Whyem15:
A credible source on Twitter gave the number of ISWAP fighters to be as high as 17,000.

In my own opinion, unless most of them are part-time fighters(more of civilians than fighters) we would have seen very large scale attacks on NA formation in the North East. We would have seen larger aggregation of the terrorists too which would have made it easier for the airforce to inflict a lot more damage on them. None of their propaganda videos has also indicated this.



Or maybe the bulk of their fighting force is made up of child soldiers. Especially with the way they force children and adolescents to join them. Consider reading the article written by Abbakar to know more about this.

https://fij.ng/article/i-did-it-to-survive-confessions-of-a-14-year-old-boko-haram-recruit-just-before-his-death/

Whyem15:
The best solution is to let them, nature will run its course. The present high death rate in that part of the country isn't by mistake, trying to force development on them will only end in futility. As the population increases and scarce resources becomes more scarce, fight for the scarce resources will keep increasing and many will keep dying. That part will develop at its own time and pace.
This is the theory of demographic transition.

Hisvoice:
Nigeria terrorism is deeper than what we think. Ask yourself, why is Ghana, Togo or even Benin republic not residents for terrorism?

Read this investigative article with unbiased mind please.
https://westafricaweekly.substack.com/p/cornflakes-for-jihad-the-boko-haram

May God help Nigeria.

Whyem15:


There are certain loopholes in the constitution that allows for things such as this that the corrupt judges make use of. The judiciary is as corrupt as the police force and any attempt to go after the corrupt judges will result in the government losing a lot of important cases.

SamuelAnyawu:


Sometimes I wake up here in Sambisa with the feelings that we might just be fighting a Fruitless war in the Northeast.

My reasons :
1) Many peeps are still in support of terrorism( They may not say it with their mouths, but deeply in their hearts) Funnily enough, even by those affected by it.

2) The Poverty Rate is Astronomically high.

3) No Birth Control. A man with no means of income still getting married and procreating several kids with no fatherly care. ( Raw Materials for ISWAP)


Well make we still Dey push and pray.
May God continually bless our Gallant Soldiers cos e get time e reach even Jack Sparrow abandoned his Black Pearl.

Dammysmart:


Boss honestly your first paragraph I’ve thought it over and over and it really dampens my morale and that of my boys many times. We are obviously fighting a fruitless war and we may continue in this vicious circle even regardless of change of govt.

Dont you think military take over might be the solution to this menace Honestly, the reasons for previous c*up was never aggravated to this present state we are in.

Your input sir

Whyem15:
Regarding the problem of outranging the enemies and effectively taking out enemy guntrucks outside of the enemies firing range, I would suggest the Army go for the ZSU-23 family of guns, majority of those currently operating the ZSU-23-4 shilka will be looking to retire them in the not too distant future, the Nigerian Army can offer to buy them in large quantities for base defense at lower cost then order for the ZSU-23-2 and fix on MRAPs and APCs, this will temporarily serve the role of IFVs until the Army is able to purchase better platforms (probably BMPT Terminator). The 23mm ammo of the ZSU will shred the terrorists guntrucks at 2km while the terrorists will not be able to engage until they are within 1500m. The terrorists used to mount the ZSU-23-2 on their guntrucks but it seems they have ran out of stock or at least have very few quantities left, majority of their guntrucks are now armed with HMGs and GPMGs.
Reason I suggested using the shilka for base defense only is because it is very slow and will be easy for the enemy to capture in a situation where the unit needs to manouvre fast.

JohnEagle96:
I would want army, navy and airforce to go for a definite IFV ,for offensive operations, IFV can accommodate varieties of weapons platforms such as machine guns, anti -tank , grenade launchers, etc. It will be a force multiplier in offensive operations coupled with the troop transport capabilities.
The BMP Terminator comes in this aspect, especially NA should get this in large numbers for the next offensive operations.
The amphibious version of the IFV should be considered as also for the NAVY SBS in lake Chad

Dammysmart:


Boss honestly your first paragraph I’ve thought it over and over and it really dampens my morale and that of my boys many times. We are obviously fighting a fruitless war and we may continue in this vicious circle even regardless of change of govt.

Dont you think military take over might be the solution to this menace Honestly, the reasons for previous c*up was never aggravated to this present state we are in.

Your input sir

JohnEagle96:
If the BMP Terminator will be an overkill and it will rid off the guntrucks of iswap and bokoharam easily within comfortable kilometers for our troops, then it is okay.
As a matter of concern NA needs a dedicated IFV urgently.

Roan77:
Nigeria Super Tucano firing hydra 70 rockets at a target.

Lurker4Long:
Guys, unlike some here, I can appreciate how the religious/regional/ethnic/tribal (tribes in 2021?)/farmer v herder (again, in 2021?) issues affect the security situation of Nigeria.
That is a discussion for another thread, not this one designated "Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military .)"

I'm willing to donate data that people so occupied with the above primitive issues can pursue that rubbish on their own thread.

Whyem15:
Between MRAPs and IFVs, which should be the NA's priority and why?

I know both are very important but faced with limited funds, which would you rather the NA prioritize?

Valkrie:


When the fulani man dagger land on your neck then you would understand that the issue is not and never primitive but issue capable of shattering the whole country...!! You never jam so you no go know...tell it to those who have lost loved ones to the fulani marauders and see what their response would be....!!!

JohnEagle96:
If the BMP Terminator will be an overkill and it will rid off the guntrucks of iswap and bokoharam easily within comfortable kilometers for our troops, then it is okay.
As a matter of concern NA needs a dedicated IFV urgently.

youghs:

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Was this photo taken in Nigeria?

Valkrie:


When the fulani man dagger land on your neck then you would understand that the issue is not and never primitive but issue capable of shattering the whole country...!! You never jam so you no go know...tell it to those who have lost loved ones to the fulani marauders and see what their response would be....!!!

Roan77:


And you think your wailing in Battle field discussion in Nairaland will solve the Fulani menace?

Odunayaw:
Your garage boy nature must just come out. What is this excrement

ecomog1990:
All of you dey correct o, IFV is best equipment for Nigerian Army to end insecurity bloodshed nationwide, because NA cannot defeat gun truck enemies with own gun trucks, this war will never end with equal power on both sides. Modern 6x6WD IFV also have some landmine protection like MRAP to fit both roles, becomes MRAP-IFV combination 2 in 1 platform, 30mm autocannon + 7.62mm GPMG + ATGM + hull body resist 14.5mm + underbelly resist 8 kg TNT + some variants amphibious to swim.

Notice NA bought Chinese VT-4 heavy tank but added ST-1 8x8 light tank instead of its VN-1 8x8 IFV like Thailand did (VN-1C 8x8 IFV photos shown here). Lack of IFV is the main weakness of Nigerian Army.

Nigerian Army may not likely buy IFV because its not yet included in our ORBAT & doctrine, NA still used 1940s WW II doctrine inherited pre-independence British war doctrine of tanks lead attack with foot infantry walking behind light tank or heavy tank as cover, thats how we fought before, during, and after ECOMOG, same old outdated doctrine that no army general is serious enough to update, NA generals just dey enjoy their =N= 12 million per year salary that most Nigerians don't know they get paid so much.

ecomog1990:
All of you dey correct o, IFV is best equipment for Nigerian Army to end insecurity bloodshed nationwide, because NA cannot defeat gun truck enemies with own gun trucks, this war will never end with equal power on both sides. Modern 6x6WD IFV also have some landmine protection like MRAP to fit both roles, becomes MRAP-IFV combination 2 in 1 platform, 30mm autocannon + 7.62mm GPMG + ATGM + hull body resist 14.5mm + underbelly resist 8 kg TNT + some variants amphibious to swim.

Notice NA bought Chinese VT-4 heavy tank but added ST-1 8x8 light tank instead of its VN-1 8x8 IFV like Thailand did (VN-1C 8x8 IFV photos shown here). Lack of IFV is the main weakness of Nigerian Army.

Nigerian Army may not likely buy IFV because its not yet included in our ORBAT & doctrine, NA still used 1940s WW II doctrine inherited pre-independence British war doctrine of tanks lead attack with foot infantry walking behind light tank or heavy tank as cover, thats how we fought before, during, and after ECOMOG, same old outdated doctrine that no army general is serious enough to update, NA generals just dey enjoy their =N= 12 million per year salary that most Nigerians don't know they get paid so much.