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Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin with POTUS Trump, CDS was part of President Buhari delegation to the White House on 30th April.

jln115:
SANDF Female combatants MONUSCO:

All female personnel, interesting......

Odunayaw:
Interesting read
Findings G,H,J is a damn dire situation, when will get our shitt together?
Findings N,O,P just gives the clamor for State police a sucker punch!. What we need is an effective Federal police!

I just hate the Army is dragged into all this,its not enhancing the men's combat knowledge at all

It's so embarrassing that on of the panels report; "J" can still be happening in 2018 within the army formation/units.

tdayof:
It's a popular movie called shooter. Ever heard of Bob Lee swagger? The movie is about CIA /FBI / Russian intelligence etc

Abeg can I get a link to download the movie.....ASAP

tdayof:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyEJMN7Nxbs

You can watch in 360 +

Seriously......


That was the flintlock exercise held in Chad.

What's the name of the movie

PRESS BRIEFING BY LT GEN TY BURATAI CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF, NIGERIAN ARMY, ON REPORT OF THE PANEL CONVENED TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS MADE AGAINST THE NIGERIAN ARMY IN THE COURSE OF OPERATIONS IN TARABA STATE

1. Good afternoon gentlemen of the press, it would be recalled, that the Nigerian Army has been conducting operations to tackle the security challenges in the North West, North Central and North Eastern regions of Nigeria. However, in the process of conducting the operations in Taraba State, concerns were raised by some government officials and very senior citizens of the State on the approach of the Nigerian Army.
2. In view of these allegations, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai set up a 10-man Panel comprising senior Army officers (both serving and retired) and members from the National Human Rights Commission, Nigerian Bar Association and other Civil Society Organizations, to investigate the veracity of the allegations made against the Nigerian Army. The Panel was inaugurated on 9 April 18 and it visited government officials, security agencies and other stakeholders covering the 3 senatorial zones of Taraba State, including His Excellency the Governor of Taraba State.
3. The major findings of the Investigation Panel were as follows:
a. There was no collusion on the part of the Nigerian Army and units operating in Taraba State with any bandit(s) as stated by Lieutenant General TY Danjuma (Retired).
b. There were few instances where locals drag soldiers outside strict military duties to intervene in civil disputes.
c. There was good collaborations, synergy and cooperation between the Nigeria Army and other security agencies operating in Taraba State.
d. There is sustained media campaign to belittle the military operations in Taraba State.
e. Most of the crises over the years in Taraba State were particularly in Takum, Wukari, Ussa, Donga and Sardauna Local Government Areas.
f. There was absence of Nigerian Army deployments in some crises prone areas in the hinterland in Taraba State.
g. The Nigeria-Cameroon common borders in Taraba State were porous.
h. There was a massive proliferation of small arms and light weapons in Taraba State, some of which have been recovered from warring parties, criminal and unauthorised persons.
i. Troops deployed in Taraba State for Operation MESA were not paid RCA by the state government since February 2018.
j. There was inadequate communication equipment in the units which impedes Nigerian Army operations.
k. Some of the localities in the hinterland in Taraba State were not accessed by road.
l. The Commanding Officer 93 Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel IB Gambari commands his unit effectively and professionally and was only being vilified by some people/government of Taraba State for his refusal to act outside his professional duties or do the biddings of some government officials.
m. Lieutenant General TY Danjuma (Retired) could not be accessed by the Panel.
n. The Executive Governor of Taraba State made several attempts to ensure the removal of the Commanding Officer of 93 Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel IB Gambari from command for his refusal to be dragged into the state politics.
o. Taraba State is highly heterogeneous and divided along ethno-religious lines.
p. The Chairman of Takum LGA, Hon Shiban Tikari made several attempts to undermine the authority of the Commanding Officer 93 Bn through some officers of the unit.
q. The troops have a good understanding of the Code of Conduct/Rule of Engagement.
r. There were security breaches/clashes in Taraba State till date which has necessitated the deployment of troops in the state.
s. The responses of Nigerian Army troops deployed to forestall these crises were commendable despite daunting challenges.
t. The 20 Battalion operating at Sardauna Local Government Area lacks combat motorcycles.
u. Some of the challenges facing the unit’s operating in Taraba State include terrain, inadequate intelligence, inadequate communication and manpower problem.
u. There was verifiable evidence that 2 Nigerian Air Force helicopters with registration numbers NAF 574 and NAF 575 landed in Gembu on 15 March 2018 and 11 April 2018 respectively without the knowledge of the local authority.
v. The Nigerian Air Force helicopters and personnel that landed in Gembu area were for the proposed establishment of Nigerian Air Force Base at Gembu.
w. Dairies and other relevant documents pertaining to some major security breaches/clashes were maintained by units operating in the State, however the units did not document the after-action review.
4. The Panel recommended that Army Headquarters should:
a. Device a means to be independent in its operation across Nigeria so as to insulate soldiers from the overbearing influence of politicians in government especially with particular reference to sponsorship of Nigerian Army operations in states.
b. Address the challenges of manpower, communication and provision of adequate and timely intelligence to support Nigerian Army operations in Taraba State.
c. Emphasize the need for multi-stakeholder engagement at all levels to douse tension in Taraba State.
d. Beef up the manpower of units in Taraba State.
e. Project its civil military cooperation relationship by creating awareness prior to the provision of people oriented programme and sustain it through vigorous pursuit and provisions to Tarabans.
f. Inform the Defence Headquarters on the need for the Services to follow due process in establishment of any new military location/base in any state.
g. Commend the Commanding Officer of 93 Battalion Lieutenant Colonel IB Gambari for his professionalism.
h. Impress on its Commanders the need for after-action review in order to improve on future Nigerian Army operations.
i. Educate the political class on the implication of polarizing the military to achieve their selfish gains.
j. Impress on Taraba State government to prosecute criminal elements arrested and handed over during the course of Nigerian Army operations.
ARMY HEADQUARTERS’ COMMENTS
5. It is apparent that the clashes in Taraba State are a result of clan and communal crisis that predates this present Government. Most of the crises in Taraba State are politically motivated and some persons are deliberately escalating the situation in Taraba State for selfish gains. With respect to the statement by Lt Gen TY Danjuma (retired), it is clear that the allegations were not true, hence there is a need to urge for caution on the part of the elder stateman, in view of the security implications of such comments.
6. The Nigerian Army is also of the view that the situation in Taraba State has steadily deteriorated largely due to distrust, intolerance, lack of inclusion and accommodation of different ethnic groups in the state. This situation has made it very difficult for the Nigerian Army to carry out its responsibilities in the state without being tainted. Consequently, all sides in Taraba State need to be cautioned against making inflammatory statements that are detrimental to peace and security.
7. The Nigerian Army in keeping with its roles as enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution will continue to engage stake holders in Taraba State to find a lasting solution to crises in the State. There is also a need for the Nigerian Police Force and other prosecuting agencies to prosecute all the suspects arrested in Taraba State for involvement in various crises.
8. It is the opinion of the Army Headquarters that the Investigation Panel did a thorough job. The Army Headquarters therefore up holds the recommendations of the Panel. The general public is enjoined to note that, the Nigerian Army is a formidable institution and the pride of the nation. The Army will not rest on its oars when responding to the security challenges in the Country. In synergy with other security agencies, the Nigerian Army will continue to work towards ensuring that the security and territorial integrity of our Nation is guaranteed.
9. Finally, the Nigerian Army wishes to reiterate its loyalty and subordination to civil authority in carrying out its constitutional roles and responsibilities.
10. Thank you and God bless.

PRESS RELEASE

UNDP INTEGRATION AND STABILIZATION TEAM VISITS THEATRE COMMAND

A United Nations Development Program (UNDP) team working on the integration and stabilization of Internally displaced persons in North Eastern Nigeria today paid a fact finding visit to the headquarters Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole.

Receiving the team in his office the Theatre Commander Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Rogers Nicholas affirmed that the theatre is open to all registered NGOs and agencies, which he said have been working cooperatively with the Theatre Command to improve the welfare of conflict victims in the North East. He noted further that as humanitarian stakeholders , it is expedient to work together in the theatre of operation.

Giving an insight into the operational activities of Operation Lafiya Dole, General Nicholas told the team of the impending Operation Last Hold, which he described as an operation driven by civil - military activities geared towards giving back the IDPs their lives and supporting them to return to their communities through provision of agricultural implements for farming and fishing, rebuilding of accommodation structures, provision of medical support and seedlings. He added, that the troops will also provide security for the IDPs during the farming season.

The Theatre Commander urged for support and cooperation of the UNDP and other International agencies as well as the Borno State Government during the operation.

The leader of the delegation, Mr Mathew Alao disclosed that the team was in Theatre Command to rub minds on critical issues relating to the reintegration and stabilization of IDPs in the North East theater of operation. He lauded the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole for their efforts in countering terrorism and insurgency in the region.

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

Thank you for your usual cooperation.

Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu
Deputy Director Public Relations
Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole

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Soldiers of the U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment "The Ghost Squadron", 10th Mountain Division, train with the Senegalese Army on Tactical Combat Casualty Care tactics at the Tactical Training Center Number Seven, May 14, 2018. 10th Mountain began training with the instructors April 30, 2018 to better prepare them for leading their upcoming Advanced Infantry Training. (U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Brandon Ames)

U.S. Army Africa U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Ambassade des Etats-Unis au Senegal #Africa #SenegalAIT18 #Partnerships #KnowYourMil #MeetYourArmy

PRESS RELEASE

OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE DEVELOPS COUNTER IED CAPACITY

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Component of Operation Lafiya Dole has concluded training for the first set of 22 personnel in an Explosive detection and disposal training program organised by the British Liaison and Support Team in Maiduguri. The capacity development program came in the heels of Boko Haram terrorists resort to attacking soft and vulnerable targets in North Eastern Nigeria.

In response to the terrorists IED attacks, the British Liaison and Support Team in partnership with the Theatre Command organized instructional and practical training packages to shore up troops' Counter IED capacity in theatre of operation. The British team also made a donation of Explosive Ordnance Disposal kits to each of the trainees.

In a symbolic presentation of one of the kits to the Theatre Commander Operation Lafiya Dole, the Commander of the British team Lt Col Alex Micheal said the training program was United Kingdom's support to Nigeria in the fight against terrorism and insurgency in the North East theatre.

The Theatre Commander, Major General Rogers Nicholas expressed appreciation for the support and partnership, assuring that the EOD troops will now be better able to function efficiently.

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

Thank you for your cooperation.

Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu
Deputy Director Public Relations
Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole

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PRESS RELEASE

TROOPS OVERRUN BOKO HARAM HIDEOUT IN ABAGANARAM ... Kill two insurgents, Uncover IEDs

Operation Lafiya Dole troops in a Joint Counter Insurgency Operation with Cameroonian Defence Forces and the Civilian Joint Task Force in the northern hinterlands of Borno State on Thursday over ran a Boko Haram hide out in Bukar Maryam and Abaganaram villages of Borno state.

The gallant troops overpowered the insurgents, killing two of them and capturing 11 men after a fierce fire fight, during an operation to clear the surrounding villages of fleeing Boko Haram terrorists.

The troops recovered two Multi Purpose Rocket Grenade Launcher ( Police Tear Gas Gun), one Rocket Propelled Gun Charger, two AK 47 Rifle magazines with 20 Rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition and one magazine vest. Other logistics, including three motorcycles, one power generating set, a tool box, a pair of Camouflage, one military-type belt and one Boko Haram flag were also captured from the routed insurgents by the troops.

In a related operation, Explosive Ordnance Disposal team (EOD) of Operation Lafiya Dole yesterday successfully uncovered three Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) planted by Boko Haram terrorists in Doro Naira village to wreak havoc on the community. The vigilant troops made the discovery during a Counter IED operation sweeping the general area of IEDs. The IEDs have been safely detonated by the EOD team.

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

Thank you for your untiring cooperation.

Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu
Deputy Director Public Relations
Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole

tdayof:
Haha okay. I'll have a friend upload it now.

Thanks man, we will be waiting.

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tdayof:
I just sent you the video of NNSBS in the movie shooter. Check your whatsapp.

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Why not upload the video...

#NN


Today his about the NN

jakeporeshenko:
And it never occurred to you to take any pictures and share on the thread ?
Smoke screen for what?
Why do people feel so comfortable lying on this thread

Please identify scraps in the picture below

Wow....

They look cool, only they might not have missiles on them.

Stephandeswardt:
Forget these ships.....i enter them often, anything you hear about reactivation is smoke screen, those ships are better off as scraps , nothing works.

Lobatan......

jakeporeshenko:
All those Italian fast attack crafts that are undergoing refit should have missiles on them, no excuses this time around

Fingers crossed.....


It's been how many years now these fast attack crafts has been in the dockyards .

jakeporeshenko:
What’s NESL ?
In fact several dockyards from Lagos to Onne in PH can handle such project with little help from foreigners, looks like corruption to me. Someone made money off that deal

Anyways from that article bidexiii shared we know the past CNS was a crook so I’m not surprised really.
Someone that used the navies budget to buy properties worth billions for his company.

Go and write today's date down. Some ex-service chiefs would be imprisoned

jakeporeshenko:
NN patrol boats purchased in the 80’s undergoing refit in the Netherlands
NNS Kano and NNS Enugu

Why can't the NN refit these type of small boats. It's high time other military chiefs emulate the CAS.

jakeporeshenko:
Motorcycle batt

Watching TVC CHANNELS news these morning the COAS was in kaduna, Birnin gwari yesterday visiting villages attacked by militants.

I saw brown new commissioned byke units for the soldiers dispersed to the area.

jakeporeshenko:
Niger or mali

Looks more of Niger to me..

jakeporeshenko:
Meanwhile at S.A’s parliament during budget approval

Seriously Naa fight.......

tdayof:
That riffle doesn't look safe. Might end up being jammed in a fire fight.

#AFSF
#NA
#SNIPERING...

jakeporeshenko:
New logistics vehicles ?

Seems that NA are beginning to recieve new inventories.

#Libya- #LNA Navy recommissions old vessel (out of service for 7 years) in #Benghazi as "al-Karama" (in honor of 5th anniversary of the operation) to be used to "protect territorial waters and combat illegal immigration.

#Libya- photos from #Misrata Airbase: MiG-25 (#117, 181- not operational), Mi-35, L-39, G-2 and a cockpit view mid-flight.

#Libya- routine #BAM patrol south of #Sirte encountered and collected 14 FAB 250 general purpose bombs.

#Libya- additional findings by #BAM EOD patrol include 11 155mm artillery shells. It appears that all of these explosives were hastily hidden for use by #ISIS rather than is UXO scattered across what was until recently a battlefield.

M-107 Barret Anti-Material Sniper Rifle with Egyptian Navy Special Forces in Northern #Sinai .