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SamuelAnyawu:
Dear All,

What do you all think can be done differently on the Maiduguri-Damaturu highway.

This is just an hour stretch road.

Mount check point for ever 2km to 5km or less, that was how it was done way back. I don't know why they stopped, Alot of people have been killed, kidnapped and unaccounted for on this dangerous and treacherous road.

Before it was destroying power gridlines, it's like this as stopped. They've now resulted into kidnapping, the army HQ should adapt to this terrorist tactics swiftly.

I know you would have lost alot of colleagues playing through this road

PRESS RELEASE

FBI INDICTMENT: IGP RECOMMENDS SUSPENSION OF DCP ABBA KYARI

• AS 4-MAN SPECIAL INVESTIGATION PANEL BEGINS PROBE

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc has recommended the immediate suspension of DCP Abba Kyari, the Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), from the Service of the Nigeria Police Force, pending the outcome of an ongoing internal investigations touching on him. The IGP, in his letter to the Police Service Commission, dated 31st July, 2021, noted that the recommendation for the suspension of the officer, is in line with the internal disciplinary processes of the Force.

The IGP further noted that the suspension is also expected to create an enabling environment for the NPF Special Investigation Panel to carry out its investigations into the weighty allegations against DCP Abba Kyari without interference. The suspension is without prejudice to the constitutional presumption of innocence in favour of the officer.

The Special Investigation Panel (SIP), comprising four (4) Senior Police Officers, is headed by DIG Joseph Egbunike, the Deputy Inspector General of Police in-charge of the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID). The SIP, inter alia, is to undertake a detailed review of all the allegations against DCP Abba Kyari by the US Government as contained in relevant documents that have been availed the NPF by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The SIP is also to obtain detailed representation of DCP Abba Kyari to all the allegations levelled against him, conduct further investigations as it deems fit, and submit recommendations to guide further actions by the Force Leadership on the matter.

Meanwhile, the IGP has reaffirmed the commitment of the Force to the Rule of Law and assured the public of the sanctity of the probe as well as the absolute respect for the rights and privileges of the officer throughout the period of the investigations.

CP FRANK MBA
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA

1st August, 2021

arma19:
Please apart from intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance what else do Airforce Intelligence Officers do? For example do they also go to into towns to carry out investigations like DSS?

Every branch of the military has its own intelligence corp just like the army. Presently I can say the NAF has a better intelligence outfit, probably that's why Airforce officers are been selected has the head of Defence Intelligence.

To your question, intelligence officers as no other job than to gather information/intelligence and Intelligence.....

Devgru:
OK Tnx chief
what are the requirements to work for the military intelligence

Each military branch or the defence HQ just draw men and women they want due to there professions or courses they've undergone.
Let's take the army now, it's likely someone that who read computer science, Psychology etc is likely to be choosen.
Or someone that has passed through NA signal/intelligence corp is likely to be in that corp. Joining the Intelligence corp is not like the infantry or NAMC or other corps.

Devgru:
Chief... I'm also a medical student hoping to join the military. Is it possible to be a medical doctor and work for military intelligence?

If so how?
secondly, how can someone obtain the NA DSSC form?

Capital NO !
Just go for the NAMC , one is out already and the list of the candidates are out for examination. The examination is slated for 4th of Nov this year, that means you have to wait for next year.

#MEN IN BLACK
#NA

Prof. Babagana Zulum inducts 1000 agro rangers to protect farmers from extortion and threats by the terrorist group, Boko Haram.

This was after rigorous vetting from the Department of State Security Services, DSS.

These new recruits will join the 9,000 civilian JTFs funded monthly by Prof Zulum to keep aid security of remote communities.

drmuhammedjibrin:
Good morning Gallant officer.I'm a medical student hoping to join the military soon.please what's your honest opinion on it and which among the three branch do you think its best to join and also the branch that will need my service most.Also chief,do soldiers get disfigured during attacks?if yes,then can i be of help to them if i specialise in plastic and reconstructive surgery?.....the truth is....I'M SO MUCH IN LOVE WITH THE MILITARY THAT I THINK I'LL DIE IF I DON'T JOIN THE MILITARY!!!

Lucky you .... !
Just get the next NA DSSC form and do your best, you guys have higher chances of been taken into the commission than any other professional fields. Also been a plastic surgery specialist would increase your chances, You wil go straight to the NAMC.
I know of a medical officer way back 2016, His in Borno now, just get the form and do your best, your chances are 90% plus high.

Lurker4Long:

Reminds me of this:

Toju200:
NAF
#MI35
#SkyHawk
Jayjay

Nice pics @toju.
Love the jayjay part

[/b]Senator Ali Ndume who has been quoted here by punch is very knowledgeable on this, he is the chairman senate committee on Army[b]


National Assembly plans to meet US Congress over $875m weapons deal stoppage



https://punchng.com/national-assembly-plans-to-meet-us-congress-over-875m-weapons-deal-stoppage/?amp&__twitter_impression=true

OFF TOPIC


POLICE ARRESTS FEMALE GUNRUNNER WITH N2.4M IN KATSINA

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a suspected gunrunner, Aisha Nura in Batsari Local Govt Area of the state and recovered N2.4m found in her possession.

Spokesperson of the command, SP Gambo Isah, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, July 30, said the 27-year-old suspect is the wife of one notorious bandit known as Nura Alhaji Murnal.

"On 25th July, 2021 at about 0900hrs, based on a tip off, the Command succeeded in arresting one Aisha Nura, `F`, aged 27yrs of Baranda village, a Fulani settlement at Batsari LGA of Katsina state," the PPRO stated.

"Nemesis caught up with the suspect when she was arrested in a suspicious manner, concealing her presence and trying to board an Okada motorcycle from Batsari town heading towards Nahuta village. Immediately she was searched, money, the sum of two million four hundred and five thousand naira (N2,405,000:00K) was found in her possession, reasonably suspected to be proceeds of arms supplies to bandits in Kaduna state.

"In the course of investigation suspect confessed to the commission of the offence and admitted that she was sent by husband one Nura Alh. Murnai a notorious bandit, belong to the camp of bandits’ leader one Abu Radda to collect the money on his behalf from his counterparts in Kaduna forest. Investigation is ongoing." he added.

Litmus:
Lol, I once suggested this type of craft. I have a feeling that relevantly designed ones for the theatre, perhaps like the Delta creeks and mangrove areas, will prove very useful, even formidable.

We use to have 4 but only 2 is operational.

S U P E R T U C A N O!

The Federal Government has said it would be launching the six Super Tucano fighter aircrafts purchased from the United States by next Tuesday, August 3 2021

#PressRelease #DHQUpdate

MAJOR GENERAL SAWYERR TAKES-OVER AS DEFENCE SPOKESMAN... Cautions Against Sensational Journalism

The newly appointed Director of Defence Information (DDI), Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr has called on the Nigerian media to guide against sensational reportage which seeks to undermine national security.

Maj Gen Sawyerr gave the charge while takingover as the new spokesman of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), in a brief ceremony held today, 30 July, 2021 at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Abuja.

The DDI who described the media as a vital component in the entire process of any campaign plan, either conventional or asymmetric warfare, solicited media operators support in all spectrums towards jettisoning sensational headlines that give undue publicity to perpetrators of criminal acts that tend to undermine national security. He however, urged the media to be objective, fair and balanced in their reportage.

Maj Gen Sawyerr, further explained his responsibilities as the new image maker of the AFN to include projecting and galvanizing media and citizens support for all military operations.

He noted that the AFN in synergy with other security agencies have continued to work round the clock in surmounting the various security threats. These security challenges, he said, would in no distant time be a thing of the past, as a result of the positive feelers emanating from the theatres of operation.

He commended the efforts of the Deputy Director, Defence Information, Air Commodore Wap Martin Maigida for professionally piloting the affairs of the Directorate while acting as Defence spokesman. He pledged to leverage on the successes recorded as well as the experience gathered over the years.

The immediate past Acting DDI, Air Cdre Maigida, earlier in his remarks, expressed gratitude to the CDS for his unflinching supports during his tenure.

He commended the media, particularly, the Defence Correspondents for their unwavering support and cooperation throughout his tenure and urged them to redouble their efforts in projecting the positive image of the AFN in the quest of ensuring national security.

The occasion was witnessed by senior media practitioners.

Until his recent appointment, Maj Gen Sawyerr was the Commandant Nigerian Army Armour School, in Bauchi State.

AB AYI
Commander
Assistant Director Defence Information
30 July 2021

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OPERATION HADIN KAI: BHTs/ISWAP FIGHTERS SURRENDER TO TROOPS ...As troops intercept insurgents' logistics supplier

Troops of 202 Battalion have taken custody of eight Boko Haram Insurgents and their families, comprising 10 adult females and 22 children, who surrendered to troops at Ruwaza village in Bama Local Government Area of Borno state.

In a similar development, troops of Forward Operational Base (FOB) operating along Bocobs- Bama road have atrested 20 Boko Haram fighters and their families, who surrendered to troops at Nbewa village, also in Bama Local Government Area of Borno state. The surrendering families of the insurgents comprised 15 adult females and 26 children. The suspects all surrendered to the troops, during clearance operations in the areas on 29 July, 2021 following ongoing intense clearance operations by troops in the general areas.

The children among the surrendering suspects have been vaccinated with polio vaccines, while the adult and female suspects, who have been documented and screened are currently undergoing preliminary investigations.

In a separate operation, troops of 73 Battalion, Forward Operating Base (FOB) in conjunction with combined team of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and Hunters have intercepted a Boko Haram Terrorists Logisitics Supplier during a fighting patrol along Molai - Damboa Road. On being alerted, the combined team swiftly mobilised and stormed the location, where they arrested the suspect, while he was perfecting plans to deliver logistics to the insurgents in the forest.

Items recovered from the suspect include a vehicle, 4 jerry cans of 30 Litres of PMS, one 4 Litre gallon of engine oil, one motorcycle pump, one oil treatment, one torch light, one mosquito net, two praying mats, two blankets, four Spanners, 10 packets of 1.5v battery and three dozens of diamond rubber solution. Others are five packets of candies, five packets of seasoning and measures of other food stuff.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
30 July 2021

tutudesz:
7 days since 2 Antonov landed in Yola O! Abeg watin Dem bring come
Covert1 bidexiii Toju200 kabe1

It's too secrete, probably when they're are inducting the Super Tucanos they should be inducted the UAV together.

RiceProducers:
This is really affordable and good value for money.

Am telling you bro !

Turkey sells 118 Hızır armored combat vehicles to Kenya for $94.2 million.

▪️Includes spare parts and maintenance contract

▪️ Deliveries start in 2022

RiceProducers:
Lai Mohammed is unaware. He was even mixing up Super Tucanoes and this separate request for AH1 Super Cobras.

Wetin that Baba know

kabe1:
Su 34 strike bridge somewhere in Raqqa probably 2015/16.



Nemesis4you , please can you explain the technology used here.

I know Russian planes are not known to carry Reconnaissance pods (Sniper, Aselpod etc) so how are they able to carry out this sort of recon?

[/b]Russia will license-produce the Thales Damocles reconnaissance and target designation pod for its air force strike aircraft, following successful tests of the system with Malaysia's Sukhoi Su-30MKM multirole fighter. Comparative trials involving Damocles and the Ural Optical and Mechanical Plant (UOMZ)-produced Sapsan and Solux targeting pods went in favour of the French design[b]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damocles_(targeting_pod)

It's possible that Russian as finished developing there own version of Thales sniper pods and they're testing it in Syria already.
The targeting pods market is estimated to be USD 3.26 Billion in 2017 and projected to reach USD 4.49 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.61% during the forecast period.

The growth of the market can be attributed to increasing military aircraft procurement as well as upgradation of existing aircraft across the world. The increasing military aircraft procurement by various countries has led to an increase in demand for aircraft payload-based targeting system, i.e. targeting pods for capability enhancement in precision targeting.

Europe accounted for the largest share of the targeting pods market in 2017, followed by Asia Pacific and North America. Europe's large share can be attributed to the increased spending on advanced airborne targeting systems by countries such as the UK, France, and Russia and the upgradation and procurement of targeting pod-based aircraft. Russia is estimated to be the leading market for targeting pods in Europe in 2017. The reason for Russia's dominance of the Europe targeting pods market can be attributed to the country's aircraft upgradation programs.

BHTs/ISWAP Fighters Surrenders To Troops Of 202 Battalion


Troops of 202 Battalion have taken custody of eight Boko Haram Insurgents and their families, comprising 10 adult females and 22 children, who surrendered to troops at Ruwaza village in Bama Local Government Area of Borno state. Read more here- http://www.militainment.com.ng/2021/07/just-in-see-how-bhtsiswap-fighters.html?m=1

SamuelAnyawu:
Neutralizing in the Nigerian security context. Does it mean killed, wounded or disarmed?

No !
Neutralized means been killed !
And there is nothing like "in the Nigerian security context", neutralize is neutralize !

PRESS RELEASE

NAF ESTABLISHES DIRECTORATE OF VETERAN AFFAIRS

In a bid to stimulate better welfare packages for Nigerian Air Force (NAF) veterans and their families, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao has approved the immediate establishment of the Directorate of Veteran Affairs. The new Directorate, domiciled under the Administration Branch, will also be responsible for interfacing with similar structures in sister Services towards harnessing necessary benefits for NAF retirees under existing Federal Government programmes for veterans, among other responsibilities. The CAS disclosed this while recently declaring open a 2-day Conference for NAF Administrative and Medical personnel. The Conference with the theme, “Efficient Human Resource Management: Panacea for Bolstering Morale and Improving Personnel Welfare”, attracted seasoned and erudite resource persons with vast knowledge in human resource management as well as experts in the field of medicine.

In his opening remarks, Air Marshal Amao noted that the NAF considers the state of physical and mental well-being of its personnel, which he described as an important factor in the sustenance of morale, as a force multiplier in ensuring operational effectiveness. He also pointed that the Conference was one in a series of conferences aimed at refocusing operational capabilities and bolstering personnel morale. He emphasized that the strength of any armed Service is not determined by the strength of its arsenal, but also by the professionalism of its workforce, which is largely bolstered through robust human resource management. According to him, in the last 2 months, the NAF had launched the Telemedicine portal to ensure access to prompt medical attention, whilst promoting confidence in NAF medical services for enhanced morale and productivity of personnel. He stated further that the outcome of such innovations would stimulate NAF human resource management efforts to be at par with global organizational standards and best practices.

Air Marshal Amao challenged participants to critically assess areas where the NAF was lacking as regards personnel welfare and administration and come up with workable solutions to mitigate effects on the Service’s operational capabilities. “As a highly technical Service that deals with sophisticated aircraft, equipment and military hardware, maintaining a highly skilled, efficient, healthy and motivated workforce should be the hallmark of our daily activities. To this end, we will continue to epitomize best human resource management practices to promote our operational effectiveness”, he said. While expressing the profound gratitude of the NAF to President Muhammadu Buhari, for his unwavering and continued support, the CAS assured of NAF’s commitment to the successful execution of constitutional roles for a peaceful and united Nigeria.

Earlier, the Air Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Mahmud Madi had stated that the timing for the conference was apt, considering the strategic importance of the human resource in achieving organizational goals and objectives. He also stated that the NAF has invested hugely in human capacity development and personnel welfare in recent years which has translated to tangible gains in NAF operational conducts. In the same vein, the Chief of Medical Services, Air Commodore Olabode Babalola revealed the desire of the CAS to ensure that the NAF Medical Services measure up to the global best practice. According to him, the CAS’ approval of the Medical Conference is a further attestation of his willingness to improve healthcare delivery in the NAF.

During the 2-day Conference, 4 papers were presented by seasoned and experienced human resource managers and medical practitioners. Papers relevant to administrative management presented included, “Human Resource Management and Administrative Service Delivery in NAF”, delivered by Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Kure (Rtd) and “Human Resource Management Development: A vital Tool for Achieving Organizational Goals”, delivered by Dr (Mrs) Boma Akhiojemi. Papers relevant to the medical field delivered included, “Telemedicine and its Prospects in the NAF by Dr (Mrs) Funmi Adewara and “Drug Abuse and Post -Traumatic Stress Disorder” delivered by Air Commodore Bashir Yakassai (Rtd). Participants for the Conference were drawn from all NAF units nationwide.

Edward Gabkwet
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

30 July 2021

NAF PUMA

Whyem15:
Lai Mohammed is a member of the federal executive council, ordinarily he should be more aware of any such deal more than the national assembly unless this was supposed to be a secret deal or maybe Lai Mohammed is doing his thing.
Unless the national assembly was notified of the deal by the executive branch of government or they had a more detailed version of the supplementary budget, I do not see how they should know more than Lai Mohammed.

Bro that's by the book and Naija it's a one entirely strange country. The old man might not be aware of the deal.

Nigerian Army prototype armored airboat/hovercraft.

Stormtrooper11:
I'm not sure about its authenticity, but according to the article, COAS met with the Wagner group leader at Lagos. The COAS didn't travel out

First of all it was abroad now it's: "the COAS spotted with the leader of Wagner group".
Please show us pictures and not link !

Nostradamus1:
You are not atheist sire,

Atheist are mostly logical people who I sometimes find rigid.
Prove there was a massacre at Lekki,

. !

xterra2:
Guys, How true is this ?

Here is the link from the tweet: https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/local/travel/202107/449229.php

Thoughts on hiring PMCs ?


I Know the Gov advised FG to get mercenaries to take the battle to them , does it mean the FG is taking his advise and perhaps FG advise too ?

All lies and rumours !
Since the newly appointed COAS was sworn in, he hasn't travelled outside the country.
Especially the past 2 to 3 weeks it as been one occasion or ceremony.