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Salatavor:
yes please add the YAK 130 a beautiful COIN capable platform.

Dude shot your stinky mouth and let sensible people comment

kabe1:
Ezugwu made in Nigeria MRAP.

Nigerian is getting 113 units.

Just saw this post now.
Can’t wait to see long convoys of the EZUGWU MRAPs in the north east, especially the new variant.
We shouldn’t produce this MRAP in large quantities. The NA should go for new design in the class of 4 x 4 smaller MRAPs.

jpphilips:
Buying Russian strategic weapons in 2020 is different from Jonathan's era.
The US CAATSA came into force in 2017, those countries you mentioned except India evaded CAATSA, but Jonathan had no excuse except his usual buffoonery.

Americans with there politics/sanctions
I knew the turkey got sanctioned when they bought there own S400/500, they refused to sell them F35.
What would happen to Algeria if they eventually get there Su-57 jet.

#NAF
#MRAP MARAUDERS

Gods speed #bushmasters
#AFSF

phazotron:
The army needs to Invest more in battlefield communication and coordination. Our Intelligence gathering agencies are asleep.

My grouse with the super tucano is that the aircraft doesn't seem to have sufficient armor protection to be able to withstand potential aa gun attacks and whatever BH/iswap might want to fire at it. Because BH isn't fielding manpads now doesn't mean they won't try to shoot down our air assets. Theyve fielded aa guns before. We need something that'll survive any BH onslaught while performing 2-3 hrs cas for the army. My 2 cents.

Well said mate.

rugged7:
bidexii is obviously lying. Ihejirika was never given any money to buy jets or whatever. Their grouse is that he decimated boko haram while the northern elders were screaming for him to end the offensive.

Don’t be ridiculous, me and you know that military chiefs like Alex Baden, Amosun and Azubuike Ihejirika and Minimah who spent 4 years plus and 1years plus where exponentially corrupt.
And not forgetting the Father of them all Sambo Dansuki. We are not foolish if you are, you want to tell me you where or aware of there loots

1. Former NSA Sambo Dasuki - Based on EFCC investigations and findings (this is beside the ongoing $2.1 billion military equipment scandal), a total of N126 billion, over $1.5 billion and 5.5million British Pounds was allegedly embezzled through his office.


Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika - N4.5 billion. N29million recovered by the EFCC so far.
Alex Badeh, former Chief of Defence Staff - N8 billion, and EFCC recovered almost N4 billion in cash and property already.
Inde Dikko: former CG Customs - N40 billion, and N1.1 billion in cash recovered in cash and choice properties.
Air Marshal Adesola Amosun - N21.4 billion. N2.8 billion recovered in cash. 28 properties and 3 vehicles also recovered.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.pulse.ng/news/local/corruption-these-23-names-on-fgs-new-looters-list-will-shock-you/v9xyk09.amp


https://www.google.com/amp/s/businesstodayng.com/fani-kayode-oduah-ladoja-ikimi-ex-service-chiefs-other-make-second-list-of-alleged-looters/amp/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/$2_billion_arms_deal

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-africa-35322377

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Fynline:
Idleness coupled with mismatched gear

Your opinion about been idle, is a shallow thinking.

Egyptian Naval SF units

#COIN
#NORTHCENTRAL.

#COIN
#GAJIRAM

PRESS RELEASE

WARNING TO THOSE HIDING THE FLEEING BHT/ISWAP FIGHTERS

Following military's unrelenting onslaught on the BHT/ISWAP hideouts, along the Lake Chad region and Northern Borno, credible information reaching the Headquarters of Theatre Command OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE (OPLD) indicates that some of the surviving criminals are seeking refuge in the homes of some unscrupulous individuals in some parts of Borno and Yobe States.

These fugitives have been escaping and taking refuge in the residence of some persons in Maiduguri, Damboa, Gajiram, Monguno, Damasak, Biu, Gwoza Dikwa, Benisheikh, Ngamdu, Bama, Gamboru, Konduga, Gajigana and other smaller towns all in Borno State. Others, have also ran to Damaturu, Gujba, Buni Yadi, Buni Gari, Gashua, Kanamma, Yususufari, Goniri and Kukareta towns in Yobe State, among others.

While we are making concerted efforts to trace and fish out the fleeing criminals, it is important to inform and warn all those harbouring the fleeing fugitives to report or hand them to the troops of OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE immediately. Failure to do that would attract severe consequences.

The Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE wish to enjoin all well meaning Nigerians, especially those residing in aforementioned areas, to report any suspicious and strange faces in their communities.

The public is please encouraged to report such suspicious persons through our ireport platform on www.army.mil.ng or our toll free short code 193 (using any network), or any OF the following special phone numbers dedicated for reporting BHT/ISWAP activities: +2347017222225,
+2348077444303, +2348099900131 and
+2349060005290. Please report these criminals before they kill you.

ADO ISA
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations OPLD
21 September 2019

PRESS RELEASE

UPDATE ON GAJIRAM

Following the successful conduct of Jumuat prayers yesterday, and robust deployment of troops in Gajiram, the general security situation is now calm and peaceful, with the people of the area conducting their routine businesses without any fear. The Divisional Police Officer of Gajiram has also returned to the town with his men, to re-open the Gajiram Police Station.

Similarly, on Thursday, 19 September 2019, 100 hunters/Vigilantees have returned to Gajiram from Maiduguri, the Borno State's capital.

Both the returnees (hunters, vigilantees and Nigerian Policemen) were received by the representative of the Commander, Sector 3, Operation Lafiya Dole, - the Commander Artillery Brigade Brigadier-General JAL Jimoh.

The hunters vowed to never leave Gajiram again. They reaffirmed their support to Army's troops, promising to consolidate their collaboration with the Army by providing vital timely information and support to aid patrols and other operations against Boko Haram and ISWAP Criminals and marauders.

The security situation and general atmosphere in Gajiram town is relatively calm and peaceful. Troops morale in Gajiram Response Area is high with long range patrols been conducted in line with the Super Camp Concept of the counter terrorism operations.

Meanwhile, sensitization/psychological operations campaign is in progress across Gajiram, Magumeri, Gubio, Kukawa, Gudunbali and adjoining villages of Borno State.

So far, over 20, 000 copies of psychological operations/Sensitization leaflets have been forwarded to the Headquarters Theatre Command for coordination with the Air Task Force to air drop the leaflets on selected locations in the tumbus.

The air dropping of the leaflets, if conducted alongside ongoing air and artillery interdictions, would exert additional pressure on BH/ISWAP bandits/crouching terrorists' leaders.

With the increasing support from well meaning Nigerians, the morale and fighting efficiency of troops have remain generally satisfactory. The Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE further Solicits for more Cooperation, understanding and support of all Nigerians in our collective struggle to crush the insurgency.

ADO ISA
Colonel
Deputy Director Army Public Relations Operation LAFIYA DOLE
21 September 2019

PRESS RELEASE

OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE ASSURES GAJIRAM COMMUNITY OF SECURITY, Urges them not to panic and continue with their normal activities

Following reports of terrorists plan to attack /invade Gajiram town, conduct inductrinatory preaching before observing the Friday congregational prayers today, many locals of Gajiram became apprehensive and reluctant to attend Jumuat service in the mosque.

On receipt of the information/report, the Commander Sector 3, Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD)/Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major-General AB Biu, directed his Artillery Brigade, Brigadier commander-Brig Gen JAL Jimoh, to move to Gajiram and reassure residents of the town of Army's readiness to protect them and their properties in Gajigaram and its surrounding areas.

While in the community (Gajiram), Brig Gen Jimoh, further urged them to go about their normal activities and legitimate businesses peacefully, without any fear.

Consequently, there was large turn-out of the residents for the Jumuat prayer with Brig Gen JAL Jimoh, and other Muslim officers and soldiers in attendance. Including the Commander of the Chadian troops under the MNJTF.

The prayers was hitch-free. Brig Gen Jimoh through a Kanuri interpreter addressed the people, reassured them of their safety. He solicited for the support and cooperation of the community by providing credible information on the movements and activities of the fleeing criminals hibernating in the area.

At the moment, security situation in Gajiram is fully under control, while military patrols have also been intensified.

Further plan to project the joint forces is already under way, with the troops morale and fighting spirit very high occasioned by the latest successes against the BH/ISWAP criminals and marauders among other reasons.

ADO ISA
Colonel
Deputy Director Army Public Relations
20 September 2019

shadowprimezero:
NAF sparsely uses the FAB 500 M54 bomb due to its highly destructive potential, opting mostly for 500kg and 250kg bombs due to the nature of this insurgency to avoid collateral damage and settlement destruction. Below are the effects of the bomb on the abandoned settlement of Shafaron in Adamawa back in 2017 when the insurgents were stronger and operated in the area.

Good info man with well detailed field images.

Lens view of CBC Regimental Dinner Night in honour of the passing out cadets of 66RC (Army), SSC 45 (Army), 67 RC (Navy and Airforce) held on 17 Sep 19 at Cadet Mess Afaka, Kaduna.

Guys you have to watch these....

Drama in the Military Court Marshal, as General Otoki rejects the heads of the court marshal.


https://www.facebook.com/180168166239931/posts/383041215952624/

NIGERIAN COURT NULLIFIES POLICE "MARRIAGE PERMIT" - Female Cops Can Now Marry Without Permission From The Nigeria Police Force.

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has declared illegal and unconstitutional the provision of the Police Act, which prohibits a woman police officer from marrying a man of her choice without the permission of the Commissioner of Police in the command where she is serving. This was sequel to the suit filed by the Women Empowerment and Legal Aid Initiative (WELA) challenging the constitutional validity of Regulation 124 made pursuant to the Police Act (Cap P19 ) Laws of the Federation of Nigeria which states:
“A woman Police Officer who is desirous of marrying must first apply in writing to the Commissioner of Police for the State Command in which she is serving, requesting permission to marry and giving name, address and occupation of the person she intends to marry. Permission will be granted for the marriage if the intended husband is of good character and the woman police officer has served in the force for a period of not less than three years.”

In her submissions the WELA Executive Director, Mrs. Funmi Falana had argued that it was illegal to ban a woman police officer for three years before entering into a marriage and that seeking permission of a Police Commissioner is an infraction of her fundamental right to dignity and freedom of choice. She further contended that since a male police officer is not subjected to the same inhibitions Regulation 124 is inconsistent with section 42 of the Constitution and Article 2 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights which have prohibited discrimination on the basis of sex.

Mrs. Falana urged the Federal High Court to expunge Regulation 124 from the Police Act as it is not reasonably justifiable in a democratic State like Nigeria which has domesticated the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights and ratified the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).

In his reply the Attorney-General of the Federation through his Counsel, Mr. B.R. Ashiru maintained that Regulation 124 is designed to protect women police officers from falling into the hands of criminals. It was his submission that the purpose of the law is to prevent women police officers from marrying men of bad character. He also defended the 3-year ban on the ground that it is meant to ensure that a woman police officer is not pregnant “during the rigorous training she must undergo after her employment”.

In his judgment the trial judge completely rejected the arguments of the Honourable Attorney-General of the Federation. While upholding the submissions of Mrs. Falana the Judge held that Regulation 124 was illegal, null and void due to its inconsistency with Section 42 of the Constitution. Having declared it unconstitutional the judge proceeded to annul Regulation 124 by virtue of Section 1(3) of the Constitution.

PRESS RELEASE

SABOTAGE OF THE COUNTER INSURGENCY OPERATIONS IN THE NORTH EAST

The Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE (TC - OPLD)) has observed with utter disappointment and concern the notorious activities of some Non Governmental Organizations (NGO) working in the North East (NE) Nigeria.

The subversive and actions of the NGO Action Against Hunger (AAH) persisted despite several warnings to desist from aiding and abetting terrorists and their atrocities The TC - OPLD has on many occasions raised alarm over this unwholesome practices of some NGOs and expressed same position during meetings with the NGOs operating in the NE Theater of Operation.

Consequently, the AAH has been declared persona nan grata for aiding Boko Haram Terrorists/Islamic State West Africa by supplying them food and drugs despite warning from the TC - OPLD.

The Command has obtained several credible intelligence indicating AAH as one of those NGOs operating in the NE that is notorious in supplying food and drugs to the criminals in the area.

Members of the public are enjoined to continue to give credible information on the activities of the marauders/criminals and their supporters in the NE Theatre of operation.

The OPLD wishes to assure the public of its resolve and determination to always partner with credible NGOs and CSOs to cushion the impact of humanitarian crisis generated by the criminals in the NE in line with the international best standards

ADO ISA
Colonel
Deputy Director Army Public Relations Operation LAFIYA DOLE
19 September 2019

PRESS RELEASE

BHT/ISWAP KEY COMMANDERS MEET THEIR WATERLOO IN LAKE CHAD REGION

The MNJTF and the the Nigerian Armed Forces are in celebrative mood today and have been basking in the successes of their combined efforts of artillery and air bombardments of suspected hideouts of erstwhile Boko Haram/ISWAP at the Tumbus of Lake Chad region that neutralized many including key commanders.

However, it was mourning and a monumental set back to the erstwhile Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters hibernating at the triangular area.

Reliable information coming out from the inner circles of the demented and criminal group’s enclave escaping to Sudan and Central African Republic, indicates that at least not fewer than 7 of their key commanders have been wasted by the superior forces of the MNJTF.

The neutralized commanders are said to be Abba Mainok, Bukar Dunokaube, Abu kololo, Abor Kime (said to be of Arab origin - likely their ISIS trainer), Mann Chari, Dawoud Abdoulaye (from Mali) and Abu Hamza.
All these were said to be commanders of various Tumbus controlling fighters before they were decisively dealt with and sent to the pit of hell by the military bombardment. Although these names may be not be real and may likely nicknames alias, nonetheless, it is an unprecedented feat to our quest of clearing the remnants of these criminals in the area. Consequently, efforts are ongoing to get more information on their true identities.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai had through the Theatre Commander Multinational Joint Task Force and the Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE commended the troops for this great efforts and enjoined them to do more.

SAGIR MUSA
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations
20 September 2019

MISSING N400MILLION: ARMY INAUGURATES GENERAL COURT MARTIAL (GCM) TO TRY MAJOR GENERAL HAKEEM OTIKI, GOC 8 DIVISION.
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By Oghenahogie Oshoko PublishedTuesday 17 September

The Nigerian Army High Command on Tuesday inaugurated a General Court Martial (GCM) to try Major General Hakeem Otiki, General Officer Commanding 8 division Nigerian Army, over the stealing of large sums of money put between #400million and #600 by soldiers attached to the GOC.

The GCM whose President is Lt. General Lamidi Adeosun, the Chief of Policy and Plans at Army Headquarters, also has seven other Major Generals as members while Major A. Mohammed is the Judge Advocate.

The members are Major General AA Tarfa, Commander Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Major General John Malu, Commander, Nigerian Army Engineering Corps, Major General CT Olukoju, Director General, Nigerian Army Land Simulation Center, Major General CC Okonkwo, Special Adviser, Nigerian Army University, Biu, Major General Aguguo, Chief of Transformation and Innovation, Nigerian Army and Major General M Mohammed, former GOC 1 division, Kaduna.

While the prosecuting counsel is led by Major JS Obot, he is supported by Major I Suleiman, and Major Orumo.

The defence counsel for Major General Otiki has Barr Okechukwu Ajunwa, supported by Major Femi Oyebanji retired and Mr. Ishaq Adekunle.

Disclosing the convening order for the General Court Martial, Lt. General Adeosun said, “I Lt. General TY Buratai, by the powers conferred on me as the Chief of Army Staff, Nigerian Army, and pursuant to Section 131 Sub Section 201 of the Armed Forces Act, Cap 20, Laws of Nigeria 2004, hereby convene this General Court Martial to assemble at Army Headquarters Command Mess, Asokoro, Abuja on 17th September 2019.

The President said the proceedings will be guided by the Federal Republic of Nigeria Constitution 1999 as amended, the Armed Forces of Nigeria Act 2004, the Evidence Act, the Holy Bible, the Holy Quran and relevant authorities.

Why can't we make this type of AK variant standard issue...?
I don't believe we can't afford it....
I don't believe we can't produce a similar riffle or better than this .....
We don't just have the will or the right leaders ....

GabrielYulaw:
I wonder too. Left to me the AK 47 will be phased out of the military. They can gift it to the police and start using the Baretta ARX 160. That is one sexy rifle and the best part is that it uses AK 47 magazines and ammo. I am actually surprised at what you are saying though, cos I thought a guy like you will never criticize the army staff
I am just tired of this war, it is getting worse and worse and might soon consume the entire country. It needs to be won today, not tomorrow.

I have always critize the military, especially the army. But mind you there are constructive criticism and the negative ones. The way some people critize the NA on this thread sometimes they think COIN operations his true and easy like the western movies they watch.
With all Russian might in the 80's they ran and packed there load out of Afghanistan, the Americans and there Allies are doing more arm than good in the middle east countries. Iraq, Afghan, Lydia and part of Syria has been a disaster after invading them. One should ask critical and sensible question like; does the world strongest military is not capable of finishing ISIS, taliban.
Remove corruption and embezzlement meant for funding the military we would not be where we found our selves today and am not saying it's not happening till now.

GabrielYulaw:
[b]Ah come on, if I put you through rigorous training in my backyard, even your in-laws will not recognize you after 1 month [/b]The training these special forces guys go through takes many months and even years, even if they eat like pigs there is no way they won't get thin and highly muscled.

EVarn:
If that man actually went through rigorous SF training, he won't have pot belly. I am not disputing their patriotism or priceless service to the nation, but calling them "Special Forces" is a joke taken too far. Of the many qualities needed in a SF operative, agility is one very important attribute. Medically, someone who is chubby is at a disadvantage when it comes to combat setting, aside from shortness of breath, being prone to stroke or heart failure, difficulty in healing wounds, and slowness, the size of his belly indicates that something is wrong with his diet.

If body structure or BMI is not important in selecting SF for combat roles in Nigeria, then something is seriously wrong somewhere.

So having pot belly means you haven't undergone rigorous training; that's your take and opinion.
A well built body structure is only an advantage, have seen a lot guys with well built body fallen out of the training, not able to go on.

Please just do me a favour, if you have an instagram account just try add some military SOF page. I can bet with you before you scroll through every 20-30 pictures you will see SF with pop belly.

EVarn:
Special Forces in fellow "third world" countries such as Pakistan, undergo years of rigorous training in various simulated environments. I am not even going to talk about the US or UK where dedicated SFs are usually the best of the best, sometimes, they can be so good and specialized that they get called out of retirement, but let me not compare Nigeria with the US.

Let's compare with Pakistan or even Egypt, where SFs are trained for years, and even the state secret service or presidential guard will only pick operatives from the best SFs and then retrain them for another number of years under highly simulated conditions. They are armed with specialized weapons and dedicated assets for operations.

In Nigeria, we send a bunch of burly barrel-chested(some of them pot bellied) men to "almighty" Czech, Ukraine, Serbia (or if we are generous enough, Pakistan) to train for 6 months. They jog around and draw lines in the sand for the first three months, do target practice for the next three months, then pose and snap pictures in dark shades and black leather uniforms,and come back home to be christened "special forces".

What will it take to budget proper funds for a dedicated and highly specialized infantry unit, train them for three years in different terrains under different conditions, and arm them with the best weapons and armour depending on their operations?.

True yarn....
SF/SOF Always armed with wooden Ak, no scopes, no personnel radios etc............
The earlier we do away with our old style generals in decision making, sometimes I do wonder don't they see other militaries, and most of them are well travelled and they see how things are being done with other militaries.

GabrielYulaw:
Lol. True. The rate we are going even the boy scouts and market women will have their own special forces
Sincerely though, I've never seen a special forces member anywhere in the world with pot belly. I guess Nigeria is an exception. So far as I know, special forces are supposed to be lean and mean and able to piss vinegar.

Bidexii, I noticed that scope on the AK at the far right. The guy added it himself or what? I've been to AliExpress and there are quite a lot of rifle scopes there. Most are really cheap. Perhaps our guys can buy theirs there and enhance the accuracy of their shots.

I have seen pictures of SF/SOF from Western or European militaries, it's nothing new.
Bad news you can't import such accessories it's forbidden by law, the only military stuff I know our guys buy online or on Alibaba is go-pro cameras, military sun-glasses etc.. you can't ship in riffle accessories into Nigeria , try click on such items, an info will be displayed that cannot be shipped into the country.

EVarn:
All these Special Forces sef...all they do is carry big guns and wear dark shades. Look at that one with pot belly, what kind of SF is that?. Seems they just select tall muscular people, send them to an obscure country for a few months for training and then christen them "special forces".

I don't really like military/uniform men with pop belly but it doesn't really matter man ! You might not have pop belly and yet you're not physically fit.
The dude with the pop belly are part of NPF personal that where trained together with other military guys in Belarus, He as endured, passed through and qualified for the training together with his counterparts in North East Europe. He has served in the North East front line for good 3years together with is military counterparts.
I have posted some of his pictures way back during his North East tour, these guy is battle field tested and certified, it takes more than masculine fitness to be a SOF/SF. It's more of your mental strength and intelligence, perseverance and marksmanship, the body structure either shot or tall, chubby or masculine is never a major yard stick in selecting men for SOF/SF.

Have always feared carrying grenade on my gear; it's old fashion and not safe..