Odunayaw:
Na the cadet be that?

Stephandesward:
Gentlemen we ending this shit now, I'm on transit Novemver Echo, this waters , this land, this borders must calm..... ahead ahead

The NG is confirmed

Stephandesward:
Gentlemen we ending this shit now, I'm on transit Novemver Echo, this waters , this land, this borders must calm..... ahead ahead

The NG is confirmed

Tobiloba2407:

You will go and come back safely....amen

Litmus:
This revolution that people keep mouthing with the ease of fashion level inspiration, what do they even mean by it? And where does overthrow of democratically elected government instigated by opposition party end and revolution begin if by revolution they mean taking down a democratically elected government?

I say 'instigated by opposition party', because it may as well amount to this, since history will judge it thus or significant amount of citizens will believe, whether or not in reality true.

Stephandesward:
Gentlemen we ending this shit now, I'm on transit Novemver Echo, this waters , this land, this borders must calm..... ahead ahead

The NG is confirmed

Faithful007:
#off topic

Police really need to learn from the Armed forces on how to operate elite units. Take for example, panthers or sbs, if it were like that, who would be chanting end sars now.. We for dey famz them here sef.

Stephandesward:
Gentlemen we ending this shit now, I'm on transit Novemver Echo, this waters , this land, this borders must calm..... ahead ahead

The NG is confirmed

SamuelAnyawu:
New soldiers entering Maiduguri

Litmus:


Calling for more government reforms is not a Revolution. Revolution in this context (political) is the forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favour of a new system.

Patented:
Just saw a US air force C17 globe master in its final run to MMA this afternoon. Could the first super tuncanos have arrived?

Toju200:
#PressRelease #DHQUpdate

OPERATION SAHEL SANITY: TROOPS NEUTRALIZE BANDITS RECOVER ARMS AND AMMUNITION AS TROOPS STEP UP OPERATIONS IN THE NORTH-WEST REGION.

1. As the dry season gradually sets in the North-West zone, troops of Operation SAHEL SANITY have stepped up operation as they continue to push into the remote and hitherto in-accessible areas due to unfavorable terrain with devastating effect on the marauding criminals.

2. Consequently, between 4-9 October 2020, combined troops of Operation SAHEL SANITY, elements of 17 Brigade and Sector 9 Operation Hadarin Daji conducted a combined aggressive clearance operation to identified bandit’s enclaves at Dankar, Kandawa, Yau yau, Hayin Yau yau, Bugaje, Zandam, Kwari Mai Zurfi, Yar Gamji, Bukuru and Jibiyawa in Batsari and Jibiya LGAs of Katsina State leading to the neutralization of 3 bandits, while many others escaped with varying degrees of gunshot wounds. In the aftermath of the encounter, the gallant troops captured one AK 47 magazine loaded with 25 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition and one dane gun belonging to the fleeing bandits while one bandit’s motorcycle and 8 bandits hideouts were destroyed insitu so far while the operation is still ongoing.

3. Similarly, in a covert operation based on credible intelligence, 4 suspected bandits were arrested at Kankara and Tudu village of Kankara LGA of Katsina state including a suspected bandit leader named Mujitafa Shehu.

4. In another development, on 5 October 2020, troops deployed at Forward Operation Base Bena in Wasagu-Danko LGA of Kebbi state, in conjunction with troops of 223 Battalion deployed at Wasagu and Unashi rescued 2 kidnapped victims during a clearance operation to identified bandits hideout at Dan Umaru, Rancho and Dan Duniya villages. Many of the bandits managed to escape with various degrees of gunshot wounds. Rescued victims have since been reunited with their families amid jubilation by locals. Also, on the same day, following a tip-off, troops of Forward Operation Base Jengebe arrested a suspected drug peddler, one Mubarak Shehu at Jengebe Check Point in Wanki District of Gusau LGA. Suspect was caught with 20 packets of Pentazocine injection concealed in his motorcyle while on transit to deliver item at Kungurmi village of Bungudu LGA. Preliminary investigation revealed the drug baron is a member of the cartel that supplies hard drugs to bandits in the forest.

5. Relatedly, on 6 October 2020, troops deployed at Yar Santa in Kankara LGA of Katsina State rescued a female Kidnapped victim in Kankara LGA. Rescued victim has been reunited with her family. Furthermore, troops raided and destroyed bandits’ camps during a clearance operation at Garin Inu, Shekewa Forest, Jajaye, Kerewa, Solar, Mallamawa and Gobirawa in Katsina State. Items recovered during the operation include 2 Dane guns and assorted items.

6. In another development, on 9 October 2020, troops deployed at Forward Operation Base Magami while responding to a distress call rescued 23 kidnapped victims from fleeing bandits who abandoned the captives as the unrelenting troops were closing in on their hideout along Zauni-Jengebe road in Gusau LGA of Zamfara state. Preliminary investigation revealed that the victims were kidnapped while on transit to Magami Market from Gusau in a passenger bus. All the rescued victims were reunited with their families while efforts are intensified to track the criminal gang members.

7. To this end, the gallant troops of Operation SAHEL SANITY are commended for the remarkable successes achieved in the intensified operation and their commitment to duty. They are further urged not to rest on their oars until banditry and other sundry crimes are totally eliminated in the North-West. While the people of the North-West are once more assured of troops commitment to the safety of lives and property within the zone. They are equally encouraged to continue to avail the troops with credible information that will assist them in the operation.

BENARD ONYEUKO
Brigadier General
Acting Director
Defence Media Operations
11 October 2020.

dragon2:
The Federal Government has earmarked ₦19,316,524,954bn as security votes for all the major security outfits for 2021.

This is contained in the 2021 budget breakdown released over the weekend by the Budget office of the Federation (BoF).


In 2021, the National Security Adviser (NSA) will receive ₦ 5,400,000,000 as security vote; the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) will receive N4, 370, 510,916 while the Nigerian Army will pocket 4,187,780,938 as security vote.

Under the budget, security votes are captured under recurrent items, which mean the amounts are less likely to be reduced to be tampered with by the National Assembly during budget review.

Others that will also get direct security votes from the budget are the Department of State Security Services (DSS) with ₦ 1,800,000,000; Ministry of Defence (MOF) ₦1,520,000,000; Nigeria Air Force ₦1,204,099,768; Nigeria Navy ₦520,000,000; Defence Headquarters with ₦200,000,000 and the Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA) will pocket ₦ 114, 133,332 .

Apart from these security votes in the budget, the Federal Government has offered to spend a lot of money on internal security in the New Year.

In 2021, the DSS has planned a safe city project at a cost of ₦ 216,899,253; procurement of body worn camera and microphones valued at ₦130,444,470; procurement of surveillance equipment – MG-EYES at ₦139,437,846 and the construction of 24 NOS LGA offices across six (6) geopolitical zones at ₦183,765,003.

The Presidential Air Fleet (PAF) will not be buying new aircrafts for the Presidency in 2021 but will engage in upgrades and repairs of old presidential air fleets.

In 2021, the PAF will carry out mandatory upgrade and installation of live TV and internet service on BBJ (5N-FGT) at a cost of ₦630,000,000; purchase new AW 139 helicopter gearbox at ₦1,650,020,000; comply with the mandatory upgrade on PAF aircraft at ₦1,800,000,000.

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The PAF plans to overhaul the President’s Gulfstream G550, Falcon 7X and CL605 aircraft engines at a cost of ₦2,400,000,000 and overhaul the President’s Challenger 605 and Hawker 4000 aircraft landing gears at ₦1,100,543,000.

On the part of the Armed Forces and the supervising Ministry of Defence (MOD) Headquarters, the ministry will spend ₦189,367,410 on anti-personnel landmine demining in contaminated areas in the North East.

The Ministry will also spend another ₦23,168,132 on verification/valuation for compensation of lands acquired by the Armed Forces of Nigeria; ₦50,000,000 on Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration and ₦45,000,000 to renovate three cemeteries in three geo-political zones.

The Defence Headquarters under the Chief of Defence staff is asking for ₦183,000,000 to purchase military camouflage tents.

The Army is asking for ₦981,310,588 to fence Nigerian Army lands and another ₦4,452,669,475 to renovate Nigerian Army barracks across the country.

In 202, the Nigerian Navy wants to procure 32 metre hydro survey ship at ₦1,536,913,247; procure landing ship tank at ₦6,156,373,475 and procure 4 X 17M inshore patrol craft (Area Boats) at ₦151,343, 22.

The Navy also wants to procure arms, ammunition, webbing and equipments at ₦800,000,000; complete naval war college Nigeria complex at ₦3,391,839,388; procure 3 X AW109 helicopters at ₦6,393,342,294 and upgrade the Nigerian Navy reference hospital Ojo with ₦1,885,883,334.

On its part, the Nigerian Air Force will be making balance payment for procurement of 3 X JF – 17 thunder aircraft, support equipment and spares at ₦17,665,326,652; make part payment for procurement of 1 X AW139 helicopter with ₦5,060,448,318.

The Air Force will also procure targeting pods for JF – 17 thunder aircraft at ₦3,761,420,000; procure various aircraft arms and ammunition for ₦ 650,000,000; procure various small arms and ammunition at ₦150,000,000.

They will also procure various aircraft spares at ₦566,853,426; acquire 3 X PD-1 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), 2 payloads, 2 Ground Control Stations (GCS) and associated accessories at ₦271,088,902.

https://thenationonlineng.net/fg-earmarks-n19-3bn-for-dss-nia-nsa-others-in-2021/amp/

If this is to be believed,the first set of 3uavs (not the 8 ) is the PD-1 . possibly a Ukrainian surveillance drone.

bidexiii:
Major military procurement high-lights till 2024

UltimateDreamer:


Of course, a social revolution can always be averted if leaders in government listen to the grievances of the people and act to ameliorate these real issues. But most importantly, bad behavior must always be seen to be immediately punished, if not, it breeds resentment and frustrations. all of these act as destabilizing factors to a democratic country.

Toju200:
the PD-1 UAS might possibly be used for drone pilots training.

Odunayaw:
Probably Diplomatic runs

cutievik:


Or for the actual operations, having seen videos of PD-1 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in action, i really don't think the NAF would expend such resources on training rather than where they are needed most in the field...

The drone pilot would be sent out to China already I think...Just my 2cents though..

Faithful007:
what do you mean exactly by diplomatic run?