Nigerian clashes cast doubt on claim that Boko Haram is on its knees

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/nov/20/nigerian-clashes-doubt-boko-haram-technically-defeated

Final Push: Nigerian Army moves to take over Sambisa Forest


The Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin, said on Sunday in Maiduguri that an operation tagged “Operation Crackdown’’ to take over the Sambisa forest from the Boko Haram terrorists by troops had commenced.
Olonisakin spoke while fielding questions from newsmen after he inspected some military fighting equipment at the headquarters of the Theatre Command, Operation Lafiya Dole.
He also said that alongside the operation crackdown, “Operation Safe Corridor Initiative’’ had also been put in place for the terrorists to surrender.
“That is the corridor for them – terrorist to surrender. That corridor is always open.
“However, we will not wait until they surrender, that is why operation crackdown, to ensure that we take over the Sambisa, clear the terrorists from those places and make the place safe for development,’’ Olonisakin said.
The chief of defence staff said that he was in Maiduguri for operational visit to encourage the troops to continue the fight and commend their efforts so far.
He also commended the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai for ingenuity and creativity in the war against insurgency in the North East.
Before embarking on the inspection, the CDS had met behind closed doors with the Chief of Army Staff, Commander, Theatre Command, Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor and senior military officers at the headquarters of the Theatre Command.
Olonisakin also visited wounded soldiers at the 7 Division Hospital at Maimalari Cantonment.

Nigerian Soldiers engaged with terrorists in Kangarwa village leading to the death of seven terrorists while other terrorists fled with gun wounds with injured officers were evacuated for treatment.


The Nigerian Army engaged Boko Haram in Borno leading to the death of seven terrorists.
In a statement by Col Sani Usman who is the spokesperson of the army, he said troops of 119 Battalion Group of 8 Division deployed to Kangarwa village engaged in a gun fight with the terrorists.
Apart from the seven terrorists who were confirmed dead, several others escaped with gun wounds.
Five soldiers also sustained gun wounds and have been evacuated to the hospital for treatment.
It was reported that the terrorists were the same that attacked Dasa village on Tuesday, November 15 where they were repelled by soldiers.
A suicide bomber has been gunned down by vigilant Nigerian security operatives in Maiduguri, Borno state.
According to PR Nigeria, the suicide bomber attempted to penetrate a Transit Camp of Internally Displaced People (IDPs) along Muna Garage.
“While suspecting the ulterior motive of the suicide bomber with his strange behaviour, the security operatives attempted to accustom him.
“But in his attempt to detonate the explosive device, he was gunned down by the official”
IDP camps have recently become prime targets of the Boko Haram in suicide attacks. Many of such attacks have failed and the suicide bombers killed.

Army to Commence Training in Bauchi Forests

Armoured Corps personnel from all parts of the country will soon be deployed for a training exercise in the forests located in Bauchi State. Outgoing Commandant of the Nigerian Army Armoured Corps Bauchi, Major General Idris Mohammed Alkali disclosed this Tuesday when he paid a farewell visit to the Bauchi State governor, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, saying that he appreciated the support given to the Nigerian Armoured Corps by the government and people of the state throughout his stay.

Responding, Governor Mohammed Abubakar assured the Nigerian Army and other security agencies of all the needed support to enable them maintain peace and security in the state.

#BEAUTIFULL

The Media and the War against Terrorism

https://thenigerian.ng/media-war-terrorism/

#QUADCOPTER TRAINING

One thing that is becoming very apparent in both the NA and the NAF is the orientation towards Drones as a means of an Intel gathering machines.The NA and NAF will do well as a matter of National Security to have a dedicated Military Satellite with two Intel gathering centers one in Abuja and the other in Lagos.

LTGEN:
One thing that is becoming very apparent in both the NA and the NAF is the orientation towards Drones as a means of an Intel gathering machines.The NA and NAF will do well as a matter of National Security to have a dedicated Military Satellite with two Intel gathering centers one in Abuja and the other in Lagos.

That's a multi-billion project and a giant security step taken.

bidexiii:


That's a multi-billion project and a giant security step taken.

I'm sure it multi-billion naira, and multi-million dollar project.

iblawi:


I'm sure it multi-billion naira, and multi-million dollar project.

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bidexiii:


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The project will cost hundreds of millions of dollars. It's pretty expensive but will be a very nice project for all our security agencies.

bidexiii:
#BEAUTIFULL

Sir, is this NA?

cool318:

Sir, is this NA?

Yeap, it's A Nigeria military picture.

The guy in the picture are crew of the AFSF. (drawn from the army,navy,airforce)

RANDOM

20 suspected Al-Shabaab members arrested in Mogadishu


At least 20 people suspected to be members of Islamist group Al-Shabaab were arrested in an operation in the Somali capital of Mogadishu on Saturday night, police said. Banadir region police chief, Bashir Abshir Gedi, told journalists that troops from the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and Somali soldiers carried out the operation in Hamar Jajab and Waberi districts in Mogadishu to hunt down Al-Shabaab suspects.

“These people (suspects) were planning attacks on the city but our intelligence helped us arrest them before they could do anything,” Xinhua quoted Gedi as saying. Al-Shabaab has been fighting against the Somali government for years, staging frequent attacks in the country.
The operation comes as Mogadishu prepares for presidential election scheduled for November 30. Parliamentary elections are ongoing in various parts of the country. AMISOM and Somali forces have beefed up security in Mogadishu ahead of the election, erecting security barriers and putting up checks on vehicles during day and night.

Is the customise rifle with the AFSF Polish Beryl

IbnSultaan:
Is the customise rifle with the AFSF Polish Beryl

Yeah, it is.

NAF C130 PILOTS.

Henry240:


Yeah, it is.

How come these riffles used by our AFSF are beryl riffle versions but when you do an Internet research on them no single picture pop's up.

Just being inquisitive.

bidexiii:



How come these riffles used by our AFSF are beryl riffle versions but when you do an Internet research on them no single picture pop's up.

Just being inquisitive.

the buttstock can be very confusing

bidexiii:



How come these riffles used by our AFSF are beryl riffle versions but when you do an Internet research on them no single picture pop's up.

Just being inquisitive.

The problem is the buttstock. The rifles born out of the AK-47, still share those roots. Now, Soldier preferences determine what sort of finishing would be best suited for thier rifles.

These are custom job carbines.

The FG only ordered rifles from 2 countries. Upgraded AK-74 rifles from Arsenal CO, Bulgaria for the Army, and 2000 Beryl carbines from Poland for NSA.

Henry240:


The problem is the buttstock. The rifles born out of the AK-47, still share those roots. Now, Soldier preferences determine what sort of finishing would be best suited for thier rifles.

These are custom job carbines.

The FG only ordered rifles from 2 countries. Upgraded AK-74 rifles from Arsenal CO, Bulgaria for the Army, and 2000 Beryl carbines from Poland for NSA.

I just wish we can have a life upgrade for the AK 47s we use presently...adding polymer and rails etc
and induct the beryl in the long term

Odunayaw:
I just wish we can have a life upgrade for the AK 47s we use presently...adding polymer and rails etc
and induct the beryl in the long term

Exactly.

And it will be a standard issue for every infantry soldier :- something similar to the AK-74M. It comes it polymer with rails for optical sights.

And the only way to achieve these is by getting a king of patent right to produce an AK version from Russia or China and we are good to go.

East African Community launches joint military training

Defence Cabinet Secretary Defence Raychelle Omamo on Friday launched joint field training for over 2,000 military officers from East African Community (EAC) member states in Kwale County.

The one-week exercise aims at training the officers in planning and conducting peace support operations, disaster management, counter-terrorism and counter-piracy.

Speaking during the launch of the exercise, called "Ushirikiano Imara 2016" at the Matuga School of Government on Friday, Ms Omamo said the region shares the same history and culture and also has the same aspirations for peace, security and prosperity.

She noted that the excellent cooperation between EAC defence forces is a key driver of regional integration.

“This training exercise is aimed at enhancing the participant’s capacity in collectively addressing the emerging complex security challenges confronting our region,” she said.

The minister said the distinct goals of the exercise are to improve inter-operability between EAC military forces and other key stakeholders and enhance their readiness in response to complex challenges, to strengthen cooperation and to practice commanders and staff of the employment of combined joint forces.

REGIONAL APPROACH

“Learning has no limit. Indeed trainings such as the present one are to continuously improve the performances of our defence forces.

"By the end of this exercise we expect participants to be endowed with new competencies and capabilities in the furtherance of peace and security in the region,” she said.

Vice-Chief of Defence Forces Lt-Gen Joseph Kasaon said that with increasing terror threats, the training is crucial.

Mr Kasaon singled out Somalia-based terrorist group Al-Shabaab as the major threat in East Africa, saying it can be dealt with through a concerted regional approach.

“I am so glad that the exercise has captured the area of terrorism, piracy and disaster management so that we can continue to strengthen our ability to intervene as a region,” he said.

Peter Kiguta, the director-general of customs and trade at the East Africa Community, said participants are trained on the EAC protocol on operations in defence affairs.

He added that the exercise is in line with a series of similar operations conducted in different EAC member states, with the last edition having taken place in Burundi in 2014.

“I would like to wish the participants a very successful exercise and also ask them to take the training very seriously considering the challenges we are facing,” he said.



Below----Defence Cabinet Secretary Raychelle Omamo after she received the East African Community flag at the Kenya School of Government in Kwale County during the launch of joint military training on November 11, 2016

Odunayaw:
the buttstock can be very confusing

If you look at the buttstock you'll get confused. Always look at the muzzle break. If the muzzle break is different, then you'll know it's a different rifle.

SOUTH AFRICA DEFENSE CAPABILITY DEMONSTRATION

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SOUTH AFRICA NAVY IN EXERCISE OXIDE 2013

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bidexiii:


Yeap, it's A Nigeria military picture.

The guy in the picture are crew of the AFSF. (drawn from the army,navy,airforce)

That's great. Victory must surely come!!!