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Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by Rikidony(m): 8:13am On Sep 05, 2014 |
The battle for Bama, Borno State’s second largest town, which was seized by Boko Haram four days ago, got hotter yesterday. Amid heavy bombardment, the military fought to recover the town. Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adeshola Amosun, has relocated to Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to coordinate the air strikes. It was gathered that Boko Haram members have blocked all link roads to Bama. The “push in” by troops had recorded what sources described as “modest gain” but the military was yet to reclaim the town by last night. A top source, who spoke in confidence, said: “The insurgents were still holding on to Bama, they are still in charge. Typical of rag-tag insurgents, they are holding on to the last straws. “But the troops are gaining upper hand through heavy air strikes. We are mostly fighting the battle in the air in Bama and Gwoza. “The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adeshola Amosun, is personally supervising the aerial battle having relocated to Maiduguri from Abuja since Friday. This underscores the importance attached to the air strikes. “With aerial bombardment, we are hopeful that the troops launching the “push in” will finally take over the town. “The insurgents are feeling the air strikes, they are suffering huge losses. From intelligence report, the bombardments have become unbearable for them and they might vacate the place within the next 24 to 48 hours. “What we need to do now is for troops to gain access by land to Bama and dominate the place. We will reclaim these two towns.” Also yesterday, the military moved fast to unravel the circumstances surrounding the reported desertion of another 400 soldiers. Cameroon’s military claimed yesterday that the Nigerian soldiers are seeking refuge in the country after fleeing from battle with Boko Haram militants in Borno State. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), sources said, is trying to reach commanders at the “battle front” and may contact Cameroon for details of the matter. Though the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, was said to have told the military high command that there was no case of desertion, the DHQ is determined to ascertain the veracity of the claim. A source said: “The Defence Headquarters is looking into the claim by Cameroonian Army which is yet to get in touch with us. “So far, the GOC and other officers have claimed that no such incident was reported by troops at the battle front. We have asked them to crosscheck. “We are trying to link up with various units and Cameroon to ascertain the veracity of a report by an international medium. “If it is true, this is the worst form of desertion and it is wrong. If it is true, we are suspecting that the way the first desertion was reported might have encouraged this batch.” Cameroon state radio, the soldiers arrived at the Cameroonian border town of Amchide, where they handed their weapons to military officials. Cameroon military spokesman Colonel Didier Badjeck told the Voice of America (VOA) that the soldiers were accepted in the spirit of fighting Boko Haram alongside Nigerian forces. Speaking in French, Badjeck described challenging situations in war that cause troops to flee, adding that Cameroon had demonstrated that it is a nation that assumes its responsibility to those in harm’s way. Last week 480 Nigerian soldiers crossed over to Cameroon, ostensibly in “hot pursuit of Boko Haram militants.” Two-hundred forty-six of them have since returned to Nigeria, Badjeck said. The DHQ said the development was a tactical manouevre but has made no comment on the latest movement of soldiers across the border. In May, Cameroon’s Information Minister said President Paul Biya and President Goodluck Jonathan, had been communicating as part of a collaborative effort to defeat Boko Haram by sharing intelligence and allowing troops to pursue militants across borders if necessary. Last night, the Federal Government directed massive supply of relief materials to more than 30,000 displaced persons from Bama who are in Maiduguri. A team from the National Emergency Management Agency(NEMA) will deliver the relief items on today. http://thenationonlineng.net/new/boko-haram-holds-bama-as-military-pounds-town/ |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by BlackTechnology: 8:23am On Sep 05, 2014 |
Oh boy Will I blame this on sabotage or faulty man know man recruitment GEJ God is your strength. 4 Likes |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by kkkp: 8:26am On Sep 05, 2014 |
So they really lost Bama 1 Like |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by BlackTechnology: 8:31am On Sep 05, 2014 |
kkkp: So they really lost Bama Nigeria military dey fall hand. See as dey take sell us lie. CheI Daris God ooooo Jona till 2019 North solve your problem |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by diablos: 8:34am On Sep 05, 2014 |
BlackTechnology: Oh boy Blame it on anything man...doz soldiers beta stay in cameroon cuzz cowardice n desertation(MIA) in d military is a very grave offense. |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by Firefire(m): 8:34am On Sep 05, 2014 |
Terrorism is a global fight... Devils’ strategy for the last days Check the world map and see how terrorism is spreading. Nigeria can only win the war faster if we stop reading and spreading lies and propaganda. Our prayers should be with our troop that God should grant them GRACE and SAFETY as they face those who don’t want to live. GOD BLESSES Nigerian Armed Forces. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by BlackTechnology: 8:36am On Sep 05, 2014 |
diablos: If I am their commander, I will kill 1 out of 20 in their presence to serve as deterrence. |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by seankafor(m): 8:37am On Sep 05, 2014 |
kill every human being that is not a soldier in bama..massacre evry living thing u come acrross...destroy every building with air raids.(no exception) take no captives..raiz the bama town.let the streets fill to the bream with body of dead insurgents and their blood..infact if they can use nuclear weapon they should use it in those captured villages..let them use bio weapons like gas carnisters..if they font hav let the borrow..those villages over their should be cleansed and they should start afresh cos those are casualties of war.. lastly...........kill and destroy every living soul, animal,houses, take no captives.. God bless nigerian army 1 Like |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by Raiders: 8:43am On Sep 05, 2014 |
Nigeria Army dey fork up. why cant they destroy the rag-tag terrorist? Nigeria army used to be the best in Africa. Nigeria is losing territory while GEJ is out of the country and don't seems to care. he is the Commander in chief of the Nigeria army and should be in country supervising the army. GEJ needs to step up his game or step down 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by viczing(m): 8:49am On Sep 05, 2014 |
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Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by Unblockable: 8:50am On Sep 05, 2014 |
I thought when SaharaReporters reported it, they said they were lying; that BokoHaram never seized Bama. Anyways, thank God the Nigerian Military is trying to takeover the town again! 3 Likes |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by Rikidony(m): 8:53am On Sep 05, 2014 |
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Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by BlackTechnology: 8:55am On Sep 05, 2014 |
Raiders: Nigeria Army dey fork up. why cant they destroy the rag-tag terrorist. I thought they claim to be the best army in Africa. Nigeria is losing territory while GEJ is out of the country. GEJ needs to step up his game or step down I used to tell my friends back then in Secondary school that NA do not have the best troops but they do argue with me about Ecomog victories even when I tell them that if not for airpower, NA would have lost. Today, ND militants and BH have proven me right. 1 Like |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by EddyNumerouno(m): 8:58am On Sep 05, 2014 |
i dont even know what is going on...today its boko haram flee, tomorrow its NA fleeing, |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by kristonium(m): 8:59am On Sep 05, 2014 |
they actually lost Bama? why the cover up in the 1st place? Oh I miss Obasanjo! 1 Like |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by diablos: 9:00am On Sep 05, 2014 |
BlackTechnology: Lol...if diz were a real wartime eventuality...ie 2 countries at war n doz soldiers went ghost(MIA) if caught it could amount to treason n they would definitely be executed |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by BlackTechnology: 9:01am On Sep 05, 2014 |
diablos: The officers should start now. |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by SporaD8: 9:02am On Sep 05, 2014 |
Finally finally, the truth is coming out. Now for the last time, who truly is in control of bama? 1 Like |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by shigoslim(m): 9:03am On Sep 05, 2014 |
I said it several time our govt is lying to us. Putting us in dark conern. Nigeria is baffle with civil war indirectly, is bettr they carry us long so that we we all nt die cowardice. |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by BlackTechnology: 9:03am On Sep 05, 2014 |
SporaD8: Finally finally, the truth is coming out. BH But the govt is gradually recovering it. |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by Pangea: 9:05am On Sep 05, 2014 |
seankafor: kill every human being that is not a soldier in bama..massacre evry living thing u come acrross...destroy every building with air raids.(no exception) take no captives..raiz the bama town.let the streets fill to the bream with body of dead insurgents and their blood..infact if they can use nuclear weapon they should use it in those captured villages..let them use bio weapons like gas carnisters..if they font hav let the borrow..those villages over their should be cleansed and they should start afresh cos those are casualties of war.. As you have written, so shall it be done to your village when NA takes it back from boko haram! Sometime I wonder at the sanity of some posters? Are they normal at all? 2 Likes |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by Rikidony(m): 9:05am On Sep 05, 2014 |
BlackTechnology:BRO THE MILITARY ARE DOING THEIR BEST WHAT THE LACK IS MORALE THE PRESIDENT NEED TO VISIT THEM TO SHOW THAT THE NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE ARE WITH THEM. AND THE ALSO NEED BETTER EQUIPMENT NOT ALL THOSE BIAFRAN WAR LEFT OVER EQUIPMENT.. |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by diablos: 9:10am On Sep 05, 2014 |
BlackTechnology: Methinks d calibre of soldiers on d frontlines in borno have had little or no battle experiences, dat is why wen dey come under intense fire...d adrenalin drops n d next battle strategy they think of is abscondment. |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by diablos: 9:13am On Sep 05, 2014 |
Rikidony: Really? And how many presidents d world over ever visited d battle front to boost dia soldiers morale? Ur funny anyway. |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by BlackTechnology: 9:19am On Sep 05, 2014 |
Rikidony: What did they used during their ECOMOG days. My friend I have studied our military and can tell you that Nigerian military cant win sufficient battles once her airpower is neutralized. Do you know why 1) Because those who are gifted militarily are denied admission into the military using Man know Man criteria 2) Our military stress on strength instead of brain during recruitment because they fail to realise that physical strength can be built but Battle wisdom is natural though can be train through lots of education which unfortunately we lack. Art of War by Sun tzu and German military philosopher Clausewitz stressed more on battle wisdom during recruitment. All Advanced nations stress on battle wisdom why we still hold on to colonial doctrine of strength because we failed to realized that the British never needed our battle wisdom because they had Britons who could do it. Nigerian military should stop telling applicants to run 3km first but should ask them mind questions to see how they think in order to know if they have natural battle wisdom. 4 Likes |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by BlackTechnology: 9:22am On Sep 05, 2014 |
diablos: Read my post above this |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by diablos: 9:25am On Sep 05, 2014 |
BlackTechnology: Word! |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by Rikidony(m): 9:27am On Sep 05, 2014 |
diablos:brother i dont mean visiting them @ the war front. Gej should pay them a visit at the barracks as obama and david cameron normally do in Iraq and Afghanistan 1 Like |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by BlackTechnology: 9:29am On Sep 05, 2014 |
diablos: Thanks Let's tell our yeye military to change the pattern they recruit A great runner do not translate to a great commanding officer whether at tactical level or strategic level. A battle wise person will have better comportion and will rarely desert because he can think out what to do unlike those lacking wisdom 1 Like |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by BlackTechnology: 9:33am On Sep 05, 2014 |
Rikidony: Read my last 2 posts to see why the military is failing. It has nothing to do with weapons. |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by Raiders: 9:34am On Sep 05, 2014 |
diablos:President Bush and Obama usually visit their troops to boost the soldiers morale. President Jonathan dont really care about the soldiers morale. why should he still remain in Kenya when Nigeria just lost its territory to boko haram? The Kenya meeting is not important because he can send his aides to represent him in Kenya. Nigeria is in a state of war and we need a strong leader. 1 Like |
Re: Breaking: Boko Haram Holds Bama As Military Pounds Town With Massive Airstrike by Bliss4Lyfe(f): 9:35am On Sep 05, 2014 |
Air strikes and ground push coordinated together. No heroes just technicians. Come on boyz! U can do it! 3 Likes |
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