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In south Libya, Suqur al Sahara battalion seized weapons, trucks and four wheel cars drove by foreigners from Sudan and Chad.

Which one would you go for....


-Temsah 2

-Ara Proforce

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NAF STRIKES BOKO HARAM BUILDINGS IN BORNO AS OPERATION RUWAN WUTA INTENSIFIES

In furtherance of the recently commenced Operation RUWAN WUTA, on 7 September 2017, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) conducted air interdiction on structures with 2 hoisted Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) Organization flags in Zanari, a known location with significant BHT presence at the northern fringes of Borno State bordering Lake Chad. Quite a number of BHTs had earlier been spotted, from a NAF Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance platform, entering the buildings apparently for meetings. The F-7Ni and the Alpha Jet aircraft were detailed to attack the target. Overhead the location, the target was acquired and engaged by the 2 aircraft, in rapid succession. Subsequent Battle Damage Assessment revealed that the targeted structures went up in flames, killing its occupants.

The objective of Operation RUWAN WUTA is to further degrade the capability of the BHTs thereby preventing them from regrouping to cause havoc for our surface forces. The Operation also aims at softening the ground for our surface forces to subsequently move in and conduct mopping up operations.

OLATOKUNBO ADESANYA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

jakeporeshenko:
Is this guy from shekau’s Branch ? Smh Boko Haram just open branch like Mr bigs can’t even keep track again.

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DSS Nabs Commander of West Africa Terror Group
... Foils Several Attacks on Sallah Day

This Service wish to inform the general public that it has uncovered and foiled sinister plans by Islamic State of West Africa (ISWA) terrorists to cause mayhem and destruction that would have disrupted the Eid-Kabir Sallah festivities of 1st – 4th September, 2017. The plan was to conduct gun attacks and suicide bombing on selected targets in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Kano, Kaduna, Niger, Bauchi, Yobe and Borno States.

2. The mastermind of the operation is Husseini MAI-TANGARAN, a well known senior ISWA commander who has been on the Service and Nigeria Army radar since 2012, when he spearheaded the armed attacks on the office of the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Zone I, on 20th January, 2012, as well as other public places in Kano. MAI-TANGARAN was also responsible for the deadly explosive attacks against worshippers at the Kano Central Mosque as well as an attack on a military formation in Yobe State in 2015, which claimed hundreds of lives.

3. Under the banner of the Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA) which he belongs, MAI-TANGARAN, an IED expert had been prepping and priming others for the perpetration of suicide bombing attacks carried out by the group in the past within the North-East region.

4. He was arrested in Kano, on 31st August, 2017, and further exploitation, led to the arrest of one Abdulkadir Umar MOHAMMED by the Service on 2nd September, 2017, at Kantin Kwari Market in Fagge LGA, Kano. MOHAMMED was a fighter of the sect who left the conclave of the group in the Sambisa forest, to join ranks with ISMAILA towards carrying out the attacks being planned by the group.
5. Also, another accomplice in the plot, one Muhammad ALI was arrested on 3rd September 2017, at Sheka area in Kumbotso LGA of the State. Prior to his arrest, ALI was the financial courier of the group in Kano. He was one of the conduits through which funds and other material logistics were channeled to the group from foreign extremist elements/sponsors. Like Abdulkadir Umar MOHAMMED, ALI was involved in the plot to perpetrate the planned attacks in Kano and other States in the North during the just concluded Eid-Kabir celebration.

6. Furthermore, in a related tactical operation on 3rd September, 2017, the Service apprehended the duo of one Yahaya Mohammed ABATCHA and Yusuf MOHAMMED, along Top Medical Road, close to Mobile Quarters in Tunga area of Minna city, Niger State. ABATCHA and MOHAMMED are both fighters of the Habib Al-BARNAWI-led Islamic State of West Africa (ISWA). The duo are the leading elements of a cell of the extremist group and have been hibernating and furthering the doctrines of the group in the city. They were also to be responsible for operations in FCT Abuja, Kaduna and Niger States.

7. In Borno, Bauchi, Yobe and Gombe axis, based on credible intelligence, the Service in concert with sister security agencies, conducted a counter-terrorism operation on 29th August, 2017. This resulted in the apprehension of one Abdulkarim MOHAMMED aka BABA MAIGIWA, at Ajilani area of Jere LGA in Borno State. BABA MAIGIWA was apprehended based on intelligence which indicates his status as a spy/ double agent to the Boko Haram group in the North-East region. The suspect has been spying on targets in Maiduguri, particularly troops’ deployments/positioning and subsequently passing same to elements of the group in Sambisa forest, while also pretending to be working for the security forces.

8. Meanwhile, in a follow up operation after the arrest of Baba MAIGIWA, the Service further arrested the three (3) individuals who are currently cooperating in providing useful information on the diabolical plans of the group. Meanwhile, two (2) golf saloon cars, one ford vehicle which was serving as logistic vehicles have since been intercepted.

9. In a bid to stem the flow of arms and ammunition in the ongoing criminality and gangsterism in Benue State being perpetrated by Gana AKWAZA-led gangs, the Service arrested Moses PEVERGA in Abuja. Subject who is based in Lokoja, was trailed and apprehended after investigations revealed him to be a major source of arms supply to the GANA group and other criminal groups to perpetrate the violence in Benue and other adjoining States of Kogi and Nassarawa. The Service is pursuing other leads to arrest other individuals who are believed to be involved in these plans.

10. This Service wish to thank the general public for its support and cooperation in providing useful information on criminal and terrorist elements in their domain. The Service also wish to reiterate its stance that no matter how long, every perpetrator of violence and criminality against the Nigerian State and its law-abiding citizens, shall be made to face the full course of justice.

Tony OPUIYO
DSS - NHSS, Abuja
9th Sept, 2017.

Courtesy of PRNigeria

PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE KILLED BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS SENIOR AMEERS

Please recall that in our release of Tuesday 4th September 2017, we informed you that some senior Boko Haram terrorists commanders were neutralized last week Friday, 1st September 2017, during aerial bombardment on their hideout. Below are the photographs of the neutralized Ameers, Abubakar Benishek, Modu Bako and Audu Kubuiri, for your kind information.

Thank you.

Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Relations

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The Egyptian-made mrap armored vehicle "Temsah 2" shown for first time with Egyptian police special operation units in ElArish city,#Sinai

French troops deployed in northern Niger in support of Niger Armed Forces
#Barkhane #Sahel #Madama #VBL via #4eRCH

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#PakistanAirForce JF-17 Thunder to take part in the "#ShaheenVI" joint training exercises in China.

TROOPS RESCUE 6 ABDUCTED PERSONS FROM BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS

Today Friday 8th September 2017, at about 7.30am troops of Defence Company, 27 Brigade Nigerian Army, on Operation LAFIYA DOLE deployed at Kamuya, Yobe State, received report from some herdsmen that some suspected Boko Haram terrorists have abducted 6 persons from their village. The troops in conjunction with local vigilante familiar with the area trailed the terrorists up to Mangari village which about 20 kilometres away Kamuya, where they exchanged fire with them, neutralizing 2 of the terrorists and rescued the abducted persons. The troops also recovered 2 AK-47 rifles. The rescued persons have been reunited with their family.

Brigadier Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Relations

BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS SYMPATHIZERS PLEASE SPARE US FROM YOUR CAMPAIGNS OF CALUMNY

The Nigerian Army wishes to note with great concern the recent spate of negative, unguarded comments and derogative publications both on mainstream and on online media, denigrating the Armed Forces of Nigeria particularly, the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Air Force by some unidentified, unscrupulous and unpatriotic individuals and groups.

This worrisome trend is observed mostly whenever we record successes in our military operations against Boko Haram terrorists and other laudable military endeavours such as when the United States Government decided to sell Tucano aircrafts to Nigeria. It is really surprising that these agents of destruction are not happy with the welcomed development of the sale of weapons and our collective success.

The list of their systematic, unrelenting and futile attempts to rubbish either the leadership or ridicule the Services through baseless allegations is quite lengthy. First there was a letter written by some self-appointed leaders of Islamic Movement of Nigeria on 17th August 2017 to United States of American government exhorting it to rescind its decision to sell Tucano aircraft, weapons and military hardware to Nigeria citing baseless reasons. This was followed by another round of cacophony of lies and unfounded allegations through media interviews by some individuals and bloggers and on Facebook and other Social media platforms and followed by concorted statistics by a well-known Non-Governmental Organization alleging that there was resurgence of Boko Haram terrorists activities even when the facts on the ground speaks otherwise. This dovetailed into a syndicated and paid article titled “As EFCC confesses the sad truth” published by Daily Trust and Punch newspapers on 3rd September 2017 written by Canada based writer, Sonala Olumhense calling for the resignation of the Chief of Army Staff over the 40-day deadline given to the Theatre Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE. This is in addition to other writings by hosts of self-acclaimed champions of the masses that go by various appellations on the Social Media making spurious and unfounded allegations against the military. The most unfortunate of these campaigns of calumny was a recent publication titled “Nigerians blame the NAF for failures in war against insurgents" by one Isaac Dachen on some online publication news outlets notably The Pulse. It is important to state that these vituperatives are ill-conceived and destructive posturings against the successes achieved in counter terrorism and counter insurgency operations in Nigeria and must stop.

This is because it is very clear that the aim of these people is to denigrate the leadership of the military, demoralize our troops and create doubts among the public on our ability and capability to deal decisively with security issues and assigned tasks in the name of advocacy and criticisms.

Unfortunately for them the Nigerian military is one of the best and most cohesive in the world. We have been discharging our duties diligently which brought about the desired successes achieved so far. The Services in conjunction with other security agencies have been doing the nation proud, sometimes at the expense of our dear lives. We will remain focused and resolute in serving our country.

It is imperative to note that the Nigerian Air Force is the backbone of the fight against terrorism and insurgency in Nigeria. It has been identifying and neutralizing Boko Haram terrorists camps, some of its leadership, logistics and armoured fighting vehicles through its air interdictions.

The Nigerian Air Force has also been lifting logistics for the Nigerian Army and also supported in casualty evacuation and guiding troops during operations in addition to the provision of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and humanitarian activities, amongst others.

There is no doubt that it is the coordinated efforts of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other Security Agencies that has led to our victory over the Boko Haram terrorists, a feat that is not only unprecedented, but acknowledged the world over. It is therefore most unkind and uncharitable for anybody to accuse any Service of any perceived or imagined lapses and attributing same to causing failure in the war against terrorists.

Such unguarded utterances and malicious allegations by individuals and reports by Non-Governmental Organizations are false, ill-timed and deplorable. Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces should rather be commended for their selfless service which includes paying the supreme price.

The Nigerian Army fully appreciates the significant roles of the Nigerian Air Force in the North East and elsewhere across our country. We are partners in progress and the Nigerian Air Force is a key factor in our successes and we will continue to enjoy the supportive role as well specific Nigerian Air Force operations to finally clear the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists wherever they might be hiding.

Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Relations

newafricaken254:
Uganda soldier in Somalia,armed with a Milkor MGL (Multiple Grenade Launcher)

His that a sight/scope on the grib of the luncher.....

It looks more of a bolt & but.

newafricaken254:
Saudi Arabia soldier alongside a Sudanese counterpart in Yemen

Have always wanted to ask, are the Saudi's helping the Sudanese army to fight Al-shabab.

The maiden edition of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) programme on Nigerian Army called "THE SHIELD" will make its debut today from 1730-1800hrs (5.30-6.00pm). Kindly listen in.

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NAF HOLDS THIRD QUARTER MEETING WITH FIELD COMMANDERS, ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATION RUWAN WUTA IN NORTH EAST

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today held its 2017 Third Quarter meeting with Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding (AOCs) and Commanders of various NAF units. The meeting, which was presided over by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, was to review the progress made by the Service since the last meeting that was held three months ago. Today’s meeting was also aimed at identifying new challenges and charting a way forward. In addition, the meeting afforded the CAS and the Branch Chiefs at NAF Headquarters the opportunity to intimate field commanders with the current policy directions in respective fields.

In his opening remarks at the meeting, Air Marshal Abubakar stated that so much had happened in the NAF in the preceding 3 months. He stated that reports from units indicated that the NAF was making substantial progress in the discharge of its constitutional responsibilities. “Since the last meeting, we have flown over 1,077 hours in Operation LAFIYA DOLE, consuming about 1,032,000 litres of aviation fuel in the process”, the CAS said. Air Marshal Abubakar also disclosed that the NAF had made significant progress in the training of pilots in the last 3 months. For instance, the NAF graduated 16 student pilots at 401 Flying Training School (FTS) Kaduna, adding that it was the first time in 32 years that the NAF would graduate cadets from 401 FTS. He said he looked forward to the day that cadets would qualify as Instructor Pilots, noting that it had happened before and would happen again. The CAS expressed gladness that aircraft availability in 401 FTS Kaduna had increased by about 300 per cent from the three trainer aircraft in 2015. On recruitment, he stated that the NAF had recruited over 4,900 persons out of which 1,900 had completed training as airmen/airwomen and deployed to various units while another 1,500 are undergoing training, with another 1,500 scheduled to commence training afterwards. In addition, 406 have been enlisted into the Service out of which 206 have been commissioned as Direct Short Service officers while 200 would commence cadet training on 16 September 2017.

On humanitarian intervention schemes, the CAS said that, during its medical outreach programmes, the NAF provided free surgical interventions to about 133 Internally Displaced Persons out of 201 that were treated. In the same vein, the NAF was already intervening to provide succour to victims of the recent Makurdi Flood. Similarly, the NAF projected airpower beyond Nigeria’s territory within the same period, through its C-130H aircraft that was used to deliver relief materials to victims of the mudslide in Sierra Leone. Air Marshal Abubakar attributed the successes recorded to the collective contributions of all the principal staff officers and field commanders. He therefore commended them while asking that they redouble their efforts towards making further progress. He seized the opportunity to announce that a special operation code named “Op RUWAN WUTA”, had commenced in the North East. The operation is aimed at further degrading the capability of remnants of Boko Haram Terrorists and routing out criminal elements in the North East from their hideouts. Before the commencement of the meeting, a minute’s silence was observed in honour of the late Instructor Pilot, Group Captain Adanu Gabriel Ochai, who died on 24 August 2017 in Kaduna while on an official mission.

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Exclusive photo of an Egyptian #Ka_52 soon after arrival in #Egypt. The Air Force will have received 15 attack helicopters by year end.

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6 DIVISION NIGERIAN ARMY INTENSIFIES OPERATIONS AGAINST CRIMINAL ELEMENTS WITHIN ITS AREA OF OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

1. In line with its constitutional mandate, barely 2 months after its formal operationalization, the 6 Division Nigerian Army Port Harcourt has stepped up operations to deter various criminal acts being perpetrated within its Area of Responsibility (AOR). These operations include; Anti-Illegal Oil Bunkering, Anti-Kidnapping, Anti Robbery, Anti-Cultism, Anti- Piracy as well as Stop and Search Operations against other sundry crimes being committed against law-abiding and peace loving citizens of the Niger Delta with huge successes recorded so far.

2. Most recently on 4 September 2017, troops of 6 Division Garrison, Port Harcourt on routine Anti-Bunkering patrol to Elechi and Abonnema Wharf discovered and destroyed several quantities of suspected illegally refined Automated Gas Oil. In a similar operation conducted by troops of 29 Battalion Tactical Headquarters, Bille, Rivers State troops encountered armed illegal bunkerers short of Feropkakama a notorious bunkering site, who on sighting troops opened fire. However, the gallant troops repelled the attack and pursued the scampering criminals deep in to the creeks with many of them sustaining gun shot wounds. Unfortunately, 2 brave soldiers were wounded in action, one of them critically but both are responding positively to treatment at a military facility in Port Harcourt.

3. In another development, troops of 3 Battalion (Rear), Warri continue to dominate their AOR with the conduct of Stop and Search Operations with a view to maintaining the fragile peace that exists in the area and to identify, detect and intercept criminals, arms and ammunition within the area. This proactive measure has significantly reduced attacks on innocent communities particularly along Ogbe-Ijoh and Aladja boundary, Isaba community, Mofor, Okwuokwuoko, Warri/Sapele and other notable hot spots around Warri metropolis.

4. In a follow-up operation conducted on 5 September 2017 by troops of 29 Battalion Tactical Headquarters, Bille, Rivers State to the notorious illegal bunkering site at Feropkakama Camp where the troops had an encounter the previous day, more success was recorded as troops discovered 14 Pump Action catridges, 4 empty AK 47 magazines, 8 pumping machines and several other illegal bunkering tools while a massive manhunt in conjunction with other sister security agencies is under way to track down and arrest the fleeing criminals in order to bring them to justice.

5. In a related development, troops of 130 Battalion in Harris Town, Rivers State arrested one of the notorious kidnap kingpins known as Mr David Owhor AKA Chile who along with his gang members (at large) have been terrorising innocent people along East-West Road between Port Harcourt and Choba general area. The suspect is currently in military custody making useful confessions and assisting security agencies in making tremendous progress in the investigation that will lead to the eventual arrest of other gang members.

6. The Division wishes to thank all peace loving citizens of the region particularly those that are voluntarily assisting the Command with vital and timely information that is aiding us to achieve positive results in our efforts to protect lives and properties of all citizens and create a conducive atmosphere for peaceful co-existence. The Command also wishes to restate it's commitment to crushing all forms of crime against the Niger Delta people by criminal elements within the region.

7. You are kindly requested to disseminate the above information to the general public for awareness. Thank you for your usual cooperation.

AMINU ILIYASU
Colonel
Deputy Director Army Public Relations.

INTERNATIONAL JUDO FEDERATION RANKS NIGERIAN ARMY FEMALE JUDOKA AS WORLD NUMBER 74 AFTER AN IMPRESSIVE OUTING AT THE WORLD (SENIOR)JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS HELD AT BUDAPEST-HUNGARY FROM 28 AUG- 3 SEP 2017

The International Judo Federation (IJF) in its latest (2017) ranking,released immediately after the World (Senior) Judo Chsmpionships held at Budapest, Hungary from 28 Aug- 3 Sep 2017, has ranked Nigerian Army Female Judoka, Private Winnie Gofit as World Number 74 in the Women -70Kg Weight Category. Private Gofit was the sole representative of Nigeria at the 2017 Championships. She put up an impressive performance at the championships to earn a ranking among the best 100 Judokas in the world. You will recall that earlier in the year (April 2017), Gofit had won a Gold Medal for Nigeria at the African (Senior) Wrestling Championships held at Marrakech, Morocco. The Chief of Army Staff has congratulated Private Gofit for the feat achieved.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Relations

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Katyusha:
I thought the Egyptian EIFV (M113 chassis) was just a prototype that never entered service. Wow.

I love them and they av a lot if them that are in service. I think the NA needs these for our infantry.

We can get the used M113 or better still the BMP-1 or 2 and upgrade them.

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NIgeria Army Cadets

Mortar and pressure-plate victim-operated #IED rendered safe in #Libya

Selection of #IEDs recently recovered in #Libya - Nothing particularly interesting, but demonstrates the enduring threat

Burkina Faso ground forces gather around during 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion's equipment and vehicle maintenance class.

North Dakota Nat. Guard Soldiers provide replicas of common improvised explosive devices & counter-IED tactics to the Togolese Armed Forces