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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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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

abiodunalasa:
Awon ómó ogun orilé dé Nigeria
Awon omo ogun ti odara ju ni ile adunlawo



If some people on this thread find out the meaning of what I said above... this thread will be hot for the next coming days...

Funny....

You are good put8ng the signs on every word, i grew up in the north so am not good at put8ng those signs on words

lionel4power:
Landing ship be looking like a destroyer

Odunayaw:
Rambo!

He should be recommended for a medal.

#NA RANDOM

Today in History.
20 years ago, Nigeria's military of Head of State; General Sani Abacha died of heart attack in office.

May Allah forgive his soul.
Rest in Jannat Firdausi General Sani Abacha.

jakeporeshenko:
Still On the Nigerian Air Force A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft, By Sadeeq Garba Shehu

https://opinion.premiumtimesng.com/2018/06/07/still-on-the-nigerian-air-force-a-29-super-tucano-aircraft-by-sadeeq-garba-shehu/

I love these part of the article;


- . Finally, in February this year, the federal government of Nigeria made a down payment of $496 million of a total package worth $593 million, for the supply twelve A-29 Super.

- Tucanos, with their associated equipment and training, in a transparent government-to-government arrangement that removed all rapacious middlemen from the equation.

-Probably due to poor communication on the part of the federal government, some erroneously believe that Nigeria bought the A-29 at an inflated unit price of over $40 million (online sources put the unit price at between $9 and $30 million). What this position ignores, however, is the fact that the $496 million (possibly more) is not just for the 12 aircrafts alone, but includes the costs of other goods and services. Independent research carried out (including through a freedom of information request filed in the U.S.), shows that under a Total Package Approach (TPA), the NAF would get comprehensive value throughout the programme life-cycle to include programme management, systems engineering and certification. Apart from the 12 Super Tucano warplanes, the TPA includes: Two spare engines per aircraft, thousands of bombs and rockets, 20,000 rounds of machine gun ammunition, flight simulators, 18-month training for crew/engineers, and construction of infrastructure such as hangars and ammunition dumps. Also, it covers aircraft manuals in DVD, the ferrying of the aircraft to Nigeria by SNC pilots, freight/shipping costs, two years of contractor logistics support, spare parts, required ground equipment, and required aviation flight crew equipment. To allay the fears of collateral damage and human rights/IHL violations, the contract also includes a training package on humanitarian law, human rights, targeting, Collateral Damage Estimation and Air-Ground Integration.

Low operating costs is another highly attractive feature of the Super Tucano, as cost-per-flight-hour is $430-500, many times cheaper than even the smallest jet aircraft, which flies at $3000/hour. Its fuel consumption of 107 litres/hour is a fraction of Alpha Jets’ 908 litre/hour. With an impressive endurance and loiter time of 6 hours 30 minutes (against Alpha Jets’ 3 hours and F-7’s 45 minutes), the A-29 has been variously described as “A lower cost alternative for fighting in permissive environments, including insurgencies”, “(p)erhaps one of the best examples of a light, inexpensive counterinsurgency air force…”, and as, “(t)he Best Example Of Economical Simplicity”.


The bad part I don't like;

- On the delivery date of 2020, investigations revealed that two years seems to be the standard timeline from order to delivery. For example, Philippines and Angola received theirs two years after placing orders. Only countries like Columbia and Ghana, who ordered direct from the Brazilian Embraer, got theirs within a year. USG documents obtained show that the first two aircrafts will be ready within 18 months.

jakeporeshenko:
Nigerian police in Mali, vehicle looks like an Inkas LAV

Yeap.

Egyptian Naval Thunderbolts in The #Sinai Peninsula with M-60 machine gun/Ak-47 & Beretta ARX-160 assault rifles / GLX-160 Grenade launcher .

China and Russia's development of low-frequency 'anti-stealth' radars is worrying, not only because they can detect stealth aircraft, but warning systems that alert pilots they are being 'lit up' by radar aren't optimised for that frequency band. More:


https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/digital-battlespace/ew-europe-2018-new-threat-radars-present-intel-cha/

Russia's newest large landing ship #IvanGren, first of its class (Project 11711), has been officially introduced into the Russian Navy. It was built using cutting-edge tech, has the capacity to carry up to 13 main battle tanks or 36 APCs and 300 marines .

#Libya- photos of 3 LAF Mi-2 helicopters used for CASEVAC in #Derna battles.
AFAIK- only 1 LAF Mi-2 was operational, at least until a few months ago. [code][/code]

#Libya- #Misrata Air Force L-39 over the #Tripoli skyline