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Somali security forces removed IED planted by Al-Shabaab militants from near a checkpoint outside Bal’ad town. Locals believe militants planted the IED as they retreated yesterday following skirmishes between Govt forces and AS.

S3BViking:
My contents are not wack. You know it.

Really you're a funny dude.....
Why do you have over 30% of your video deleted... ?

klhazhik:
Hidden to the general public, buh if the military is willing to set things right here, they should dig deep into this matter. Let's see who our enemies are really are...

Personally, I don't trust the U.S of A.

Definitely they will.
But it wouldn't come to limelight of the general public.

joshingjosh:
Doesn't look captured to me, maybe they miss their route... but I so much wish that US won't claim it and then it will be added to our Inventory

klhazhik:
Any update on this...?
Or Maybe link to read more news about it

Stuffs like these are eventually buried' made secrete and we don't here anything about it again.

#Algeria- weapons cache discovered in Tamanrasset on #Niger/#Mali border, containing what's described as an improvised 107mm rocket launcher, along with a 14.5 & 12.7 HMG, 2 PG-7s, and assorted ammo.

Conclusion...

More...

INTERNAL SECURITY OPERATIONS: NAF INDUCTS ANOTHER HELICOPTER REACTIVATED LOCALLY IN PORT HARCOURT

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has inducted into service another EC-135 Helicopter, NAF 549, which was reactivated in-country by NAF personnel in collaboration with some technical partners from within and outside Nigeria. The induction of NAF 549 today, 24 August 2019, at the NAF 115 Special Operations Group (115 SOG) in Port Harcourt signifies the substantial progress the Service has made in its bid to continually build capacity to cope with technological advancements in the field of military aviation and further prosecute the various ongoing operations in the Country. It could be recalled that the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, was in Port Harcourt in 2018 to unveil an Mi-35P helicopter, NAF 531, after an in-country Life Extension Programme, which was successfully conducted in Nigeria for the first time since the helicopter was inducted into the NAF in Year 2000.

In his remarks during the ceremony, the CAS noted that the addition of the newly re-activated EC-135 helicopter would be a force multiplier in the effort of the Service to secure the lives and property of Nigerians as well as protect the territorial integrity of the Country. He added that the successful in-country reactivation of the helicopter has enabled the NAF to save scarce foreign exchange that would have been expended in carrying out the Periodic Depot Maintenance (PDM) abroad. In addition, Air Marshal Abubakar explained that the in-country reactivation has enabled the transfer of required skills and expertise to NAF technicians, thereby helping the Service build additional capacity to sustain its operations. According to him, “this is in line with the Service’s projected end state, which is to ensure that in the near future, the NAF would have sufficiently domiciled the technical expertise and technological know-how to conduct the full spectrum of maintenance activities locally using its own engineers, technicians and resources”.

Speaking further, the CAS added that in order to ensure adequate manning and capacity building for crew of its various helicopter fleets, the Service was conducting various initial and advanced training for NAF helicopter pilots both locally and overseas. He stated that the Service recently approved the training of 10 helicopter pilots by Cobham Helicopter in the United Kingdom. “We have also commenced the tactical training of NAF helicopter pilots at the 405 Helicopter Combat Training Group (405 HCTG) Enugu in order to build their capacity to function more effectively in complex air-ground environments. All these efforts are being made to enable the NAF build its core competencies towards the employment of air power in the discharge of our constitutional responsibilities”, he added.

Air Marshal Abubakar restated his commitment to enhancing the welfare of personnel through the provision of conducive work and home environments for personnel and their families to enable them continue to put in their best in support of the various Internal Security operations across the Country. This, he said, would include the provision of additional married accommodation for Officers and Senior Non Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) in Port Harcourt as well as the eventual upgrade of Air Force Secondary School Port Harcourt to a boarding school. The CAS also used the opportunity to express the profound gratitude of the Service to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari, for the priority given to NAF’s efforts in maintaining its platforms and equipment as well as the support given to acquire new platforms such as the A-29 Super Tucano, JF-17 fighter aircraft, Mi-35M, Augusta A-109 Power and AW-139 helicopters.

Earlier, while delivering his welcome address, the Air Officer Commanding Tactical Air Command (AOC TAC), Air Vice Marshal Charles Owho, represented by the Chief of Staff, Air Commodore Shehu Bakari, expressed his delight for the enabling environment the current leadership of the NAF has granted the Command to display its ingenuity towards the achievement of the landmark feat. He added that the reactivation would no doubt contribute to the actualization of one of the key drivers of the CAS’ Vision, which is, “robust logistics support and maintenance culture to sustain platforms and equipment serviceability”.

The reactivation programme of NAF 549, which had been unserviceable since June 2013 before its handover to the NAF in 2016, commenced on 10 January 18, with critical assessment of the helicopter, and the entire work was completed in June 2019. The helicopter is one of the three EC -135 helicopters inherited by the NAF from the NNPC. The other 2 EC 135 Helicopters, NAF 547 and NAF 548, have been reactivated in-Country and have since been deployed for operations.

Highlight of the event was the conduct of a Functional Check Flight (FCF) by pilots of the 115 SOG, under the guidance of the Commander, Air Commodore Elijah Ebiowe, to certify the aircraft ready for flight operations. After which the technical documents for the aircraft were handed over to the CAS by the Chief of Aircraft Engineering CAcE, AVM Musa Mukhtar, who subsequently handed these over to the AOC TAC for safekeeping. Also present at the induction ceremony were the Commander Operation DELTA SAFE, Rear Admiral A Akinrinade, as well as other serving and retired military officers and heads of other security agencies in Rivers State.

Before leaving Port Harcourt, the CAS, who was accompanied on the operational visit by other senior officers from Headquarters NAF, also had an interactive session with officers, airmen and airwomen of NAF units in Port Harcourt and other locations in the South South Geo-Political Zone. The session was aimed at keeping the personnel informed about the policy directions of the Service while also receiving feedback as well as suggestions from them on how to move the Service forward for effective and efficient service delivery.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information

#EA

S3BViking:
When are you going to stop posting air force propaganda and bring up more cerebral discussion?

We are not going to stop posting such achievement neither will i. If you are bored of the thread then go Bleep yourself.
Tell us what cerebral discussion or sensible post have you ever contributed except from your trolling.

PRESS RELEASE

UPDATE ON THE SHOOTING INCIDENT THAT LEAD TO THE DEATH OF MR. CHIMAOBI NWAOGWU AT UMUOKEREKE NGWA COMMUNITY OF ABIA STATE

In reference to our earlier press release on the incident that led to the shooting of one innocent Nigerian citizen, Mr. Chimaobi Nwaogu of Umuokereke-Ngwa Community in Obingwa LGA of Abia State, the Headquarters of the 82 Division of Nigerian Army (NA) wishes to inform the general public that further investigation
on the unfortunate incident revealed that Lance Corporal Ajayi Johnson, one of the soldiers deployed to Forward Operations Base Ohanze, for security duty absconded from his duty post to an unknown destination.

He was thereafter, reported to have been involved in a scuffle that led to the shooting and killing of Mr. Chimaobi, who is an Okada rider, on Wednesday, 7 August 2019.

The soldier has since been arrested and detained, while a disciplinary procedure is in progress.

He will be tried according to extant military laws, and if found culpable will be dismissed and handed over to the Civil Police for prosecution.

The NA deeply regrets the unfortunate incident, and pray for the repose of the soul of the deceased.

We also pray that the almighty God will strengthen his family, loved ones and the entire Abians over this irreparable loss.

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

Special thanks for your usual cooperation.

ALIYU YUSUF
DEPUTY DIRECTOR ARMY PUBLIC RELATIONS 82 DIVISION NIGERIAN ARMY
10 AUGUST 2019

NAF IMMORTALIZES LATE FLYING OFFICER ABDULRAHMAN BAYERO, TRAINS 4,500 REGIMENT PERSONNEL IN 4 YEARS

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has immortalized late Flying Officer Abdulrahman Bayero, a Regiment Officer, who died in a firefight with armed bandits at Kawan Pole Waya near Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State on 22 July 2019, by naming 2 newly constructed blocks of 10 x Single-Bedroom Officers’ Transit Quarters at the Regiment Training Centre (RTC) in Kaduna in his honour. The new residential accommodation were commissioned today, 10 August 2019, by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, who said the NAF has trained over 4,500 Regiment/Special Forces Personnel from 2015 till date.

Speaking through the Chief of Policy and Plans, Headquarters NAF, Air Vice Marshal Napoleon Bali, the CAS stated that the rationale behind the rapid capacity building of the NAF Regiment Specialty was premised on the need to reposition the Service to meet the emerging security challenges which had, over time, evolved to mostly threats posed by non-state actors employing unconventional tactics to target NAF aircraft and other assets. To this end, he said, efforts were intensified to increase the strength, equipment and weapon holding of the NAF Regiment whilst also upgrading the erstwhile Regiment Training School to a Centre for more effective discharge of its training functions.

Air Marshal Abubakar noted that the enhanced capacity of the NAF Regiment has enabled the Service to continue to contribute to Government’s efforts at ensuring the protection of Nigerians from armed bandits, militants and insurgents. He noted, however, that, in spite of the various successes so far recorded in the various internal security operations, some personnel had paid the supreme price in the line of duty. Accordingly, he highlighted that, while the ceremony marked the provision of additional accommodation to staff of RTC for enhanced performance, it was also a solemn occasion honouring the ultimate sacrifice made by Flying Officer Bayero. While praying for the repose of his soul, the CAS urged personnel to emulate the values of selflessness, bravery and dedication displayed by the late officer, noting that the buildings would continue to serve as a memorial to his sacrifice.

Speaking further, the CAS noted that the efforts towards improving personnel welfare as well as ensuring a well motivated and professional force could not have been possible without the immense support of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari. He therefore registered his profound gratitude on behalf of officers, airmen, airwomen, civilian staff and entire Air Force Family, pledging continued and unalloyed loyalty. “As a Service, we will strive to continuously meet and even exceed expectations of the Nation at this time of heightened insecurity by protecting the citizenry and our critical assets as well as bringing succour to those in despair, as we discharge our constitutional responsibilities to the Nation”, the CAS said.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Air Officer Commanding Ground Training Command (AOC GTC), Air Vice Marshal ldi Amin, recalled that since assumption of office, the CAS had deliberately focused on capacity building and personnel welfare as key drivers of his Vision for the NAF. He disclosed that the upgrade of the Regiment Training School to Centre status, being one of these areas of focus, had translated to an increase in students’ intake thereby resulting in the training of over 4,500 personnel in various courses from 2015 till date. AVM Amin remarked that some of the ongoing projects in the Centre, which include 3 blocks of 10 x one-bedroom transit accommodation for airmen/airwomen instructors, an Olympic sized swimming pool, gymnasium, dining hall, 3 classroom blocks, a 300-seat hall, construction of airborne training apparatus as well as upgrade of the Commando Village, would not only ameliorate accommodation challenges but also improve on the Centre’s training capacity.

Members of late Flying Officer Bayero’s family, including his wife, Mrs Zainab Bayero, as well as his parents, Mallam and Mrs Hassan Bayero, and siblings attended the ceremony. Also present at the event were the Chief of Training and Operations, along with other Branch Chiefs and Directors from Headquarters NAF, the AOC Air Training Command (ATC) and Principal Staff Officers ATC and GTC as well as Commandants and Commanders of co-located NAF Units in Kaduna, amongst others.

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

EID-EL-KABIR GOODWILL MESSAGE FROM THE CAS

1. It is with great pleasure, and gratitude to the Almighty, that I heartily wish all Officers, Airmen/Airwomen and Civilian Staff of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) a Happy Eid-El-Kabir! I pray that the joy of the season abides with you and your families.

2. I wish to particularly thank Commanders at all levels for their commitments and sacrifices. I urge you to continue to think outside the box whilst evolving innovative solutions in order to ensure high level of aircraft and equipment serviceability as well as robust logistics support capability for enhanced combat readiness to deal with the threats to our Nation. It is gratifying to note that our gallant pilots as well as our Regiment and Special Forces personnel are adapting creditably to the ever changing nature of these threats and making good progress.

3. I therefore commend the Air Officers Commanding, Commanders and Supervisors, and indeed all NAF personnel, for your untiring efforts to ensure mission accomplishment. We must continue to evolve new ways of dealing with emerging issues in order to bring succour to our people in the areas affected by security challenges. We must also sustain and improve on the level of professionalism in the Service through robust, job-focused training; commitment to improving personnel welfare as well as result-oriented Research and Development (R&), which have all had a positive impact on our operational effectiveness. I must also appreciate our family members for their unquantifiable support and encouragement that have enabled us carry on with our constitutional responsibilities more effectively.

4. Notwithstanding our modest gains, we must appreciate the enormity of the challenges ahead, as we strive to consolidate and work with sister Services and other stakeholders to rid our Great Nation of the threats to her security and development. Accordingly, as we go forward, I enjoin you all to redouble your efforts in dealing decisively with all enemies of the State, while remaining professional in the discharge of your duties. You must be courageous and, working in synergy with other security agencies, continue to take the battle to the armed bandits and terrorists, not minding their malicious propaganda. You must also remember, in the course of your duties, to always operate within the ambits of extant local and international laws, while showing compassion and respect for all law-abiding citizens.

5. Fellow Officers, Airmen and Airwomen, as we mark this festive season, which celebrates the spirit of sacrifice, we are afforded an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices of our colleagues who have paid the supreme price in service to our fatherland. We remember them today as always and restate our commitment to cater for the needs of their loved ones and those they left behind. Let their memories and deeds spur us on to a higher level of dedication so that their sacrifices were not in vain.

6. Finally, I once again wish you and your families a Happy Eid-El-Kabir!

SB ABUBAKAR
Air Marshal
Chief of the Air Staff

#COIN

PRESS RELEASE
DHQ CONSTITUTES JOINT INVESTIGATION PANEL

In compliance with the presidential directive issued by the President, Commander-In- Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, the Chief of Defence Staff Gen Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin has constituted a 7 man Joint Investigation Panel to unravel the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident between the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police allegedly resulting in the killing of 3 personnel of the Nigeria Police and a civilian along Ibi - Wukari road in Taraba state.
The Joint Investigation panel is headed by Rear Admiral IT Olaiya and has a representative each from the Nigerian Army, Navy, Airforce the Nigeria Police, Department of State Service and the Defence Intelligence Agency.

The Joint Committee has commenced work immediately.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Colonel
Acting Director Defence Information

HUMAN CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT: NAF TRAINS 47 PERSONNEL ON AVIATION-RELATED SAFETY COURSES

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has continued to ensure that the use of the airspace by its operators, especially in the ongoing fight against insurgency and other forms of criminality in the country, is conducted in accordance with international best practices. One of the means through which this imperative is being actualised, is sustained capacity building through constant training and re-training of NAF personnel in air operations related safety courses.

Speaking during the combined graduation ceremony of 47 personnel from Air Traffic Control Assistants/Base Operations and Fire Fighters’ Course 2/2019 yesterday, 8 August 2019, at the Air Traffic Services Training Centre (ATSTC) Kaduna, the Guest of Honour, the Rector Nigerian College of Aviation Technology Zaria, Captain Abdulsalami Mohammed, said the NAF is making concerted effort towards the continuous development of ATSTC into a hub of excellence in Air Traffic Services (ATS) human capacity development, not only for the benefit of the NAF but indeed for the nation and the world at large. He stated that the presence of well informed and quality ATS personnel in an air operations environment was key to effective flight operations and efficient management of the airspace, to prevent hazards both in the air and on ground. He applauded the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, for his unwavering commitment to training in the NAF so as to build capacity to reposition the Service into a highly professional and disciplined force. Captain Mohammed urged the graduating students to contribute their quota, for efficient air operations to deal with the current internal security challenges in the Country, having been equipped with requisite knowledge to effectively discharge their duties in the airfield environment.

In his welcome address, the Commandant ATSTC, Air Vice Marshal Haruna Mohammed, urged the students to be good ambassadors of the ATSTC through their conduct and exemplary behavior in their various units. He thanked the Guest of Honour for his support in all training and administrative matters of the Centre and equally extolled the CAS for his passion towards training in the NAF.

Highlights of the event included the presentation of certificates to all the graduating students, which included 3 females, as well as merit awards to 6 students who distinguished themselves during the course. The occasion was graced by the Air Officer Commanding Air Training Command, Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Suleiman, who was represented by the Chief of Staff, as well as Principal Staff Officers of ATC alongside Commandants and Commanders of Co-located Units in Kaduna.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information

This investigation is so important. Hoping justice will be served, and this episode will trigger other much needed reforms in the way Nigerian security agencies conduct themselves.

Jelal0007:
thank goodness for this wonderful piece of news. However it raises some serious concerns about ISWAP using military vehicles, call signs and uniforms to attack military bases. I read a tweet some weeks ago on Twitter by @fulanNasrullah. He explained in detail how ISWAP was able to achieve this feat. That's what they used in attacking the metele base. Bidexiii, if you're on twitter, visit the guy's handle. You'll be amazed.

Just read these comments now, thanks.

#NPF

EVarn:
Ara II?

Yeah.

Henry240:
300 units minimum in my opinion. So we can replace a huge number of the technicals.

I also think a lighter version should be developed. Something that can deploy Strike units.

Also a 6x6 unit like the Titus from Nexter an armed with a 20mm should be a priority.

We deploy more men with a larger version, and have considerable firepower to provide firepower in distances of up to 5km.

Yeah; say size of Reva MRAP..

#COIN
#BUSHMASTERS

Henry240:
According to Jane's, the Nigerian army currently has 21 ARA MRAPs in service.

Ara 1 - 8x Units

Ara 2 - 13 x Units.

The NA should place order for not less than 100units of ARA-II

She fine & sexy

jln115:
I can guarantee that, that 20mm canon won't quite work as well as one with a barrel....

Yeah....
It's more of combat engineering vehicle, not would be used in a direct line of fire or to support infantry men.

#LNA Modified South African-Made Ratel-20 IFV deployed to participate in #Tripoli offensive.

#OLD SOLDIER NEVER DIE.





The oldest gallant Nigerian soldier who fought world war 2 still Alive hail and hearty....ADAMA ADUKU Oji ejo(snake head) as fondly called..
He was honored by chiefs of Army staff Brutai recently in Lagos among others.
Age....104
LGA...Omala
State.. kogi
Congratulations

rka2:
Elite forces..

Nice pictures...

Henry240:
Seeing this vehicle is legitimately one of the happiest moments of my life.

The progress Nigeria has made in building a nonexistent defence industry before 2013, to this.

My God!!!!

We can do it.

Henry240:
This is the General Dynamics Flyer 72 used by US special forces, you can see it bears a lot of resemblance with NA medium tactical patrol vehicle.

Central driver sitting, with infantry men sitting on each side, at the back and a central gunner station.

NA Medium Tactical Patrol Vehicle is also similar in layout, but larger. This design allows the vehicle carry more men, while the driver concentrates on driving.

In fact the layout in the NA vehicle is even more legit. It can carry 4 soldiers in a ready to fire sitting position at the back and 3 soldiers including the driver in front.

On the NA vehicle, there's still an option to carry 4 additional soldiers in the rear, although I would think, that should be reserved for supplies.

Nice research mate...0