bidexiii:



Mate it’s going to be way too big !

Faithful007:
The only option for Nigeria to move forward is to employ foreign actors in this war before it turns to something overboard. Though that has some disadvantages, it should reduce the bht and iswap before they reach the stage of the houthi's and the likes

ugo4u:

You think hiring PMCs is cheap? it will cost the gov't millions of dollars to hire their services to do what the army can do if given such funds and support.

SamuelAnyawu:


Are you sure the Military if given the funds will really acquire the necessary weapons and not real estates?

GeneralFarouq:

Why why why think like that, let them be given, then we will see, how many estate has Sadiq aquired,

komekn:


All these attacks around Maiduguri seems like they are testing the defences for something bigger.

Unfortunately in the context of Nigeria being forewarned does not necessarily translate to being forearmed and prepared.

Everybody could see after Boko were uprooted in Chad where they were going too. But what did we do.

The spate of ambushes and attacks are no longer what can be ignored.

Faithful007:
The only option for Nigeria to move forward is to employ foreign actors in this war before it turns to something overboard. Though that has some disadvantages, it should reduce the bht and iswap before they reach the stage of the houthi's and the likes

Faithful007:
The only option for Nigeria to move forward is to employ foreign actors in this war before it turns to something overboard. Though that has some disadvantages, it should reduce the bht and iswap before they reach the stage of the houthi's and the likes

youghs:


Bokoharam wasn't uprooted in chad bro..You need to reduce your misinformation abeg

bidexiii:
NA EZUGWU

bidexiii:
GOVERNOR ZULUM SENDS DELEGATION TO DEPOT NIGERIAN ARMY, DISTRIBUTES N20k TO THE INDIGENE OF THE STATE.

After the successful Passing Out Parade of 79 Regular Recruits Intake 2020, the Borno State Governor Prof. Eng. Babagana Umara Zulum has sent three respected delegations to Depot Nigerian Army in order to appreciate and congratulate the recruits on their POP. The delegate which includes Hon. Shattima lawan Maina, Hon. Ali Abbari, Abdulmajid Harun Sobosco addresses all the 79 regular recruits and charged them to be good ambassadors of the republic.

Furthermore, Zulum permitted the delegations to distribute 20,000 to all regulars whose are bearing with indigene of Borno.

nemesis8u:


The irony

You ended up giving some of the apt examples why " Military has no business being in business "

Actually, it was you that said militaries had no business in business. So, I suggested that you go to the Egyptian, Pakistani and Chinese militaries and let them know being in business is a bad thing. I am sure they will throw a party for you in appreciation.

bidexiii:
#BREAKING : Cameroonian born ISWAP fighter, native of Soueram hands himself over with his gun to security forces on July 16, 2020.

Over 50 fighters are known to have surrendered to Cameroonian forces over the past two weeks. A development which prompts one to ask what may be happening in the jihadists' camp?

bidexiii:


BHT/ISWAP was totally uprooted in Chad but few days ago it was just unfortunate that they seized these clean looking weapons from them



#ISWAP captured 6x Galil ACE 33, RPG-7 with 6x T69-1 w/ motors, along w/ Type 67 MG (67-1/2 likely) in an ambush on the road between Kegua & Ngouboua, from Chadian (Airborne/FAS?) troops.

Multiple cas. in this attack. The ACE 33 are quite rare and status weapons for IS.

bidexiii:



Even if you hire PMC they’re not going to be here forever.
Insanity his doing things the same way all over again and expecting deferent or better result.
If you’re going to use PMC what equipment are they going to use, the almost extinct REVA MRAP or you buy there special unit new MRAPs only and when they’re gone the main troops don’t have enough equipment to fight.

Let’s go to the United States and get fairly used MRAPs, with deferent types with some that comes with RWS and few with Surveillance Systems for Mobile Land Vehicles & Camera: these would be game changers.

Also go to Russia get fairly used BMP 2 & 3, likewise deferent types of BTRs. If we can get additional T72s or upgraded version to add to our VT-4 fleet that wouldn’t be bad.
All patrol team in the Northeast should be using MRAPs and not these soft skinned Toyota hilux vehicles.

The airforce needs more than just 3 jf17’s, if we can increase the numbers to 10 and above because any time soon we might be opening another new theatre fighting terrorist with the emergence of new ones in the North west/central. Thank God we are getting 12 Super Tucanos but 2002 his too far and we are loosing good soldiers. Getting more advanced drones would be crucial also, especially those with high loitering/endurance hours. If the army can get light surveillance drone strikes that wouldn’t be a bad idea.
The problem is not majorly our fighting troops neither hiring PMC would solve the issue of terrorism. It’s with our leaders and hierarchy in the military top decision makers.

youghs:


This measure needs to be discouraged..Its total nonsense.

GeneralFarouq:

You guys keep talking about equipment, some bases with equipment have fallen in the past to BH,
I think we should pay attention to the fighting spirit of the troops.

GeneralFarouq:

You guys keep talking about equipment, some bases with equipment have fallen in the past to BH,
I think we should pay attention to the fighting spirit of the troops.
Edit:
Our soldiers are good but can do better
This may be through better provision of kitting and welfarism..

Faithful007:
The only option for Nigeria to move forward is to employ foreign actors in this war before it turns to something overboard. Though that has some disadvantages, it should reduce the bht and iswap before they reach the stage of the houthi's and the likes

bidexiii:



Even if you hire PMC they’re not going to be here forever.
Insanity his doing things the same way all over again and expecting deferent or better result.
If you’re going to use PMC what equipment are they going to use, the almost extinct REVA MRAP or you buy there special unit new MRAPs only and when they’re gone the main troops don’t have enough equipment to fight.

Let’s go to the United States and get fairly used MRAPs, with deferent types with some that comes with RWS and few with Surveillance Systems for Mobile Land Vehicles & Camera: these would be game changers.

Also go to Russia get fairly used BMP 2 & 3, likewise deferent types of BTRs. If we can get additional T72s or upgraded version to add to our VT-4 fleet that wouldn’t be bad.
All patrol team in the Northeast should be using MRAPs and not these soft skinned Toyota hilux vehicles.

The airforce needs more than just 3 jf17’s, if we can increase the numbers to 10 and above because any time soon we might be opening another new theatre fighting terrorist with the emergence of new ones in the North west/central. Thank God we are getting 12 Super Tucanos but 2002 his too far and we are loosing good soldiers. Getting more advanced drones would be crucial also, especially those with high loitering/endurance hours. If the army can get light surveillance drone strikes that wouldn’t be a bad idea.
The problem is not majorly our fighting troops neither hiring PMC would solve the issue of terrorism. It’s with our leaders and hierarchy in the military top decision makers.

GeneralFarouq:

You guys keep talking about equipment, some bases with equipment have fallen in the past to BH,
I think we should pay attention to the fighting spirit of the troops.
Edit:
Our soldiers are good but can do better
This may be through better provision of kitting and welfarism..

Toju200:

Nigerian Air Force HQ
LATE FLYING OFFICER AROTILE TO BE BURIED IN ABUJA WITH FULL MILITARY HONOURS ON 23 JULY 2020 AS MINISTERS OF WOMEN AFFAIRS, INFORMATION, MEMBERS OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PAY CONDOLENCE VISIT TO CAS

The remains of late Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF’s) first female combat helicopter pilot, who died on 14 July 2020, will be laid to rest with full military honours at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja on 23 July 2020. Meanwhile, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has received some members of the Federal Executive Council as well as members of the National Assembly who visited him at Headquarters NAF at various times yesterday, 16 July 2020, to condole with him over the unfortunate demise of the young NAF pilot. Among them were; the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, as well as the Honourable Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. The joint delegation from the upper and lower houses of the National Assembly, comprising 20 members, was led by the Chairman Senate Committee on Air Force, Distinguished Senator Bala Ibn-Na'Allah, and the Chairman House Committee on the Air Force, Honourable Shehu Koko.

Speaking during her visit, the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, who was accompanied on the visit by the Director-General of the National Council for Women Development as well as leaders of some other Women’s Groups, said she received the news of the death of Flying Officer Arotile with great shock, from which she said it would be difficult for her to recover. She however noted that the death of the young pilot would not be in vain as she would forever be remembered for her gallantry and contributions towards ensuring a secured Nigeria. The Minister prayed that God would comfort the entire NAF family and grant the departed officer’s soul eternal rest. While conveying his condolences, the Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on his part, prayed that God would grant Flying Officer Arotile’s soul peaceful repose and her family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

The Chairman Senate Committee on Air Force, Senator Bala Ibn-Na'Allah, stated that the Committee, and the Senate as a whole, lacked the words to express how painful her death was to them. He said they were however consoled that there was no greater honour than when one dies while in service to one’s Nation. He described the late Arotile as a dedicated and goal-oriented young woman who lived an exemplary life that was worthy of emulation by other young Nigerians. While reiterating that the Nigerian Senate shares in the pain of the Service as well as that of the Arotile family, he urged the NAF to continue to give opportunities for many young Nigerian girls to realize their dreams of serving their Country as pilots in the NAF.

The Chairman House Committee on the Air Force, Honourable Shehu Koko, on his part, while recalling the day Flying Officer Arotile was winged as the first female combat helicopter pilot in the NAF, noted that they at the House of Representatives, being aware of the many exploits the young officer had made in her short but impactful career, were extremely pained by her passing away but had taken solace in the fact that she had left a lasting legacy. He therefore urged the CAS, and through him, the family of the deceased young officer to be consoled by the good deeds she left behind.

In his response during the visits, the CAS expressed his appreciation to the esteemed dignitaries as well as all Nigerians for their overwhelming show of support to the NAF over the passing of Flying Officer Arotile. He noted that the NAF would never forget her, not only because she was the first female combat helicopter pilot in the Service, but also because of her legacy as a very intelligent, highly committed and extremely patriotic officer who excelled in virtually every endeavour. Air Marshal Abubakar recalled how, while on basic helicopter course in South Africa, she was selected, because of her excellent performance, to undergo a more advanced flying course on the Agusta 109 Power Attack Helicopter in Italy before returning to finish the basic course along with her other colleagues in South Africa. Such, the CAS said, was her commitment to excellence on the job. “This was what gave us confidence to assign her to introduce the Agusta 109 Power Attack Helicopter to the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, during the induction ceremony at the Eagle Square in Abuja on 6 February 2020; which she did excellently”, he added.

Speaking further the CAS noted that Flying Officer Arotile had left her mark in the sands of time which he said proves that when it comes to displaying excellence and adding value to the society, age or gender should not be barriers. He noted that her contributions through combat missions conducted, along with her colleagues, in the fight against armed banditry and other criminal activities in the country would also never be forgotten. He disclosed that the NAF would therefore continue to give equal opportunities to female officers in terms of training, noting that a total of 11 female student pilots were currently undergoing flying training both within and outside Nigeria.

While reiterating the huge loss Flying Officer Arotile’s death was to the NAF, Air Marshal Abubakar noted that the Service would continue to be consoled by the legacy she left behind. He further assured that the NAF, in honour of her memory as well as all those who had paid the supreme price before her, would continue to work assiduously to ensure success in the fight against terrorism, banditry and other security threats for the overall peace and prosperity of a united Nigeria.

Meanwhile, a condolence visit to the Arotile Family in Lokoja by a high-powered delegation, composed of the CAS, Honourable Minister of Women Affairs as well as the Chairmen of the Senate and House Committees on Air Force, has been scheduled to hold on a date before the burial.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force
17 July 2020

youghs:


This measure needs to be discouraged..Its total nonsense.

youghs:


oga bidexiii please what's the performance rating of this vehicle on the field from soldiers

Faithful007:
The only option for Nigeria to move forward is to employ foreign actors in this war before it turns to something overboard. Though that has some disadvantages, it should reduce the bht and iswap before they reach the stage of the houthi's and the likes

komekn:


We just need to accept the fact that we are not longer the big brother we think we are.

Swallow our pride and beg the Chadians to come and help us they did it before they can do it again.

I think moral in the army is at a very low level.

I think it would be much much cheaper to pay the Chadians as well.