On Friday, October 18, some Boko Haram terrorists were killed in a bombardment of their meeting venue by the Air Task Force (ATF) of the operation 'Lafiya Dole'.

The bombardment was in Ngoske at the fringes of the Sambisa Forest in Borno State. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said the attack was executed, following successive days of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.

NAF said the ISR was aimed at identifying locations housing the Boko Haram leadership as well as their positions.

A statement issued by the director, Public Relations and Information, of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, to this effect noted: “Intelligence derived from the ISR missions led to the designation of two buildings within Ngoske that served as assembly areas for the terrorists from where they launch attacks against troops positions and innocent civilians.



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Odunayaw:
your luck even hard pass. But na for 67rc I meet most of the friends I have.
We been get one group that time wey produce nearly 1 cadet per state. See as men de cry when these ones were wearing salala.

Way and manner sha, the job was served.

LOL. Sail on brotherly, you're rugged.

JUST IN: Nigerian Troops of Sector 3 OPLD /MNJTF During Mop Up Operations around Jagalta Village recovers RPG 7 Tube, One 60mm Commando Mortar, 4 AK 47 Rifles, One Motor Cycle and a Gun Truck with several BH neutralized.

T'chadian MNJTF soldier deployed in the North East

MRAP couldn't stop this.

Kalapizim:
MRAP couldn't stop this.

omo!! If those AA guns fit do this to steels, I wander wetin dem go do flesh

shadowprimezero:
T'chadian MNJTF soldier deployed in the North East

This Chadians no get special forces fighting ISWAP ni Almost every Nigerian army infantry don turn to a special force cause of ISWAP, boko haram, Fulani herdsmen and bandits

BabaOwen:
omo!! If those AA guns fit do this to steels, I wander wetin dem go do flesh

I dont think its AA , likely IED or RPG hit

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Kalapizim:
I dont think its AA , likely IED or RPG hit

What is the story behind this picture?

It doesn't look like AA to me as well. I would say it was deliberately set on fire.

BabaOwen:
omo!! If those AA guns fit do this to steels, I wander wetin dem go do flesh

what AA?

Kalapizim:
I dont think its AA , likely IED or RPG hit

I disagree. Worst case they "left" it and ISWAP burnt it

Xbee007:

What is the story behind this picture?

It doesn't look like AA to me as well. I would say it was deliberately set on fire.

Didnt get the story behind other than troops lost their lives in it.

Odunayaw:
I disagree. Worst case they "left" it and ISWAP burnt it

i dont think so

Kalapizim:
i dont think so

I see nothing to suggest IED or RPG!!!

Kalapizim:
MRAP couldn't stop this.

i tink its an air strike on BH position.. i tink de mrap was stolen.. look at the sorroundings too.

Odunayaw:
I see nothing to suggest IED or RPG!!!

So a fire burnt out a bulletproof glass?

You need to be realistic.

That's clearly a ballistic damage of some kind.

kabe1:

So a fire burnt out a bulletproof glass?

You need to be realistic.

That's clearly a ballistic damage of some kind.

Typically burning at 600-800C, with prolonged exposure, fire is more than capable of melting ballistics glass.

shadowprimezero:

Typically burning at 600-800C, with prolonged exposure, fire is more than capable of melting ballistics glass.

That only happens in a controlled fire environment.

kabe1:

So a fire burnt out a bulletproof glass?

You need to be realistic.

That's clearly a ballistic damage of some kind.

How does this prove its any of a RPG or IED hit?
if it were IED, the effect will be glaring at the wheels and belly. I simply do not see the impact point of any RPG

What realism outside this?

PRESS RELEASE*

*TACTICAL BOOMERANG; SEVEN BOKO HARAM CRIMINALS KILLED EIGHT OTHERS CRIPPLED BY THEIR OWN IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE*

As the artillery bombardment and ground assault by troops of the Nigerian Army (NA) intensify across Operation LAFIYA DOLE Theatre, more Boko Haram casualties are being recorded. In a clear case that can be best described as a tactical boomerang, on Friday, 18 October 2019, some marauding Boko Haram criminals elements who were escaping the unbearable battle heat turned on them by NA troops met their waterloo as one of their vehicles, a Toyota Sam Sahara Model, stepped on an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) laid by them against NA troops at Lamba’a Forest along Jakana - Mainok Road in Borno State. The self-inflicted destruction consumed 7 Boko Haram criminals while 8 others suffered severe injuries. Consequently, troops have mobilised to the general area for route clearance and mop-up operation.

In another development, a syndicate that specializes in the smuggling of smoked fish from the Lake Chad region for sale in some parts of Nigeria have been busted by the diligent troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE. Reliable information available revealed that Boko Haram criminals/Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) and their collaborators are using the fish business to finance and sustain their heinous activities. The proceeds from the sales are believed to be channelled into the procurement of food stuff, groceries, drugs, toiletries, vehicle spare parts and other items for the sustenance of their criminal activities.

Relatedly, troops of Sector 3 Operation LAFIYA DOLE while acting on a reliable intelligence, raided the residence of some suspected illegal fish smugglers near Water Board Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp in Monguno LGA of Borno State. Four suspects were arrested and 16 sacks of smoked fish concealed in a room were recovered. In a similar operation conducted by troops of Sector 2 Operation LAFIYA DOLE on 10 October 2019, 9 vehicles loaded with illegal smoked fish consignments were equally intercepted at Bukarti in Geidam LGA of Yobe State en-route Hadejia in Jigawa State. Consequently, 18 suspects including drivers, conductors, mechanics and agents were also apprehended.

In another development, troops deployed at a Check Point along Baga Road in Borno State while on Operation POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION arrested one Musa Ishaku while in possession of a fake Nigeria Customs ID card which he has been using to deceive security agencies. Additionally, troops of 1 Division also rescued 4 kidnapped students from bandits at Gurmi Village in Chikun LGA of Kaduna State after a brief fire fight with criminals. In Rivers State, troops of 16 Brigade Garrison (Main) raided a suspected Sea Pirates Camp at Tingibibi Ogu/Bolo LGA of Rivers State. The suspected sea pirates who obviously could not withstand the overwhelming fire power of the troops, fled the enclave in disarray. Items recovered from the camp include one AK 47 Rifle magazine, 5 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 3 cartridges, one binocular and 3 para red rocket. In the same vein, troops neutralised one armed robber during an anti-robbery operation at Adipet Filling Station along Rukuba Road in Jos North LGA of Plateau State. Others were believed to have escaped with gun shot wounds. Similarly, following confessional statements made by an arrested notorious bandit/kidnap kingpin named Yellow, troops of 3 Brigade tracked and arrested one of his gang members, Dahiru Dogo in Falgore Forest in Kano State.

The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai wishes to reassure the general public on the resolve of the Nigerian Army to rid the society of criminal elements for a secured environment.

You are kindly requested to disseminate above information to the general public for awareness. Thank you for your usual cooperation.

AMINU ILIYASU
Colonel
Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator
20 October 2019.

Toju200:
PRESS RELEASE*

*TACTICAL BOOMERANG; SEVEN BOKO HARAM CRIMINALS KILLED EIGHT OTHERS CRIPPLED BY THEIR OWN IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE*

As the artillery bombardment and ground assault by troops of the Nigerian Army (NA) intensify across Operation LAFIYA DOLE Theatre, more Boko Haram casualties are being recorded. In a clear case that can be best described as a tactical boomerang, on Friday, 18 October 2019, some marauding Boko Haram criminals elements who were escaping the unbearable battle heat turned on them by NA troops met their waterloo as one of their vehicles, a Toyota Sam Sahara Model, stepped on an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) laid by them against NA troops at Lamba’a Forest along Jakana - Mainok Road in Borno State. The self-inflicted destruction consumed 7 Boko Haram criminals while 8 others suffered severe injuries. Consequently, troops have mobilised to the general area for route clearance and mop-up operation.

In another development, a syndicate that specializes in the smuggling of smoked fish from the Lake Chad region for sale in some parts of Nigeria have been busted by the diligent troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE. Reliable information available revealed that Boko Haram criminals/Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) and their collaborators are using the fish business to finance and sustain their heinous activities. The proceeds from the sales are believed to be channelled into the procurement of food stuff, groceries, drugs, toiletries, vehicle spare parts and other items for the sustenance of their criminal activities.

Relatedly, troops of Sector 3 Operation LAFIYA DOLE while acting on a reliable intelligence, raided the residence of some suspected illegal fish smugglers near Water Board Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp in Monguno LGA of Borno State. Four suspects were arrested and 16 sacks of smoked fish concealed in a room were recovered. In a similar operation conducted by troops of Sector 2 Operation LAFIYA DOLE on 10 October 2019, 9 vehicles loaded with illegal smoked fish consignments were equally intercepted at Bukarti in Geidam LGA of Yobe State en-route Hadejia in Jigawa State. Consequently, 18 suspects including drivers, conductors, mechanics and agents were also apprehended.

In another development, troops deployed at a Check Point along Baga Road in Borno State while on Operation POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION arrested one Musa Ishaku while in possession of a fake Nigeria Customs ID card which he has been using to deceive security agencies. Additionally, troops of 1 Division also rescued 4 kidnapped students from bandits at Gurmi Village in Chikun LGA of Kaduna State after a brief fire fight with criminals. In Rivers State, troops of 16 Brigade Garrison (Main) raided a suspected Sea Pirates Camp at Tingibibi Ogu/Bolo LGA of Rivers State. The suspected sea pirates who obviously could not withstand the overwhelming fire power of the troops, fled the enclave in disarray. Items recovered from the camp include one AK 47 Rifle magazine, 5 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 3 cartridges, one binocular and 3 para red rocket. In the same vein, troops neutralised one armed robber during an anti-robbery operation at Adipet Filling Station along Rukuba Road in Jos North LGA of Plateau State. Others were believed to have escaped with gun shot wounds. Similarly, following confessional statements made by an arrested notorious bandit/kidnap kingpin named Yellow, troops of 3 Brigade tracked and arrested one of his gang members, Dahiru Dogo in Falgore Forest in Kano State.

The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai wishes to reassure the general public on the resolve of the Nigerian Army to rid the society of criminal elements for a secured environment.

You are kindly requested to disseminate above information to the general public for awareness. Thank you for your usual cooperation.

AMINU ILIYASU
Colonel
Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator
20 October 2019.

Karma is a biatch.

ISWAPs activities is a real source of worry coupled with their seemingly unending adoption of new tactics & strategy, what’s really happening? Why are we not seeing this kind of news, because it will be interpreted as indirectly helping BHTs with PR, the press approach towards this war is short of expectation.

Uwaomaokey:
ISWAPs activities is a real source of worry coupled with their seemingly unending adoption of new tactics & strategy, what’s really happening? Why are we not seeing this kind of news, because it will be interpreted as indirectly helping BHTs with PR, the press approach towards this war is short of expectation.

The President has done a wonderful job in holding the press by the jugulars. However, its not like our journos are up and doing sha

Battle hardened T'chadian MNJTF soldiers in the NE

kabe1:

So a fire burnt out a bulletproof glass?

You need to be realistic.

That's clearly a ballistic damage of some kind.

No structural damage to the roof nor the vehicle itself. Except the glass, seats and dashboard.
Looks life whatever happened started from inside - out.
Could be the NA making sure an immobilized vehicle doesn't fall in wrong hands.

gboye1999:


No structural damage to the roof nor the vehicle itself. Except the glass, seats and dashboard.
Looks life whatever happened started from inside - out.
Could be the NA making sure an immobilized vehicle doesn't fall in wrong hands.

I totally agree, a heavy blast inside of the vehicle likely caused that kind of damage.

FLYING OFFICER OKE - ANOTHER NAF FEMALE FIGHTER PILOT IN THE MAKING

Flying Officer Oluwadamilare Oke is another Nigerian Air Force (NAF) female fighter pilot in the making. Oke, who is one of the 15 Student Pilots undergoing Basic Flying Training at the 403 Flying Training School (403 FTS) Kano, has successfully conducted her first solo flight on the L-39ZA Jet Trainer Aircraft. She is the first female pilot to do so in the history of 403 FTS. This is yet another example of the gender-friendly environment created under the current NAF leadership. We look forward to Oke’s progress and eventual graduation from the Course.

NAF HOLDS 2019 THIRD QUARTER CAS CONFERENCE, RECORDS SEVERAL ACHIEVEMENTS IN 3 MONTHS

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) yesterday, 21 October 2019, commenced its Third Quarter Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Conference at the Headquarters NAF (HQ NAF) Abuja. During the Conference, the CAS, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, highlighted several achievements recorded by the Service over the last 3 months, which had enhanced it's ability to better serve Nigerians. Some of the achievements, he noted, include the sustained air onslaught against terrorists, insurgents and other criminal elements; winging of 13 additional young pilots, including the first NAF female fighter and helicopter pilots; sustenance of high serviceability rate of flyable NAF aircraft; reactivation of NAF C-130H aircraft (NAF 917) and EC-135 helicopter as well as fabrication of hydraulic diaphragm for the L-39ZA aircraft amongst other NAF Research and Development (R & D) breakthroughs.

The CAS reiterated that the objective of holding such Conferences was to critically evaluate the performance of the Service in the past quarter in order to identify areas where successes had been recorded whilst also noting areas that require improvement. On acquisition of aircraft, he revealed that the NAF would take delivery of 2 additional attack helicopters from Italy before the end of the year, while also noting that the Super Tucano contract with the United States Government was progressing as expected, with necessary infrastructure for the security and maintenance of the aircraft steadily being emplaced at the designated NAF Base. Air Marshal Abubakar added that the process for the acquisition of the NAF JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter aircraft from Pakistan was also progressing steadily, as assured by the Pakistan Air Force CAS, who had visited Nigeria the week before. On reactivation of aircraft, the CAS noted that the NAF had commenced the in-country maintenance of an Mi-35P helicopter gunship at its Base in Port Harcourt, while the Periodic Depot Maintenance (PDM) of another C-130H aircraft (NAF 913) was also progressing on schedule for completion in February 2020.

According to the CAS, the NAF’s R & D posture of looking inwards to source for and fabricate some aircraft spares within the Country in order to save foreign exchange was yielding positive results. He noted that the Service was partnering with Ibeto Nigeria Limited in Nnewi to produce aircraft batteries while also working with another Nigerian Company in Ibadan to produce hydraulic diaphragms for the NAF L-39ZA trainer aircraft. He also highlighted that the Service had continued to focus on improving the welfare of personnel, being the most critical factor to the success of its operations. In that regard, the CAS stated that the Service was in the process of recruiting doctors, nurses and other medical professionals as Direct Short Service and Direct Regular Commission officers, to boost the quality of healthcare services provided to personnel and their families at the various NAF Hospitals. Air Marshal Abubakar emphasized that the NAF would continue to strategize to evolve innovative ways to enhance its ability to more effectively and efficiently employ Air Power in response to Nigeria's national security imperatives.

The CAS Conference is a quarterly meeting of Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding (AOC) from the 6 NAF Commands, Commandants, Directors, Unit Commanders and Air Vice Marshals in Abuja, which is aimed at appraising achievements, challenges and projections across NAF Commands and Units in order to ensure enhanced operational effectiveness and efficiency. It equally provides an avenue to obtain feedback from various field commanders while also keeping them abreast of HQ NAF’s policy direction in the months ahead.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

Please whats the name of this beast. Is it another version of MRAP . Do NA have any of it ?

yoged:
Please whats the name of this beast. Is it another version of MRAP . Do NA have any of it ?

A Better question is what's going on in those pictures? Looks like the natives are apposed to whatever US operation is going on.

This is a common 'beast '. A small MRAP. The picture is US troops leaving positions in Syria for Turkey to occupy in order to destroy Kurds (PKK) who were instrumental in defeating ISIS.