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seankafor:
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BHT/ISWAP TERRORISTS ON THE RUN, AS TROOPS INTENSIFY OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS

In continuation with the war on terror, the well motivated and gallant troops of 7 Division and Sector 1 Operation LAFIYA DOLE (OPLD) have continued to effectively stage ambushes and other successful offensive operations against the BH and ISWAP Terrorists within the Sector's Area of Responsibility (AOR).

This laudable effort has been reflected in several successful ambushes and fighting patrols conducted by units within the Sector's AOR in line with the directive of the Chief of Army Staff(COAS)for all Sectors to dominate and maintain aggressive offensive posture against the terrorists in the ongoing Operation KANTANA JIMLAN.

In compliance with the order, on the 11th of May 2020, troops of Army Super Camps 6 and 7 led by the Commanding officer of 222 Battalion Konduga conducted series of long range fighting patrols on identified and suspected terrorists' hideouts along Adzunge and adjoining localities. No contact was made as the terrorists fled the villages on sighting the troops. However, troops found a wooden boat in Adzunge village and destroyed it. The following Items were also recovered - 2 X motorcycles and 1X Lister Grinding Machine.

Similarly, based on intelligence, troops of Strong Response Area (SRA) Pulka, on the 13th of May 2020, in collaboration with Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and Hunters successfully staged an ambush operation at a well known terrorists' crossing point along Pulka-Bokko-Kirawa road. The Ambush resulted in the death of eight BHTs while others fled in disarray with bullet wounds. The following items were recovered: 10 X Bicycles, assorted food items and some items of intelligence value.

Also, on the 15th of May 2020, troops of 192 Battalion in a night ambush operation, came in contact with BHTs that are obviously relocating from Sambisa forest to Mandara Mountains. The troops swiftly engaged the terrorists and five of them met their waterloo and three AK 47 rifles with one of the rifles loaded with 17 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, a bag containing a pair of BHTs Special Forces' uniform, two cartridges and other clothing materials were captured.

Similarly, on the 18th of May 2020, troops deployed at RSA Gajigana unleashed heavy fire in response to BHTs' attack on their location. Immediate reinforcement by troops from 7 Division Garrison and 195 Battalion conducted swift exploitation with troops of SRA Gajigana along the terrorists' withdrawal route and captured 2 AK 47 rifles, 36 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 3 x magazines, 2 x 36 hand grenades and 1 x LG3 bomb.

In subsequent exploitation operations following the Gajigana attack, combined troops from 7 Division Garrison, 195, 212 Battalions and members of the vigilante group carried out exploitation mission forward of Gajigana and Ambudu axis on 19th and 20th of May 2020 which led to discovery of the following: 5 x dead terrorists bodies 7 x AK 47 rifles, 2 x BHTs Gun trucks, 1 x Anti Aircraft Gun, 6 x assorted magazines, 250 x rounds of 12.7mm Anti Aircraft ammunition, 61x rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and 2 x 36 hand grenades, while 1x techno phone, 1 x flash drive and 1 x sim card were also recovered.

In a related development, troops deployed at Dikwa under 22 Brigade on 19th of May 2020, neutralised two terrorists and inflicted injuries on several others who attempted to attack their location from Boboshe axis. With the support from Quick Response Force led by the Acting Commanding Officer, the terrorists were overpowered, and they (terrorists) run for their lives and the underlisted items were recovered - 1x AK 47 rifle, one x magazine with 15 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

Accordingly, based on intelligence report on the discovery of new terrorists' tracks astrides Pulka-Firgi road, own troops at SRA Pulka in collaboration with Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and hunters group conducted a night ambush on 20th May 2020 along Pulka-Firgi- Banki general area. While in ambush position, troops were lucky to effectively strike the terrorists while crossing from Banki towards Sambisa forest. In the encounter, two BHTs were neutralised while uncomfirmed number were wounded. Also 1x AK 47 rifle loaded with 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 9 x bicycles, 2 x pushcarts, 4 x goats and assorted food items were captured.

Additionally, on the 21st of May 2020, troops of 22 Brigade, - specifically - 81 Division Task Force Battalion and 153 Task Force Battalion in collaboration with CJTF carried out a victorious operation along Mugdala village. During the operation, troops exchanged fire with fleeing terrorists and neutralised eight of them. Also, the
troops destroyed terrorists' hamlets, food items, clothing and utensils, and captured 1 x Ak 47 rifle, 1 x dane gun, 3 x BHTs' Flags, 2 x bicycles, 2 x techno cellphones, 2 x GB memory cards and other cellphone accessories.

In another encounter, troops of 202 Battalion and 21 Special Armoured Brigade Garrison Bama, on the 22nd of May 2020, acting on credible intelligence, laid an ambush at identified BHTs' crossing point along Bama - Aulari road. Consequently, troops neutralised three terrorists while others escaped with gunshot wounds and the underlisted items were recovered: 10 x Litres of PMS, 2 x Bicycles, 1 x Solar Panel Charger and assorted foodstuff.

In summary, during the period under review, in Sector 1 OPLD, a total of 35 BHT/ ISWAP Terrorists have met their waterloo and several others fled with gunshot injuries. Items captured are:

1. 4 x BHTs Gun trucks
2. 13 AK 47 rifles
3. 1 x Anti Aircraft Gun
4. 139 x Rounds of 7.62 mm Special Ammunition
5. 250 x rounds of 12.7 mm AA Ammunitions
6. 11 x magazines
7. 4 x 36 hand grenades
8. 1 x LG3 Bomb
9. 2 x Cartridges
10. 2 x motorcycles
11. 23 x bicycles
12. 1x dane gun
13. 2 x pushcarts
14. 3x BHTs Flags
15. 1 x BHTs' uniform
16. 1x lister grinding machine
17. 1 x 2GB memory card
18. 1 x flash drive
19. 2 x techno cell phones
20. 10 x litres of PMS
21. 1 x solar panel charger
22. Clothings and assorted food items.

The COAS Lt Gen TY Buratai has commended the Commander Sector 1, officers and men of the Sector including CJTF, vigilantes and hunters group for their hardwork, patriotism and resilience. He enjoins all the troops of Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE to redouble their efforts to end the terrorism so soon.

#COIN
#E.O.D. GUYs

Odunayaw:
Then faculty of reasoning is thrown to the dogs

Arguing with that dude is a waste of time !

Tobiloba2407:
I remember making some observations about this mrap. And kabe was putting me down....truthfully the army doesn't have the technical ability to make an mrap....they should have just stuck with proforce and negotiated a good deal based on number of vehicles....but I guess, [/b]the generals needed to make extra money.[b]

Make extra money ?
It will take a lot of modifications and adjustments, will get there !

Patented:
Wetin be the use of the drone base wey America get for there. Have they ever fired a shot in anger?

Honestly those guys are just there for there own personal interest, nothing more.

shadowprimezero:
Unfortunately, I'm hearing of some extremely bad reviews for the Ezegwu MRAP. Apparently, it performs horribly

That’s a normal thing.
Sorry I don’t know your sources but from some of my source, its not doing that bad except for the weight and rivets joints that are not water right.m water.

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NPF/MOPOL are gearing up to raid bandits in there hideout.

LTGEN:
No weapon bought by the NA is rushed into the field
SOP the NA will train and train the Tank crews repeatedly before they go out into the field
period of training is @%$# weeks
Then they will be %^&* into the field
also coro according to the NA set things back a little bit.
make una get patience they didnt buy them to decorate BAUCHI
small time don almost reach naw.

If memory serves me right the T72, RM 70 .... etc where rushed into the N.E theatre.
Regarding the VT4 MBT, the crew members are already trained in China.

Terrorists attack Niger military base, scores killed
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The attack on the Blabrine base took place on Monday around 11 pm, according to Mara Mamadou, a civil society official in Diffa, adding that the assailants made off with property, “and some men were killed.”
READ MORE>>>>https://punchng.com/many-feared-dead-as-terrorists-attack-niger-military-base/

Tobiloba2407:
I doubt the vt4 would be used in the north east, we have lost a lot of weapons based on attrition , I think the new weapons are to free the old weapons in other parts of the country to be moved into the northeast , when the new weapons are used to restock Nigerian arsenal.

I think the air force used the same logic, in buying 3 jf17 too, to reduce the gap of lost f7 jets

So what’s the use of buying them if they are not going to be used in the ongoing onslaught ?
Anyway time will tell

Eta22seconds:
Convoys of Reva was a sight I always craved for.

Yeah

Eeben Barlow during his operations in the N.E frontline, Nigeria.

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dragon2:
Komekn

Finally, which would you rather have 50 Wing Loong II UAV with complete 24 hr over watch and 2000 fit for purpose assorted MBT, IFV, APC, MRAP, LAV, tracked and wheeled with a good 15% with RWS in the HERE & NOW. Or 12, A29 turboprop aircraft that will be delivered on or before 2024 projected.

[/b]Me.
We already have drones,why do you think we don't have more?. You want us to kill 3 terrorists in a technical with a 1 to 10 million naira missile when we can use cheap made in Nigeria rockets as effectively? Have you seen the attrition rate of drones? Go and ask turkey.[b]

Guy I too feel you !

TROOPS OF OPERATION WHIRL STROKE NEUTRALIZE SOME GANA LED CRIMINAL ELEMENTS IN BENUE STATE AND ARREST BASSA MILITIA MEMBERS IN NASARAWA STATE.

1. In a special operation, a combined team of Operation WHIRL STROKE Special Forces troops of Sector 2 deployed in Gbise and Zaki Biam in Benue State and Sector 4 from Taraba State carried out a raid operation on the hideout of the wanted notorious criminal named Gana in Mtan village in Utenge Council Ward of Katsina-Ala LGA of Benue State on 16 July 2020. Two (2) of the gang members were neutralized and others fled with various degrees of gunshot wounds. Exploitation revealed that Gana narrowly escaped death with gunshot wounds. Items recovered include: One (1) locally fabricated machine gun, Six (6) locally made rifles, Two (2) locally fabricated cartridge guns, One (1) dane gun, Two (2) revolver pistols,Two(2) Cartridge pistols, 27 rounds of 9mm ammunition Two (2) Motorcycles, One (1) Camouflage shirt, One (1) generator set, One (1) bag of gun powder and assorted charms. Gana's personal belongings, other items and thatched houses were destroyed.

2. In another development, troops of Sector 3 deployed at Ondori in Doma LGA of Nasarawa State acting on credible intelligence that a group of Bassa armed militia were planning to attack some Tiv villages over land disputes. Troops raided their camp located at Kpelebewa village in Rukubi area of Doma LGA of Nasarawa State. Troops apprehended Seven (7) members of the Bassa militia dressed in Red shirts in the camp. Items recovered include One (1) locally fabricated machine gun, Six (6) locally fabricated rifles, Two (2) locally fabricated cartridge guns, One (1) Dane gun, Two (2) revolver pistols, Two (2) Cartridge firing pistols, 57 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 29 rounds of 9mm ammunition, and 22 cartridges of ammunition. Other items are One (1) dagger, poisoned bows and arrows, desert Camouflage head gears and pouch, Six (6) phone handsets and some charms. The suspects are currently undergoing interrogation to be handed over to the Nigeria Police.

3. The Military High Command congratulates the Troops and requests the general public to continue to provide the Armed Forces with credible information to facilitate its operations in the Country.

4. You are please requested to disseminate this information through your various medium, with the attached photos for the awareness of the general public. Thank you for your usual support and cooperation.

JOHN ENENCHE
Major General
Coordinator
Defence Media Operations
Defence Headquarters
17 May 2020

When you sleep in your mansions and beautiful houses, remember the those that stay in trenches.... #keepingwatch.

Scores killed as gunmen stop Governor, DSS, Army, Police from entering town.

Scores of persons are feared killed in a communal conflict in Tigno town of Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa.

Samuel Danga and Usman Babale, both residents of the area, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Yola that the incident sparked off by misunderstanding between two youths.

They told NAN that many people lost their lives from gunshots, while several houses, shops and filling stations were destroyed.

Scores,millitant,
DSP Sulaiman Nguroje, spokesman of the Adamawa State Police Command, also confirmed the development.

Nguroje said the command received report of the conflict on Thursday evening and on Friday.

The police spokesman added that Governor Ahmadu Fintiri and security chiefs in the state had visited the area.

He confirmed that the governor and security chiefs were however prevented from entering the town due to heavy gunshots.

Nguroje said: “But some security operatives from the convoy entered the town professionally and rescued about 30 people.”

According to the PPRO, the situation is now under control as heavy armed security were deployed to the area.

He said: “Yesterday (Friday) Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, Commissioner of Police, Brigade Commander, Director Department of State Services among other security chiefs, visited the area amidst heavy gunshots.

“Even though the governor and security chiefs’ convoy did not enter the town due to the heavy gunshots, they were at the area for almost three hours.

“We rescued about 30 people to Lafiya Internally Displaced Persons camp and the number of casualties are yet to be ascertained.”

Nguroje also said the Commissioner of Police had deployed the Squadron Commander of MOPOL 14, Area Commander from Numan and all DPOs within the area to the conflict centre.

He further stated that the immediate response had yielded positive result as the gunmen were chased away from Tigno town to nearby hills.

He said the command had deployed officers from the Criminal Investigation Department to the area to establish the remote cause of the conflict and those behind it.

Similarly, Humwashi Wonosikou, the Press Secretary to Fintiri, said the governor visited the area with security chiefs in the state amidst heavy gunfire.

Wonosikou equally said the governor’s convoy could not enter the town.

He said the remote cause of the conflict was still unknown to the government.

“But Government is going to take stiff action and proactive measures to contain the situation and that anybody or group found wanting will definitely face the wrath of the law,” Hunosikou said.

NAN also reports that in less than 12 hours after the deadly communal attack, some gunmen invaded Mbemun community in same Lamurde Local Government Area and rustled cattle and other domestic animals.

Burton William, the Chairman of the local government, confirmed the attack to newsmen on Saturday in Yola.

“The gunmen after looting the community last night burnt down the entire village,” William said.

The chairman said the level of damage was yet to be ascertained.

komekn:
There is historical baggage that's preventing the MOBILE police from progressing and being updated with equipment for modern policing.

Mobile police should have progressed beyond AK47. When the threats level has gone way beyond that.

Criminals and bandits are using GPMG and RPG7.

They are outgunned and need to be upscaled to deal with current threats.

Even we the Army infantry are using the regular Ak47 and GPMG likewise the MOPOL, what matters is training and a little bit of equipping.

Don’t forget few months ago some joint member of NPF/MOPOL and other arm of the police neutralized some BHT.
What they really need is the right training and motivation.

[quote author=bidex111 post=89624097]Libya- GNA claims to have destroyed the Russiain air defense system upon arrival to al-Watiyah Airbase" (likely referencing Pantsir-S1/SA-22 Greyhound that reportedly arrived there today, which had several photos of it en route published).

A video footage from the UAV in the immediate aftermath of the strike that destroyed the LNA Pantsir-S1/SA-22 Greyhound in al-Watiyah.
Base looks low on activity & UAV operator doesn't seem to perceive any threat given his idleness.
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#Libya- gun cam footage from the UAV in the immediate aftermath of the strike that destroyed the #LNA Pantsir-S1/SA-22 Greyhound in al-Watiyah.

Base looks low on activity & UAV operator doesn't seem to perceive any threat given his idleness pic.twitter.com/qzjZUZnqaH

— Oded Berkowitz (@Oded121351) May 16, 2020

of the LNA Pantsir-S1/SA-22 Greyhound that was destroyed in a #GNA UAV strike:
32.467473, 11.916827

Southeast corner of al-Watiyah Airbase

Libya- GNA claims to have destroyed the Russiain air defense system upon arrival to al-Watiyah Airbase" (likely referencing Pantsir-S1/SA-22 Greyhound that reportedly arrived there today, which had several photos of it en route published).

A video footage from the UAV in the immediate aftermath of the strike that destroyed the LNA Pantsir-S1/SA-22 Greyhound in al-Watiyah.
Base looks low on activity & UAV operator doesn't seem to perceive any threat given his idleness.
Video-

#Libya- gun cam footage from the UAV in the immediate aftermath of the strike that destroyed the #LNA Pantsir-S1/SA-22 Greyhound in al-Watiyah.

Base looks low on activity & UAV operator doesn't seem to perceive any threat given his idleness pic.twitter.com/qzjZUZnqaH

— Oded Berkowitz (@Oded121351) May 16, 2020

Recent victories

SamuelAnyawu:
The Governor is right. They should form more Vigilance group because the BH in Adamawa axis are not that lethal. Even most villages in Southern Borno are guarded by CJTF and Vigilantees/Hunters.

BH is more of a K*n*ri stuff kinda. That is why the Southern Borno did not give them much support.

Lemme don't say more make e no look like I am kinda tribalistic.

Even if the military presence are there and other security agencies are in ground they still need them to form vigilante group, that’s the bitter truth.
The military is over stretched, they can only come and clear and dislodge them from there hide out but they wouldn’t be able to hold or be there for a long time. And banditry should be the work of MOPOLs or CIVIlL DEFENSE and another hard truth is that there is little the state government can do because the military and other security agencies is controlled by the federal government.
Look at what Borno state government is doing they are seriously investing in the joint vigilante stuff and it’s bearing good result.
The only thing is the state government has to finance very well , provide them with vehicles to carry out patrols, radios, uniforms and some level of weapon to arm and protect the community. Train them, Standardize and professionalize it.