Nigerdeltaboi:
the albatros has been flying na ,i saw a lot of them while i was in kano , they are based in kano

It most av being the over stretched airforce assets, may that's why they used it for the exercise instead of the Alpha/f7 jets.

#UN/UNAMID MISSIONS

bidexiii:


It most av being the over stretched airforce assets, may that's why they used it for the exercise instead of the Alpha/f7 jets.

maybe , but they are mostly used for pilot training.

Nigerdeltaboi:
maybe , but they are mostly used for pilot training.

Of course,yeap.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJkbdPtBZXp/?taken-by=exboy_sosa

Short video of a fire fight i stumbled on on IG

iblawi:
http://www.trezzyblog.com/2016/08/exercise-crocodile-smile-precusor.html

5 militants killed.

I pray Mr president and his security council should find a way of not creating another theatre of war. They should try and dialogue and settle to a common conclusion.

Fynline:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BJkbdPtBZXp/?taken-by=exboy_sosa

Short video of a fire fight i stumbled on on IG

Nice video.........

I can only hear one thing ;"than one don die now".......

#BATTLE FIELD PICTURES..

##CION

TROOPS ESTABLISH SCHOOL IN BAMA INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS CAMP

To further assist the internally displaced persons and enhance civil-military relations, troops of 21 Brigade, 7 Division Nigerian Army, have established a temporary school for the children at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp located in Bama town, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State using military tents.

The school comprised 6 military tents in which soldiers not on essential duty served as teachers. In addition, some of the IDPs who were teachers before the their displacement, also teach in the school.

Presently, the school has a population of over 3,000 children. The Brigade has also establish a section of adult education for women.

Impressed with the laudable initiative, the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) also assisted the Brigade with 2 additional tents and school bags for the pupils, while Borno State Urban Education deployed a Principal to assist in running of the school.

The United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and the Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Sahel, Mr Toby Lanzer, and Borno State Government celebrated the recently held World Humanitarian Day with the IDPs in the school and commended the efforts of the Nigerian Army for establishing the school.

Similarly, an American Non-Government Organization (NGO), Empower54, equally impressed with the fact that “despite the heavy responsibility of fighting off the terrorists daily, the soldiers are making time to teach the children”, appreciates the soldiers of 21 Brigade for their selfless effort by establishing the school in a blog and hashtag.

Thank you for your kind and usual cooperation.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations

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EXERCISE CROCODILE SMILE IS NOT JUST ABOUT GUNS AND BOATS ONLY.......There is humanitarian aspect too

The military training exercise embarked upon by the Nigerian Army nicknamed "Operation CROCODILE SMILE" to train its Special Forces, formations and units located in the South-South geo-political zone of the country, has commenced in earnest. Recall that we have shown you the massing up of the troops yesterday, today, we are showing you photographs of the logistics build up and most importantly, the human side of the exercise; ongoing free medical outreach for Sapele communities in Delta State. Here, the Nigerian Army Medical Corps have fully deployed attending to medical needs of the communities free of charge.

Thank you for your kind and usual cooperation.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations

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CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF BAGS PRESTIGIOUS KWAMEH NKURMAH LEADERSHIP AWARD.........Dedicate same Officers and Soldiers of the Nigerian Army

Today, Friday 26th August 2016, he Chief of Army Staff (COAS, Nigerian Army, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai was presented with the prestigious Kwameh Nkurmah Leadership Award by the All African Students Union (AASU) for his exemplary leadership and commitment to duty and the fight against insurgency in the North East.
The Award was presented to at the Army Headquarters Conference Room, Abuja by a delegation of the Executive Committee members of the Union from various African countries and institutions led by its Nigeria Country representative and the Secretary General of union, Ambassador Akinyele Olasumbo.

According to them, the award was to enable them join other well meaning individuals and organizations to appreciate the leadership style, patriotism and commitment of the COAS which brought about peace and security in Nigeria. They further stated that the Award was to also encourage him to do more to clear out the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists in the North East.

The union which had representatives from Nigeria, Cameroon, Cote D’Ivoire and Ghana further explained that the award would also spur other African leaders to ensure peace and stability of the African continent. In his acceptance remarks, General Buratai, thanked the Union for the award and said he was very elated and deeply humbled to be associated with the name and virtues of the highly revered African leader, the late Doctor Kwameh Nkurmah Prime Minister of Ghana as manifested in the Award and dedicated it to all the Officers and Soldiers of the Nigerian Army for their selflessness and commitment to duties that brought about this and may other accolades.

He stated that the Nigerian Army troops are doing well in the North East, and acknowledged the support of President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerians as well as international organizations in the fight against the insurgency, adding that terrorism is a global problem that must be tackled to enable development thrive in the continent. He promised to accomplish the task of President Muhammadu Buhari, to ensure normalcy returns to the North East.

The COAS urged all African youths to focus on their studies, adding that it is the basis for the overall socio-economic development of the African continent.

He also urged them to always respect elders, constituted authorities and contribute positively in order to change Africa for the better.

Present during the investiture were some Principal Staff Officers of the Army headquarters, Corps Commanders and Directors, as well as members of the All African Students Union delegation.

Thank you for your kind and usual cooperation.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations

4 Chad troops killed by 'Boko Haram mine'


http://africa.afpmobile.com/pl/svt/si/afp/po/opafrica/sc/afp_en_africa/dk/afpmobile.08-27-2016.3158/ms/l5N4xKLIIj/pa/176047/uid/

bidexiii:
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those D-30 howitzers being loaded/unloaded by a Julius Berger crane though

jakeporeshenko:

those D-30 howitzers being loaded/unloaded by a Julius Berger crane though

Nop....!

It might be blue in color, but am not seeing Any JB logo....

Biafran Technology And Inventions On Display In Umuahia (Photos): Biafrran war veteran touring a journalist a... https:///lDalxW4UUN


https://www.nairaland.com/3314515/biafran-technology-inventions-display-umuahia?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Militant Leader And His Commanders Killed In Rivers (Graphic Photos)


https://www.nairaland.com/3314842/militant-leader-commanders-killed-rivers

AM SO IMPRESSED....

ukwu Bunker in Umuahia. When western delegates visited this bunker after the war, they were shocked that blacks could build such a sophisticated bunker with air control and ventilation systems as far back as 1960s.

bidexiii:

Militant Leader And His Commanders Killed In Rivers (Graphic Photos)


https://www.nairaland.com/3314842/militant-leader-commanders-killed-rivers

Nice 1

iblawi:

Nice 1

Badt guy....... . ......

#Egypt: Local source reports a number of raids by the Security Forces in al-Arich. #Sinai https:///hXNBWnO1yC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuBDv1fAh2A

Opening another front

Crocodile Smile Update: Troops Raid Criminal Hideouts In The Creeks

Troops of 4 Brigade Nigerian Army involved in the field training exercise nicknamed “CROCODILE SMILE” mounted on gunboats and speedboats have been making tremendous progress as they also raided suspected criminal hideouts in the creeks around Ajaosolo, Okogho, Opumani, and Obodo general area.
While conducting the exercise, on Sunday 28th August 2016, they intercepted suspected illegal oil bunkerer with 1 “Cotonou Boat” laden with crude oil, 3 X 40 Horse power Yamaha Speedboats and 5 X 200 Litres of illegally refined diesel oil.
Similarly, the troops continued conducting the training exercise near Bomadi town, Bomadi Local Government Area and Pendo and Tuomu of Bururtu Local Government Area of Delta State respectively. Two suspects; Mr. Tokolo Sawyer and Miss Showman Ebi-ere were arrested at “Loveth Plaze”, while Mr Kingsley Ebidimo and 7 others with unidentified mission were equally arrested at Pendo as they were found to be in possession of substance believed to be Marijuana, 1 Axe, 2 Cutting Saw and a long iron bender in their hideouts. The suspects and exhibits have been handed over to the Nigeria Police at Bomadi.
The troops have continued with their field training exercise, more so as they received 2 more supporting weapons, Main Battle Tank, 2 Mine-Resistant, Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles and 3 Scorpion Tanks from the Headquarters of Nigerian Armour Corps.
In addition, as part of the training exercise, the troops have been carrying out patrols along waterways in the creeks, in that process, they recovered 2 “Cotonou Boats” and a 75 Horse Power Speedboat, 30 X 200 Litres plastic drums containing liquid suspected to be illegally refined crude oil in the creeks at Ovwahwa in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State in the afternoon of Sunday 28th August 2016.
Three suspected persons, Messrs College Owahwa, Joseph Katte and Olisa Patrick found around the vicinity have been arrested. They are currently being questioned.
Following intelligence reports, 2 illegal crude oil refineries were identified and destroyed by the exercising troops traversing Ayakoromo and Esaba water ways in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.
At about 5.00pm same day, 2 Pumping Machines and sets of new pipes used for the construction of illegal refineries and siphoning were found in the bush. Two suspects were interrogated to ascertain their involvement on the recovered items. The troops have continued their training exercise without hitch.
In addition to the training exercise, troops are equally carrying out free medical outreaches at central area Sapele and near Olu of Warri’s in Warri.

Fynline:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuBDv1fAh2A

Opening another front

Another front lingering.....?

#AFSF

#REVA MRAPS

UPDATE ON OPERATION CROCODILE SMILE ;

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