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More BHT surrendering, the tide of the war is changing !

Not less than 70 BOKO HARAM/ISWAP fighters surrendered to the Cameroonian Military yesterday and today. The terrorists also surrendered their weapons and ammunition.

Joint exercise between NN, Spanish Navy and the United-States Navy on the Sea Base Hershel "Woody" Williams vessel

A Nigerian Navy AgustaWestland AW109 helicopter prepares to land aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base Hershel "Woody" Williams.

COAS REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO REPOSITION NIGERIAN ARMY FOR EFFICIENT OPERATIONS

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, has said that despite contemporary security challenges, the Nigerian Army under his leadership, is being repositioned to conduct its Operations efficiently.

He said this has become imperative in order to defeat the myriad of adversaries behind threats to internal security of the country.

Lt Gen Yahaya made this known on Wednesday 11 August 2021, during the second Senior Command and Leadership Seminar held at the 1 Division Auditorium, Kaduna.
The seminar targeted incumbent and potential General Officers Commanding (GOC) and Brigade Commanders.

According to the COAS, the Army will be better positioned under the current leadership through effective training and re-training. He stated that training will improve the capacity of the Army to checkmate security challenges currently bedeviling the country.

He assured that mechanisms are already in motion to reinvigorate training and to effectively plan and conduct operations, drawing lessons from previous operations.

He further charged the General Officers Commanding and Brigade Commanders to devise multidimensional, multidisciplinary and multifaceted approaches to defeat all adversaries and challenges. Lt Gen Yahaya urged the senior officers to make the utmost use of the opportunities offered by the seminar.

Addressing participants at the seminar, the General Officer Commanding 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj Gen Kabiru Mukhtar, noted that the seminar is a clear indication of the premium the Chief of Army Staff places on quality leadership in the Nigerian Army.

He stressed that contemporary threats and operating environment demand innovative leadership and competence from commanders.

He further declared that operations under the Division have yielded remarkable successes leading to a marked decline in security incidents in the Division's Area of Responsibility. He attributed the achievements to the concerted effort of troops of the Division and sister security agencies, under the guidance of the Chief of Army Staff.

Present at the event were General Martin Luther Agwai (Rtd) former Chief of Defence Staff, who delivered the keynote address, Maj Gen Chris Olukolade,former Director Defence Information, Maj Gen Lawrence Ngubane former Chief of Operations, as well as principal staff officers from the Army Headquarters, Corps Commanders, Commanders of military Institutions, formations and other security agencies.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
12 Aug 21

EIGHT SUSPECTS ARRESTED BY TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN IN CONNECTION WITH SHOOTING INCIDENCE IN RAFIN BAUNA IN BASSA LGA

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) today Tuesday 10 August 2021 arrested 8 suspects in connection with the shooting of 3 women on a farm close to Rafin Bauna general area in Bassa LGA of Plateau State.

The troops earlier responded to a distress call that 3 women were shot on their farm close to Rafin Bauna by unknown gun men. Troops immediately mobilized to the scene and discovered 2 of the 3 women were shot dead on the spot, while one of the women sustained gunshot wounds. The bodies were recovered while the injured woman was evacuated to a medical facility for medical care. Unfortunately she later died while receiving treatment.

The general area was immediately cordoned off and 8 suspects were arrested in connection with the shooting incidence. The suspects are currently in the custody of OPSH and are undergoing interrogation.

The Commander OPSH Major General Ibrahim Ali has once again charged personnel to remain vigilant and take necessary measures to clamp down on criminal elements in the communities.

The Commander also urged law abiding citizens to always make use of the help center lines distributed to provide information to troops for prompt action. He reassured of his commitment to deal decisively with those bent on causing trouble in Plateau state and environs.

ISHAKU GAJI TAKWA
Major
Military Information Officer
10 August 2021

COAS FLAGS OFF WELFARE FLIGHT FOR TROOPS OF OPERATION HADIN KAI

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, in his efforts to cater for the welfare of troops and boost their morale, has flagged off welfare flight for troops of Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) who are proceeding on pass to and fro the theatre of operations to other parts of the country.

The COAS performed the symbolic ceremony on Monday, 9 August, 2021 at the Nigerian Air Force Base Maiduguri, Borno State.

Lieutenant General Yahaya in his remarks said welfare of troops is one of his cardinal focus for the Nigerian Army and it is in this regard that the initiative was birthed in order to ease the movement of personnel of OPHK by addressing problems such as distance and other associated challenges, while proceeding on pass to see their families and loved ones.

He said the ongoing Joint operations in the Theatre has further strengthened the synergy between the services and other security agencies which informed the decision of Chief of the Air Staff to provide the Nigerian Air Force Charlie-130 aircraft to lift troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), personnel of other security agencies, as well as civilian staff of the AFN from Maiduguri to other parts of the country.

He stated that the flight will be twice a month to meet the the 2 weeks duration of leave passes in the theatre, He added that personnel leaving on pass will be granted two weeks. The COAS further directed that all security measures must be strictly adhered to, as troops will be thoroughly searched, cleared and documented before boarding the flight.

He urged all troops to utilize the opportunity to promote synergy amongst all the services and security agencies in the theatre, in order to achieve success in ongoing and future operations.

While appreciating the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari for his guidance, directions and the confidence reposed in the AFN, Gen Yahaya plegded his unalloyed loyalty and commitment to defending the constitution of the country. He also extended his appreciation to the Minister of Defence Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd), the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, Chief of the Naval Staff, Chief of the Air Staff and the Inspector General of Police for their support and collaboration.

Speaking earlier on the schedules of flight, the Chief of Operations (Army), Major General Olufemi Akinjobi said the welfare flight has been scheduled to cover 3 main hubs, namely Lagos, Abuja and Maiduguri. Troops from Lagos will be housed and managed at Ikeja Cantonment, while those in Abuja will be at the Nigerian Army Forward Operational Base and those in Maiduguri will be at the Headquarters Theatre Command.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
10 Aug 21

DISCLAIMER

RE: ARMY TO FREE 2 SENIOR BOKO HARAM BOMB EXPERTS AFTER REHABILITATION

Our attention has been drawn to a publication by some online news medium released in which the authors deliberately misrepresented the facts contained in that report and twisted it to suit whatever purpose they seek to achieve.

While the Nigerian Army (NA) does not want to be distracted from its main focus of dealing decisively with the threats against peace loving Nigerians, it has become necessary to put issues in their right perspectives. It is a known fact that in the recent past, over 1,000 members of Boko Haram and their families have surrendered to the troops due to the intense pressure from troops' sustained offensive actions. Among those were key leaders of the terrorists group who have renounced their membership and have turned themselves in.

The NA being a professional military organisation will continue to act in accordance with the dictates of the Nigerian Constitution, as well as international best practices. It must be known that the NA will never encourage any act of lawlessness or extra judicial killings. Accordingly, all surrendered terrorists will be received, processed and passed on to the relevant agencies of Government for further assessment in line with extant provisions.

The ongoing Operation Safe Corridor is an outfit established by the Federal Government and not the NA. As such, it is absolutely wrong to say that the NA will free repentant terrorists. The NA therefore appeals to the public to disregard the deliberate distortion of facts by these online mediums and continue to support the NA in order to rid the country of terrorism and other forms of insecurity.

The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has reiterated his admonition to all terrorists groups operating in the country to abandon their illegitimate cause and surrender to troops.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
10 August 2021

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Zulum in Baga, resettles 1,200; provides them food, clothes, cash

... Lauds Buhari, security agencies.

Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum travelled to Baga, a famous fishing area over the weekend, during which he supervised the resettlement of 500 families that were made up of 1,200 members displaced for more than seven years, by insurgents attacks.

Of the 1,200 family members, 716 women each received N10,000 cash, a wrapper and children clothings, while 486 men received also N10,000 each.

Both the men and women each received a bag of rice, a bag of maize grits and other condiments.

Doron Baga, a fishing community located in the shores of Lake Chad is in Kukawa Local Government Area, and was a major area of economic interest to Boko Haram, during their occupation for more than seven years.

Displaced residents relocated IDP camps in Monguno IDPs until Zulum set up a resettlement committee that was headed by Borno’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Kaka Shehu Lawan. The committee rebuilt homes and public institutions and began to safely resettle residents, most of whom had been anxious to return.

At the latest resettlement, Zulum addressed returnees at Doron Baga primary school.

"This town was dislodged by the insurgents many years ago. Today, to the glory of God, we are witnessing the first return of the people to their home town from Monguno town of Monguno Local Government Area” the Governor said.

Zulum however warned the returnees that, Government will not condone any form of sabotage from any individual, enjoining them to report any suspicious person or activity, as it is only with their co-operation, that security could continue to safeguard Baga.

Resettlement committee chairman, Kaka Shehu Lawan said that success of people's return was due to Zulum’s resilience and untiring effort, explaining that with the return, many have returned to fishing businesses

... Zulum lauds Buhari, security agencies

Meanwhile, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has applauded the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari for his commitment towards the return of peace to the shores of Lake Chad and ongoing resettlement.

"Let me use this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari first for creating the enabling environment that ensured the return of this very important community."

The Governor also appreciated the efforts of the Nigerian military, other security establishments and volunteers in civilian JTF, hunters and vigilantes for supporting the military and the resettlement committee’s reconstruction efforts.

... Zulum assesses former Gov. Ma'aji's residence

While in Baga, Governor Zulum took time to assess destructions done to the residence of former Borno State Governor, Senator Maina Ma'aji Lawan.

Maina Maaji, a prince and resident of Baga of Kukawa Local Government Area, accompanied Zulum during the trip.

Other top Government officials that accompanied the Governor included Chairman of the resettlement committee, Barr. Kaka Shehu Lawan, the member representing Kukawa at the Borno State House of Assembly, Haruna Kukawa, Commissioners for reconstruction rehabilitation and resettlement, Engr Mustapha Gubio, that of Agriculture, Engr. Bukar Talba, and Water Resources, Engr. Tijjani Goni Alkali, some APC stakeholders and top Government officials.

GeneralFarouq:
They are done messing up the middle East, now it time to reface Africa.
Whatever thier plans are I hope it good.

rka1:
No problem. Definitely a great deal and I'm sure more to come. Keep up the good work and ignore the trolls.

Thanks man.

kabe1:
You are wrong. we received NNS Thunder and NNS Okpabana from America.

[/b]Both ships were never seriously armed even in American service. They are both Coast Guard Cutters[b]

Long Endurance patrol ships, the kind of ships we seriously needed at as the time they were transferred to us.

Let me also tell you, before those ships were gifted to Nigeria, the Nigerian navy did not have one single Ocean going Ship in active service. Not 1!!!

So while you moan, remember that.

Also many countries around the world, including big European countries like Turkey are beneficiaries of second hand Ships from the US.

Even in Africa, Egypt has received many second hand frigates from America in the past.

The US has been a good military partner to Nigeria.

Look at the number of joint military exercises each year.

Thanks for this !

willybaby:
excess defence article again, that's how we received ships (NNS THUNDER and CENTENARY) after enough boy boy to the USA, ships that were totally stripped of all offensive and defensive capabilities with only canons left, cannons that I have not even seen the NN fire even in training, also two alpha jets we were able to get was so stripped it seems we had to repaint it our self's, kudos to NAF who were able to retrofit and upgrade the jets to be able to carry dumb bombs and shot Rockets..

Sorry if am not estatic, has the USA been a good military partner to us the answer is NO...

Yes they where stripped off but we can always re-arm them back, We can always do that through the help of Germany, South Korea etc.

For me half cake is better than none, if this turns out to be true.

rka1:
Some more details relating to the Super Tucano deal:

The United States has $590 million in active government-to-government sales cases with Nigeria under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) system. FMS cases notified to Congress are listed here . Recent and significant sales include up to 12 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft worth $497 million to support Nigerian military operations against Boko Haram and ISIS West Africa and counter illicit trafficking in Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea. The case includes special training on the Law of Armed Conflict and International Humanitarian Law. Nigeria also has active air-to-ground integration to mitigate the possibility of civilian harm. The persistent light attack and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities Nigeria will develop upon completion of this sale and associated programming involve more than just airplanes – Nigeria will have the trained personnel and sustainment infrastructure to ensure a robust capability for the aircrafts’ full service lifetime.

In FY 2019, the United States also authorized the permanent export of over $127,525 in defense articles to Nigeria via the Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) process. The top categories of DCS to Nigeria were Fire Control, Laser, Imaging, and Guidance Equipment; Aircraft and Related Articles; and Military Electronics.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.state.gov/u-s-security-cooperation-with-nigeria/&ved=2ahUKEwjzltjj-qPyAhUpRhUIHX_KCRoQFnoECDEQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0AAk10ZVNGIhI3p3HZwgmR&cshid=1628513680836

Thanks for sharing this, I love the top brass in the NAF HQ, this is a great deal. Training of its personnel's including (pilots and engineers).

More.

OPERATION HADIN KAI: BHTs/ISWAP SENIOR COMMANDERS, CHIEF BOMB EXPERT AND FAMILIES SURRENDER WITH FOLLOWERS

...More arms and ammunition recovered

Following the recent escalation of offensive operations coupled with non kinetic efforts by troops of operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) which yielded massive surrendering of Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province Terrorists in the North East, the Chief Bomb Expert of the terrorists group known as Musa Adamu a.k.a Mala Musa Abuja and his second in command Usman Adamu a.k.a Abu Darda along with their families and followers have also finally surrendered to the troops of operation HADIN KAI in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

The acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division and Commander Sector 1 OPHK Brigadier General Abdulwahab Adelokun Eyitayo was at Headquarters 21 Special Armoured Brigade Bama on Saturday, 7 August, 2021 to receive the set of the surrendered Boko Haram terrorists and their families.

During the visit, the GOC said their decision to drop their arms and come out is highly commendable, adding that they should also try and talk to their brothers and colleagues in the forest to come out and embrace the new life of peace and rehabilitation. General Eyitayo who spoke through an interpreter further disclosed that they will undergo some rehabilitation process at a Government facility before reintegration into the larger society.

While distributing new cloths and assorted food items, groceries and toiletries to the surrendered terrorists and their families totalling 335 fighters, 746 adult women and children including one of the abducted Chibok girls, it was observed that the reasons for such massive turn was basically due to the intensified Nigerian military campaign on their enclaves and environs and also with the overwhelming famine, discontent, internal skirmishes, health challenges as well as untold hardship.

The Nigerian military has resolved to intensify its both kinetic and non-kinentic approach towards the ongoing fight against insurgency in order to leverage on the knowledge of Musa Adamu and Usman Adamu and also with the current wave of turnout by terrorists to enable her achieve both short and long term counter-insurgency gains in the North East.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
8 August 2021

OPERATION HADIN KAI: TROOPS QUELL BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS ATTACK ON DAMBOA

Troops of 25 Task Force Brigade, Operation HADIN KAI in the North East have quelled a dawn attack attempted on Damboa town in the early hours of Sunday 8 August 21 by Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province terrorists. The criminals made a futile effort to infiltrate the town, but were met with heavy volume of fire from the vigilant troops.

While attempting to infiltrate the town with unconfirmed numbers of foot soldiers and some mounted on motorcycles, the terrorists suffered debilitating gunshot wounds from troops' fire, forcing them to beat the retreat in disarray. The troops are currently on the trail of the fleeing terrorists. Unfortunately, in the exchange of fire that ensued, two vehicles belonging to the Civilian Joint Task Force were razed by fire.

The troops of Operation HADIN KAI have been commended for their vigilance and swift response in quelling the attack. They are also encouraged not to allow any form of distraction from the marauding terrorists, whose ranks have suffered enormous depletion in manpower as a result of ongoing air and artillery bombardments.

Law abiding people of North East Nigeria are assured of the Chief of Army Staff's determination to finally rout the Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province criminals from their hideouts. The good people of the North East are also encouraged to continue to avail the troops with actionable information that will enhance the execution of the ongoing Counter Terrorism Counter Insurgency operations in the region.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
9 Aug 21

#partnership.
Strengthening Partnership with Coastal African Nations

US Navy with Ghanian Navy


U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet
U.S. Navy

OPERATION HADIN KAI: BHTs/ISWAP SENIOR COMMANDERS, CHIEF BOMB EXPERT AND FAMILIES SURRENDER WITH FOLLOWERS
...More arms and ammunition recovered

Following the recent escalation of offensive operations coupled with non kinetic efforts by troops of operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) which yielded massive surrendering of Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province Terrorists in the North East, the Chief Bomb Expert of the terrorists group known as Musa Adamu a.K.a Mala Musa Abuja and his second in command Usman Adamu a.k.a Abu Darda along with their families and followers have also finally surrendered to the troops of operation HADIN KAI in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

The acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division and Commander Sector 1 OPHK Brigadier General Abdulwahab Adelokun Eyitayo was at Headquarters 21 Special Armoured Brigade Bama on Saturday, 7 August, 2021 to receive the set of the surrendered Boko Haram terrorists and their families.

During the visit, the GOC said their decision to drop their arms and come out is highly commendable, adding that they should also try and talk to their brothers and colleagues in the forest to come out and embrace the new life of peace and rehabilitation. General Eyitayo who spoke through an interpreter further disclosed that they will undergo some rehabilitation process at a Government facility before reintegration into the larger society.

While distributing new cloths and assorted food items, groceries and toiletries to the surrendered terrorists and their families totalling 335 fighters, 746 adult women and children including one of the abducted Chibok girls, it was observed that the reasons for such massive turn was basically due to the intensified Nigerian military campaign on their enclaves and environs and also with the overwhelming famine, discontent, internal skirmishes, health challenges as well as untold hardship.

The Nigerian military has resolved to intensify its both kinetic and non-kinentic approach towards the ongoing fight against insurgency in order to leverage on the knowledge of Musa Adamu and Usman Adamu and also with the current wave of turnout by terrorists to enable her achieve both short and long term counter-insurgency gains in the North East.

RE: ALLEGATION ON TROOPS NOT RESPONDING TO PREVENT ATTACKS IN PLATEAU UNTRUE

The attention of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) has been drawn to a publication in Punch Newspaper dated 8 August 2021, where it was alleged that troops of OPSH told residents that they had no instruction to repel invaders during attacks on some communities in Bassa LGA. This allegation is not only false and baseless but a malicious and futile attempt to once again malign the good work troops of OPSH have been doing to restore normalcy to troubled areas in line with its operational mandate.

It is pertinent to note that OPSH is committed to safeguarding lives and property in line with global best practices of adhering to rules of engagement (ROE), standard operating procedure (SOP) and respect for fundamental human rights of the citizenry.

For the records, OPSH deploys in a joint operations involving all security agencies whose mandate is to bring lasting peace on the Plateau and environs. It is practically impossible to issue out orders to troops and for them not to respond to any distress situation aimed at saving the lives and property of law abiding citizens considering that they are drawn from all the security agencies, cutting across ethnic, religious divides and under oath to maintain peace and security in the nation. Therefore, the submission that troops have not been given permission to protect communities is not only false but wicked as the mandate of OPSH is explicitly clear on what should be done in an event of such unfortunate situation in line with the SOP. However, it would be appreciated if anyone has information that would help identify personnel that is alleged to have given such excuse as to not given orders to respond to distress calls. It is also important to stress that prior to deployment, troops are adequately briefed on their expectations for operations in realization of OPSH mandate. Currently, the Commander OPSH has ordered the beefing up of security and increased patrols to safeguard all troubled areas to prevent recurrence of such sad incidents.

All law abiding citizens are therefore enjoined to cooperate with the security agencies by providing credible information that would aid the security agencies in performing their duties. The good people of Bassa and environs are once again urged to use the phone numbers distributed by OPSH to report activities of suspicious elements in their domain for prompt response.

Please disseminate to the public through your medium. Thank you for your cooperation.

ISHAKU GAJI TAKWA
Major
Military Information Officer
8 August 2021

#NAF
#A 29 SUPER TUCANO

Two years ago with the present Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Farouk Yahaya when he was GOC One Division.
Then, Representing Governor Nasir El-Rufai at the closing ceremony of 1 Division Nigerian Army Inter-Brigade Officers’s Combat Proficiency Competition 2019. Thanks to the GOC, Major General Farouk Yahaya, Garrison Commander, Brig-Gen. OJ Akpor and the entire officers and men of the Division.

OFFICIAL HANDING OVER/ COMMISSIONING CEREMONY OF MARITIME SECURITY ASSETS DONATED BY AITEO TO THE NIGERIAN NAVY



Short video - https://fb.watch/7ftgi8NlgH/

NAVY TO ESTABLISH TWO NEW OPERATIONAL BASES IN CROSS RIVER AS AYADE RECEIVES CNS

The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo says the Nigerian Navy is set to establish an outpost at Ikang and a naval security station at Dayspring Island.

Both locations are in the Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River which shares maritime boundary with the Republican of Cameroon.

Speaking Thursday during a courtesy call on the state governor, Professor Ben Ayade at the Executive Chamber of the Governor's Office, Calabar, Vice Admiral Gambo explained that the move has become necessary "because we are aware of the security situation in the state- cultists, kidnappers and other criminal elements- and to that effect, it has been part of our strategic plan and I think it is expedient that speedily we establish outpost and security station in these locations so that we can improve our security architecture in the state and of course, secure our borders and around the Republic of Cameroon.”

Assuring the governor of the Navy's commitment to the security of the state nay Nigeria, the Naval boss said "we have to keep our eyes open and to ensure that Cross River State and Nigeria at large is secured from that angle.

"We want to reassure you of the availability of the Nigerian Navy; we are at your service to ensure that Cross River State and her good people are safe and secured for economic prosperity and development

"I want to inform you, Your Excellency, of the ongoing general operations in the creeks around the state to ensure we rid it of all criminal elements; the cultists, the kidnappers and all that to make sure it is safe for maritime business to thrive since Cross River is a litoral state.

"In that regard, we are also collaborating with other agencies the Army, the Airforce and of course, the police and other security agencies in the state to ensure that the waterways are safe and secure for the prosperity of the good people of Cross River State"

Continuing, Vice Admiral Gambo who said he was on an operational and administrative visit to Cross River expressed optimism that the Naval War College being built in Calabar will be ready for commissioning next year.

Responding, Governor Ayade commended the Navy for its security efforts in Cross River so far, which according to him, have "kept us out of the way of harm particularly knowing the complex nature of Cross River's location vis a vis maritime security challenges.

“Very recently NNS Victory had undertaken several operations and I want to thank NNS Victory for their efforts in clearing out those bad boys from the creeks. Indeed, that has helped.”

The governor thanked the Naval Chief for the proposed Naval operational bases at Ikang and Dayspring Island, describing the development as deft moves to secure people of the area from criminal elements.

He however, pleaded with the Navy to also establish a base around Esighi where the Bakassi Deep Seaport project is sited.

His words: "We will need a strong naval presence, we will need a naval patrol across the entire length and breadth of our maritime domain.”

He pledged to sign the Certificate of Occupancy for the ongoing construction of Naval facilities in Calabar as pleaded by Vice Admiral Gambo.

joshingjosh:
But I thought NIMASA is a separate Organisation, why is NAF branded on their own operational platform

Or it it operated by NAF??

It will be operated and maintained by the NAF.

Training with our partners is what we do!

The U.S. Navy ship Hershel Woody Williams arrived in Lagos to participate in a three-day maritime training exercise with the Nigerian Navy.

#PartnershipsMatter
#US Navy
#Nigeria Navy

Xbee007:
Were is Chadian air force in all this?

Most of there aircrafts (both fixed wing & rotary) are not operational !

At least 26 Chadian troops killed in suspected militant attack.


https://www.africanews.com/2021/08/06/at-least-26-chadian-troops-killed-in-suspected-militant-attack//

#IS IED maker Abu Dardi and 20 others IED experts surrender to OPHK yesterday.

Seems like the UAV and the new jets as already giving this guys hell

Concl...

bidexiii:
August 5th, South African special forces on patrol in Pemba, Mozambique.

More photo Ops coming from Mozambique

Sappers from 35 Engineer Regiment are currently delivering EOD Search and 'Train The Trainer' courses to Nigerian Army Engineers.

This training will enable the Nigerians to counter Violent Extremist Organisations in their country and beyond.