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*PARTICIPANTS OF ARMY WAR COLLEGE NIGERIA EMBARK ON OPERATIONAL THEATRE VISIT TO OPERATION WHIRL STROKE*

In line with the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) Mission Statement to produce well trained, educated and inspired operational level leaders for the Nigerian Army, participants of AWCN Course 2/2018 embarked on operational theatre visit to Operation WHIRL STROKE in Benue State. The visit was aimed at exposing the participants to Operation WHIRL STROKE operational plans with a view to conducting an assessment of the operation. The theme for the operational visit was *" Enhancing the capabilities of the Nigerian Army in Combating Internal Security Challenges"*

The AWCN team comprised the Commandant Maj Gen EJ Enenche, four members of faculty and 33 participants. The Force Commander Operation WHIRL STROKE Maj Gen MA Yekini while briefing the team said his troops are made up of Special Operation Forces (SOF) who are well trained and capable of engaging adversaries in close quarter battle. He noted that Operation WHIRL STROKE covers Nasarawa, Benue and Tara a States. Maj Gen Yekini said the mandate of the force was to destroy identified camps used by militia elements and other criminal groups in the 3 States with a view to creating conducive atmosphere for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to return to their communities and reclaim their farmland abandoned due to incessant attacks

The Force Commander said since the commencement of Operation WHIRL STROKE over 157,000 IDPs have returned to their respective homes, various kinds of assorted weapons recovered and several militia suspects arrested and handed over to relevant authorities in Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba States.

In his remarks, the leader of the visiting team Maj Gen EJ Enenche stated that the visit was to enable the participants conduct an assessment of the operational plans of operation WHIRL STROKE with a view to contributing to the ongoing operations. He reiterated that the knowledge gained would reinforce the participants' understanding of tactical and operational estimates

The highlights of the visit included operational brief by the Force Commander, interaction between the troops committed to the operation and participants of AWCN, a riverine patrol demonstration at the Nigerian Army School of Military Engineering and briefing by Sector 3 Commander at Giza in Keana Local Government Area of of Nasarawa State.

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A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF RSM (LATER CAPT) YAMUSA ZAKARI KUMASI (THE LONGEST SERVING RSM OF NMS)

RSM (Later Capt) Yamusa Zakari was born in the year 1924 in a commercial town of KUMASI in the South Western part of what was then known as Gold Coast (Now Ghana) to Nigerian Parents who were originally from a small town called Masi, in the present day Katsina State. Zakari came to be known soon as “KUMASI” a nickname which soon came to displace his authentic surname. He was nicknamed Kumasi because he came from a town called Kumasi at Ghana. He enlisted in to the Royal West African Frontier Force (RWAFF) on the 2nd of Jan 1944 at its depot in Zaria. NA/132247 Zakari Yamusa, quickly settle down to life in the Depot at Zaria under the command of Capt NC Cornish. He soon began to distinguished himself and was particularly good in drill and other courses which demanded high levels of discipline, team-work, concentration and co-ordination. His superiors and commanding officers were bound to take notice soon and just after 9 months of his passing out, he was promoted to the rank of Lance-Corporal. Seven days later while he was still celebrating his promotion, he was promoted to the rank of Corporal. On May 30th 1945, seventeen months after his enlistment into the RWAFF, he was promoted again to the rank of Sergeant while most of his mates who were initially enlisted together were yet Privates and Lance Corporals. Indeed 1945 was particularly eventful for Zakari because he was redeployed to South East Asia, to Burma to take part in the final Allied push against the Japanese with which he played a vital role in that war. Following the Japanese surrender on the 5th of Aug 1945, Nigerian troops started returning from Burma in early 1946 and on his return to Nigeria, he was selected to attend the NCO Cadre Course at the West African Practical Training Center which was run under administrative guidance of NRTC, now Depot Nigerian Army. At that time, there was yet provision for the rank of Staff Sergeant in the Queens Own Regiment, so all qualified NCO’s were promoted directly to Warrant Officer (Grade Two). Zakari Yamusa fared very well through-out the course, and on Nov 1st 1951, he was duly promoted to the rank of WO11. Three years later, WO11 Zakari Yamusa was selected to attend the very competitive Hythe Selection Course at the West African Command School, Accra in the then Gold Coast where he obtained Grade “A” at the end of the course. In the early fifties, Zakari was posted as an instructor in the RWAFF and subsequently Boys Company in the year 1957 from NRTC (now Depot Nigerian Army). Just as the school was being asked to play a more active role in churning out boys who would replace the departing British, Zakari settled down earnestly to work with his wards, and it was no surprise when in Oct 1959, on the eve of Nigerian’s independence, he was again promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer 1 and was appointed Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM), the post in which he was to leave an indelible imprint in the Nigerian Armed Forces. The years during which Kumasi was RSM at the school were years when the Nigerian Army underwent phenomenal expansion and demanded an unprecedented supply of officer’s materials. RSM Zakari knew better than anyone else that a great deal needed to be done to nurture and produce the potential young officers needed to remedy the desperate situation of the Country at that time. It cause great sadness for RSM Kumasi to see some of his boys whom he had trained and molded in to one united and disciplined army fighting each other on opposite sides during the Nigerian Civil War. He spent the next 21 years of his life training and nurturing young NMS boy who would later become great men in the history of our country Nigeria. During the Nigerian Civil War,some SNCO’s from NMS were granted field commission and equally, RSM Yamusa was initially drafted for but on a second though, replaced with another SNCO because the then Commandant of NMS, Col TB Ogundeko felt that the school had to be open throughout the civil war years and the school can’t afford the absence of such RSM. RSM Zakari was however given a field commission to the rank of a lieutenant to which he could not hang on the uniform but was effected and thus the salary was also upgraded to fit in his new rank so that he could remain on the job he knew best to do. Based on the recommendations of Col TB Ogundeko to the Army HQ, WO1 Zakari Yamusa was promoted in Feb 1978 to the substantive rank of Captain in the Nigerian Army. Capt Yamusa Zakari Kumasi acted as the OC Administration in NMS for the next 2 months. During those 2 months he acted as the OC Admin, it was obvious that his career in the Army was finally coming to an end having served the Army for 34 years. On 15th April,1978 Capt Zakari Yamusa Kumasi began his terminal leave and a few months later, he was pulled out of service in a colorful ceremony which drew the curtain over a distinguished career. Capt Zakari had consistently maintained a distinguished service record throughout his careers, he earned the following military decoration:
• African Star Defence Medal – ASDM
• War Medal – WM
• Nigerian Independence Medal – NIM
• Member of the Order of the Niger – MON
After his retirement from the Nigerian Army, he still woke up to each new day with a sense of nostalgia for the drill and a passion for the parade ground. As he lay awake in the early morning before sunrise, he could still hear in his inner ears, the call of bugle, the stamping of feet and the roar of orders to the boys on the field. His spirit was still very much with the boys on the boys in the school but his body now had to adjust to the realities of an entire different existence.
In Jan 1985, Zakari Kumasi had a dream. In that dream, he came across some Arabic inscriptions which he could not decipher, so he called on a knowledgeable Imam who later translated the dream to him that his days were drawing to an end. A few days later, a friend of his who had recently left the army came to meet him and complained about leaving the army without receiving terminal entitlement. The friend of his retired from NDA which was then commanded by an Ex-boy who RSM Zakari had trained far back at NMS. RSM Kumasi ever ready to lend a hand to others promised to meet with the NDA Commandant and ensure that his friend’s problem was solved. It was on his journey from Zaria to NDA in Kaduna that a tragedy struck. A careless trailer driver had packed his huge truck on the road without any caution his huge truck on the road without any caution or warning to other approaching vehicles. The unsuspecting driver of the Peugeot 504 saloon car in which RSM Kumasi was travelling crashed his car into the trailer before he could apply his brakes.
Kumasi was seriously wounded and was rushed to the 44 NARHK. For 17 days, the doctors and nurses battled to save his life but on the 20th Feb 1985, Capt Zakari Kumasi breathed his last. Indeed the news of his death threw the nations in to grief and mourning.

RECOLLECTIONS OF EX-BOYS ON RSM YAMUSA ZAKARI KUMASI
Commodore Areola (1962-1966 Set)
“ One time KUMASI made us laugh was sometimes in May 1962, when the wife of the then OC Boys Company Maj PJ Wakeman was walking her dog around the OC’S Office. A number of Boys were standing around when RSM Kumasi suddenly saw the lady. As usual and in military decorum, he called all us attention, he then turned smartly to the lady, gave hand salute and said, in a loud voice, ‘Good morning madam OC Sir’.All the boys managed to escape from the immediate environment and started singing, “Good morning madam OC Sir” with delirious laughter”.

“I hardly forget the day the Commandant passed some instructions to RSM Kumasi by telephone. A couple of boys who witnessed Kumasi talking to the Commandant could not help laughing because Kumasi came to attention, held the hand-set on the left hand and kept saluting with the right hand while answering intermittently ‘Yes sir’ and saluting at the same- time. The whole scene was as if Kumasi was facing the Commandant face to face”.

Late Maj Gen AN Bamalli
“We Exboys should be proud of him for the role he played in our careers. His honesty, humor and piety were his major strengths. I learned from him that one should never accept failure, or be hindered from achieving an aim once one has made up his mind. And I learned that discipline is the hallmark of all virtues and you need a lot of it to succeed”.

#EyeWitness Account: @HQNigerianArmy Soldiers returning from Exercise seen giving rescue and first aid treatment to Accident Victims along Kachia Road @InsideKaduna_ As seen 3 Vechicles were involved.

Throwback, Nigerian Air Force MiG-17 from the civil war

jakeporeshenko:
Throwback, Nigerian Air Force MiG-17 from the civil war

Nice pictures, where do you storm across these blast from the past ....

did you pass out through yamuza zakiri parade ground? @Bidexiii

bidex111:



Nice pictures, where do you storm across these blast from the past ....

I was searching Russia websites for chatter about NAF.

The much anticipated video is out.
Women of war.
A nice and detailed documentary. I think the air force department of our military is trying harder than before.

But I expected to see more combat videos. Anyway just watch and tell us what u think

https://www.facebook.com/1684425015103776/posts/2209380992608173/

krattoss:
The much anticipated video is out.
Women of war.
A nice and detailed documentary. I think the air force department of our military is trying harder than before.

But I expected to see more combat videos. Anyway just watch and tell us what u think

https://www.facebook.com/1684425015103776/posts/2209380992608173/

NIGERIAN AIRFORCE WOMEN OF WAR




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrL4rF_x3Xc

jakeporeshenko:

I was searching Russia websites for chatter about NAF.

NNAMDIII:
did you pass out through yamuza zakiri parade ground? @Bidexiii

NO

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PRESS RELEASE

ARMY COMMENCES CONSTRUCTION OF HOLDING FACILITY

1. The Nigerian Army has commenced the construction of holding facility to improve detainees management during investigations.

2. Performing the foundation laying ceremony, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai represented by
the Chief of Logistics 'Army' Major General Enobong Udoh stated that, the ongoing Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency Operations in the North East, has made it mandatory for the arrest and detention of suspected insurgents who must be properly taken care of in accordance with international best practices while in custody.

3. In his words, "the quest for a functional safe holding facility, with adequate sanitary conditions for the effective management of suspected Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) for further investigation activities, is the driving force behind the execution of this project", he added.

4. He reiterated that, in order to relieve the front line units of the responsibility of administering arrested suspects, there arises the need to have a facility where suspects will be kept and properly managed, adding that this was the reason the Joint Investigation Centre was established.

5. He further emphasised that, the Centre serves as a transit holding and detention facility for suspected terrorists before they are handed over to relevant prosecuting or rehabilitating agencies.

6. Also speaking, the Head of Self Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Mr Markus Dolder, expressed his delight over the ground breaking ceremony, describing it as indicative of the compliance by the Nigerian Army with global best practices.

7. He stated that, the impact of the project will further strengthen the cooperation between the Army and stake holders, especially in the management of suspects undergoing investigation.

8. In his words, "I am very much impressed about the efforts that has been launched over the last few months, they are much more than we actually thought could come and this is more than we could potentially dream of", he stressed.

9. He urged the Nigerian Army to keep its own part of the bargain as they strive to meet international best practices for the welfare and well being of detainees.

10. Present at the occasion were the Theatre Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Major General Abba Dikko, Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Brigadier General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu, Commander Joint Investigation Centre Brigadier General Ibrahim Salihu, Comptroller of Prisons Borno State Command Mr Inuwa Garba, Deputy Head of Sub Delegation, ICRC Borno State Mr Amro Ibrahim, Representatives of the Borno state Commissioner of Police, among others.

11. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public through your news medium.

12. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

PRESS RELEASE

UK SECRETARY OF STATE FOR DEFENCE VISITS THEATRE COMMAND ... Assures of collaboration

1. The United Kingdom Secretary of State for Defence, Rt Hon. Garvin williamson has paid a visit to the Headquarters, Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE in Maiduguri.

2. Speaking during the visit, the Secretary of State commended the efforts of the troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE for providing security and a conducive atmosphere for the people of the North East Nigeria, United Nations Humanitarian Agencies and other civil organisations to carry out their activities.

3. He further stated that, the already existing collaboration between the Nigerian and United Kingdom militaries would be sustained adding that, aside providing Counter Improvised Explosive Devices training to troops in support of the operations, the United Kingdom will explore other areas of partnership with the Nigerian military.

4. Also speaking, the Chief of Training and Operations, 'Army' Major General Lamidi Adeosun lauded the supporting role of the UK Support and Liaison Team in the ongoing operations, noting that talks are at advance stage on setting up a Joint Planning Centre for Counter insurgency operations.

5. In his remarks, the Theatre Commander lauded the support of the British Liaison Support Team for their contribution in the fight against terrorism. He stated that, the Nigerian military remains highly professional in the discharge of its constitutional roles and in the conduct of Counter terrorism and Counter insurgency operations in the North East.

6. Present during the visit were some Principal Staff Officers of the theatre command.

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

8. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

JUST IN: Following the Arson carried out by BHT on Mammanti village in Borno State, Troops of 251 Task Force Battalion in conjunction with members of Civilian Joint Task Force and local hunters, carried out Clearance/Exploitation Operations to suspected BHTs hideouts.

They cleared through Kamari, Koyamti, Durwala, Ajiri and Tumballa villages. The gallant troops dominated the villages,
assured the residents of their safety and urged them to go about their normal activities. Pictures below.

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Malian army KM450 gun truck armed with a kord 12.7mm heavy machine gun

Mr president with NAF ATR 42 pilots & crews.

INSIDE NAF ATR 42 COCKPIT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5_naRh_WR4



OPERATION GREEN SWEEP: NAF DESTROYS BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS’ CAMP AT BUK IN BORNO STATE

In continuation of OPERATION GREEN SWEEP, the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, on 14 November 2018, destroyed a Boko Haram Terrorist (BHT) Camp at Buk along the Ajigin-Talala-Buk axis near Alagarno Forest. The operation was conducted after ISR missions led to the discovery of a new camp with structures hidden under the thick vegetation, including a suspected BHT Tactical Command and Control (C2) Centre. Accordingly, an Alpha Jet aircraft and two Mi-35 attack helicopters were detailed to attack the camp, inflicting significant damage to the C2 Centre.

The NAF, working in concert with surface forces, will sustain the tempo of operations with a view to destroying all remnants of the terrorists in Borno State.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x67p27m3LY0




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OPERATION GREEN SWEEP: NAF AIRCRAFT DESTROYS BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS’ TACTICAL HEADQUARTERS AT SABON TUMBUN IN NORTHERN BORNO

As Operation GREEN SWEEP entered Day 2 yesterday, 15 November 2018, the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, conducted air strikes that led to the destruction of a former tactical headquarters of the Al-Barnawi faction of Boko Haram Terrorist (BHT) Sect at Sabon Tumbun in the Lake Chad Green Fringes. The attack was conducted pursuant to credible human intelligence reports indicating that the BHTs were regrouping in a group of buildings in the middle of the settlement. Accordingly, following confirmatory Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, the ATF detailed an Alpha Jet aircraft to attack the settlement with direct hits recorded on the target, leading to the obliteration of the identified buildings and neutralization of its BHT occupants.

The NAF, working in concert with surface forces, will sustain the tempo of operations with a view to destroying all remnants of the terrorists in Borno State.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Forc

JUST IN: Gallant Troops of 222 Battalion Konduga in conjunction with local farmers on patrol along Mushari -Galtimari Road ambushed BHTs who came to steal onions and other food items from farms within the general area. One BHT was neutralised while others fled leaving behind 2 bicycles and several bags of harvested onions. Pictures below.

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bidex111:
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As ransom money no gree come, Boko boys got to hustle. I guess they are humans after all

persius555:
As ransom money no gree come, boys gay to hustle. I guess they are humans after all

bidex111:

Ransom only helps to fuel this carnage. It's time the FG grow some balls and not give in to public outcry.
Easier said than done but sometimes,heavy sacrifices have to be made in a war for us to have peace.

Cameroons Ambazonian Separatists are Scary as F***k.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2bwVp7SOAM


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrwlJLZBSsY

DDGN:
Cameroons Ambazonian Separatists are Scary as F***k.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2bwVp7SOAM


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrwlJLZBSsY

God another looming war for the Cameroonian military.

DDGN:
Cameroons Ambazonian Separatists are Scary as F***k.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2bwVp7SOAM


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrwlJLZBSsY

I no know say dem dey yarn pidgin like this for Southern Cameroon.