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During an exercise?

SF TRAINING IN JORDAN.

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Today, Thursday 29th March 2018, will forever remain indelible in the minds of all patriotic and Peace loving Nigerians, Officers and Soldiers of the Nigerian Army and the families of 11 solders of the Nigerian Army who lost their lives during Exercise AYEM AKPATUMA along Birnin Gwari - Funtua road on 20th March 2018. It was the day that the remains of gallant heroes; Private Olabode Hammed, Private Bamidele Adekunke Emmanuel, Private Onuchukwu Christian Chigoziri, Private Adamu Muhammed, Private Lamara Ahmed and Private Mubarak Suleiman, as well as Private Bashir Dani, Private Usman Abubakar Halo. Private Nafiu Iliyasu, Private Safiyanu Ahmed and Private Alhassan Ibrahim, were laid to rest at the Commonwealth Cemetery Kaduna, amidst tears and befitting military burial. May their souls Rest In Peace, Amen.

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Obiano Rolls out 40 Innoson Trucks to Combat Crime... #AGreaterAnambra

The Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has rolled out 40 Utility Trucks, straight from the factories of Nnewi-based Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Ltd to tighten his administration's iron grip on the security situation in the state.

The vehicles are carefully distributed among the security agencies covering the Police, the Army, the Navy, Civil Defence and Ocha Brigade.

There's also a deliberate attempt to ensure that the sensitive areas of the population are effectively covered with specific trucks designated to cover Student and Night Club areas.

Here are the trucks presently lined out at Ekwueme Square waiting to be handed over to the agencies...

rka2:
http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51216:nigeria-to-manufacture-beryl-assault-rifles&catid=50:Land&Itemid=105

Good news....


We've already heard; but when will the production line kick off.

OPERATION LAFIA DOLE: TROOPS ARREST 3 BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS

Troops of 23 Brigade Nigerian Army under Operation LAFIYA DOLE on 28th March 2018, acting on a tip off arrested 3 suspected Boko Haram terrorists at Ngurore. The suspects, Adam Yagga, Musa Kamsulum and Abba Djidoum are all from Darajimal in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

One of the suspects, Abba Djidoum, with series of Gunshot wounds on his thigh, confessed to have operated with the Boko Haram terrorists at fringes of Izza,Wudula and Blakule in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. Suspect is undergoing preliminary investigation with 23 Brigade Provost Company.

We commend patriotic members of Civilian vigilante (Civilian JTF) for their resilience and continued cooperation with troops, and urge members of the public to emulate their vigilance and security consciousness by reporting any suspicious persons or objects to the nearest military location.

We wish to remind repentant Boko Haram fighters that the window of opportunity to embrace the Federal Government Amnesty program is still open for them to surrender and lay down their weapons. It is also gratifying to report that the troops' morale remains high as they dominate the general area with a robust fighting patrol in continuation with the clearance operations.

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Egyptian F16 pilot.

A special picture of one of the monsters of the Egyptian Lightningforces armed with American assault rifle.

Love these AK riffle the Egyptian army is fielding.

Zambian Battalion #ZAMBAT soldiers, rehearse tactics and real-world scenarios likely to be encountered while serving in support The United Nations Multidimensional Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) at the Nanking Peace Mission Training Center, Zambia on March 26, 2018. Training modules include; human rights protection of civilians, combatting sexual exploitation of civilians, protection of children, movement and maneuver tactics. U.S. Army 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division U.S. Embassy Zambia

HEADQUARTERS TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND NIGERIAN ARMY HOLDS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE 2018

In line with the Nigerian Army (NA) Training Directive 2018, the Headquarters Training and Doctrine Command Nigerian Army (TRADOC NA) will conduct the NA Research and Development Conference 2018. Participants for the Conference will include all NA/Corps Training Schools and Institutions, invited Civil Institutions and Companies collaborating with the NA on Research and Development.

The Conference will hold at Headquarters Command Army Records, Durbar Hall, Chari Maigumeri Barracks Lokoja Kogi State, from 3 - 6 April 2018 by 0900hrs (9 am) Daily. The forum will discuss extensively on research and development efforts by the Schools in conjunction with their partner organizations and civil Institutions in line with the theme "RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AS A TOOL FOR PROFESSIONALISM AND RESPONSIVENESS IN THE NIGERIAN ARMY".

Exhibition towards enhancing Professionalism and Responsiveness in the NA by Researchers and Inventors will be displayed for participants and Invited dignitaries.

The Special Guest of Honour, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello is expected to deliver the key note address, while the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen TY Buratai will deliver the opening address and the Commander TRADOC NA Maj Gen AA Salihu will deliver the welcome address.

Kindly disseminate this information through your reputable medium to the general public.

Thank you for your usual cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

horlams:
They seem to be Army sf, judging by the sparse webbing and rifle

The navy and airforce uses some Nigeria army webbing and riffle also.

NAF GENT'S

Odunayaw:
I reckon you've met many then

Seriously, you are a funny dude.

You can get ATGMs in black market. They have found there way into lybian, Egyptian and Somalian conflicts.

You can get them 100% from black market and through terrorist network transfer, either way it's dangerous.

kikuyu1:
Look at this Saudi allied militia Toyota pickup hit by an ATGM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIOcn9cCRCY

At 7.50 you can see 2 guys actually stumble away-the blast was dissipated by the open design. I highly doubt a 20 ton APC would've let them off so easily. At 14.40 a Houthi carries away a wounded pal and for a minute rounds kick up dust at his feet-he doesn't drop him!

Just watched the video now.


ATGM turning MRAPS into carbon fibre material like , there is nothing like FAIR in war


I pray BHT will never gets these type of weapons.

jakeporeshenko:
NAF regiment

The 3rd picture his the dude she or he....

jakeporeshenko:
Someone should answer this question for me, now that AFSF is an actual battalion, would the navy and air force have to train new guys to replace to men who transferred to form the unit ?

The training of new SF from the army, airforce and navy is always a continuous and conscious effort.

Definitely they have to train new guys to replace former SF guys transfered to AFSF battalion.

SF guys transfered to the AFSF battalion are not there permanently, I know some Navy and Airforce dude that has return from 3 years active duty from the AFSF missions in the north east and are back to there respective Base.

Nigerian and Cameroonian soldiers....

Moroccan navy takes part in the multinational maritime exercise Obangame Express




https://en.yabiladi.com/articles/amp/63190/moroccan-navy-takes-part-multinational.html?__twitter_impression=true

Nigeria air force Aerostar Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle .

Convoy For Army Forces in Rafah city . #Sinai #Sinai2018

Senior naval leaders participate in a complex wargame scenario #obangameexpress 2018

Together, we’re making the seas safer.

From mentoring naval boarding teams to acting as pirates in a hijacked vessel scenario, #HMCSKingston and #HMCSSummerside are training with West African partners during Ex #ObangameExpress. #OpPROJECTION

Ouch! Demonstrating take-down techniques at sea during #obangameexpress 2018. #Benin

Senegal & Portugal working together at sea during #obangameexpress 2018.

Gambian and Spanish Naval forces exercise at the Gulf of Guinea..#Obangameexpress 2018

_RP P-3 Maritime Patrol Aircraft as seen from USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) in West African waters during today's tracking exercise for #obangameexpress 2018 .

DSS Apprehend Basalube Kidnap Gang

In keeping with its commitment and pledge to ensure the safety of citizens and residents in the country, the Department of State Services (DSS), in collaboration with sister security agencies, has further sustained its counter operations to degrade and contain the activities of unscrupulous elements, including kidnappers and insurgents in parts of the country.

2. On 23rd March, 2018, at Japama in Obajana LGA, Kogi State, Lawal MOHAMMED (aka Buba), a major financier and armourer of the dreaded BASALUBE kidnap gang was apprehended by a joint team of the Service and the Military. Two (2) other members of the gang namely – Mohammed TUKUR and Abubakar IBRAHIM were also arrested in the operation. TUKUR was identified as the Chief surveillance officer of the gang as he coordinated the gang’s movement across the various States of Rivers, Edo, Delta, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna, Kogi and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja preparatory to the execution of their operations. Three (3) GSM phones and twenty Five (25) bottles of psychotropic inducers were recovered from the suspects.

3. Relatedly, on the same date, at Lower Afesere, Ughelli North LGA, Delta State, Ali ABUBAKAR, a notorious kidnapper and top ranking member of the same BASULUBE gang was also arrested. This arrest was effectted while he was perfecting plans to carry out kidnap operations in Obajana, Kogi State. The following members of his gang were subsequently arrested:
i. Abubakareem IDRISA;
ii. Bashir Uban Dawaki TSOHO;
iii. Sanusi ABUBAKAR;
iv. Nuhu MUHAMMAD; and
v. Abubakar ABDULHAMEED

4. In its determination to decimate the BASALUBE group, the Service on 26th March, 2018, at Dikko area of Niger State, arrested Abubakar DANLANSU, driver and weapon courier of the group. The suspect was arrested enroute Edo state from where he was to convey weapons to Obajana, Kogi State for the gang’s planned kidnap operations.

5. In another development, on 23rd March, 2018, at Skippers Fast Food, along Sani Abacha Express Way, Yenagoa, the Service arrested Mathew EKAM over his complicity in the kidnap of Obianuju ONYEMA, earlier abducted on 12th March 2018 and later released on 18th March, 2018. The 39 year old suspect is a native of Ogoja, Cross River State and a driver of a heavy duty truck operating between Bayelsa and Rivers States.

6. Also, on 24th March, 2018, at the outskirts of Wudil town, Wudil LGA, the Service arrested a suspected Boko Haram element, Sanusi Mohammed BELLO, believed to be carrying out surveillance activities for the extremist group in the area. At the point of his arrest, several handsets, multiple identity cards including those of a Police Constable and neighbourhood vigilante member and the sum of thirty seven thousand, eight hundred and fifty five naira (N37,857.00) were recovered from him.

7. The arrests of these suspects hold major significance for law and order and safety of persons. It is instructive to note that the activities of kidnappers and armed robbers on the Lokoja-Okene and Abuja-Kaduna corridors have relatively reduced as a result of sustained counter operations of the Service and sister security agencies. It is believed that the recent apprehension of Ali ABUBAKAR and other members of the dreaded BASALUBE kidnap gang led by Ibrahim BASALUBE and Abubakar SIDDI as well as the disruption of the group’s network will ostensibly result in the complete elimination of violent and other allied crimes in those regions.

8. The successes so far recorded by the Service are geared towards providing a safe and peaceful environment for law abiding citizens to pursue their legitimate endeavours. We wish to reassure the public that the tempo of these operations will be continually reviewed, strengthened and sustained. The Service, therefore, wishes to reiterate its stance that all perpetrators of violence and criminality against the Nigerian State and its law-abiding citizens will be made to face the full course of law no matter how long it takes.

Tony OPUIYO
Department of State Services,
National Headquarters,
Abuja.
27th March, 2018

Source: PR Nigeria

AIDE-DE-CAMP TO PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI, GCFR TURNS 45

1.​The Aide-De-Camp (ADC) to President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, Colonel Mohammed Lawal Abubakar turns 45 years old today. He was born on the 28th March, 1973 at Wusasa Zaria. He attended Nigerian Military School (NMS) Zaria from 1985 – 1990 where he developed early leadership skills. As fate designed it, like President Muhammadu Buhari, Colonel Abubakar was also the Head Boy of his set (Popularly known as Boy Regimental Sergeant Major).

2.​After graduating from NMS in 1990 he had a stilt stay at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria as a science undergraduate student. He later proceeded to Nigerian Defence Academy in 1992 on gaining admission as a member of 44 Regular Course to read Biological Sciences. He is a tested and experienced commander, trained and discipline instructor, security manager and a talented investigator.

3. ​Colonel Abubakar had served in various Army units and formations within and outside Nigeria at different capacities. These include the; then Lagos Garrison Command Provost, United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone, Headquarters Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police Admin Company Apapa Lagos, Special Investigation Bureau Apapa Lagos (Briefly) and Army Headquarters Provost Group Lokoja. Others are; Nigerian Army School of Military Police Basawa Zaria for 4 years as an Instructor and Staff Officer Grade 2 training and operations, Nigerian Defence Academy Provost Kaduna as Commander NDA Provost and an Instructor, then Seven (7) Division Provost Group Maiduguri as the pioneer Acting Provost Commander.

4.​Abubakar was also the Camp Commandant Giwa Barracks detention facility (Operation Zaman Lafiya) between November 2013 – 2014 which held over 1500 suspected Boko Haram Terrorist detainees. He was the first Camp Commandant to host/receive the International Committee of the Red Cross and Crescent to the detention facility in January 2014. Furthermore, he served at the Nigerian Army Training Centre Kontagora as Staff Officer Grade One Operations and Training. He also coordinated the training of 143 Battalion on Counter-Terrorism and Counter-Insurgency with the United States Rangers and the British Military Advisory Training Teams respectively. He was appointed ADC to Mr President, Federal Republic of Nigeria in May 2015.


5.​Colonel Abubakar has attended courses, several seminars and workshops. He attended Young Officers’ Course Infantry, Military Police Officers’ Basic Course, Regimental Signal Officers’ Course and Police Administration and Security Management Course. Others courses include; Junior Division Course (Army), Military Police Officers’ Advanced Course, Senior Course (32) Army, Joint Military Adviser/Attachee Course and Alternative Dispute Resolution Course at Dubai (United Arab Emirate).


6.​Colonel ML Abubakar has the following qualifications; Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences from the Nigerian Defence Academy, Masters in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice and Masters in International Affairs & Diplomacy (MIAD) both from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria respectively.

7.​He has earned numerous decorations and medals in the course of his service to the nation. These also include; Forces Service Star (FSS), Meritorious Service Star (MSS), Passed Staff College (psc), Passed Junior Staff Course (pjsc), Command Medal (CM), Field Command Medal (FCM) and United Nation Mission in Sierra Leone Medal (UNAMSIL). Others are; General Operations Medal (GOM), Golden Jubilee Medal, Centenary and Operation Zaman Lafiya Medals.

8. ​Colonel Abubakar has travelled to over 40 countries globally. He is happily married to Hajiya Fatima Musa and blessed with a daughter Aisha Nawal.

onatisi:
and buhari doesnt have the comon sense of disposing one of the helicopters and using the proceeds to buy Mi-17 for the NAF.
I thought he said he will dispose of some of the many jets and planes in the presidential fleet , 3 years running and he is still flying in them all over .correcting the mistakes of past governments is all good governance is all about, leave the place better than you met it

It seems you are a rookie here; he has already done that few years back.

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