₦airaland Forum

PRESS RELEASE

GOC URGES TROOPS TO REMAIN STEADFAST

1. Troops of operation LAFIYA DOLE have been urged to be committed and steadfast during the final onslaught against Boko Haram terrorists .

2. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Major General Stevenson Olabanji gave the advice while addressing troops at Gubio and Damasak respectively.

3. He stated that the end has come for the terrorists in northern Borno state, adding that operation LAST HOLD was designed to end the activities of the insurgents in the enclaves and islands of Lake Chad region.

4. He further advised the troops to be courageous and discipline during the final assault on the insurgents' enclaves.

5. Similarly, the GOC also visited the 2 Division Task Force Brigade of Operation LAST HOLD in Zarre where he was received by the Commander, Brigadier General Aliyu Abdullahi.

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

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

PRESS RELEASE

NIGERIAN ARMY ORGANISES MEDICAL OUTREACH FOR BORNO AND YOBE COMMUNITIES

1. Troops of 27 Task Force Brigade Buni Yadi Yobe State, recently organised a medical outreach for communities in Borno and Yobe States.

2. Some of the beneficiaries are from mostly communities devastated by the Boko Haram insurgents.

3. Speaking on the exercise, the Emir of Potiskum, Alhaji Umaru Bubaram commended the Nigerian Army for organising such exercise. He added that the exercise will further strengthen the already existing cordial relationship between it and his people.

4. Also, the Chairman Yunusari Local Government Area, Yerima Lawan applauded the Army for the exercise.

5. He recalled how the Army medical team saved the communities from poliomyelitis in 2015.

6. It would be recalled that communities that benefitted from the medical outreach include: Buratai, Kamuya, Bam Buratai, Kamuya Kuffi in Biu Local Government Area of Borno state.

7. Similarly, Buni Yadi, Buni Gari, Gashua, Azare, Katarko in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State benefited from the exercise.

8. The beneficiaries were treated of malaria, typhoid, cholera, diarrhoea, diabetes, among others.

9. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public.

10. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

#AFSF

Three Killed, Four Injured' In Midnight Bomb Blast In Maiduguri
The blast occurred at popular Baga Road area, precisely at Barka Da Zuwa junctions in Maiduguri about 01:35 hours when a male suicide bomber blew himself up and killed two civilians while injuring four.



http://saharareporters.com/2018/06/11/three-killed-four-injured-midnight-bomb-blast-maiduguri

U.S. Africa Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Command Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, congratulates Malawi Defence Force Soldiers on graduating the Malawi Battalion Training Course in Malawi, Africa, May 31, 2018. Colon-Lopez traveled to Malawi to meet with the Malawi Defence Force, engaging with both senior officer and enlisted leadership as part of a three-day tour. The visit included a follow-up on issues addressed by the MDF during the Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference in November 2017, as well as assess the MDF’s capability to train and sustain Peace Keeping Operations Forces.

GOC FLAGS OFF TREE PLANTING CAMPAIGN IN MAIDUGURI
...targets 4000 seedlings

The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Brigadier General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu has on Monday 11 June 2018 flagged off a tree planting campaign to serve as wind breakers and checkmate storm in Maimalari Military Cantonment Maiduguri with a target to plant 400O seedlings within the cantonment.

The GOC who was accompanied by unit commanders and staff officers of the Division enjoined the barrack community to support the tree planting campaign.

PRESS RELEASE

GOC DECORATES 7 DIVISION RSM WITH AWO RANK
*...charges troops on hardwork and loyalty*

1. The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Brigadier General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu has decorated the Regimental Sergeant Major of 7 Division, Master Warrant Officer (MWO) Jurist Adam, with his new rank badge of Army Warrant Officer (AWO). The newly decorated AWO is among beneficiaries of 2017 Nigerian Army AWO promotion board held in Ibadan.

2. In his remarks at the event which took place at the Headquarters of the Division in Maimalari Cantonment Maiduguri Borno State, the GOC described promotion as a reward for hardwork, loyalty and dedication to service as well as the nation.

3. He congratulated the Regimental Sergeant Major for reaching the peak of his career even as he urged him to impact military experience he gained over the years to the younger generation.

4. Born to the family of Gaie Jurist of Ngwaafari, Jamaa Local Government Area of Kaduna state. He attended Ngwafari primary school and Kagoro Teachers College before his enlistement into the Nigerian Army on 16 Jan 1984 as a member of 17 Recruit Regular intake.

5. He attended many courses among which are Drill course, Counter Terrorism course , RSM course among others.

6. In the course of his military career, the AWO has participated in various military campaigns both in and outside Nigerian. Among them are United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNAMIL), Operation Messa, Operation Harmony IV and Operation Lafiya Dole.

7. In his vote of thanks , the RSM thanked the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai for considering him to the highest rank in the soldiers cadre of the Nigerian Army and assured to justify the rank by adding more efforts to his duties.

8. He also thanked the GOC for providing the needed leadership to troops of 7 Division.

9. Dignitaries that graced the occasion include the commander 57 Signals Brigade Brigadier General Olusegun Adeshina, the Chief of Staff 7 Division Brigadier General AA Eyitayo, formations and unit Commanders and Principal Officers of the Division.
Others are colleagues from sister services , family members and well wishers.

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

Thank you for your usual cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

nemesis8u:
It is very difficult to encounter terrorists who show fire discipline unless they get trained by the best - SSG ( both active and retired members) and that's how those who encounter them know what they were up against.

The training of terrorists across the border is divided into 3 parts

1. Daura e saufa - call it religious motivation or brainwashing , this module provides them. Goes on for 21 to 25 days so that they r totally determined to meet their 72 Shem*** in hell.

2. Daura e aam - initial training in firearms , IEDs , hit and run tactics , setting up ambush , reconnaissance , urban warfare, communication / GPS etc etc. This goes on for 21 to 25 days

3. Daura e khaas - This is basically an advanced combat training module patterned after SF type training and tactics. Daura e khaas camps r more or less similar to SSG training facilities, the terrorists r almost as proficient as their SF soldier except that the trained terrorists morale is much higher and therefore they r ready to die like a fidayeen ( Kamikaze mode ) This training goes on for 90 days

After finishing all 3 successful they can claim to become one of the few elite terrorists in the world but nevertheless will one day end up 6 feet below the ground courtesy IA .

The pics below r from a recent encounter when 6 terrorists where trying to cross in and Intel later confirmed that they were trained by the best

All they got if u note the pictures was headshots

And also it came to light that the shiitholes were using anti thermal sheets to escape detection by the thermal sensors.

Now this is something which generally SF of a country would use isn't it ?
Guess this further confirms that they got trained by one

Clean head shots.

Now they can now meet there Virgins in hell.

jakeporeshenko:
Okay whose website is this ?>>>>> https://defensenigeria.com/2018/05/31/made-in-nigeria-say-hello-to-proforces-ara-mrap/

Lionel's blog.

Xbee007:
Dozens of Boko terrorists killed by Chadian soldiers in Lake Chad region.
https://www.nairaland.com/4555574/soldiers-kill-many-boko-haram
#72virgins #baddaytobeaterrorist

Rot in hell

jakeporeshenko:
Who made this up? Lionel

4 unite if IL-76 Are these bloggers on meth ?

His seriously on meth......

Lionel where you high on meth or a wish list.. .

Nigerian soldier jumps from a plane using a parachute just to propose to his girlfriend (Video)



https://www.akpraise.ng/nigerian-soldier-jumps-from-a-plane-using-a-parachute-just-to-propose-to-his-girlfriend-video/

Male Suicide Bomber Kills Self In Maiduguri In Failed Operation


“Today, at about 1915hrs, a male suicide bomber who was heading towards Monday Market, on sighting the massive Police deployment at Oando petrol station in Post Office area of Maiduguri Metropolis, hurriedly detonated the improvised explosive device strapped to his body killing only himself,” Edet said in a statement.



http://saharareporters.com/2018/06/09/male-suicide-bomber-kills-self-maiduguri-failed-operation

PRESS RELEASE

ROTATION OF OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE TROOPS: GOC ORDERS PROACTIVE MEASURES IN COMBATING TERRORISM

1. The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Nigerian Army Brigadier General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu has charged troops to be proactive and deploy the use of military tactics in the discharge of their duties while combating Boko Haram menace.

2. He gave this charge while addressing newly inducted troops of the Division in Maimalari Cantonment Maiduguri on Sunday 10th June 2018, shortly before their deployment to the frontline.

3. While welcoming them to the theatre he pointed out that, their deployment is coming at a better time as the terrorists has been degraded.

4. He charged them to be highly professional and abide by the rules of engagement. He also urged them to be tactical and decisive in the conduct of any assigned task.

5. He commended troops of the Division for their team spirit, doggedness and boldness in combating terrorism.

6. The Acting General Officer Commanding appreciated the efforts of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai in providing all the needed logistics to the Division to accomplish its operations in the North East.

7. He assured the troops of their welfare and wellbeing. He also stated that the rotation is in line with the Chief of Army Staff directive to relieve troops in operation after a certain period.

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

9. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

PRESS RELEASE

ARMY RESCUES HOSTAGES IN KADUNA

1. Troops deployed in operation IDON RAINI on Saturday 9th June 2018 while on clearance patrol along Maganda - Funtua road rescued eight hostages who were earlier kidnapped along Maganda - Sofo Birnin Gwari road.

2. Those rescued include:

a. Three men.

b. Two women.

c. Three children.

3. Items recovered from the bandits include:

a. One red Golf car.

b. One trailer.

c. Two boxes of clothes belonging to one of the passengers.

4. Also, troops on patrol to Nachibi village recovered a motorcycle abandoned by the bandits on sighting the troops.

5. Similarly, troops encountered bandits at Maidaro village where they were rustling some cows.

6. Three members of the vigilante sustained gun shot wounds while one person was killed in action during the encounter.

7. One motorcycle was recovered from the bandits.

8. The general public is once again reminded to be security conscious and report any suspicious movements to the law enforcement agents.

9. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the public.

10. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

abiodunalasa:
Wakanda group is this

And most of these guy are part of the newly passed out Regular Recruits. And boom they are claiming Special Forces up and down.
Is that how NA use to do

Cc Bidex111
Henry140
Jakeporeshenko
et al

They are troops of the 133 SF battalion of the 7th brigade and other military formations like the 707 Special Forces Brigade etc... these formations are tasked with difficult task and missions.

They are not really SF like the NNSBSC, based on there training's.

jakeporeshenko:
But the Jf-17s were not mentioned, he never mentions them, nobody ever does! But it’s in the budget....

What’s this monkey business going on

I don't know why .....

There is a lot fishy about that deal, Last year's budget and the new budget reads payment for 3 jf17 jets.

jakeporeshenko:
The CAS said as follows on NTA News

1. Six more helicopters shall be reactivated before end-2018


These helicopters are deploying to Benue and Zamfara States for operations


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K73RwLX8KF4

Alot of grounded platforms under reactivation, am proud of the current COAS.

He made mention of the super tucanos, seems we might get them earlier than expected.

Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE on hospital admission were on Sunday 10 June 2018 motivated by the Acting General Officer Commanding Brigadier General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu's visit to 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital (DMSH). The Acting GOC was conducted round the wards by the Acting Commander, 7 DMSH Colonel Samuel John Adama.

Conclusion....

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ACTING GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING 7 DIVISION NIGERIAN ARMY BRIGADIER GENERAL ABDULMALIK BULAMA BIU VISITS 22 BRIGADE ON SATURDAY 8 JUNE 2018. HE IS RECEIVED BY THE BRIGADE COMMANDER BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN OCHAI AT THE HEADQUARTERS 22 BRIGADE IN DIKWA.

PRESS RELEASE

TROOPS NEUTRALISE BANDITS

1. In continuation of Operation IDON RAINI by 1 Division Garrison Nigerian Army Kaduna, troops deployed at Dogon Dawa conducted covert operation at Kidandan village, Maidaro and Sabon Fili villages were Bandits patronize the village markets for purchase of resupplies and other needful.

2. Following a tip off, troops and vigilante groups infiltrated the market on Thursday 7 June 2018 on Clandestine operation to identify the Bandits.

3. During the process, few hours later on appearance of other uniformed troops to arrest the identified bandits. Serious fire-fight ensued between own troops and the fleeing bandits.

4. In the process, due to superior fire power of own troops, 12 of the fleeing bandits were neutralised and the following items were recovered:

a. 32 Motorcycles.

b. 5 Handsets.

c. Nine Thousand One Hundred and Thirty Five Naira (N9,135.00k).

5. The general public is advised to continue to provide credible and timely information to the security agents.

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

7. Thank you for your usual support and cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

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Photos.....

NIGERIAN AIR FORCE EXTENDS MEDICAL OUTREACH PROGRAMMES TO TARABA, ZAMFARA STATES

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has extended its humanitarian services to parts of Taraba and Zamfara States, as part of efforts aimed at boosting civil-military relations and winning the hearts and minds of locals in conflict areas. The medical outreach to Taraba State was held between 5 and 7 June 2018 at Nguroje and Gembu in Sardauna Local Government Area of the State. The outreach, which witnessed a huge turnout of residents, was in two phases, with the first two days held at Nguroje Model Comprehensive Health Centre, where NAF medical personnel attended to the healthcare needs of locals. The third and final day of the outreach, which was held at the Baptist Hospital located in Gembu, was devoted to carrying out surgeries on patients. During the 3-day medical outreach, a total of 1,375 patients were attended to while 10 general surgeries and 27 eye surgeries were carried out on patients. Furthermore, 100 eyeglasses, 150 treated mosquito nets and other assorted drugs were given out to patients in addition to the conduct of mass deworming.

In a related development, the NAF had earlier conducted a similar medical outreach at Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, as part of steps being taken by the current NAF leadership to promote civil-military relationship. During the 3-day medical outreach at Zurmi, from 15 to 17 May 2018, a total number of 1,635 patients were treated of various ailments. Besides, NAF surgeons conducted a total of 20 general surgeries as well as 12 eye surgeries, free of charge, on members of the community at the Zurmi General Hospital. Additionally, 100 eyeglasses were given out to patients while 150 treated mosquito nets were distributed to different families.

It is worth recalling that the NAF recently established quick response groups and wings in different parts of the country to bring security closer to those in remote places, in particular. One of the latest of such establishments is the 23 Quick Response Wing in Nguroje, Taraba State, to which NAF Special Forces were deployed on 12 May 2018.

OLATOKUNBO ADESANYA
Air Vice Marshal
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

PRESS RELEASE

GOC 7 DIVISION TASK TROOPS ON PROFESSIONALISM TO NEUTRALISE BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS*

1. Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have been charged to deploy professionalism and basic military tactics to neutralise remnants of Boko Haram terrorists still hibernating within the theatre.

2. The Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu on Friday, 8 June 2018 gave the charge while addressing troops at various locations during his maiden operational visit to 21 Brigade in Bama Local Government of Borno State.

3. He stated that there is no doubt that Boko Haram terrorists has been degraded in terms of their strength, equipment capability and logistics platforms.

4. He commended the Brigade for their doggedness in combating terrorism which he attributed to coordinated efforts, team spirit, dedication and loyalty.

5. He pointed out that, situation has changed hence the need to change tactics by remaining focus, motivated and confident in order to deny the remnant terrorists any means of sustenance.

6. He further charged the troops to be very professional to constantly revisit their battlefield craft, reinforce efforts on ambushes and sustain patrols, stessing that Boko Haram Terrorists is no longer a potent threat to the Nigeria nation.

7. He emphasised that, Boko Haram activities have been diminished to its lowest ebb, saying they are only in tactics of survival. He urged the troops to be brave, enduring and persistence in order to checkmate the activities of these terrorists.

8. General Biu implored the troops that, alertness is key to totally winning the battle and expressed delight with the efforts of the troops saying that he is proud to join the troops to conclude the war.

9. The Acting General Officer Commanding accompanied by principal staff officers of the Division visited 222 Battalion locations in Konduga and Kawuri respectively, 202 Battalion location at Awulari and 151 Task Force Battalion at Banki junction including Firgi Crossing.

10. He also visited Lieutenant Colonel Mohammed Abu Ali range in Sambisa Forest, Nigerian Air Force Emergency Hospital and Internally Displaced Persons Camp in Bama.

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

12. Thank you for your usual support and cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

PRESS RELEASE

ARMY ARRESTS BOKO HARAM LOGISTICS SUPPLIER IN KADUNA

1. Troops of 1 Division Garrison Nigerian Army Kaduna, deployed in operation IDON RAINI on 6 June 2018 while carrying out cordon and search at Dogon Dawa arrested one Abdulkadri Samaila a logistics supplier to bandits.

2. Also arrested is Alhaji Yahaya who is also responsible for supplying some items to the criminals.

3. Items recovered from the suspect include:

a. One Opel car.

b. Two handsets.

c. Thirty four thousand naira Cash only.

4. Similarly, troops also conducting raid operation at Sabonfilin village encountered some bandits.

5. Three of the bandits were neutralized following a superior fire power from the troops.

6. Items recovered include:

a. Four motorcycles.

b. Four handsets.

C. A substance suspected to be solution.

7. Furthermore, troops also neutralized bandits who came to seize food items at Dogon Dawa during the market day.

8. Items recovered include:

a. 32 Motorcycles.

b. Five handsets.

c. Nine thousand, one hundred and thirty five naira only.

9. The Nigerian Army wishes to reiterate its commitment in protecting lives and property of the citizens at all times.

10. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public.

11. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

abiodunalasa:
O boy I was murdering my mother tongue unknowingly
But I get hope pass Bedex111 sha

DEPOWA EMPOWERS WIDOWS OF FALLEN HEROES

The Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) has empowered 20 widows of fallen military personnel with vocational skills to make them industrious and self-reliant in the society.

The widows graduated alongside 24 youths at the DEPOWA Skills Acquisition Centre in Abuja on May 6, 2018 after a successful completion of six-month training.

In her remarks at the ceremony, the former DEPOWA National President, Hajiya Aminat Ibrahim, who was the Special Guest of Honour, congratulated the graduands for a successful completion of the training, urging them to effectively use the acquired vocational skills and starter packs to improve their livelihood.
Hajiya Aminat Ibrahim commended DEPOWA and its current leadership for contributing to human capacity development via its empowerment programmes which has impacted in the lives of widows of deceased military personnel. She then called on both the public and private sectors to support DEPOWA empowerment programme so as to reduce the prevailing rate of unemployment.

Earlier in her welcome address, the DEPOWA National President, Mrs Omobolanle Olonisakin said that the Association places high premium in the empowerment of widows of fallen heroes so as to enable them cater for their immediate families. According to Mrs Omobolanle Olonisakin, “the 44 students graduated with different vocations, 20 of whom are widows.

This is with our sincere belief in the development of human capacity in line with our objective of giving succor to the less privileged in our society, with particular emphasis on our fallen heroes.’’

The DEPOWA National President, stated that over 300 women and youths including widows of fallen heroes have so far benefited from the Association’s skills acquisition programme in the past three years.

On his part, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin, who was represented by the Director of Defence Civil Military Cooperation, Brigadier General Aderemi Gbadebo, lauded the efforts of DEPOWA for the initiative in addressing the plight of the less privilege in the society.

He advised the graduands to go ahead to start their own businesses. It would be recalled that, DEPOWA empowered 200 Ekiti women and youths on various skills acquisition a few months ago.

Xbee007:
Lol, he got it terribly wrong. He placed those signs without paying attention to their sounds and meaning. My Yorùbá teacher would be really disappointed if she were to read what he wrote.

It should have been:
"Àwọn ọmọ oríle èdè Nàìjíríà. Àwọn ọmọ ogun tí ódára jù ní ilè adúláwọ̀."

@abiodunalasa you are bursted ........

#COIN