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komekn:
You still have not given his side of story.

In every situation either for good or bad there is ALWAYS two sides to a story.

What story did you want ?
What did the superior did to Warren his killing, even in civil society except for self defense !

He want AWOL during field duties and am was purnished, three month salary or so I can't say precisely.
After the three month the salary was not paid and he asked for three days off to travel to HQ to rectify it, since the three months was long due.
The CO decline his request several time, reason for a soldier that has gone AWOL before and under probation from the top.
To cut the long story shot he shot his CO probably out of frustration.
My account on the story might not be 100% right but I can tell you 60 - 70% verified !

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Toju200:
UPDATE: Troops of Operation TURA TAKAIBANGO Yesterday Evening in #Gujba axis of #Yobe State killed 9 ISWAP fighters including a notable field commander during an ambush gunfight, troops also recovered 2 gun trucks + arms & ammo. *Can’t share other gory pictures here* #SecureNorth

#PressRelease #DHQUpdate

OPERATION TURA TAKAIBANGO: BOKO HARAM CRIMINALS MET THEIR WATERLOO IN GUJBA YOBE STATE

1. Troops of the newly launched Operation TURA TAKAIBANGO a subsidiary Operation of Operation LAFIYA DOLE in the North East continue to obliterate elements of Boko Haram/Islamic State's West Africa Province criminals with uncommon ferocity. Latest encounter with the marauding Boko Haram criminals occurred on 9 January 2021 at Gujba LGA of Yobe State where the Gallant troops identified and encycled a Boko Haram criminals Ambush site. The troops from HQ Sector 2 who were led by the Commander Sector 2 and later reinforced by troops from 27 TF Bde Buni Gari and Special Forces Training School Buni Yadi tactically out-manouevered the criminals and engaged them with superior fire power resulting in high casualty on the terrorists. In the aftermath of the decisive encounter, 28 Boko Haram Terrorists were neutralized while few others are believed to have escaped with gunshot wounds. In the same vein, one Boko Haram Gun Truck was destroyed with its occupants while another Gun Truck was captured from the fleeing criminals. Other equipment captured from the criminals include; 2 Anti Aircraft Guns, 13 AK 47 Rifles, 4 extra magazines and a Vulcanizing Machine. Regrettably, one gallant soldier paid the supreme price while one other soldier was wounded during the encounter. Wounded soldier have been evacuated to a military medical facility and is responding positively to treatment.

2. The renewed onslaught against the remnants of Boko Haram/Islamic State's West Africa Province criminals by the dogged troops of Operation TURA TAKAIBANGO is indicative of the end of all criminal elements within the North East.

3. The troops of Operation TURA TAKAIBANGO are highly commended for their dedication and determination in flushing out remnants of the terrorists from their hideouts. They are also encouraged not to relent but build on the successes recorded.

4. The entire populace of the North East region are hereby assured of the Nigerian Army's renewed vigour and determination to crush the remnants of Boko Haram/Islamic State's West Africa Province criminals from their enclaves in this zone.

BENARD ONYEUKO
Brigadier General
Acting Director
Defence Media Operations
10 January 2021

Whyem15:
Who has any information on the exact number of tanks and other lands systems we are still expecting from China. It's been almost a year since the first delivery and that only featured a small number of vehicles.

Even till now we can't tell how many T72 tanks we have precisely!

Its difficult to know about NA procurement !

Toju200:
UPDATE: Troops of Operation TURA TAKAIBANGO Yesterday Evening in #Gujba axis of #Yobe State killed 9 ISWAP fighters including a notable field commander during an ambush gunfight, troops also recovered 2 gun trucks + arms & ammo. *Can’t share other gory pictures here* #SecureNorth

Please share them... !
They're fucking terrorist !

#PressRelease #DHQUpdate

TROOPS OF OPERATION HADARIN DAJI NEUTRALIZES SEVERAL BANDITS, RECOVER LIVESTOCK IN KATSINA AND ZAMFARA STATES

1. In continuation of aggressive clearance operation to stamp out banditry in the North West zone, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI yesterday, 9 January 2021 successfully neutralised several armed bandits in Kuriya village of Kaura Namoda LGA of Zamfara State. Following actionable intelligence, the gallant troops with close air support by the Air Component, made contact with bandits at Kuriya village. In the course of the encounter, several bandits were killed in action while 4 soldiers sustained injuries. Human Intelligence confirmed that no fewer than 50 armed bandits were killed in the encounter. Equally, troops recovered 272 livestock from the bandits .

2. In another development, troops deployed at Dunya village of Danmusa LGA of Katsina State while on routine patrol recovered 62 livestock from armed bandits who fled into the bush on sighting troops. Currently the gallant troops have continued to dominate the theatre of operation with aggressive patrols to deny criminals freedom of action.

3. The Military High Command commends the gallant troops for the feats recorded and encouraged them not rest on their oars until normalcy is restored to all troubled zones of the Country.

JOHN ENENCHE
Major General
Coordinator
Defence Media Operations
Defence Headquarters
10 January 2021.

Toju200:
Sad News As we lost a member of the Panthers....
Rest on Gallant Hero

RIP soldier

Salatavor:
history

You don't vex

Have you guys heard that Central African Republic may slide into another civil war anytime from now? Well, this is what happened. You are looking at 74-year-old retired army general & former President François Bozizé of the country, he once ruled the country for 10 years before his dramatic ouster when his presidential palace came under attack & he had to japa in 2013.

Okay, fast forward to December 2019, Bozize returned from seven-year exile in Uganda & announced that he wants to become president again & he was going to run in the elections but the electoral body & country's highest court disqualified him because of an international warrant and United Nations sanctions against him for alleged assassinations, incitement to genocide, torture & other crimes. Elections went on & incumbent President Faustin Archange Touadera won a second term last month but there has been problem ever since. Bozize has rallied rebels to destabilize the country & as I am writing this, the city of Bouar, one of the largest in the country is already bombarded by rebels loyal to Bozize & other warlords.

As a matter of fact, in November, six of the most powerful armed rebel groups, who between them control two-thirds of the country, announced an alliance against incumbent Touadera’s government. They launched a series of attacks in a bid to disrupt the December 27 presidential and legislative elections. The thing is that these rebel groups are formed along ethnic & tribal lines as CAR is a mainly Christian nation. Why are they fighting? CAR is incredibly rich in resources, the best diamonds in the world come from this country, which is also one of the poorest in the world. The fight is over who controls these resources - uranium reserves, crude oil, gold, diamonds, cobalt, lumber, hydropower, arable land (there is a lot of land) etc. Each warlord has his own tribal army and he who is able to outmuscle others will become president.

You remember this is the country of Bokassa? Shit is about to get real there because France and Russia don chook mouth, jet fighters of the French military are already flying over the nation. Another civil war loading in the heart of Africa. Incumbent president has called on France, Russia & Rwanda to help him. It is going to be bloody because Bozize's tribe, the Gbaya people, are the majority. Many soldiers are Gbaya and they are still loyal to Bozize. The current president is in control of about 20% of the country. This is not the first time Bozize will be involved in fights like these sha. Who will save Africans from Africans? By the way, Lagos has five times more people than this country so it should be like Dubai in terms of development but it is not. Since CAR got independence in 1960, it had been from one problem to another. It is also estimated to be the unhealthiest country as well as the worst country in which to be a youth. Africans, I hail who no hail una.

KDSG Security Update: Saturday 9th January 2021

- Bandits neutralized in air missions over locations in Birnin Gwari local government area

- Suspected bandits apprehended by locals in Chikun local government area

In continuation of offensives over identified bandit hideouts, air platforms conducted armed missions over locations in Birnin Gwari local government area.

According to operational feedback to the Kaduna State Government, armed reconnaissance was carried out over Sani Maichuku, Alhaji Chorki, Sangeku, Zabiya, Dutsen Magaji, Kotonkoro and adjoining settlements.

At Sani Maichuku, several bandit settlements were sighted, and were engaged as some bandits attempted to escape on three motorcycles.

Similarly, at Alhaji Chokri, bandits were sighted on five motorcycles with herds of cattle, and were duly neutralized by the fighter jet crew.

Communication was maintained with ground troops particularly at Zabiya and Gwaska; no suspicious activity was reported in those locations.

In another development, the military under the auspices of Operation Thunder Strike, reported that suspected bandits attacked some farmers in a community off the Kaduna-Abuja Road in Chikun local government area.

According to the report, villagers pursued and apprehended two of the suspects. However, due to the severe beating administered by the villagers, one of the suspects died from the injuries sustained. The other remains in critical condition, in the custody of the troops.

Responding to the feedback, Governor Nasir El-Rufai commended the military for another successful round of operations in the Birnin Gwari area, and praised their sustained efforts to deny bandits freedom of action.

The Governor also enjoined communities to embrace full recourse to the law in cooperating with security operatives, stressing that self-help is always a dangerous option.

Signed

Samuel Aruwan

Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State.

shadowprimezero:
VT-4 tanks on site

NA also getting $2 billion dollars this year for arms procurement!!!!!!

https://m.guardian.ng/news/fg-votes-n675-billion-for-arms-training-of-soldiers/

This is good news

kabe1:
Exclusive pictures


Nigerian army has launched a massive military operation in the North East area of operations.

VT4 Tanks, ST-1 Tank Destroyer, SH-5 artillery, MRAPs and Gun trucks have all been deployed

Let the games begin

#NA

Toju200:
Therewas a time troops pursued but guntrucks as luck was on our side the terrorists ran into their own trap of IED

Unaa no they forgets event on this thread

I remember also !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyGd68EX05U

Toju200:
More wins I too love this particular battalion...

More Demons meeting with their maker
BREAKING UPDATE

Troops of 159 Battalion in Giedam town swiftly engaged BokoHaram terrorists. SO FAR troops killed some fighters & also captured 4 gun-trucks + some weapons & ammunition. Civilian casualties unknown yet, full details after exploitation of the attacked area

More Grease to there elbow !

Toju200:
More wins I too love this particular battalion...

More Demons meeting with their maker
BREAKING UPDATE

Troops of 159 Battalion in Giedam town swiftly engaged BokoHaram terrorists. SO FAR troops killed some fighters & also captured 4 gun-trucks + some weapons & ammunition. Civilian casualties unknown yet, full details after exploitation of the attacked area

BHT his changing tactics !

BREAKING: Boko Haram Currently Attacking Yobe Community | Sahara Reporters

The people were presently running into nearby bushes to avoid being killed or kidnapped.

Yesterday, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), met with members of the Armed Forces of Djibouti (FAD) Bataillon d'intervention rapide (BIR) and U.S. Army Africa Security Forces Assistance Brigade (SFAB), at the BIR live-fire exercise range. The BIR is a Djiboutian army elite military force crisis response unit. #SupportingOurPartners #StrongerTogether

(U.S. Army National Guard by Sgt.Brandon Julson)

NA R&D

#NA

marvin906:
Hmmmmm wonder when NAf will get here

.... Soon !

Soon Su-57 For The Algerian Air Force Radar

JUST IN: BokoHaram terror group leader Abubakar Shekau, has released 16-minute new audio today yesterday, threatening Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmed-Gumi, over his recent plans to take preaching to the enclaves of criminals in the bushes + his advocacy against banditry.

A-29 SUPER TUCANO: SECRETARY OF UNITED STATES AIR FORCE REASSURES NAF OF ENHANCED RELATIONSHIP, AS CAS GIVES UPDATE ON PROGRESS MADE

The United States Department of Defence has promised to enhance its defence cooperation with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in the fight against insurgency and other forms of criminality in the Country while reassuring the Service of its commitment towards strengthening strategic partnership. The assurance was given today, 5 January 2021, by the Secretary of the United States Air Force (USAF), Honourable Barbara Barrett, who was on a courtesy visit to the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, at the Headquarters NAF (HQ NAF) Abuja alongside, the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Her Excellency, Ambassador Mary Beth Leonard. Hon Barrett noted that the partnership with the NAF would be in the areas of equipment and platform acquisition, training as well as additional opportunities in the area of air operations, amongst others.

Speaking further, Hon Barrett disclosed that the partnership had become necessary to further enhance professionalism and build the needed capacity for the effective and efficient employment of air power. According to her, “We appreciate the past and we also look forward to a better relationship in the future. We are also looking at ways that we can impact our relationship through equipment, training and various opportunities for operations, maintenance and use of aircraft and equipment. We are really conscious that the Air Force of Nigeria is a highly respected and professional entity and we think that, throughout Africa, the NAF is an entity we would like to partner with”, she said.

The Secretary USAF noted that the United States (US) was aware of the security challenges confronting Nigeria and therefore reassured the NAF of her support. “We are conscious of the challenges that the country is facing, especially in the North East and North West. The entire world needs Nigeria to be successful. Accordingly, we will partner with you in appropriate ways. We are very much on your side to make great things happen; to get the right things done and to do them in the right way. We would like to build on our past and grow a stronger relationship. We are attentive to the need to use available resources well; we know that has been something that the Nigerian leadership has been attentive to as well. So as we build that future, we want you to know that it is a great US-Nigeria relationship that we look forward to enhancing”, she said. She therefore expressed her appreciation to the CAS for the warm reception accorded her and her team.

In his remarks the CAS, described Hon Barrett’s visit as a demonstration of the commitment of partnership between the two countries’ air forces. He noted that the US played a significant role in the successes being recorded in the theatre of operations of the NAF. He disclosed that NAF personnel had been trained in various specialties in the US, with some currently undergoing training. According to him, “We are excited that we are making substantial progress in terms of acquisition of the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. We are also very excited that our officers and men are in the US and from the reports we are receiving on weekly basis, they are making substantial progress. To us, it is very exciting and we are keenly following the progress they are making and looking forward to receiving them back as quickly as possible so that we can deploy them to address some of the challenges that we are facing.” Air Marshal Abubakar noted that the successes recorded in the last few years as a Service could not have been possible without the support of the US. He disclosed that the NAF had enjoyed a lot of support from the US in terms of intelligence sharing and training, amongst others. “The fast-roping course was conducted recently and I want to say that most of the personnel who went through the programme are performing excellently well in various theatres of operations,’ he said.

The CAS further intimated the visiting team of the progress being made at 407 Air Combat Training Group (407 ACTG), NAF Base Kainji ahead of the arrival of the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. He noted that quite a number of officials from the US had visited the facilities while the NAF was doing everything humanly possible to secure the Base and provide an enabling environment for the aircraft to operate effectively and efficiently. He stated that the NAF had ensured that sufficient number of SF and Force Protection Elements were deployed to Kainji to ensure that whenever the Super Tucanos are deployed, there would not be any challenge. According to him, the NAF had upgraded facilities in the Base while about 4.1km road network had been constructed within the Base. Air Marshal Abubakar disclosed further that appropriate accommodation had been remodelled for the US officials and Super Tucano Instructors for them to have a conducive environment to carry out their tasks. He further disclosed that the NAF was making arrangements for alternative power and water supply in Base, while upgrading the medical facility to a full-fledged NAF hospital. “We have also provided a gymnasium and some recreational facilities which, we believe, the instructor pilots coming from the US will be comfortable having”, he said.

In the area of training, the CAS, while thanking the US for the opportunities given to the NAF to train fighter pilots, highlighted further areas of training to include tactical training for C-130H pilots to enable the NAF to use the C-130H to air-drop food and other humanitarian relief items, especially in the North East where it is currently using the Bell-412 helicopter for such missions with a limited drop capability of about 300Kg per sortie. Air Marshal Abubakar equally noted that the NAF was also interested in Aeromedical training to further boost its “Winning Hearts and Minds” efforts in the North East, where it currently has two Level 2 Hospitals at the Bama and Dalori Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camps, that have been operating for more than 4 years. He stated further that the Cancer Screening Centre in NAF Base Maiduguri is also open to IDP who also benefit from other free secondary medical services on the Base from time to time.

Also in attendance, during the courtesy visit were some HQ NAF Branch Chiefs as well as the Nigerian Defence Adviser in Washington DC and members of the Secretary of US Air Force’ Team.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Vice Marshal
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force
5 January 2021

U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett was in Nigeria on January 4 – 5, 2021, where she met members of the National Assembly and senior military officials at the Ministry of Defence to discuss the expanding partnership between U.S. and Nigerian Air Forces as well as the importance of integrating human rights and the laws of armed conflict into operations. Barrett also oversees the newly formed U.S. Space Force and discussed opportunities for bilateral cooperation in space.
Through the U.S. Armed Forces programs, Nigerian military professionals are eligible for some of the most intensive education and training available in the world.

bidexiii:
The Nigerian Navy has announced that it’s re-equipping it’s operational base in Baga town in Borno State, two years after it was overrun by terrorists. It’s a good news as we hope for a well equipped & fortified location and good synergy with ground troops around Lake Chad axis.

NN Regiments in the N.E.

The Nigerian Navy has announced that it’s re-equipping it’s operational base in Baga town in Borno State, two years after it was overrun by terrorists. It’s a good news as we hope for a well equipped & fortified location and good synergy with ground troops around Lake Chad axis.

Whyem15:
First attack on Monguno in 10 months. Last time they attacked was March 2020.

Guys I hail unaa !

You guys are good at keeping dates & events

Let's go there