All because the Presidency is strongly advocating for a religious cause at the expense of anything else.., his schemes have left the military in a mess. The aim is to wear off and weaken the country's military arms by feeding the religious radicals.

DubaiLandLord:
How can you believe such news

The narration looks like an action movie

They did not deny the fact that the anti-aircraft weapon was seized from them by the bandit at such there is an element of truth about the payment. We r in Nigeria n we know how our people always behave.

DubaiLandLord:
How can you believe such a news

The narration looks like an action movie

Do you have tangible reason not believe it or you are just being emotional?

If govt could pay ransom to bandits to free kidnapped children, is it protection of president they wouldn't pay much more?

Na today...

Meanwhile bunk just purchased flying super dildos to make the bandits more Hot , #super tucanos

Embarrassing

Nigerian Customs around that area gave them bags of rice so that they will not attack them. It becomes difficult to believe this "sophisticated" rebuttal.

It it literally impossible for NAF to acknowledge such actions, even if it happened!
This effort to refute the claims only makes me believe it happened.

like i said ina previous post, when they deny it, then its true..

gbagyiza:


They did not deny the fact that the anti-aircraft weapon was seized from them by the bandit at such there is an element of truth about the payment. We r in Nigeria n we know how our people always behave.

How can any reasonable government agency pay to collect an anti-aircraft gun from bandits? This gun is so prevalent with bandits and terrorists how many would the government pay to collect? It makes absolutely no sense.

It is like saying government pay bandits to give up their AK-47. It is nonsense!

jumper524:
I still don't understand why people enjoy hearing bad news about our security agencies.
These are same ediot that keeps complaining about insecurity as the problem of this country and no single forum of encouragement from them.
Anybody close to the military would know that is next to impossible.
An aircraft gun costs about 25million, so how on earth would the army pay 20million for it to be released.
Fools and enemy of states displaying massive ignorance.
To save 5million? Or the bandits spending billions to smuggle weapons in and are finding it difficult through military airstrike, would because of 20million release an aircraft shooter for 20million that they can get in just one good business deal.
It's normal to hate govt, but it's stupidity to believe every nonsense from the media.

Bitter Truth.
God Bless U Bro

jumper524:
I still don't understand why people enjoy hearing bad news about our security agencies.
These are same ediot that keeps complaining about insecurity as the problem of this country and no single forum of encouragement from them.
Anybody close to the military would know that is next to impossible.
An aircraft gun costs about 25million, so how on earth would the army pay 20million for it to be released.
Fools and enemy of states displaying massive ignorance.
To save 5million? Or the bandits spending billions to smuggle weapons in and are finding it difficult through military airstrike, would because of 20million release an aircraft shooter for 20million that they can get in just one good business deal.
It's normal to hate govt, but it's stupidity to believe every nonsense from the media.

if somebody told you that bandits can raid nigeria defence academy and kidnap a Connel will Dundee United like you believe it ? Do you know that Nigeria is not at war with any country yet there re more than 5 million Nigerians living in IDP camps all over northern states?when some villagers complained that army is using helicopter to drop weapons for fulani bandits okoko like you will deny it,

Tzar:
It it literally impossible for NAF to acknowledge such actions, even if it happened!
This effort to refute the claims only makes me belief it happened.

If you know what an AA gun looks like and how ubiquitous it is with bandits and terrorists you will understand that it's impossible to pay to collect them from enemies of the state. Any idiots can get an AA gun through Libya. The fake news makes absolutely no sense and it was made up by someone who has no clue what an AA gun looks like or with malicious intent.

jumper524:

The Nigeria airforce should no longer tolerate any false malicious report on them.
They should go hard on these elements parading false news about our dear country in the name of democracy.
Rubbish entities.
Anybody that has witnessed something and read it in the news b4 would understand just how terrible our media are with twisting words out of context.
If you want real and legit news, biko stick to TV stations not this anti govt media.

NTA news na abi?seen someone like you on nairaland crying while defending this government makes me to believe your a government paid agent,what advice did NYSC gave gave copers incase if they are kidnapped?tell me is not true

kettykin:
Tell this to the marines

mr...wat happen to the mariners o

DubaiLandLord:
How can you believe such a news

The narration looks like an action movie

even narration of Nigeria no be like action movie?

DubaiLandLord:
NAF DID NOT MAKE ANY PAYMENT TO BANDITS IN EXCHANGE FOR WEAPONS

1.​ The attention of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has been drawn to news reports circulating on some media platforms alleging that the NAF, through one of its personnel, paid the sum of N20 Million to armed bandits operating in Jibia Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State in exchange for an anti-aircraft gun allegedly seized. The report went on to state that the reason behind the payment was to retrieve the anti-aircraft gun which, it alleged, the NAF feared could be used against aircraft operating within Katsina State.

2.​ The NAF wishes to categorically state that there is absolutely no iota of truth in the spurious allegation that was undoubtedly designed to cast aspersions on the good image of the Service. The said report is totally false. It should therefore be taken as fake news and disregarded. Indeed, we ordinarily would not have responded to such baseless and utterly illogical allegation but for the need to set the record straight as well as reaffirm the NAF’s unflinching commitment to decisively dealing with the armed bandits and all other criminal elements *in the Country in partnership with other services of the Armed Forces and other security Agencies.*

3.​ For the avoidance of doubt, it must be stated that there is no basis for the NAF to pay bandits or any criminal elements that it has continued to attack and decimate in Katsina State, other parts of *the North-West as well as other Theatres of Operation in the Country.* Indeed, as recent as *12 October 2021* , NAF aircraft conducted 5 missions in the Jibia general area and engaged targets with rockets and cannons at Bala Wuta bandits’ locations in Kadaoji. Similar successes were recorded at Fakai Dutsin Anfare, an area in Jibia LGA known for its high incidences of bandits’ activities. The false reportage therefore, begs the question as to why the NAF would negotiate for a weapon allegedly seized and still carry out air interdiction missions on the same bandits and their strongholds. *The NAF is of the view that, this latest false report could be a part of a campaign to further the cause of insecurity in Nigeria by elements who see the NAF as a threat following series of successful exploits in operations against criminal gangs.*

4.​ Perhaps, this provides an avenue for the NAF to yet again appeal to members of the media, both local and international, as well as social media, to be circumspect in their reportage and endeavour to always verify their facts before going public. The public is enjoined to disregard the falsehood emanating from some sections of the social and mainstream media. The NAF also uses this opportunity to call on citizens to continue to cooperate with security agencies as efforts are ongoing to rid the entire Nation of criminals and their activities.

5.​ On our part, the NAF, as a professional and disciplined force, will not in any way be discouraged from carrying out its mandate to rid the entire North-West Nigeria of banditry and other forms of criminality. We remain resolute in performing our function and will continue to work in synergy with other sister Services and security agencies to rid the Country of all criminal elements.

6.​ Kindly bring this information to the awareness of the general public.


Edward Gabkwet
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

17 October 2021

Spurious and Illogical observations?
These people don finish Nigeria reach bone level...
Airforce to Bandits: Ogbeni bring that Kala con here.
Bandits to Airforce: Oga see am sir.
...The End...

Obamaofusa:
Always denying.
Na wah o!!

Just like "no life was lost at Lekki toll gate during ENDSARS protests"

jumper524:

The Nigeria airforce should no longer tolerate any false malicious report on them.
They should go hard on these elements parading false news about our dear country in the name of democracy.
Rubbish entities.
Anybody that has witnessed something and read it in the news b4 would understand just how terrible our media are with twisting words out of context.
If you want real and legit news, biko stick to TV stations not this anti govt media.

The report was from the wall street journal, a foreign news outlet.

no single forum of encouragement from them.

Because the military is still at war with it's citizens and shamelessly lies anytime they make a mistake.

They lie about bombing villages

They lie about aircraft crashing

They lie about the progress of the war

When the military should stops lying shamelessly we will come out in spades to defend them.

EmekaBlue:
Nobody asking of the officer kidnapped at NDA again. Nigeria forget you easily and move on so be smart on how you believe/deal/defend with these selfish men in government doing only themselves good not caring about you

But he has been free since. Where have you been?

Idiotic government,why not sue the organization if the news is fake,if you sha get family for military,beg them to resign.
The Southerners(+ politicians) need to drop the deceit placard and be prepared,war is coming.

Pls has NAF found their missing air craft?



You know they also denied it was missing



The day you all will find out who is in aso villa hmmmmm eh

DubaiLandLord:
NAF DID NOT MAKE ANY PAYMENT TO BANDITS IN EXCHANGE FOR WEAPONS

1.​ The attention of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has been drawn to news reports circulating on some media platforms alleging that the NAF, through one of its personnel, paid the sum of N20 Million to armed bandits operating in Jibia Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State in exchange for an anti-aircraft gun allegedly seized. The report went on to state that the reason behind the payment was to retrieve the anti-aircraft gun which, it alleged, the NAF feared could be used against aircraft operating within Katsina State.

2.​ The NAF wishes to categorically state that there is absolutely no iota of truth in the spurious allegation that was undoubtedly designed to cast aspersions on the good image of the Service. The said report is totally false. It should therefore be taken as fake news and disregarded. Indeed, we ordinarily would not have responded to such baseless and utterly illogical allegation but for the need to set the record straight as well as reaffirm the NAF’s unflinching commitment to decisively dealing with the armed bandits and all other criminal elements *in the Country in partnership with other services of the Armed Forces and other security Agencies.*

3.​ For the avoidance of doubt, it must be stated that there is no basis for the NAF to pay bandits or any criminal elements that it has continued to attack and decimate in Katsina State, other parts of *the North-West as well as other Theatres of Operation in the Country.* Indeed, as recent as *12 October 2021* , NAF aircraft conducted 5 missions in the Jibia general area and engaged targets with rockets and cannons at Bala Wuta bandits’ locations in Kadaoji. Similar successes were recorded at Fakai Dutsin Anfare, an area in Jibia LGA known for its high incidences of bandits’ activities. The false reportage therefore, begs the question as to why the NAF would negotiate for a weapon allegedly seized and still carry out air interdiction missions on the same bandits and their strongholds. *The NAF is of the view that, this latest false report could be a part of a campaign to further the cause of insecurity in Nigeria by elements who see the NAF as a threat following series of successful exploits in operations against criminal gangs.*

4.​ Perhaps, this provides an avenue for the NAF to yet again appeal to members of the media, both local and international, as well as social media, to be circumspect in their reportage and endeavour to always verify their facts before going public. The public is enjoined to disregard the falsehood emanating from some sections of the social and mainstream media. The NAF also uses this opportunity to call on citizens to continue to cooperate with security agencies as efforts are ongoing to rid the entire Nation of criminals and their activities.

5.​ On our part, the NAF, as a professional and disciplined force, will not in any way be discouraged from carrying out its mandate to rid the entire North-West Nigeria of banditry and other forms of criminality. We remain resolute in performing our function and will continue to work in synergy with other sister Services and security agencies to rid the Country of all criminal elements.

6.​ Kindly bring this information to the awareness of the general public.


Edward Gabkwet
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

17 October 2021

Now that NAF have denied they did not paid Bandits money to retrieve the Anti-Aircraft gun the news is 101% true.Thesame way NAF denied they did not bombed some villagers in one of the Northern region but when the evidence proved they did they retract their denials.But wait ooo,is this how Nigeria Army will dash the Super Tucano Jets they bought from USA recently to Bandits and Boko Haram.Nnamdi Kanu warned that about this thing earlier but Nigerians out hatred against Nnamdi Kanu discarded his warning now we can all see that the so called FG are all in this terrorism together

ezenwajosh:
Pls has NAF found their missing air craft?



You know they also denied it was missing



The day you all will find out who is in aso villa hmmmmm eh

My friend this your statement strong ooo but trust me resident zombies we have here will always dispute it

DubaiLandLord:
NAF DID NOT MAKE ANY PAYMENT TO BANDITS IN EXCHANGE FOR WEAPONS

1.​ The attention of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has been drawn to news reports circulating on some media platforms alleging that the NAF, through one of its personnel, paid the sum of N20 Million to armed bandits operating in Jibia Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State in exchange for an anti-aircraft gun allegedly seized. The report went on to state that the reason behind the payment was to retrieve the anti-aircraft gun which, it alleged, the NAF feared could be used against aircraft operating within Katsina State.

2.​ The NAF wishes to categorically state that there is absolutely no iota of truth in the spurious allegation that was undoubtedly designed to cast aspersions on the good image of the Service. The said report is totally false. It should therefore be taken as fake news and disregarded. Indeed, we ordinarily would not have responded to such baseless and utterly illogical allegation but for the need to set the record straight as well as reaffirm the NAF’s unflinching commitment to decisively dealing with the armed bandits and all other criminal elements *in the Country in partnership with other services of the Armed Forces and other security Agencies.*

3.​ For the avoidance of doubt, it must be stated that there is no basis for the NAF to pay bandits or any criminal elements that it has continued to attack and decimate in Katsina State, other parts of *the North-West as well as other Theatres of Operation in the Country.* Indeed, as recent as *12 October 2021* , NAF aircraft conducted 5 missions in the Jibia general area and engaged targets with rockets and cannons at Bala Wuta bandits’ locations in Kadaoji. Similar successes were recorded at Fakai Dutsin Anfare, an area in Jibia LGA known for its high incidences of bandits’ activities. The false reportage therefore, begs the question as to why the NAF would negotiate for a weapon allegedly seized and still carry out air interdiction missions on the same bandits and their strongholds. *The NAF is of the view that, this latest false report could be a part of a campaign to further the cause of insecurity in Nigeria by elements who see the NAF as a threat following series of successful exploits in operations against criminal gangs.*

4.​ Perhaps, this provides an avenue for the NAF to yet again appeal to members of the media, both local and international, as well as social media, to be circumspect in their reportage and endeavour to always verify their facts before going public. The public is enjoined to disregard the falsehood emanating from some sections of the social and mainstream media. The NAF also uses this opportunity to call on citizens to continue to cooperate with security agencies as efforts are ongoing to rid the entire Nation of criminals and their activities.

5.​ On our part, the NAF, as a professional and disciplined force, will not in any way be discouraged from carrying out its mandate to rid the entire North-West Nigeria of banditry and other forms of criminality. We remain resolute in performing our function and will continue to work in synergy with other sister Services and security agencies to rid the Country of all criminal elements.

6.​ Kindly bring this information to the awareness of the general public.


Edward Gabkwet
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

17 October 2021

Where is the aircraft na

jumper524:
I still don't understand why people enjoy hearing bad news about our security agencies.
These are same ediot that keeps complaining about insecurity as the problem of this country and no single forum of encouragement from them.
Anybody close to the military would know that is next to impossible.
An aircraft gun costs about 25million, so how on earth would the army pay 20million for it to be released.
Fools and enemy of states displaying massive ignorance.
To save 5million? Or the bandits spending billions to smuggle weapons in and are finding it difficult through military airstrike, would because of 20million release an aircraft shooter for 20million that they can get in just one good business deal.
It's normal to hate govt, but it's stupidity to believe every nonsense from the media.

Correct your brain is working, I understand your frustration with the plenty moroons with android on this forum, is why the country is failing too many low IQ people. Anybody that can't reason with the sound logic you have expressed is a sorry person

They like big big English, to damage the image of the Nigeria force men and women

So it's true then.