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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 8:08pm On Mar 20, 2021

SamuelAnyawu:
I heard the attack has subsided.

E be like Na testing the microphone dem come do

Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 7:27pm On Mar 20, 2021

SamuelAnyawu:
Gamboru under attack...

These guys are attacking both towns Ngala and Gamboru same time. This is the first time a twin attack on both close towns is happening.

These ISWAP guys are becoming more motivated.

May God keep all my guys there safe.

Both towns are close, Gods speed and protection to our gallant troops.

Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by bidex111: 10:07am On Mar 20, 2021

kabe1:
Lionel4power and Defense news Nigeria should stop posting figments of their wild imaginations and posting it as news.

Don't carry your Nairaland lifestyle to Twitter.

I swear

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 10:05am On Mar 20, 2021

DISCLAIMER

Re: NORICO UNDER FIRE FOR SUPPLYING INFERIOR ARMOURED VEHICLES TO NIGERIA

The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to a story with the referenced headline which was authored by one Ekene Lionel and published in AfricanMilitary blog on the 19th of March, 2021.

Let it be known that the entirety of the said story is the figment of imagination of the author as the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru, did not at any time or in any event make any comment nor had any interview on the subject either with the author or anybody for that matter.

The story is therefore false, misleading and a deliberate fabrication ostensibly published to serve a yet to be determined motive. Whatever the motive is, we consider this publication as not only unprofessional but very unfair to the Chief of Army Staff.

We therefore demand from the publishers of African military blog, immediate retraction of the concocted story as it runs against the grain of professional journalism to willfully and wrongfully attribute a story to an unsuspecting party.

Even as the Nigerian Army under the leadership of Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru recognizes and appreciates the indispensability of partnership with the media in the quest for a secured, peaceful and progressive Nigeria, it is advisable that professionalism must guide the conduct of media practitioners.

Thank you.

Mohammed Yerima
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
20 March, 2021

Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 8:11am On Mar 20, 2021

#CION

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 8:30pm On Mar 19, 2021

JOSCOFELIX:
oga shutup,who are you liairng to.the sennia bus use to attack the police was the one use in olru. stop this your rubbish on this thread. you are a ipob member. dont say rubbish hear

Just ignore undecided

Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 7:06pm On Mar 19, 2021

cutievik:
Thanks bro, matured and respectful analysis is all we seek here.

You're welcome !

Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 6:37pm On Mar 19, 2021

cutievik:
Thanks for your analysis bro.... Exactly my point, we need to see the army standardize basic things at this point.

[/b] Bro, "Do you think the army was unfortunate in funding or they were pretty unfortunately plagued by a corrupt adminstration compared to the Airforce".[b]

Bro, I believe if the Airforce fmr CAS didn't do so much we wouldn't have known the airforce had so much resources at their disposal. All we lack is good leadership, I might be wrong and stand to be corrected.

Honestly I'll say the army is not fortunate, becoming the COAS when there is a lot of security challenges is not easy.
And also the air force is also lucky to have a very exceptional chief. Its a case of vice-versa !

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 6:05pm On Mar 19, 2021

TROOPS BURST KIDNAP SYNDICATE, KILL SCORES OF BANDITS IN ZAMFARA STATE, RESCUE ABDUCTED VICTIMS IN KADUNA STATE

Following a credible tip-off, Troops of Sector 3 Operation HADARIN DAJI on Tuesday stormed Kabasa village in Magami Local Government of Zamfara State where armed bandits were attacking locals.

The timely arrival of troops forestalled a deadly kidnap and plundering operations by armed bandits which was underway. They were swiftly engaged by troops who successfully neutralized scores while others escaped into the forest with bullet wounds. Unfortunately one soldier paid the supreme sacrifice and three others who sustained various degrees of injuries during the encounter are currently receiving medical treatment.

Troops have dominated the general area with aggressive patrols and have continued further exploitation and pursuit of the bandits into the forest.

Similarly, on the same day, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI responded to a distress call that armed bandits were attacking Gidan Goga village in Maradun LGA of Zamfara state. Troops swiftly mobilized to the area and engaged the bandits with superior fire power, killing 3 while others fled in disarray, some with gunshot wounds.

In another development, troops conducting fighting patrol rescued 2 female kidnapped victims in Birnin Gwari area. Preliminary investigation revealed that the victims were kidnapped 22 days ago from Kuyallo village Birnin Gwari LGA of Kaduna state. The victims have been given medical treatment while waiting to be reunited with their families.

The Chief of Army Staff have already congratulated the gallant troops while charging them to keep up the momentum until the entire North West zone is rid of armed bandits, cattle rustlers, kidnappers and sundry violent crimes. He also thanked the villagers for the credible and timely information they provided the troops which made their operations successful. The COAS said the patriotic action of the villagers who saw something and reported to the troops should be emulated by others so that the activities of bandits will be nipped in the bud.

Mohammed Yerima
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
19 March, 2021

Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 6:03pm On Mar 19, 2021

#CION

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 5:35pm On Mar 19, 2021

cutievik:
Do our military officers sit and talk? Do they map out difficulties in each AOR and seek ways forward?

I have series of questions but I would throw one forward, "Why is the use of NVG's and drones not been standardized for base protection especially with the threats of imminent attacks from Bht's and ISWAP?".

As a matter of urgency, I believe every base; not only that of the Northeast be reenforced throughout the country. Rightnow as it stands, nightvision goggles, atleast one or two drones depending on how big these bases are and artillery support for defence are needed urgently for base defence. I fear IPOB might start attacking Army bases soon the East as policemen are been maimed and killed right now, we need to show our gallant heros the government cares about their lives.
Atm, we are on the Northeast issue so back to the topic.

Now let's imagine, each base is divided into sectors according to their landmass(let's take for instance four corners) and given coded names to identify each corner/area so soilders know which corner is under more attack and which one needs more firepower to relinquish the attackers.

Every evening most especially with hints of a pending attack on the base, a drone should be flown to provide real-time reconnaissance providing real time Intel on enemy advance and coordination, about 5 to 10 soldiers mounting night qtrs guards around the base should be equipped with night-vision goggles and communication gears. They should be spread across each corner of the base or at observatory post to spot and quickly channel coordinates for artillery fire(mortals) if need be. This should be a standard base defence in the Northeast.
From the video above, it would bring to a quick halt attacks on bases.

This is my humble idea aimed at protecting bases from night time attacks, it stands to be modified.
This is what I expect the top brass to sit and figure out ways of dealing with such consistent and relentless attacks on bases

Nice question you've asked here and at the same time a million dollar one grin

Let's start from the first question you've asked about AOR in our supercams, F.OB or a community secured by the military of course we have such structure in place, where every men is allocated to defferent sectors to operate. But has you rightly said we need state of the heart equipment to carry out these job effectively.
That's leads us to standardization of tools or equipment like NVG, drones and ground radar etc . except for quodcaptor droned that I know every super camps has and been standardized, tools like NVGs are not been used. We are still doing things the old fashion way.
You made mention of mortars which is very effevtive and deadly in the hands of very trained personnel. The US marines loves the mortar, because its light and tactical and very deployable, that's are plantoon/companies artellery. The mortar is very inffective that it can be used to cut off or push advancing enemies in an AOR where the attack is heavy pending the time air support arrives.
Now another problem the army is facing is funding, I must confess the army is not lucky as the air force under these regime, look at the current procurement of equipment numbers we acquired, the government tried but they can do more better. We have been shouting for years that the MRAP should be standardised for every troops in the N.E., how much will it cost us to get fairly used ones from the united states and BTR from Russia in large quantities.
I magine soldiers defending bases without modern optical device to easily spot advancing enemies.
I really support your view on the use of mortars to defend AOR, it's an area we should look into and develope, they're cheap and easy to use.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 4:29pm On Mar 19, 2021

Samia Suluhu Hassan, Tanzania first female president.

Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 4:22pm On Mar 19, 2021

#PressRelease #DHQUpdate

MULTINATIONAL JOINT TASK FORCE GETS A NEW FORCE COMMANDER

1. Following the appointment of Major General JJ Ogunlade as the Force Commander (FC) Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), he took over command of the Force from Major General IM Yusuf who has been appointed as the Chief of Operations Nigerian Army Headquarters. The procedures for the handing and taking over of the Force commenced on Friday 12 March 2021 with an official ceremony and concluded on Friday 19 March 2021 with the signing of the handing and taking over notes. The ceremony was graced by esteemed guests and representatives from the European Union (EU), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), African Union, Centre for Coordination and Liaison (CCL), and media proprietors among others.

2. Speaking during the ceremony, General IM Yusuf lauded the Military Staff Officers at the Headquarters for their support and dedication to duty and charged them to extend same to his successor. He expressed his sincere appreciation to the people and government of Chad as well as the various military authorities in Chad for their support to the Force over the years. He further acknowledged and appreciated the strategic guidance of the Executive Secretary Lake Chad Basin Commission/ Head of Mission MNJTF as well as support received from the African Union and EU among other partners. General Yusuf specifically appreciated the Air Mobility Support, Petroleum Oil and Lubricants (POL) support and the Command, Control, Communication and Information System support currently being provided by the EU. Furthermore, he extended his sincere gratitude to the CCL, Operations BARKHANE and the US Team in Diffa for their contributions towards the attainment of several operational successes of the Force. To other strategic partners, General Yusuf expressed his delight for their continuous support which according to him has elevated the Force to greater heights.

3. In response, representatives of the various MNJTF partners present at the ceremony extolled the exceptional command and leadership style of General Yusuf in steering the affairs of the Force. While some made their remarks verbally, others presented written good will messages to General Yusuf expressing their sincere appreciation for the great level of cooperation and collaboration shared with the MNJTF during his duty tour as FC. Notably, the representative of UNDP, Mr Kamil Kamaludeen praised the various initiatives adopted by General Yusuf to ensure the effective application of non-kinetic measures to compliment the kinetic operations of the Force.

4. On his part, the new Force Commander, Major General JJ Ogunlade thanked General Yusuf for his commitment and great service during his tour of duty and stressed the need for continuous cooperation and collaboration between the Force and all its partners. He assured the staff that he was always open for dialogue and committed to all efforts at ensuring the end of the insurgency. He noted that this was the only way to ensure the speedy realization of the mandate of the Force.

Signed
Colonel Muhammad Dole
Chief of Military Public Information Officer
HQ MNJTF
Ndjamena Chad
19 March 2021

Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 4:21pm On Mar 19, 2021

[/b]Brigadier General Abdulwahab Adelakun Eyitayo and his gallant troops, then recapture Baga town in 2015 from insurgents. The same Gen Eyitayo is the New acting GOC 7Div & Commander Sector 1 of Operation Lafia Dole. I’m impressed with COAS for giving appointments based on merit & gallantry.[b]

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 2:48pm On Mar 19, 2021

#NA
#SNIPERS

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 2:44pm On Mar 19, 2021

HOW TROOPS RESCUED KIDNAP VICTIMS IN KADUNA

Troops from 1 Division Nigerian Army, Kaduna, on Wednesday 17 March, 2021, successfully rescued 10 persons who were recently kidnapped from their quarters at Kaduna International Airport. The rescue operation was without any mishap or casualty.

The rescue operation happened when the troops who were patrolling one of the forests in Kaduna came in contact with the kidnappers and their victims. On sighting the soldiers, the bandits opened fire, prompting the troops to decisively engage them. With a superior fire power, troops soon overwhelmed them and they were forced to abandon their victims and take to their heels.

The victims comprising one man, three women and six children were immeadiately evacuated to a military facility where they are currently undergoing medical check.

The Governor of Kaduna State, Mallan Nasir El-Rufai, while visiting the rescued victims, commended the Nigerian Army for a spectacular job. He also consoled the victims for the trauma they went through in the hands of their abductors.

The General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Danjuma Ali-Keffi, also commended the troops while restating the Chief of Army Staff's warning that the days of kidnappers and bandits are over as the Nigerian Army is determined more than ever to put a final stop to their nefarious activities anywhere in the country.

It would be rcalled that the victims were abducted on 6 March 2021 following an invasion of the living quarters of workers of Kaduna International Airport by kidnappers.

Mohammed Yerima
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
19 March 2021

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 11:24am On Mar 19, 2021

Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 7:14am On Mar 19, 2021

youghs:
I'm having a feeling they might still return.
May God the soldiers out there

Definately

Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by bidex111: 7:47pm On Mar 18, 2021

kabe1:
The beast of the African bush!!

Bush masters grin

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 7:45pm On Mar 18, 2021

youghs:
Would that cameramen die if he moves a little further and take a decent picture

Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 5:29pm On Mar 18, 2021

fufubear:
Dicon IFV/tank destroyer loading? What could this actually be?

https://twitter.com/Jakepor21/status/1372537534023135232?s=19[/quote]A current of a T72 on a wheeled vehicle

Hmmm NA and its innovation

Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 5:24pm On Mar 18, 2021

Toju200:
some projects at CED

Nice pictures @toju200

Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 1:00pm On Mar 18, 2021

kenpaul0:
What is the password to access the meeting?

Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 12:54pm On Mar 18, 2021

Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 6:44am On Mar 18, 2021

GENERAL LEO IRABOR NAM GSS psc ndc FCMH
CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF Cordially invites you to a One-Day National Defence And Security Summit

THEME: "PROMOTING KINETIC OPERATIONS AS A MAJOR PLANK FOR COUNTER TERRORISM AND COUNTER INSURGENCY IN NIGERIA”

Venue: National Defence College, Main Auditorium, Abuja
Date: Monday 22 March 2021
Time: 0900-1630 hrs

Register here https:///3lnsanO to participate

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Meeting ID: 931 5502 0576

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 6:43am On Mar 18, 2021

#NAF

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 6:19am On Mar 18, 2021

TROOPS SUSTAIN OFFENSIVE ONSLAUGHT, KILL MORE BOKO HARAM/ISWAP TERRORISTS, CAPTURE ARMS, AMMUNITION IN DIKWA - AJIRI AXIS, BORNO STATE

The sustained offensive onslaught on Boko Haram terrorists and their ISWAP ilk by the Nigerian Army has continued to gain traction as troops of 81Task Force Battalion in conjunction with Civilian Joint Task Force and Vigilante on the evening of Monday, 15 March 2021 neutralized more terrorists in Dikwa axis, Borno State.

In an aggressive fighting patrol and concealed picketing conducted by troops in continuation of the ongoing subsidiary Operation in the Theatre of Operation LAFIYA DOLE code named operation "TURA TAKAIBANGO", troops took out scores of Boko Haram fighters along Dikwa - Ajiri axis in Dikwa Local Government area of the state.

The troops on patrol came in contact with terrorists mounted on motor cycles and a gun truck, swiftly engaged them in a fierce firefight, killing 6 of them and recovered several weapons, ammunitions and sundry items. Items captured in the encounter includes 1 PKM, 2 AK 47 rifles, 1 FN rifle, 3 FN rifle magazines, 2 AK 47 rifle magazines, 36 rounds of 7.62mm NATO,19 rounds of 7.62mm special and 67 PKM linked rounds. Others include 2 motor cycles, 1 magazine pouch, 2 mobile handsets and a tube of adhesive solution.

Similarly, troops of Bravo Company while on similar routine perimeter patrol on the same 15 March, recovered a mobile handset phone suspected to been abandoned by the fleeing members of the terrorists who came under troops heavy fire during the attempt to infiltrate the camp on 14 March, 2021. The handset has been handed over to 7 Military Intelligence Brigade for scrutiny.

In line with the directive of Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru, troops will remain resolute and determined to ensure that the general area is completely cleared and protected while aggressively dominating every route where terrorists are suspected to move around in order to smoke them out.

Mohammed Yerima
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
16 March 2021

Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 6:18am On Mar 18, 2021

The Chief of Army Staff visited Command Engineering Depot Kaduna where he was toured round the facility and inspected manufactured and refurbished vehicles. He also visited 44NARHK where he commiserated with recuperating WIA oficers and soldiers at the hospital. Present at the events were PSOs from AHQ, GOC 1 Div, CIC, Comd NAEME, Comdts MLAIPKC, NASI among other senior officers.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 9:26pm On Mar 17, 2021

CAS ASSURES GOV EL-RUFAI OF NAF’s READINESS TO COMBAT BANDITRY AS HE EMBARKS ON OPERATIONAL TOUR OF UNITS IN KADUNA

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, has assured the Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, of the readiness of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to rid Kaduna State and the Nation of banditry and all other forms of criminality, working in synergy with sister Services and other security agencies. He made this commitment when he paid a courtesy call on the Governor, today, 17 March 2021, at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna.

Speaking during the visit, Air Marshal Amao informed the Governor of President Mohammadu Buhari's marching order to the Service Chiefs to rid the entire Nation of all criminal elements, a task which, he said, the Services have sworn to execute expeditiously. While thanking the Governor for his support to the NAF in Kaduna State, he commended Governor El-Rufai for his monumental developmental strides as well as his zeal towards solving the security challenges in the State.

In his remarks, Governor El-Rufai thanked the CAS for the visit and singled out NAF personnel in Kaduna for their professionalism, dedication and particularly for their integrity in all dealings with the Kaduna State Government. He went further to state that, for a long time, Nigerians have taken peace and security for granted until the current spate of insecurity afflicting the Nation. He called on all Nigerians to appreciate and support the efforts of the military as they continue to make efforts to keep the Nation safe. According to him, "the security situation could have been worse but for the efforts of our Armed Forces".

The Governor also stated that he, along with Governors of the North West Zone, had agreed to assist the military, particularly in efforts at employing scientific measures towards containing insecurity. On the payment of ransom to kidnappers, the Governor reiterated the resolve of his Government not to pay any ransom to bandits and kidnappers, saying, "we will not pay a penny to any bandit'. He went further to state that despite the threats of kidnapping, schools would continue to remain open. According to him, the decision to keep schools open was taken so as not to allow criminals to dictate the education of children in the State. He also noted that the ability of the military to swiftly respond to kidnapping further gives the State the confidence to keep schools open.

Earlier on, the CAS had toured units in NAF Base Kaduna, where he was briefed on ongoing operations within Kaduna and the North West Zone. The CAS also held an interactive session with officers, airmen and airwomen of the Air Training Command (ATC) and co-located units in Kaduna, where he reiterated the need for jointness and cooperation with sister Services and other security agencies. According to him, "No real success can be achieved if we do not work together. We must also note that there are no individual trophies in the fight against insecurity". Personnel were also reminded to remain disciplined in the discharge of their duties while also assuring them of adequate measures to take care of all their welfare needs.

Present during the visit to Sir Kashim Ibrahim House were the State Commissioner for Internal Security, Mr Sam Aruwan, other senior government officials as well as Branch Heads from NAF headquarters and some Air Officers Commanding.

EK Gabkwet
Air Cdre
DOPRI

Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 8:35pm On Mar 17, 2021

Whyem15:
It shall never be well for Dan Etete and Muhammad Bello Adoke.

Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 5:46pm On Mar 17, 2021

Whyem15:
Nigeria just lost a $1.7 billion suits against shell and ENI in Milan.

Its been two years now, I knew Nigeria would never win the case, international politics at the fullest.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSKBN2601JK

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 4:29pm On Mar 17, 2021

Whyem15:
So peccavi said something about registering the number of gun trucks ISWAP captures and loses and I have decided to do a rough estimate.
So far this month, ISWAP reported capturing 14 NA&CJTF SUVs(most are guntrucks), 2 from Niger. While I can confirm that NA/NAF have destroyed/captured at least 7(number should be higher because of NAF mostly; they haven't been reporting much.
ISWAP captured 7 of the SUVs in the ambush operation outside of mongunno.
So basically ; ISWAP:14; NA:7
will need help to adjust the numbers.

I assume this is today and at least 2-3 guntrucks destroyed. Please help with the figure. Edakun.
We should be keeping track of some of these things ejhor.

Honestly I which I could help ... grin

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