OperationLASTHOLD: Cameroon Kids At Risk of Boko Haram Recruitment



http://naijarise.com.ng/2018/06/14/operationlasthold-cameroon-kids-at-risk-of-boko-haram-recruitment/

abiodunalasa:
Ejo awon wo tun ni awon eleyi ??

Please guys, ...English.....

His asking who are these guys


Cameroonian B.I.R.

#PARATROOPERS

jakeporeshenko:
Nigerian navy in Ogun State

Can't we be producing these Gun boats here in Nigeria

We rather choose to import them

I notice something and it is really annoying...
Is there no Standard Waist Belt in the NA for Combat fatigues ?

Look at these so call Spec Ops and their colour riot sub-standard belts

abiodunalasa:
I notice something and it is really annoying...
Is there no Standard Waist Belt in the NA for Combat fatigues ?

Look at these so call Spec Ops and their colour riot sub-standard belts

lol..meet one of them, tell him his belt is substandard. let's hear what he has to say to your ears. Don't forget to record the fiasco wey go follow.

bidex111:



Can't we be producing these Gun boats here in Nigeria

We rather choose to import them

I think those boats are from Epenal

bidex111:



Please guys, ...English.....

His asking who are these guys


Cameroonian B.I.R.

They aren’t BIR, they are more like Cameroon army SOF.

BIR is a whole other thing.

bidex111:



Can't we be producing these Gun boats here in Nigeria

We rather choose to import them

They are made in Nigeria by a company called Epenal

http://epenalgroup.com/boats/

NN buys like a 100 gunboats from then each year

ARMED BANDITRY: NAF CONSTRUCTS HELIPADS TO ENHANCE AIR OPERATIONS IN ZAMFARA STATE

In its bid to curtail armed banditry and other security challenges in Zamfara State, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has constructed and commissioned 2 new helipads at 207 Quick Response Group (207 QRG) in Gusau. The 2 helipads, which were commissioned on 13 June 2018, would enable NAF combat helicopter gunships to operate from Gusau thereby increasing their reach during air operations within Zamfara State and environs. The construction of the helipads is part of measures by the NAF leadership at enhancing its air operations in support of NAF Special Forces and other security agencies in the State. Speaking during the commissioning, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, represented by the Air Officer Commanding, Special Operations Command, Air Vice Marshal Ismaila Kaita said the commissioning of the helipads shows NAF’s commitment to collaborate with other security agencies to tackle the insecurity challenges facing Zamfara State. According to him, “these efforts would undoubtedly provide the reach and ubiquity of projecting air power in response to the current security challenges in the State”.

The CAS further stated that the impact of the activities of criminal elements, particularly in Zamfara State, underscores the need for the provision of requisite infrastructure to deal with emerging threats. Air Marshal Abubakar added that the NAF would, therefore, continue to place high premium on robust logistics support while not neglecting the issues of human capacity development and personnel welfare for efficient and effective operational capability. The CAS also seized the opportunity to appreciate the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari, for his unflinching support to the NAF through the provision of necessary resources to fulfill its statutory responsibilities. Earlier in his remarks, the Commander of 207 QRG, Group Captain Caleb Olayera, said that the newly constructed helipads would greatly assist the Unit to respond more swiftly to security needs in the State, as helicopters could now take off and land from the new helipads in Gusau. The Commander therefore thanked the CAS for his commitment and relentless efforts to ensure that the Unit achieves its objective.

It would be recalled that the NAF established 207 QRG under the Special Operations Command, in November 2016, to provide force protection and conduct special operations in support of NAF operations in the Northwestern part of the country. The Unit is also tasked to provide support to civilian authority in form of anti-kidnapping, anti-rustling and aircraft anti-hijack operations amongst others.

OLATOKUNBO ADESANYA
Air Vice Marshal
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

PRESS RELEASE

ARMY ENCOUNTERS SUSPECTED BANDITS, RECOVER WEAPONS IN BENUE STATE

1. Troops of 72 Special Forces Battalion while on clearance operation on 14 June 2018 encountered some suspected bandits at Kwatan Gyemu.

2. Some of the bandits were killed while others escaped into the bush with gun shot wounds during the encounter.

3. Four motorcycles were recovered from the bandits.

4. Also at Okungbo where troops carried out cordon and search four suspected criminals were arrested.

5. Items recovered include:

a. Seven locally made rifles/ revolvers.

b. Nine rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

c. Two handsets and some documents.

6. Similarly, troops of 222 Battalion deployed in operation LAFIYA DOLE on 14 June 2018 embarked on a recovery operation to a forest at Kawuri.

7. Items recovered include:

a. One AK 47 rifle.

b. Four AK47 Magazines.

c. 45 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

d. Six rounds of 5.56mm special ammunition.

8. Preliminary investigation revealed that the rifles belong to one Mr Abiso Ali, 37 years and Mr Samaila, 25 years. all from Suraja village who had earlier surrendered to the troops.

9. The public is reminded to be security conscious at all times and report any suspicious activities or movements to the law enforcement agents for prompt action.

10.You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public through your reputable medium.

11. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

bidex111:
PRESS RELEASE




TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

locally fabricated revolver that fires AK 7.62 rounds

SSGN has done it again.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T38dCdtrA4

https://www.nairaland.com/4564568/nigeria-projected-overtake-south-africa

Xbee007:
SSGN has done it again.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T38dCdtrA4

https://www.nairaland.com/4564568/nigeria-projected-overtake-south-africa

Nice video and the Gospel truth, with the way NAF is going by 2020 we would overtake and leave south Africa behind.

#LAF

#EidMubarak our #Valiant #Troops, our #Watchers on the wall protecting us. May The Greatest Watcher Watch Over you. May The Almighty Keep you Safe, Ameen #ThankAsoldier

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#EIDMUBARAK: Photo News @HQNigerianArmy troops in frontline !!
Acting GOC 7 Division, Brig Gen Abdulmalik Bulama Biu joins troops and their families for Eid Mubarak Prayer at 212 Battalion Parade Ground Maimalari Cantonment Maiduguri.

@CAS_AMSadique celebrating Sallah with @NigAirForce frontline troops in Maiduguri in a newly built NAF multipurpose hall, commissioned today by Senator Duro Faseyi, Chairman Senate Committee on Air Force. Details later...

CALL FOR PAPERS on Insurgency and Counter- Insurgency in Nigeria; Critical Perspectives on Boko Haram. Please find details through this link: https://networks.h-net.org/node/73374/announcements/1872615/insurgency-and-insurgency-nigeria-critical-perspectives-boko

Xbee007:
SSGN has done it again.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T38dCdtrA4

https://www.nairaland.com/4564568/nigeria-projected-overtake-south-africa

This doesn't make sense. You can just project something like this. If Nigerian Air Force is growing (which it is) : at what rate relative to saaf? What if saaf increases defence spending next year and decides to order 20 more gripen and have all the current ones upgraded to the latest version, or order more hawks, the current service Chiefs have exhausted their tenures, twice it has been extended what if PMB is defeated in next year's election and the next CAS is nothing but a bumbling fool, what if Senate decides to half our budget, then what? What if what if what if.......

Besides there is an ongoing argument about NAF Vs SAAF and when you run about making videos like this, you are undermining our efforts. Not cool bro, not cool at all.

Ibrahimanees:

This doesn't make sense. You can just project something like this. If Nigerian Air Force is growing (which it is) : at what rate relative to saaf? What if saaf increases defence spending next year and decides to order 20 more gripen and have all the current ones upgraded to the latest version, or order more hawks, the current service Chiefs have exhausted their tenures, twice it has been extended what if PMB is defeated in next year's election and the next CAS is nothing but a bumbling fool, what if Senate decides to half our budget, then what? What if what if what if.......

Besides there is an ongoing argument about NAF Vs SAAF and when you run about making videos like this, you are undermining our efforts. Not cool bro, not cool at all.

You're asking questions that have already been answered in the video. Secondly, air force capability goes beyond fighter jet and trainer aircraft and for no reason will South Africa increase Gripens and Hawks when they can't even put the little they have into use. Funding and skilled manpower is the big issue here.

If fund is available, South Africa will be looking into other areas like maritime patrol, aerial surveillance, Unmanned aircraft (both armed and unarmed), AH, etc.

Nigerian air force on the other hand would have added over 70 brand new aircrafts with recent technology before that date.
12 super tucano
12 mi35M
20 UAV from UAE
JF17 thunder (unknown amount but likely 12)
4 aerial patrol
2 maritime patrol aircraft
News on mig 29/35 fighter (according to minister of defence)
Some new LUH
Also expecting mi17 unknown numbers.
etc.

Several home grown technology are also coming up.

iblawi:


You're asking questions that have already been answered in the video. Secondly, air force capability goes beyond fighter jet and trainer aircraft and for no reason will South Africa increase Gripens and Hawks when they can't even put the little they have into use. Funding and skilled manpower is the big issue here.

If fund is available, South Africa will be looking into other areas like maritime patrol, aerial surveillance, Unmanned aircraft (both armed and unarmed), AH, etc.

Nigerian air force on the other hand would have added over 70 brand new aircrafts with recent technology before that date.
12 super tucano
12 mi35M
20 UAV from UAE
JF17 thunder (unknown amount but likely 12)
4 aerial patrol
2 maritime patrol aircraft
News on mig 29/35 fighter (according to minister of defence)
Some new LUH
Also expecting mi17 unknown numbers.
etc.

Several home grown technology are also coming up.

On the Mi17 helicopters not much is been said or discussed about it, no traces of about the purchase in our budgets

And we need those platforms for transport, logistics and medvac etc...

NIGERIAN AIR FORCE FIGHTER AIRCRAFT NEUTRALIZES BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS AT PARISU, TAKWALA

The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE yesterday, 15 June 2018, successfully neutralized some Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) at Parisu and Takwala, both in Borno State. The mission followed the discovery, by NAF Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms, of activities of BHTs in the 2 locations. Consequently, the ATF detailed 2 NAF Alpha Jet aircraft, armed with rockets and cannons, to interdict the locations.

Overhead the objective, the NAF fighter aircraft acquired and attacked the objectives with rockets and cannons. At the end of the mission, it was observed that the attack platforms successfully engaged the remnants of the terrorists hibernating within the settlements and consequently neutralized them. The NAF will continue to deploy its platforms to conduct intensive ISR missions aimed at discovering the locations of possible remnants of BHTs in the entire Northeast.

OLATOKUNBO ADESANYA
Air Vice Marshal
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

iblawi:


You're asking questions that have already been answered in the video. Secondly, air force capability goes beyond fighter jet and trainer aircraft and for no reason will South Africa increase Gripens and Hawks when they can't even put the little they have into use. Funding and skilled manpower is the big issue here.

If fund is available, South Africa will be looking into other areas like maritime patrol, aerial surveillance, Unmanned aircraft (both armed and unarmed), AH, etc.

Nigerian air force on the other hand would have added over 70 brand new aircrafts with recent technology before that date.
12 super tucano
12 mi35M
20 UAV from UAE
JF17 thunder (unknown amount but likely 12)
4 aerial patrol
2 maritime patrol aircraft
News on mig 29/35 fighter (according to minister of defence)
Some new LUH
Also expecting mi17 unknown numbers.
etc.

Several home grown technology are also coming up.

You are missing the point. What I am trying to say is that anything can happen in 2years time.

#NN

Ibrahimanees:

You are missing the point. What I am trying to say is that anything can happen in 2years time.

I didnt miss your point bro, I actually answered it first. Watch the video again and you will hear where they said "if everything remains as it is" (ie, if no significant improvement in funding the SAAF).

AIR MARSHAL ABUBAKAR SPENDS SALLAH WITH FRONTLINE TROOPS IN MAIDUGURI AS NAF COMMISSIONS NEW MULTIPURPOSE HALL

In keeping with the tradition established since becoming the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) in July 2015, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, yesterday 15 June 2018, arrived in Maiduguri to celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr with Nigerian Air Force (NAF) frontline troops serving in Maiduguri. He was accompanied by senior officers from NAF Headquarters, Abuja. The visit also provided an avenue for the NAF to commission a newly built multipurpose hall at NAF’s 105 Composite Group, Maiduguri. The hall, which was named after late Air Vice Marshal Emmanuel Edem, a one time Air Officer Commanding Tactical Air Command, was commissioned by Senator Duro Faseyi, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Air Force. Also present at the occasion was Mrs Bernardette Edem, wife of the late senior NAF officer that was honoured.

While commissioning the AVM EE Edem Hall, Senator Faseyi observed that the construction of the hall for use by the frontline troops was another significant achievement by NAF. He therefore praised the CAS and the rest of the NAF leadership for their unflinching commitment, which had resulted in the repositioning of the NAF for better service delivery. He stated that the Senate Committee on Air Force was a witness to the commissioning of several projects across all NAF units, geared towards enhancing NAF’s operational effectiveness and raising the morale of personnel. On the naming of the newly built hall after late AVM Edem, Senator Faseyi was of the view that it was an indication that the NAF, and the country at large, would forever be grateful to those who had served the nation well, even in death. He then charged personnel of 105 Composite Group to properly maintain and make good use of the new facilities. He also saluted the personnel for their bravery, which according to him, was responsible for the relative peace being enjoyed in Maiduguri and the overall corporate existence of Nigeria. He then stated that the nation truly appreciates their daily sacrifices and therefore urged them to remain committed in the interest of the nation.

In his remarks, the CAS said he had come with other senior NAF officers to celebrate the Sallah with the personnel, in appreciation of their efforts towards ensuring that Nigerians are secured and are able to pursue their legitimate aspirations without any hindrance. He therefore thanked guests, particularly Senator Faseyi and Mrs Edem, who came to join in celebrating with the frontline troops, who constantly put their lives on the line to ensure the security of our communities. He recollected his promise in the preceding year that the troops would no longer have to eat under the hot sun while collectively celebrating festive seasons. Air Marshal Abubakar therefore expressed his delight that the promise had been fulfilled with the commissioning of the hall, which had created a more conducive environment for the troops to celebrate.

The CAS informed the troops that the NAF had made a lot of gains in the efforts to re-professionalize the NAF. He disclosed that the NAF had been expanded for enhanced operational effectiveness, administrative efficiency and better service delivery. In particular, he mentioned that several Special Forces personnel had been trained and already deployed to newly established NAF units all over the country. In addition, the NAF has largely addressed the welfare needs of personnel, especially through the provision of residential accommodation, distribution of uniforms, among others. He added that the Federal Government had also been quite supportive in the efforts to enhance the capability of the NAF through the acquisition of new aircraft and reactivation of grounded ones. He therefore expressed the gratitude of the NAF to President Muhammadu Buhari, members of the National Assembly and other government agencies for facilitating the re-professionalization of the NAF. Air Marshal Abubakar also disclosed that, earlier in the day, President Buhari had specifically directed that he should convey his appreciation to the troops, for their daily sacrifices while reminding them that we had no other country but Nigeria and we should therefore work harder to ensure its unity and safeguard its territorial integrity.

On late AVM Edem, the CAS revealed that the late senior officer was a highly committed and detribalized individual, who was only interested in the values that personnel could add to the Service and not their tribes or religious inclination. He then recounted some deeds by the late Snr Offr, who he reported to be a man who exhibited much integrity. According to Air Marshal Abubakar, those were some of the reasons the late senior officer was being honoured by naming the new hall after him. He then encouraged all NAF personnel to emulate those unique values exhibited by late AVM Edem.

The Commander Air Task Force, AVM Idi Lubo, in his brief welcome address, extolled the virtues of the late AVM Edem, who he said he had a pleasant encounter with, while still a young officer. He added that he was not surprised that the edifice was being named after late AVM Edem, judging by what he personally knew of the late senior officer. While Senator Faseyi and Mrs Edem had since departed from Maiduguri, the CAS and members of his entourage were still with the troops as at the time of filing this report.

OLATOKUNBO ADESANYA
Air Vice Marshal
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

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PRESS RELEASE

COAS FLAGS OFF OPERATION LAST HOLD IN BORNO

1. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai on Thursday 14 June 2018, flagged off Operation LAST HOLD in Monguno Borno State to officially mark the commencement of the operation.

2. The Chief of Army Staff who was represented by the Chief of Training and Operations (Army) Major General David Ahmadu also commission the office complex of the Headquarters Operation LAST HOLD at the Kinasara Barracks Monguno where he presented the Operation LAST HOLD flag to the Commander Major General Abbas Dikko.

3. Major General Ahmadu proceeded to Gudunbali in company of the Theatre Commander Operation Lafiya Dole Major General Rogers Nicholas, where they physically conducted the symbolic traditional house sweeping and farm clearing as part of the Civil - Military aspect of Operation LAST HOLD and to practically demonstrate the humanitarian posture of the operation.

4. Speaking during the event, he stated that, the farm clearing symbolises the readiness to commence the farming season and enjoined the returning Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to resume their farming occupation as they settle down in their communities.

5. Speaking to the first batch of Internally Displaced persons (IDPs) from Guzamala Local Government Area who had just returned to their ancestral home in Gudunbali. The Theatre Commander described the move as the first step towards returning the Internally Displaced Persons to their communities

6. . He appealed to all Humanitarian Agencies in the North East to support the program to assist the Internally Displaced Persons, restore their occupations and pick up their lives again.
He assured all of adequate security for the returnee as they settle down.

7. The Commander Operation LAST HOLD Major General Abba Dikko, the Chief of Civil - Military Affairs (Army) Major General Nuhu Angbazo, the General Officer Commanding 8 Task Force Division, Major General Stevenson Olabanji and other senior officers witnessed the events.

8. You are requested to please disseminate this information to the general public through your reputable medium.

9. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

PRESS RELEASE

OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE: EMIR OF GWOZA PAYS SALLAH VISIT TO TROOPS

1. The Emir of Gwoza His Royal Highness Mohammadu Idrisa Temta led members of Gwoza Emirate Council to pay Sallah visit to troops of 26 Task Force Brigade on Saturday 16 June 2018 in Gwoza Borno State.

2. He thanked the Commander for maintaining the peace in Gwoza Local Government and assured of his peoples support in the fight against insurgency.

3. Earlier, the Commander Brigadier General Dahiru commended the Royal father for the Sallah visit.

4. Similarly, in the spirit of Eid El-Fitr, the Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division Brigadier General Abdulmalik Buluma Biu paid Sallah homage to the Shehu of Borno, His Royal Highness Alhaji Dr Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El Kanemi of Borno in his palace in Maiduguri.

5. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public through your reputable medium.

6. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations