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AFRICOM's premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise continues this week. #Flintlock18



How true his these.........

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PRESS RELEASE

TROOPS KILL 7 BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS IN MULTIPLE AMBUSHES

Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole conducting blocking and clearance operations to track down and neutralise Boko Haram insurgents fleeing from the Sambisa forest have killed 7 Boko Haram insurgents yesterday Friday 13 April 2018, in multiple ambushes sprung against the fleeing insurgents by the gallant troops.

The troops, yesterday successfully sprung an ambush against pocket of Boko Haram insurgents who had escaped troops' onslaught in the Sambisa region, The insurgents who were escaping through Kusheri Ardodam along Magumeri in Borno State were engaged by troops, who killed 2 of the insurgents.The troops also recovered 2 AK 47 rifles, 3 Magazines and 18 rounds of 7.62 mm NATO type ammunition.

In a related operation, troops have also successfully staged an ambush against fleeing elements of the Boko Haram terrorists group along a remote track in Mafa, neutralising 2 insurgents and recovering one AK 47 rifle, 2 magazines and one bicycle.

Troops also successfully ambushed the fleeing insurgents in the general area of Multe Lawanti, South of Furfur in Damboa, Borno state. During the ambush, troops killed 3 Boko Haram insurgents and recovered one AK 47 rifle , 3 motorcycles, 2 bicycles, spanners and clothings.

In a sting operation, vigilant troops of Operation Lafiya Dole yesterday arrested a member of the Boko Haram terrorists group while transiting along Cross Kauwa in the northern region of Borno State. Modu Chari, was on an espionage mission when he was nabbed by troops. Further investigations reveal that Modu is an active member of the El Barnawi faction of the Boko Haram terrorists group.

The ferocity of the ongoing Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency Operations to rid the North East of Boko Haram hideouts and enclaves has further suffocated the terrorists group, hence its resort to suicide attacks on innocent civilians.

It is crucial therefore to draw the attention of the general public to the terrorists' callous resort to the use of diverse types of Improvised Explosive Devices to attack vulnerable civilians in their bid to instill fear and awe amongst the populace in order to remain relevant.

Members of the general public are therefore urged to be alert and vigilant as they carry on with their daily activities in their communities and business places, in order to discern strange faces as well as suspicious movements and activities and report same to appropriate security agencies.

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

jakeporeshenko:
onboard NNS Nguru (P187) and Ekulu (P188), the two new FPB 110 patrol boats from France’s Ocea.

These was before the shipping....?

jakeporeshenko:
honestly i don't know either, maybe for better situational awareness of troops inside the vehicle (but then if the gunner is shooting at something, the troops are meant to disembark the vehicle and engage, so that explanation makes no sense)

Let's all wait for the outcome, all fingers crossed.

HappeningNow: The Opening Ceremony of African Land Forces Summit 2018 #ALFS2018 Theme: "Unity is Strength: Combating Africa's Security Challenges"

jakeporeshenko:
What is NA up to.

Research and development conference 2018

Seriously, what's these......?

Mounting what seems to be CCTV camera on a GPMG...

One of the heroes of the Egyptian paratroopers is armed with the Czech assault rifle cz-807

#Egyptian Navy "FMC Ahmed Fadel" C-801, P-32

tdayof:
What happened to the Nigerian presidential jet 001? All of the president's movement for about 2-3 months now has been on the smaller aircrafts.

His visit to the United Kingdom is also with another aircraft in the presidential air fleet and not the 737.

Probably the cost maintenance is high; I wouldn't be surprised if it's been transfered to the NAF.

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An ATA-trained Crisis Response Team from Chad immediately responds to a simulated market suicide bombing attack to neutralize the terrorist threat and secure the perimeter during last year's Flintlock exercise, March 14, 2017. (U.S. Department of State photo)

Exercise #Flintlock18 officially kicks off yesterday. Flintlock, hosted by Niger with key outstations in BurkinaFaso and Senegal, is AFRICOM's premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise.

Senior Leaders from #Flintlock18 participating nations met during the Flintlock 2018 Senior Leadership Symposium in Niamey, Niger Apr. 9-11. Flintlock officially kicks off tomorrow!

PRESS RELEASE

OPERATIVES OF OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE AND DEPARTMENT OF STATE SERVICE NAB BOKO HARAM IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE EXPERT

Combined Operatives of Operation Lafiya Dole and the Department of State Service conducting Counter Terrorism Operations in north eastern Nigeria have arrested a Boko Haram terrorist who specializes in making Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) for the terrorists group. Adamu Hassan aka Baale was nabbed by the operatives at Kaltungo in Gombe State during a Stop and Search Operation along Bauchi - Gombe road.

In a separate operation, troops of operation Lafiya Dole in a joint operation with Vigilantes on Monday evening busted a raid operation by elements of the Boko Haram terrorists rummaging for food and logistics at Kudiye community , along Dikwa - Gulumbagana Road. The four man raid team was intercepted by troops following a tip- off that the insurgents were on their way to loot the community.

The insurgents who revealed that they belong to the Abubakar Shekau faction of the Boko Haram terrorists group have been taken into custody and are making useful confessions. Troops also recovered two motorcycles, bags of grains and tamarin from the insurgents.

Meanwhile, troops conducting clearance operations yesterday killed three Boko Haram insurgents in two separate encounters in the mountainous region of Bokko Hilde, along Ngoshe - Pulka road and Mujigine general area respectively. The troops neutralised the insurgents during clearance operations to rid the areas of elements of the Boko Haram insurgents who had escaped from troops' offensive operations in the Sambisa forest. Troops also recovered two AK 47 rifles and a motorcycle from the insurgents.

It is expedient to bring to public awareness, that in its desperation to survive troops' onslaught and remain relevant in the eyes of the public, the Boko Haram terrorists group has continued to make frantic efforts to infiltrate communities with Person Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (Suicide bombers) to callously unleash terror and fear on the populace. Members of the public are therefore enjoined to remain vigilant and watchful while going about their normal activities and promptly report suspicious persons or activities to appropriate security agencies.

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

Thank you for your cooperation.

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

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HAPPENING NOW : The Chief of Army Staff 2018 first quarter conference taking place at Army Headquarters Command Officers' Mess Abuja

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PRESS RELEASE
NIGERIAN AIR FORCE COMBINES WITH NIGERIEN AIR FORCE TO LAUNCH SUCCESSFUL AIR STRIKES ON BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS LOCATIONS

1. The Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, in a combined operation with the Nigerien Air Force, on 8 April 2018, launched a coordinated air strike on Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) locations at AREGE and TUMBUN RAGO in Borno State. The successful attacks followed reports received sequel to an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission conducted by an aircraft belonging to Nigerien Air Force, which revealed BHT activities at AREGE and TUMBUN RAGO. Consequently, the ATF detailed Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet and F-7Ni aircraft to conduct Air Interdiction strikes on the locations while the ISR aircraft from Niger provided necessary support and also conducted Battle Damage Assessment (BDA). The subsequent BDA revealed that during the first wave of attacks at AREGE, several vehicles belonging to BHTs were totally destroyed, killing all the occupants in the process. Furthermore, the NAF fighter aircraft neutralized fleeing BHTs in subsequent waves of attack. Thereafter, NAF fighter aircraft and the ISR aircraft from Niger again combined to successfully attack BHT locations at TUMBUM RAGO. The combined operations by the air forces of both countries are part of renewed efforts at clearing BHT elements from their known locations in Northeast Nigeria.

2. You are please requested to use your medium to disseminate this information for the awareness of the general public. It would also be highly appreciated if the attached short video clip, which is now declassified, were shown to the general public for them to witness part of the attack. While thanking you for your usual support and cooperation, please accept the assurance of my best regards.

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

Boko Haram Gives Reason For Release Of Dapchi Girls, Denies Ceasefire Talks With FG


A Boko Haram faction, Islamic State West Africa Provence (ISWAP), has given the reason it released the girls kidnapped from the Government Girls' Technical College, Dapchi in Yobe State.

The group, in an audio recording exclusively obtained by SaharaReporters, said the girls were freed because of its allegiance to the leadership of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). In the recording, the faction's head of Shura (highest decision body), Abu Bashir, urged its members to remain loyal to ISIL.

The Federal Government, on 25 March, announced a five-day ceasefire for the return of the girls. Information Minister, Mr. Lai Mohammed, in a statement, said: "The week-long ceasefire is besides ongoing broader negotiations for a permanent ceasefire with the insurgents." Read more; http://saharareporters.com/2018/04/09/boko-haram-gives-reason-release-dapchi-girls-denies-ceasefire-talks-fg

PRESS RELEASE

THEATRE COMMANDER PAYS VISIT TO HOSPITALISED TROOPS ... Inspects Medical Facilities

The Theatre Commander Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Rogers Nicholas yesterday paid a visit to officers and soldiers who are currently undergoing treatment in medical facilities within the Theatre of Operation in Maiduguri.

The Theatre Commander who was represented by the Deputy Theatre Commander, Commodore Aminu Hassan led an inspection team comprising the representative of the General Officer Commanding 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Colonel Kasim Sidi, the Chief of Staff Headquarters, Theatre Command Brigadier General Idowu Akinlawon and other senior staff officers on a monthly routine inspection of the inpatients' wards and other facilities at the 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital, located in Maimalari Cantonment. The team also visited troops who are hospitalised under referrals at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH).

Speaking during the visit, the representative of the Theatre Commander stated that the team was on a monthly routine inspection of medical facilities and routine check on the condition and recuperation of troops undergoing medical treatment of various injuries and ailments sustained in the ongoing Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency Operations against Boko Haram Terrorists in North Eastern Nigeria.

In his interaction with the patients, the Theatre Commander urged them to remain steadfast and positive, assuring them that their health and well being are of paramount interest to the Military. He added that their sacrifice for the unity and defence of the sovereignty of the nation is not in vain and is very well appreciated by all Nigerians. The Theatre Commander further lauded the efforts of the management of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and the 7 Division Nigerian Army Medical Services and Hospital for their selflessness in managing the inpatient officers and soldiers. He enjoined them not to relent in their service to the nation.

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

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

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EFFECTIVECTIVE PROCUREMENT SYSTEM: HOUSE C’TTEE ON ARMY PLEDGES SUPPORT

The House of Representative Committee on Army has pledged its readiness to identify with the Nigerian Army in its efforts to create transparent and accountable procurement system to support in increasing operational responsibilities and duties. The chairman of the committee, Honourable Rimande Shawulu, made the pledge at the second Army Headquarters seminar on procurement held at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja, recently.

Hon Shawulu stated that the Army requires the provision of the right materials at the right time; and in the right quantity to be able to discharge its roles professionally and responsively to guarantee safety of lives and property of all citizens.

He congratulated the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, for designing the programme as well as the choice of the theme, saying it was in-line with the Federal Government’s efforts to strengthen the capacity of the Armed Force of Nigeria to deal with prevailing and emerging threats to security across the country, he further expressed the hope that the seminar will provide the room for deeper discussions on issues of procurement in the present ege of information society, which he said exist on more openness, effectiveness and accountability.

The seminar which was to last for two days has as its theme: “Optimizing Nigerian Army Operational Capabilities through an Effective Procurement System”, brought together experts as facilitators and discussants on Public Procurement.

Earlier, while declaring the seminar opened, the COAS charged all participants to reflect on the theme bearing in mind the opportunities to enhance Nigerian Army capabilities, building upon ongoing successes in the operational commitments and improving the procurement methods of the Army as well as processes in line with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act 2017.

Gen Buratai emphasized that the operational capability of the Nigerian Army today largely depends on the availability of requisite hardware, highly trained personnel and other essential resources, maintain that the Nigerian Army has no doubt taken robust steps and emplaced policies in enhancing its procurement plans and processes with a view to meeting its overarching constitutional roles.
The COAS expressed appreciation to the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, for his untiring assurances, support and encouragement in the efforts at combating prevailing and emerging security threats facing the nation. He further pledged the commitment of the Nigerian Army to continue to demonstrate unalloyed loyalty and subordination to democratic governance, in order to sustain the nation’s security with a high degree of enthusiasm.

He said the Nigerian Army would sustain the seminar on annual basis to enable it provide alternative avenue to build the capacity of its personnel on procurement issues.
The event was organized by Army Headquarters Directorate of Procurement.
Participants at the event included senior Army officers within and outside Abuja; Principal Staff Officers of the Army Headquarters as well as Directors of Procurement from both government agencies and parastatals.

NIGERIAN AIR FORCE SPECIAL FORCES FOIL SUICIDE BOMBING ATTEMPT AT UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI

1. Special Forces of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), in conjunction with some Nigerian Army (NA) troops, successfully foiled a suicide bombing attack by Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) at University of Maiduguri, Borno State in the night of 8 April 2018. The BHT suicide bombers tried to gain access into the University but were quickly detected by the NAF Special Forces. Meanwhile, the vest on one of the suicide bombers detonated before they could gain access into the hostel, leading to a commotion. However, there was no reported fatality except for the suicide bomber, whose counterparts immediately fled, when the NAF Special Forces and the NA troops opened fire on them. The NAF Agusta Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) then went in pursuit of the fleeing BHTs, following which an additional suicide bomber was identified and neutralized. The NAF Agusta LUH was still searching for the other fleeing BHTs as at the time of filing this report. Members of the populace, especially around the University premises are, therefore, requested to be very vigilant.

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

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PRESS RELEASE

ARMY DESTROYS MILITIA CAMPS

1. Troops of 72 Special Forces Battalion on Sunday 8 April 2018 while on patrol within Gbajimba, Kaseyo and Adagu communities in Benue State, destroyed some herdsmen militia camps abandoned by criminals. One motorcycle was recovered from the camp during the operation.

2. Also, troops of 101 Special Forces Battalion on 7 April 18 carried out clearance operation at some identified armed robbers and kidnappers hideouts in Shaka, Ananum and Donga settlements of Taraba state.

3. One wooden gun with the shape of an AK 47 rifle was recovered at Shaka village during a search.

4. The public is hereby encouraged to always cooperate with the troops by providing useful and timely information.

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

6. Thank you for your support and cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

#Egyptian_army sniper armed with M-24 sniper rifle fitted with AN/PVS-4 local-made scope.

I.D and more specs on these NA ATV

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