Boko Haram fighters killed 11 troops and seized weapons in a raid on a military post in the latest such attack in northeast Nigeria, residents and a military source said on Sunday.
Gunmen in five trucks and on motorcycles stormed the checkpoint in Bunari village near the garrison town of Monguno in Borno state late Friday, leading to a fierce battle.

"They came around 6:30 pm (1930 GMT) and attacked the military checkpoint and soldiers responded with fire," resident Amadu Sheriff told AFP.

"The attackers overpowered the soldiers who took up positions in the trenches dug round the checkpoint from where they fought the Boko Haram gunmen," he said.
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Three civilians, including a woman and her child, from a nearby settlement, were killed by stray bullets, he said.

He said residents of the nearby settlement evacuated on Saturday and moved to Monguno for fear of renewed attacks.

Sheriff had no idea of military casualties but saw "two ambulances carrying dead soldiers" being taken to Monguno, eight kilometres (five miles) away.

A military source who confirmed the attack said 11 troops were killed.

"Four (military) vehicles including an APC (armoured personnel carrier) and a gun truck were carted away by the terrorists," said the military source who asked not to be identified because he was not authorised to speak on the incident.

The attackers were repelled with the help of reinforcements from Monguno, he added.

News of the attack was slow to emerge due to poor communication in the area where Boko Haram has destroyed telecoms infrastructure in the last three years.

Boko Haram has launched repeated attacks recently.

The Islamists late Thursday stormed a base on the outskirts of Jakana, a village 30 kilometres (18 miles) from Maiduguri, firing guns and rocket-propelled grenades before sacking and burning down a police station.

Two weeks ago, the jihadists overran a military base in nearby Yobe state.

On July 14, jihadists believed to be loyal to Boko Haram factional leader Abu Mus'ab Al-Barnawi, raided a base in Jilli village.

Dozens of troops were said to have been killed or missing.

The day before the attack, 23 troops went missing after a military convoy was ambushed by fighters in the Bama area of Borno state, where the Abubakar Shekau faction of Boko Haram is strong.

The attacks underline the threat Boko Haram still poses despite repeated military claims the group is spent force.

http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/10/308730/World/Africa/Boko-Haram-kills--troops-in-NE-Nigeria-Source.aspx

http://fasttracknewsng.com/boko-haram-attack-14-declared-dead/

Omololu001:
you're a pig.

Go and create your own forum were you can threaten people.

Only useless countries like Nigeria will you have terrorist operating in. This nonsense can't happen in sane countries like Ghana, Togo or Benin republic. Nigeria is just a big for nothing failed state In the league of south Sudan and somalia.

Cheeky, unpatriotic fellow... We are proud of our country Nigeria and we will continue to do our best to making it better.... If u are a real Nigerian, u won't gush out torrence of shits from that unfiltered mouth of yours... Nigeria deserves better citizens than you...

allexpensive:

Accurate. FOB was widely used during the intense fight against BHT.

To the men of the the Nigerian Armed Forces special force. I give you all the biggest respect and accolades. In this coin warfare, the men of the AFSF has been a terror to bokoharam. The presence of elements of the AFSF serves as courage and morale boost to other troops on the field.

While talking to a friend who's with the 22 TF, he commended the AFSF who backed them up after their outpost was overrunned. They delivered firepower and proved what it means to be a SF operative.

I just want the government to support them the unit more by improving their kit and weapons. More FOB made up of the AFSF should be made established. I haven't been on operational missions with them but we have moved out on escort missions together.

The ambush that led to the kidnapping of police officers could have been extremely worse if not for their professionalism. The terrorist know about the convoy pattern. Allowed the AFSF convoy to move on before opening fire on vehicles. The officers expecting other vehicles to follow suit were disappointed as some drivers had to abandon the vehicle and the convoy scattering. With the police officers in trouble and not minding the fact that bht attack was from both position had to return back to the initial position but could do less.
They called in for air support and I think 3 Jets were immediately scrambled with the F-7 taking off using it's speed advantage to intervene. The AFSF relayed their position to the F-7 through visual contact by flying low to ascertain the next best action (F-7 arrived before ISR)
THE f-7 fired rockets to create a barrier between own troops and bht but little could have been done as civilians are already running around for safety where they eventually got into bht hands.

The convoy was a weak one. Armed with opened hilux and less than 20 men against over 100 bht who came in heavily.

Make this war finish. Good men will die but this does not mean we are less capable. Some bad comments from Nigerians when military position is being overrunned.

An advisor from one of the big countries told me if we were to be in daily ground operations in Syria, Mali and Iraq, they'll be taking casualties.

Why can't our regular troops use something like that in (picture 2)? Why do the military have this undying love for rusty AKs? Why cant we properly kit our troops which is the least any serious country fighting an internal war does. Its heart wrenching seeing soldiers especially recruits go for escort missions or ambushes on almost bare bodies. If the problem is that we are too poor to properly kit this guys we can atleast add a level of protection to their bullet proof vest by adding Tungsten titanium carbide steel plates(Which can hold a .50cal bullet), this alone can boost confidence. In one of my numerous visit to 44ref hospital, one will almost shed tears with the various degree of injuries both officers and men suffer, to make matters worse some of them are just too young to be in the military in the first place.
No be only special forces suppose they kit well oo.
May God help us sha
P.S (Picture 1)
Bullet proof vest with allowance for Steel/Titanium plates
(Picture 2)
Tavor rifles

Omololu001:
you're a pig.

Go and create your own forum were you can threaten people.

Only useless countries like Nigeria will you have terrorist operating in. This nonsense can't happen in sane countries like Ghana, Togo or Benin republic. Nigeria is just a big for nothing failed state In the league of south Sudan and somalia.

Shut up kid... Rather than shouting for dissolution ...try to make a difference... People like you who are not willing to die for something will die for nothing.... Join any security force and let see how a tap running mouth like you fare.

Naf seems to be the only part of the armed forces that is always on the news for development both in capacity building, renovation and provision of accommodation for their soldiers...

It makes me ask this question...where is the NAVY??

joshingjosh:
Naf seems to be the only part of the armed forces that is always on the news for development both in capacity building, renovation and provision of accommodation for their soldiers...

It makes me ask this question...where is the NAVY??

Those once na glorified Customs. The NAF and NA are the once doing most of the COIN job especially the army.

Field0Marshall:


Cheeky, unpatriotic fellow... We are proud of our country Nigeria and we will continue to do our best to making it better.... If u are a real Nigerian, u won't gush out torrence of shits from that unfiltered mouth of yours... Nigeria deserves better citizens than you...

mtcheww
Rubbish

Is it IBB,OBJ,Abdulsalam,buhari or TY danjuma that are patriotic Nigerians?
Or is it the likes of ihejerika,amosun and all the other corrupt military personnel that are patriotic?

There is nothing like a patriotic Nigerian. If Nigerians are patriotic, then Nigeria won't be in the mess it is today.

Or is it most of those recruits that pay or has to know someone before they can become soldiers,police,custom,NSCDC.

Men you really messed up by saying I'm unpatriotic for saying the truth,is retired colonel dasuki more patriotic than I am?

What's even there to be patriotic about being a Nigerian, is it the stress i have to go through anytime I wanna renew my passport, or not having power supply anytime I'm in Nigeria...unarmed IPOB members were harrased and killed by Nigerian soldiers.

Nigeria is nothing but a failing state,see boko haram insurgency, Fulani herdsmen are not ending anytime soon.

Omololu001:
mtcheww
Rubbish

Is it IBB,OBJ,Abdulsalam,buhari or TY danjuma that are patriotic Nigerians?
Or is it the likes of ihejerika,amosun and all the other corrupt military personnel that are patriotic?

There is nothing like a patriotic Nigerian. If Nigerians are patriotic, then Nigeria won't be in the mess it is today.

Or is it most of those recruits that pay or has to know someone before they can become soldiers,police,custom,NSCDC.

Men you really messed up by saying I'm unpatriotic for saying the truth,is retired colonel dasuki more patriotic than I am?

What's even there to be patriotic about being a Nigerian, is it the stress i have to go through anytime I wanna renew my passport, or not having power supply anytime I'm in Nigeria...unarmed IPOB members were harrased and killed by Nigerian soldiers.

Nigeria is nothing but a failing state,see boko haram insurgency, Fulani herdsmen are not ending anytime soon.

It have do kwanu... Let's not derail this educative thread please. Let reason prevail.

Field0Marshall:


Shut up kid... Rather than shouting for dissolution ...try to make a difference... People like you who are not willing to die for something will die for nothing.... Join any security force and let see how a tap running mouth like you fare.

why should I join a security force? I lived in Nigeria for 18 years,and there was no day I enjoyed 24 hours power supply? We all saw how people that wanted to join customs ended up during the GEJ regime.
I will post pictures of trashy homes Nigeria army personnel live,and even post their toilets,bathroom and kitchens... And then I will ask you why you want me to live in such places just to show how patriotic I am,while buhari,tinubu etc family are enjoying at aso rock and ikoyi.

Give me an oil well that can produce 100,000 BPD and I will show you how patriotic I am.

And please stop using "we're proud of Nigeria" speak for yourself alone.

Omololu001:
mtcheww
Rubbish

Is it IBB,OBJ,Abdulsalam,buhari or TY danjuma that are patriotic Nigerians?
Or is it the likes of ihejerika,amosun and all the other corrupt military personnel that are patriotic?

There is nothing like a patriotic Nigerian. If Nigerians are patriotic, then Nigeria won't be in the mess it is today.

Or is it most of those recruits that pay or has to know someone before they can become soldiers,police,custom,NSCDC.

Men you really messed up by saying I'm unpatriotic for saying the truth,is retired colonel dasuki more patriotic than I am?

What's even there to be patriotic about being a Nigerian, is it the stress i have to go through anytime I wanna renew my passport, or not having power supply anytime I'm in Nigeria...unarmed IPOB members were harrased and killed by Nigerian soldiers.

Nigeria is nothing but a failing state,see boko haram insurgency, Fulani herdsmen are not ending anytime soon.

I want to apologize to everyone for answering this fool in the first place, I just noticed that quoting this goobshite is making him spill more of his shite here.....please do this tread well not to quote him again

ugo4u:

It have do kwanu... Let's not derail this educative thread please. Let reason prevail.

okay

A gallant soldier identified as Francis Ifeanyi Franklin, has been declared missing by his family after a Boko Haram ambush at his base in Borno state. According to an alarm raised by his family, they have not been able reach him since the Boko ambush since last week as his phone has been switched off. 

His sister who wants confirmation from the military about his whereabouts, wrote; 

"Please my brother is missing........ He was among the soldiers that is in Borno state, where Boko Haram was reported, we have not heard from him for the past two weeks now .. His name is Francis Ifeanyi ......... Please help us confirm if his still alive on not"..

This is as another soldier, lieutenant Gaius Garba, has been reported as one of the soldiers killed by Boko Haram last week in an ambush. He left behind a daughter and a pregnant wife.‬

Meanwhile, fresh report has it that Boko Haram fighters killed 11 troops and seized weapons in a raid on a military post in the latest such attack in northeast Nigeria, residents and a military source said on Sunday.

Gunmen in five trucks and on motorcycles stormed the checkpoint in Bunari village near the garrison town of Monguno in Borno state late Friday, leading to a fierce battle.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/07/soldier-declared-missing-by-family-after-boko-haram-ambush-in-borno-photos.html

lebuhsi:

I want to apologize to everyone for answering this fool in the first place, I just noticed that quoting this goobshite is making him spill more of his shite here.....please do this tread well not to quote him again

this one no get sense

ugo4u:

Those once na glorified Customs. The NAF and NA are the once doing most of the COIN job especially the army.

that’s not necessary
Let’s be honest the navy is doing the best they can, the fact that they have men deployed in the NE speaks volumes, they have SBs special forces operating independently in the NE and many of the AFSf guys we post here are naval officers.

Were I think they have a lot of work left is securing the lake chad region, senate should provide fund for procurement of locally manufactured gun boats in the hundreds to patrol that area, same strategy used to pacify the deltas.

Well this is interesting, I wonder which satellite is being referred to, is it a national asset of ours or an ally or private company?
By presidential spokesman Garba Shehu

“The Federal Government has assembled 1000-strong military force, compromising the army, air force, police and the civil defence to launch fierce attacks on the bandits terrorising the villages and towns of Zamfara State.

Following directives by President @MBuhari, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has begun the deployment of fighter aircraft to Katsina, the airport with the closest proximity to Zamfara State to make for immediate and effective response to the menace of the bandits.

This had not been possible in the past because there was no fuel depot facility in Katsina, but NAF has devised a way around the problem.

The President has also authorised the engagement by NAF, of advanced satellite surveillance technology to help in accurate detection of movement and locations of the bandits.

The government had to go to this extent because of the limitations of conventional surveillance, as the use of satellite technology could make the task of NAF less problematic....”

ugo4u:

Why can't our regular troops use something like that in (picture 2)? Why do the military have this undying love for rusty AKs? Why cant we properly kit our troops which is the least any serious country fighting an internal war does. Its heart wrenching seeing soldiers especially recruits go for escort missions or ambushes on almost bare bodies. If the problem is that we are too poor to properly kit this guys we can atleast add a level of protection to their bullet proof vest by adding Tungsten titanium carbide steel plates(Which can hold a .50cal bullet), this alone can boost confidence. In one of my numerous visit to 44ref hospital, one will almost shed tears with the various degree of injuries both officers and men suffer, to make matters worse some of them are just too young to be in the military in the first place.
No be only special forces suppose they kit well oo.
May God help us sha
P.S (Picture 1)
Bullet proof vest with allowance for Steel/Titanium plates
(Picture 2)
Tavor rifles

Baba, in most cases men don't even care about this bullet proof . During fire fight at times, you'll see men gisting with bullets flying except it's extremely intense.

BHT is in no way our match when it comes to conventional warfare. It has been identified that our problem is lack of equally distributed firepower. Our military equipments are being used in the northeast and some BTR are also deployed in the SS.

Actually, we can't deploy every single military hardware because of bht. We only need to work on more equipments. During our intense offensive last year which saw the deployment of technology, that was when I realized we can actually deal with those bastards without IFV and Tanks. The government deployed surveillance where we had a full knowledge of their movement.

CH3 and A-jet destroyed their hardware while ground troops and the hind take them on. Bht was able to take in casualties ranging from 60-100+ during each encounter. We do end up with just injured soldiers alone.

Naval, Air assets are armed with Tavor. AFSF and direct contact troops are armed with beryl, AK74M, arm1 etc. The weapons used depends on your choice but they operate calibers which are widely used while also considering the availability.

There are modern AK 47 in wide use by the troops. AK-103 is also in use in the northeast. Some of these guys are pictures do not make it online.

I understand your point on the regular terrorist looking AK riffles seen online. These soldiers are mostly embedded with SF, TF etc who are also armed with better weapons. In some cases, you just need to shoot sporadically to hit something so the regular looking AK47 do the work too and this makes the use of riffles like beryl being in wide use. You can't arm all officers with Tavor except you want to start seeing videos of BHT with Tavors.

SF shoot what they can hit. They're trained and better shooter so there's no need arming a regular soldier with the beryl when he can fire 3-4 rounds hitting the same target and the AK - bullets plenty every where. Kill a terrorist and jab out his own magazine then fix. It's easy and the guys are used to it.

The government however has been phasing out the use of the regular AK series. Our AK seems to be mostly of the the Chinese origin too and they're working perfectly fine.

The problem now isn't the guns. Kit up is available but cannot be maintained as these soldiers spend weeks far away from base.

Long range operations. Most supply are armament and foods.

jakeporeshenko:
Well this is interesting, I wonder which satellite is being referred to, is it a national asset of ours or an ally or private company?
By presidential spokesman Garba Shehu

“The Federal Government has assembled 1000-strong military force, compromising the army, air force, police and the civil defence to launch fierce attacks on the bandits terrorising the villages and towns of Zamfara State.

Following directives by President @MBuhari, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has begun the deployment of fighter aircraft to Katsina, the airport with the closest proximity to Zamfara State to make for immediate and effective response to the menace of the bandits.

This had not been possible in the past because there was no fuel depot facility in Katsina, but NAF has devised a way around the problem.

The President has also authorised the engagement by NAF, of advanced satellite surveillance technology to help in accurate detection of movement and locations of the bandits.

The government had to go to this extent because of the limitations of conventional surveillance, as the use of satellite technology could make the task of NAF less problematic....”

Ground direct reception satellite imaging.

allexpensive:


Ground direct reception satellite imaging.

allexpensive:


Ground direct reception satellite imaging.

Is that a private firm or some kind of technology?

PRESS RELEASE

TROOPS INTERCEPT BOKO HARAM HOSTAGE IN BORNO STATE

1. Troops of 28 Task Force Brigade deployed in operation LAFIYA DOLE on 29 July 2018 intercepted one Zainab Mohammed-15 years, at Gubla who escaped from Boko Haram terrorists camp.

2. Troops also successfully repelled an attack by the terrorists.

3. Items recovered include:

a. One AK 47 rifle.

b. One Magazine containing four rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition.

4. The hostage will be handed over to the appropriate authority on completion of investigation.

5. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public.

6. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

PRESS RELEASE

ARMY RECOVERS ARMS IN BAYELSA STATE, ARREST SUSPECT

1. The Nigerian Army has recovered a large cache of arms in Bayelsa State and arrested one suspect following a tip of.

2. The troops recovered the weapons during a raid operation in the early hours of today, Sunday 29 July 2018 along Agbura-Otuoke road in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

3. Also, while conducting a search in the house of a suspected militant leader, Mr Emmanuel Lawson alias “General” who is now at large, some quantity of arms and ammunition were recovered.

4. However, his accomplice, Mrs Ebikaboere Emmanuel was arrested.

5. Efforts are on to track the suspect with all his accomplices.

6. Items recovered include:

a. Two G3 rifles.

b. Two AK47 rifles.

c. Two Baretta pistol.

d. Four AK47 magazine.

e. Two G3 rifle magazine

f. 11 Cartridges.

g. 325 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.

h. Two rounds of 7.62mm Nato ammunition.

i. Two portraits.

j. One military Police General Duty Belt.

k. One Military Police anklet.

l. One hand glove.

7. The Nigerian Army wishes to assured the general public particularly residents of Bayelsa State of its commitment in protecting lives and property of the citizens.

8. Members of the public are advised to report any suspicious activities to the law enforcement agents for prompt action.

9. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public through your news media.

10. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

PRESS RELEASE

GENERAL NICHOLAS HONOURED IN CHURCH VALEDICTORY SERVICE ... Urges for peaceful coexistence among Faiths in North Eastern Nigeria

The Outgoing Theatre Commander Operation Lafiya Dole Major General Rogers Nicholas has been honoured today in a Valedictory Church service held at the Saint Bartholomew Military Protestant Church, Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri. The Church service is part of the activities to mark the handing over ceremony by the outgoing Theatre Commander.

Speaking during the service, General Nicholas expressed appreciation to the congregation for their prayers and support, which he said, has translated to the peaceful atmosphere currently experienced in the North East. He urged them to sustain their prayers and good neighborliness in order to enhance peaceful coexistence among people of all faiths in North Eastern Nigeria.

In his sermon, the Vicar of Saint Bartholomew Church and Deputy Director 7 Division Chaplaincy (Protestant) , Major( Reverend) Audu Usman described General Nicholas as a God fearing Commander who puts the welfare of his troops and subordinates first, as a matter of priority. He urged the congregation to emulate the goodly virtues exhibited by the outgoing Commander and prayed for his success in his new assignment.

Highlight of the service was the presentation of souvenir to the outgoing commander by the church and a special song rendition by officers of the British Liaison and Support Team led by Lt Col Alex Micheal, alongside choristers of Saint Bartholomew Church.

It will be recalled that General Nicholas assumed command as Theatre Commander Operation Lafiya Dole on 11 December, 2017 and had since carried out several fierce onslaughts on the Boko Haram insurgents in the Sambisa forest and the Lake Chad Islands, resulting in the rescue of over 800, 000 civilians and the surrender of many repentant Boko Haram Terrorists, as well as recovery of several arms and ammunition from the insurgents.

The valedictory service was attended by principal staff officers from Headquarters Theatre Command and 7 Division ,Nigerian Army as well as officers from the British Liaison and Support Team.

Please disseminate this information to the general public through your news medium .

Thank you for your untiring cooperation.

Onyema Nwachukwu
COLONEL
Deputy Director Public Relations
Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole

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Omololu001:
you're a pig.

Go and create your own forum were you can threaten people.

Only useless countries like Nigeria will you have terrorist operating in. This nonsense can't happen in sane countries like Ghana, Togo or Benin republic. Nigeria is just a big for nothing failed state In the league of south Sudan and somalia.

If you're above 18 your case is hopeless

Keep away from this thread or else you get a ban. Ode oshi

allexpensive:

Baba, in most cases men don't even care about this bullet proof . During fire fight at times, you'll see men gisting with bullets flying except it's extremely intense.

.

During our intense offensive last year which saw the deployment of technology, that was when I realized we can actually deal with those bastards without IFV and Tanks. The government deployed surveillance where we had a full knowledge of their movement.


The problem now isn't the guns. Kit up is available but cannot be maintained as these soldiers spend weeks far away from base.

Long range operations. Most supply are armament and foods.

The bold messages

1) Sounds very funny though...am still trying to imagine what it will be like ....have seen some in videos

2)Why can't they deploy the same equipments to see and end to insurgency in the Northeast...this COIN Operation has degraded our statue in Africa based on the duration it has stayed and the recent death rate recorded in our side...plus it's not as if we are really buying top notch weapons to face them.. I thought since the president was a military man, defeating BHT wouldn't have been a problem


3) I believe with the purchase of more C-130(transport helicopters) they would be adequate provisions for our Frontline troops because they are giving their best for this Nation

joshingjosh:




The bold messages

1) Sounds very funny though...am still trying to imagine what it will be like ....have seen some in videos

2)Why can't they deploy the same equipments to see and end to insurgency in the Northeast...this COIN Operation has degraded our statue in Africa based on the duration it has stayed and the recent death rate recorded in our side...plus it's not as if we are really buying top notch weapons to face them.. I thought since the president was a military man, defeating BHT wouldn't have been a problem


3) I believe with the purchase of more C-130(transport helicopters) they would be adequate provisions for our Frontline troops because they are giving their best for this Nation

C-130 is a fixed wing aircraft not Helicopter. Chinook is a dedicated transport Helicopter which the NAF don't have.

I have been closely following the NA for over 25 years now. In Sierra Leone, our men seemed to have the most problems,with enemy gun trucks.
Nothing has changed since then, except that NA has now adopted its own gun trucks aka technicals.
The rate and power at which it fires, has led to all the most recent setbacks.

We need a solution. This weapon system most be destroyed accurately at distance , or it will wreck havoc on troop formations.

The western armies deal with it using an ATGM. Fire and forget.

@joshing josh u are correct. Why wouldn't a general know what his troops need ?

Well, I think PMB hopes to win this war on a shoe string budget. The problem is a penny wise pound foolish one.

Look at the economic wreck insecurity is turning northern Nigeria and the middle belt into. Had our security forces had the capacity, these could have been contained.

You are spending money on the anchor borrowers program, only for the "mongol hordes " to cross our porous defenseless borders, sack our markets and rustle our cattle.
Unfortunately. Under the previous administration, money was made available, but was stolen by the leadership. Military and civilian alike.

ugo4u:

C-130 is a fixed wing aircraft not Helicopter. Chinook is a dedicated transport Helicopter which the NAF don't have.

Thanks for the correction but I still stand with the decision of more C-130 because it has more space to Carry both troops, ammunitions and supplies and also fuel...

joshingjosh:



Thanks for the correction but I still stand with the decision of more C-130 because it has more space to Carry both troops, ammunitions and supplies and also fuel...

I think the helicopter is the best Machine for such ops due to its ability to land anywhere, the C130 may be used to airlift goods to nearest military facility while the chinooks or any transport helicopter do the delivery to front line troops.
PS. The Chinooks can even airlift IFVs, humvees supplies etc That bird is one hell of a beast.
The Super Puma which is one of the dedicated airlift heli we have can do the bager job, I've flown in it once believe you me that lady can suffice, its a cheaper alternative to Chinnoks which can cost as much as $30m per unit.
Last last me still feel that sharing the $320m Abacha loot is not justifiable or sensible, if the FG is serious on this COIN ops then we should invest that money on Military hardwares.

doziex:
I have been closely following the NA for over 25 years now. In Sierra Leone, our men seemed to have the most problems,with enemy gun trucks.
Nothing has changed since then, except that NA has now adopted its own gun trucks aka technicals.
The rate and power at which it fires, has led to all the most recent setbacks.

We need a solution. This weapon system most be destroyed accurately at distance , or it will wreck havoc on troop formations.

The western armies deal with it using an ATGM. Fire and forget.

We could use patrol mortars & or MGL/AGL

ugo4u:

I think the helicopter is the best Machine for such ops due to its ability to land anywhere, the C130 may be used to airlift goods to nearest military facility while the chinooks or any transport helicopter do the delivery to front line troops.
PS. The Chinooks can even airlift IFVs, humvees supplies etc That bird is one hell of a beast.
The Super Puma which is one of the dedicated airlift heli we have can do the bager job, I've flown in it once believe you me that lady can suffice, its a cheaper alternative to Chinnoks which can cost as much as $30m per unit.
Last last me still feel that sharing the $320m Abacha loot is not justifiable or sensible, if the FG is serious on this COIN ops then we should invest that money on Military hardwares.

Myself, Jake and others have constantly wailed on the need for medium lift helos in good numbers. How hard is it to get 20-30 units of new & pre-owned/used Mi-17s (with at least 10yrs useful life), refurbished and pressed into service

Infact, if we had those chariots we could vertically envelope boko, set up stop groups for fleeing ones & altogether end the part of " they fled with gunshot wounds " that keeps coming up in defence briefs