cabling and Looming Techniques. The intensive training in the various specialties lasted for various durations, ranging from 14 to 30 days.

The training has given the NAF personnel the capacity to reproduce some spares locally and also carry out more in-depth repairs of electronics items that were hitherto shipped overseas. Accordingly, the partnership with NASENI is expected to enhance the effectiveness of aircraft maintenance in the NAF as well as boost the Research and Development efforts of the Service. Ordinarily, the training would have gulped huge resources in foreign currency, if conducted overseas. However, by collaborating with NASENI, the NAF completed the training of the 55 personnel with less than N6million. The training of the NAF personnel is in tandem with one of the key drivers of the vision of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, which is “Strategic partnerships with MDAs for enhanced Research and Development”.

The training was completed last week and the trained personnel have been deployed as appropriate.

DOPRI

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NAF IS CLOSE TO MY HEART, SAYS NEW UNITED STATES DEFENCE ATTACHÉ TO NIGERIA

The new United States Defence Attaché (DA) to Nigeria, Colonel Jason Nicholson has stated that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is close to his heart and that he would do the very possible best to further boost the relationship between his Government and that of Nigeria towards enhancing NAF operations. The new United States DA made the promise when he paid a courtesy visit on the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, at the NAF Headquarters on 11 October 2017. In his response, the CAS expressed happiness with the current nature of interactions between the NAF and the United States Embassy in Nigeria. In particular, he acknowledged, with thanks, the support the NAF had been receiving in the area of training, amongst others, which had aided the NAF’s contributions to the fight against terrorism in Nigeria.

Air Marshal Abubakar reiterated his belief that no single nation could possibly fight terrorism alone and hence, the need to develop the right partnerships. He also said that, under President Buhari, substantial progress had been made in the fight against terrorism and that much more could still be achieved in that regard, especially with the availability of the right platforms and equipment. Accordingly, he said the NAF would continue to count on the support of the United States Government to facilitate the supply of the required aircraft spares, specialized equipment and aircraft, towards completely eradicating terrorism in Nigeria. The CAS also seized the opportunity to highlight some of the humanitarian intervention schemes of the NAF in North-eastern Nigeria and other parts of the country as part of the strategy towards winning the hearts and minds of the populace. The CAS then expressed the appreciation of the NAF to Project Cure, a non-governmental organization based in the United States, for identifying with the NAF's humanitarian efforts in the Northeast.

It would be recalled that the NAF had since established Level 2 hospitals in the camps for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at Bama and Dalori, in addition to drilling of boreholes to ensure supply of potable water. Furthermore, the NAF has, in the past two years, conducted several medical outreach programmes during which IDPs received free treatment, free eyeglasses and free surgical interventions, including airlift to and from IDP camps, where necessary.

DOPRI

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Residents of Gwoza jubilating on military's success against the Boko Haram terrorists






https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwoTg2ZwXQA

Happening now is the formal flag off of Exercise CROCODILE SMILE II at the Tactical Headquarters of 81 Division Nigerian Army, Takwa Bay Island, Lagos State: