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LIVE TRANSMISSION: OPENING CEREMONY OF NIGERIAN AIR FORCE INTERNATIONAL AIR POWER SEMINAR 2018

The opening ceremony of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) International Air Power Seminar will be transmitted live on NTA and TVC and will also be live streamed on all the NAF Social Media accounts from 11am on Monday, 19 November 2018. Please tune in and watch. Thank you for your interest in the NAF.

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

Field0Marshall:
Are these guys trying to compete with military, why the camo, I understand they are elite police unit like this swat, but they should have a police type of camo not this desert or jungle type,
What do I think bidexii

They where part of the personnel trained in the North East Europe. And they have been actively involved in the N.E COIN.

nemesis8u:
Next time check twice before bullshiiting , remember last time we crossed paths with the helicopter issue , and as the real world issues unfolded u ended up looking stupid or maybe u r as clueless as ever.
Either way makes no difference.

Provoking and bullshittting others needlessly is a bad habit

Letting this one slide.

Seriously av not seen you getting so furry......

Easy mate....

DDGN:
BIDEXI .....I give you award for most photos posted. Good job.

Tnx man....


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OPERATION GREEN SWEEP: CAS VISITS MAIDUGURI TO ASSESS PROGRESS

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, yesterday, 17 November 2018, embarked on an operational visit to the Air Task Force (ATF) Operation Lafiya Dole in Maiduguri to assess the progress of the Operation Green Sweep, an Air Interdiction Operation targeting selected Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) locations within the fringes of Lake Chad as well as areas around the Alagarno and Sambisa Forests in Borno State. The Operation, which commenced on 14 November 2018, is aimed at further degrading the remnants of the terrorists, curtailing their freedom of action and denying them bases from which they could launch attacks. The first few days of air strikes ‪recorded significant successes against BHT Camps, Command Centres and Logistics Bases at Sharama, Buk, Sabon Tumbun, Tumbun Rego and Kusuma, among others‬

Upon arrival in Maiduguri, the CAS, who was accompanied by other senior officers from NAF Headquarters, was briefed on the progress of the Operation by the Commander ATF, Air Commodore James Gwani. The CAS also interacted with pilots and other crew members participating in the Operation, congratulating them for the successes recorded and commending them for the phenomenal work they had been doing. While encouraging them to remain steadfast, Air Marshal Abubakar assured that HQ NAF would provide all necessary support to enable them continue making vital contributions towards securing the nation and safeguarding the lives of the Nigerian people. The CAS seized the opportunity to inspect facilities at NAF Base Maiduguri including some ongoing projects like the new Pilots’ Crew Room Building, Block of 30 single bedroom transit accommodation for airmen/airwomen as well as a new extension for the Headquarters ATF Building which was being executed by the ATF Commander. While in Maiduguri, the CAS also oversaw an attack on a BHT hideout in Tumbun Sale carried out by 2 Alpha Jet aircraft supported by an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft. The CAS and members of his visiting team have since returned to Abuja.

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

Henry240:
Nigerian Defence Industry

Locally built military truck from Ashok Leyland offered to the Nigerian military.

Impressive

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#Niger:picture of a French Reaper drone that crashed in the area of Bougoum on the road toward Torodi

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JUST IN: Troops Discover Abandoned Malnourished Child in Ebonyi State. During the search and rescue of a soldier L/Cpl Oluwabukunmi Fadoju who got missing since 17 September 2018,

Troops of 24 Support Engineer Regiment Abakaliki got to Onunwakpu in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State market on 16 November 2018. They discovered a malnourished child locked up in a house. The child was seated under a charm and was picking leaves from ground to eat.

Consequently, The troops burnt the charms, gave him some banana and biscuits to eat, and thereafter, took him to own Medical Reception Station for treatment. The child was subsequently handed over to Ebonyi State Government. Pictures are below.

persius555:
If truly he was privy to info that he was killed last year and he refused to divulge this information to the public until now, it either suggests that he is sympathetic to the group or decided to keep mute in order to keep his info channel within BH camp open.

His claim is an attempt to water down the military's achievement so far, like olapluto already mentioned.

Honestly that's the Gospel truth. Am beginning to think otherwise about these guy

Sizzorkay:
I still find it funny how these BHT terrorists and others dress lol, they just mix up whatever they can find, haha. It's hilarious
They should have a jihadi fashion magazine
Baba Suwe have nothing on those guys lol, na tight competition.
Anyways, regardless of when he died, as long as he is, it's great news

Die naa die..... Abii now

The operation aims to further degrade the remnants of the terrorists and curtail their freedom of action. Significant successes have been recorded since the Op began on 14 Nov 18, with major targets destroyed at Sharama, Buk, SabonTumbun, Tumbun Rego and Kusuma, among others.

@CAS_AMSadique was at the HQ Air Task Force Maiduguri to asses progress of Op Green Sweep, which is an is an Air Interdiction Op aimed at destroying selected Terrorists locations in the Lake Chad green fringes as well as areas within the Alagarno and Sambisa Forests

Only God knows how he gets his information.

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Breaking: ISWAP Media Chief Killed by Troops: Reports available reveal that one Sale Ahmad Sale a. k. a. Baban Hassan the leader of Al-Barnawi Media group, a faction of Boko Haram was killed by a joint operation conducted by the NIgerian Army and NIgerian Airforce.

The killing of the media leader is indicative of efforts by the NA to eliminate key members of the sect. It is worthy to note that the sect is directly affiliated to the Islamic State and has carried out several attacks against own troops and innocent civilians in the past. Therefore, the death of the group’s media leader shows that the leadership is being targeted successfully and soon other key members would be apprehended or neutralised, thus decimating the group and its activities.

Meanwhile, the new leader of JAMA'ATU NUS'RATUL-ISLAMI WAL-MUSLIMINA, Abul- Fadl Iyad Gali has also been identified. The group is a new terrorist group which Ansaru is affiliated to. In the same vein, the identification of the leader of JAMA'ATU NUS'RATUL-ISLAMI WAL-MUSLIMINA group would enable the NA target the group effectively using advanced technologies in its arsenal. This is as the existence of group portends grave danger to Nigeria’s national security. Pictures including some of their online propaganda activities are shown below.

DDGN:
Cameroons Ambazonian Separatists are Scary as F***k.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2bwVp7SOAM


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

God another looming war for the Cameroonian military.

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JUST IN: Gallant Troops of 222 Battalion Konduga in conjunction with local farmers on patrol along Mushari -Galtimari Road ambushed BHTs who came to steal onions and other food items from farms within the general area. One BHT was neutralised while others fled leaving behind 2 bicycles and several bags of harvested onions. Pictures below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x67p27m3LY0




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OPERATION GREEN SWEEP: NAF AIRCRAFT DESTROYS BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS’ TACTICAL HEADQUARTERS AT SABON TUMBUN IN NORTHERN BORNO

As Operation GREEN SWEEP entered Day 2 yesterday, 15 November 2018, the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, conducted air strikes that led to the destruction of a former tactical headquarters of the Al-Barnawi faction of Boko Haram Terrorist (BHT) Sect at Sabon Tumbun in the Lake Chad Green Fringes. The attack was conducted pursuant to credible human intelligence reports indicating that the BHTs were regrouping in a group of buildings in the middle of the settlement. Accordingly, following confirmatory Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, the ATF detailed an Alpha Jet aircraft to attack the settlement with direct hits recorded on the target, leading to the obliteration of the identified buildings and neutralization of its BHT occupants.

The NAF, working in concert with surface forces, will sustain the tempo of operations with a view to destroying all remnants of the terrorists in Borno State.

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

INSIDE NAF ATR 42 COCKPIT

Mr president with NAF ATR 42 pilots & crews.

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JUST IN: Following the Arson carried out by BHT on Mammanti village in Borno State, Troops of 251 Task Force Battalion in conjunction with members of Civilian Joint Task Force and local hunters, carried out Clearance/Exploitation Operations to suspected BHTs hideouts.

They cleared through Kamari, Koyamti, Durwala, Ajiri and Tumballa villages. The gallant troops dominated the villages,
assured the residents of their safety and urged them to go about their normal activities. Pictures below.

PRESS RELEASE

UK SECRETARY OF STATE FOR DEFENCE VISITS THEATRE COMMAND ... Assures of collaboration

1. The United Kingdom Secretary of State for Defence, Rt Hon. Garvin williamson has paid a visit to the Headquarters, Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE in Maiduguri.

2. Speaking during the visit, the Secretary of State commended the efforts of the troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE for providing security and a conducive atmosphere for the people of the North East Nigeria, United Nations Humanitarian Agencies and other civil organisations to carry out their activities.

3. He further stated that, the already existing collaboration between the Nigerian and United Kingdom militaries would be sustained adding that, aside providing Counter Improvised Explosive Devices training to troops in support of the operations, the United Kingdom will explore other areas of partnership with the Nigerian military.

4. Also speaking, the Chief of Training and Operations, 'Army' Major General Lamidi Adeosun lauded the supporting role of the UK Support and Liaison Team in the ongoing operations, noting that talks are at advance stage on setting up a Joint Planning Centre for Counter insurgency operations.

5. In his remarks, the Theatre Commander lauded the support of the British Liaison Support Team for their contribution in the fight against terrorism. He stated that, the Nigerian military remains highly professional in the discharge of its constitutional roles and in the conduct of Counter terrorism and Counter insurgency operations in the North East.

6. Present during the visit were some Principal Staff Officers of the theatre command.

7. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public through your news media.

8. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

PRESS RELEASE

ARMY COMMENCES CONSTRUCTION OF HOLDING FACILITY

1. The Nigerian Army has commenced the construction of holding facility to improve detainees management during investigations.

2. Performing the foundation laying ceremony, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai represented by
the Chief of Logistics 'Army' Major General Enobong Udoh stated that, the ongoing Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency Operations in the North East, has made it mandatory for the arrest and detention of suspected insurgents who must be properly taken care of in accordance with international best practices while in custody.

3. In his words, "the quest for a functional safe holding facility, with adequate sanitary conditions for the effective management of suspected Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) for further investigation activities, is the driving force behind the execution of this project", he added.

4. He reiterated that, in order to relieve the front line units of the responsibility of administering arrested suspects, there arises the need to have a facility where suspects will be kept and properly managed, adding that this was the reason the Joint Investigation Centre was established.

5. He further emphasised that, the Centre serves as a transit holding and detention facility for suspected terrorists before they are handed over to relevant prosecuting or rehabilitating agencies.

6. Also speaking, the Head of Self Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Mr Markus Dolder, expressed his delight over the ground breaking ceremony, describing it as indicative of the compliance by the Nigerian Army with global best practices.

7. He stated that, the impact of the project will further strengthen the cooperation between the Army and stake holders, especially in the management of suspects undergoing investigation.

8. In his words, "I am very much impressed about the efforts that has been launched over the last few months, they are much more than we actually thought could come and this is more than we could potentially dream of", he stressed.

9. He urged the Nigerian Army to keep its own part of the bargain as they strive to meet international best practices for the welfare and well being of detainees.

10. Present at the occasion were the Theatre Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Major General Abba Dikko, Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Brigadier General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu, Commander Joint Investigation Centre Brigadier General Ibrahim Salihu, Comptroller of Prisons Borno State Command Mr Inuwa Garba, Deputy Head of Sub Delegation, ICRC Borno State Mr Amro Ibrahim, Representatives of the Borno state Commissioner of Police, among others.

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

12. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations