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jakeporeshenko:
How old is this pic ?

Very old.....

AW139 SN 31389 of Caverton, more than 10 years old, chartered by VP office to move around this electoral period. NCAA will start investigation ASAP, with Nigerian Bureau of Investigations. LHD will provide support too, to determine the causes. At a first sight, the landing field was very very dirty , so we may speculate about FOD objects entering the engine air intake. But too early to speculate. Thanks God they are all alive and the anti-crash cabin of 139 demonstrated once again to be a life saver. ��

#NAF RANDOM

kenpaul0:
na dem dem get Caverton naaaa

Odunayaw:
The VP is gangster!

A good number of politicians would not take anything with blades for a long time.

CRASHED HELICOPTER NOT FROM NAF, PAF

The attention of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has been drawn to various reports in the media purporting that the Augusta AW139 Helicopter, which was involved in a mishap in Kabba, Kogi State yesterday, 2 February 2019, while conveying the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, belonged to the NAF or was from the 011 Presidential Air Fleet (011 PAF). Some unscrupulous/undiscerning individuals have even gone so far as to circulate a video showing the crash landing of a military helicopter, from an unrelated incident, which neither occured in Nigeria nor involved NAF or 011 PAF aircraft, portraying it as the one that crashed in Kabba.

The NAF wishes to state categorically that the helicopter that crashed in Kabba does not belong to the NAF or 011 PAF. The owners/operators of the civilian helicopter, Messrs Caverton Helicopters, have already issued a statement on the matter. In addition, the military Dauphin Helicopter, painted in desert camouflage colour, seen in the video circulating on social media does not belong to the NAF and should not be misrepresented as belonging to the NAF. Accordingly, the general public is advised to disregard such erroneous information and the misleading video.

The NAF joins the Nation in thanking God for sparing the life of our Vice President as well as other passengers and crew members involved in the mishap. We pray for the safety of the Vice President and that all his take-offs will culminate in an equal number of safe landings.

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

PRESS RELEASE

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL CLAIMS ON RANN UNTRUE

The attention of the Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE has been drawn to recent claims by Amnesty International (AI) that troops' abandonment of their deployment led to the killing of 60 civilians in Rann on 28 January 2019. Undoubtedly, it is disheartening that the situation of Internally Displaced Persons( IDPs) who are already traumatized having been displaced from their ancestral homes by insurgency is being further aggravated by recent callous Boko Haram attack on the IDP community. However, it is most unacceptable and unfair for AI to make such outlandish and unverified claims that troops abandoned their deployment a day before Boko Haram attack on the location, thereby exposing the IDPs to a deadly attack.

This claim is not only bereft of truth, but in its usual mannerism, another futile effort by AI to portray the Nigerian military as incapable,nas well as project the Nigerian government as not protective of her people in the eyes of the global community. It is therefore inevitable to address this misinformation being peddled and fed the public, from AI's obviously uninformed report.

It must be clarified that contrary to insinuations by AI that troops abandoned their deployment a day before Boko Haram astorgous attack on Rann on 28 January 2019, Rann never actually came under any attack on the date claimed by AI. Rather Rann experienced that unfortunate attack on 14 January 2018 and in that encounter, the troops proved their mettle and gallantry by neutralizing two suicide bombers and three Boko Haram foot soldiers, while several took to their heels with gun shot wounds. With the support of troops from the Muliti National Joint Task, who later joined in the battle, the insurgents were finally overpowered.

It is also crucial to mention here, as has been reported in an earlier press release, signed by Deputy Director Army Public Relations of Sector 1 that the Theatre Commander, Major General Benson Akinroluyo and the Commander Sector 1 Operation LAFIYA DOLE Brigadier General Bulama Biu wasted no time in swiftly responding to the development, as they immediately embarked on a long range patrol to Rann, as well as other adjoining communities within the area, during which they conducted battle damage assessment. Contrary to AI's claims, at no point of the assessment , was any report of the killing of 60 civilians made either by the civilians themselves, whom the Sector Commander interacted with or by the members of the Joint Task Force who were at hand during the assessment. Again a Search and Rescue Operation that followed after the attack did not recover the said 60 bodies of killed civilians as AI would want members of the public to believe. The troops commenced a clearance operation in villages surrounding Rann and destroyed Boko Haram terrorists camps that were uncovered during the operation. In one of such clearance operations on 30 January 2019, the troops encountered an ambush staged by the terrorists along Gamboru - Mafa road and gallantly fought through it, overpowering the insurgents.

Another issue in the controvertible AI report is the alleged attack on Rann on 28 January 2019, where as, there was no such attack. Rather, an alarm was raised by IDPs in Rann of the sudden withdrawal of Multinational Joint Task Force ( MNJTF) troops from the location, to which the authorities of Operation LAFIYA quickly responded, following which the Commander Sector 1 returned to Rann on Monday 29 January with reinforcement troops to beef-up and support the troops there.

The astronomical statistics of human casualty touted by AI and the alleged abdication of duty by our selfless and resilient troops cannot hold water in the face of facts of the several exemplary physical involvements of the Theatre Commander and the Commander Sector 1 as well as Commanders of 22 Brigade and 3 Battalion in ensuring normalcy returns to Rann and the reinforcement and replenishment of the troops.

Evidently, in its characteristic inclination to swiftly accuse the Nigerian military of wrong doing, AI failed again to conduct a validity check on its manufactured data before cooking its report.

No doubt, in battles, collateral damages are unfortunately incurred and troops in the front line are first victims to suffer such damages, up to the point of sacrificing their lives, as they are saddled with the duty to defend their country and the citizenry. We are deeply touched by the demise of those who fell during the callous attack of Rann by Boko Haram terrorists. We are also empathic with humanitarian organizations as well as members of International and local NGOs who were affected by the attack. It is indeed another reminder and clarion call on the international and local communities to support the Nigerian military to bring the dastardly and mindless acts of Boko terrorists to a decisive end.

We seize this opportunity to reiterate that our responsibility of defending our fatherland and protecting our people remain our pride and conscience no matter the amount of distraction and smear campaigns.

Please disseminate this information to the general public through your medium.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Colonel
Deputy Director Public Relations
Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE
2 February 2019

Libyan forces clashed friday clashed with Chadian militants in Ghadwa Sebha killing a number of them. The town of Gedo was also liberated by the Libyans.
Weapons paid for and awaiting transfer to sahelian and west African Jihadi groups was destroyed.

2 Nigerian soldiers were captured after Wednesdays #ISIS Wilayat Gharb Ifriqiyah #ISWAP attack at Dikwa.
Casualties on both sides were reported.

#Algeria- another weapons cache discovered in Tamanrasset (along border with #Mali-#Niger) with some things you don't see every day:
BM-21 Grad rockets (looks like just motor, no warhead, 5th time this month~) a KPVT HMG, 82mm mortar (?) with 8 shells, 6 grenades and some ammo .

How air power saved Nigeria's war on terror



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAO9oWJai7g

Perfectdanny:
. Whats the diff btw apc, ifv?

APC: Armoured personnel carrier

IFV; Infantry fighting vehicle.

The defference is the role they are designed to serve. APCs
APCs are light armoured taxis, with pintel or remote machine guns for self-defence. After it has dropped off its infantry it will retreat because they offer thin Armoured protection.

An IFV carries decent arrays of weaponry - a turreted automatic cannon of 20mm/towed missile/ATGM and it will stick around once it has dropped off its dismounts to support them, it is also used to support MBT during combat because it offers some degree of protection because of its thick armour unlike APCs.

Perfectdanny:
Is this bauchi?

Newly commissioned NA vehicle manufacturing plant in kaduna.

AFV'S




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czjh0Isfo3U

GeneralFarouq:
Is it my eyes... The guy with the p cap looks like the guy in Ur third pic...

Yeah..

a #Tunisian Gazelle helicopter patrolling the southern borders.

#Tunisian Army's Special Forces
#GFS regiment .

Tunisia 16th Infantry Regiment in Jandouba governorate,:

M203 grenade launchers on Steyr Augs
M82 anti-materiel sniper Rifle
Steyr SSG 69 Sniper Rifle
M249 light machine gun
Along to with other equipment.

#Tunisian Mahari Regiment.
the regiment is part of the Army's desert corps.
It uses camels and specially modified equipment to reach deep in the Sahara were most of vehicles can't.
Patrols for the men of the regiment can take days long and a lot of camping.

a #Tunisian F-5E Tiger under light snow.

Beautiful picture for a #Tunisian soldiers standing guard on one of the hills of Chaambi Mount.

Tunisia will provide a C130J Super Hercules and 75 officers from the Air Force to support the peacekeeping mission in #Mali.
It is the first time Tunisian Air Force participates in a UN mission.
A Quick Reaction Force (QRF) and a company of MPs are to be deployed as well later.

#beautiful
#Amazing picture for a #Tunisian C130J getting ready to take off.
By John Rossino.

The Egyptians aren't just flying stunted fighters with dated weapons systems as their backbone. Ammunition stocks of the few modern systems they have would not hold up in prolonged combat operations.

PRESS RELEASE

NORTHERN BORNO CLEARANCE OPERATIONS: THEATRE COMMANDER URGES TROOPS TO SUSTAIN HIGH COMBAT SPIRIT AFTER VICTORY

The Theatre Commander Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Major General Benson Akinroluyo has urged troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE conducting clearance operations in Baga town and adjoining villages to sustain the fighting spirit with which they have defeated Boko Haram terrorists in Baga and other surrounding villages. General Akinroluyo gave the charge today, during an operational visit to Baga, where he conveyed the special commendation of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai to gallant troops who had in a recent clearance operation dislodged elements of Boko Haram terrorists from Baga, as well as other surrounding villages thereby fully regaining control of the locations.

Addressing the troops, who were evidently in high spirit, General Akinroluyo accompanied by the Commander, Nigerian Army Special Forces Command, Major General Moundhey Ali, told the troops that the COAS was particularly pleased with their recent victory over the insurgents and the operational successes in the general area of Baga and the adjoining villages. He urged them to be relentless and decisive in combating the insurgents, adding, that no inch of Nigeria's territory should be occupied by the terrorists. He also enjoined the troops to sustain the tempo of the operation and maintain a high morale to enable them consolidate on the successes so far made in the clearance Operations.

General Akinroluyo further gave the troops assurance that their welfare is paramount to the Chief of Army Staff and pointed out, that their wellbeing is a priority, that cannot be misplaced by the current leadership. He noted, that troops who were wounded during the operation are currently receiving adequate treatment and are fast recuperating.

The Theatre Commander and other members of the visiting team, later inspected the troops' equipment at their various deployments.

Please disseminate this information to the general public through your news medium.

Thank you for your usual cooperation.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Colonel
Deputy Director Public Relations
Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE

EVarn:
The shading even trended on BBC Africa last two years. Something about it being the ugliest flag in the world.

Seriously...

EVarn:
Truly beautiful. And some people said the Nigerian flag is ugly

1st time am hearing Nigeria flag is not beautiful......

#NA

SPECIAL COMMENDATION TO TROOPS OF OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE BY LIEUTENANT GENERAL TY BURATAI NAM GSS psc(+) ndc (BD) OMM (BR) FCMH FNHAM BA (HONs) MA MPhil PhD (h.c) CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF ON 10 JANUARY 2019

1. I am very delighted to receive the good news of your triumphant entry, clearing of the strategic town of Baga and neutralising the Boko Haram terrorists that tested our might some days back. Your efforts and open display of gallantry, as well as patriotism that brought about this unprecedented feat, gladdened my heart, all Nigerians and indeed, peace loving people around the world. I am very proud of you all.
2. Consequently, I wish to commend the Theatre Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Major General BA Akinroluyo, Commander of the newly created and game changing Nigerian Army Special Forces Command, Major General MG Alli, Commander Sector 3 Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Major General OT Akinjobi, Commander 707 Special Forces Brigade, Brigadier General DO Donibo Commander of Integrated Fire Support Centre, Brigadier General BR Sinjen, Chief of Staff, NASFC, Brigadier General MLD Saraso, Commander of NASFC Military Intelligence Brigade, Colonel AA Idris, Commander, Integrated Logistic, Colonel C Ochimana, as well the Commander of the Armed Forces Special Forces, Commander (NN) GB Osuobeni, Commanding Officer of 123 Battalion, Major LA Balogun and the Commanding Officer of Army Headquarters Strike Group, Major MT Nasiru. My special commendation goes to all the gallant officers and soldiers, ratings, airmen and the Civilian JTF that fought tirelessly and supported in liberating all those areas infested by the criminal Boko Haram terrorists.
3. I would like to enjoin you to consolidate on these gains by continuous pursuit of these criminal terrorists and neutralise them to eternity. You should be more proactive and continue with the clearance operations on any known Boko Haram terrorists hideouts in your respective areas of responsibilities. The Nigerian Army will continue to provide all the needed support to ensure that you succeed in this noble task.
4. I have directed for more replenishment and special welfare packages for you all which will be made known by your various Commanders. I want you to invoke the spirit of courage and bravery that the Nigerian military is noted for, the world over. Victory is very near. Definitely, you are the ones that will make it nearer and sweeter. I would like to express our sincere gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari, President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria for the continued support, political will and guidance which made our modest accomplishment possible.
5. While praying for the repose of the souls of our fallen heroes, I wish all those wounded in action speedy recovery. Once more, I am proud of you all, you should continue to be motivated, maintain the momentum and the fight against the criminal terrorists until you clear them out anywhere they are hibernating on our territory. Well done our gallant troops, sustain the offensive and be assured of our total support.
6. God bless you all.

TY BURATAI
Lieutenant General
Chief of Army Staff
10 January 2019

CAS CHARGES PERSONNEL TO REMAIN PROFESSIONAL, COMMISSIONS SNCOS’ ACCOMMODATION IN JOS

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has again charged officers, airmen and airwomen of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to remain focused and professional in performing their duties of protecting Nigeria’s territorial integrity. The CAS gave the charge yesterday, 10 January 2019, while commissioning a newly completed block of 18 units of 2-bedroom flats for Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) at 551 NAF Station Jos. With today’s commissioning, the effort of the current NAF leadership to increase accommodation sufficiency for personnel has been given a further boost.

Represented by the Chief of Administration, Headquarters NAF, Air Vice Marshal Kingsley Lar, the CAS said the project was geared towards enhancing the welfare of personnel to enable them focus on their tasks while spurring them to do even more in adding value to the Service. He enjoined the beneficiaries of the new housing unit to make the best use of the facility and ensure that the structure was properly maintained. The CAS stated that personnel would need to build on the significant successes recorded by NAF aircraft and NAF Special Forces personnel in Operations SHARAN DAJI, LAFIYA DOLE and DIRAN MIKIYA in the Northeast and Northwest of the country. He noted however that these successes would not have been possible without the resolute support of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari. “We are indeed grateful to the government for this support and promise to continue to sustain our efforts towards enhancing a strong and prosperous nation”, he said.

In his welcome remarks, the Commander 551 NAF Station Jos, Air Commodore Kabiru Aliyu, said the commissioning was a dream come true for many personnel and their families who would enjoy the new facilities thereby further boosting their morale and willingness to excel on the job. He said the giant stride taken by the CAS in providing befitting accommodation for personnel was highly commendable. The accommodation, he said, was one amongst the many positive developments and initiatives of the present NAF leadership which would remain indelible in the minds of the 551 NAF Station Jos Community. Other dignitaries present at the event included Honorable Luka Madaki, who represented the Plateau State Governor, Barrister Simon Lalong, as well as traditional rulers, senior military officers and heads of paramilitary agencies in Plateau State.

The commissioning brings to 6 the number of housing projects commissioned in NAF Base Jos alone between July 2015 and January 2019. These include 6 units of 2 bedroom bungalows for Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs), a block of 10 units of one-bedroom Studio Accommodation for NCOs, a block of 30 units of one bedroom high-rise accommodation for NCOs and 6 blocks of 3-bedroom Married Officers’ Quarters (MOQ). Others are 2 blocks of 10 units of one-bedroom Single Officers’ Quarters (SOQ), a block of 18 units of 2-bedroom flats for SNCOs as well as a newly constructed Mess for NCOs.

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

#COIN

jakeporeshenko:
When I saw MOU agreed between the 2 heads of state and signed a whole year after I was expecting billions of dollars not Naira...