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OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE: TROOPS NEUTRALISE BOKO HARAM/ISWAP ELEMENTS, RESCUE KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN GWOZA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BORNO STATE




https://defenceinfo.mil.ng/operation-lafiya-dole-troops-neutralise-boko-haramiswap-elements-rescue-kidnapped-victims-in-gwoza-local-government-area-of-borno-state/

NAF S.O.F.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khK-7E4G1rc

UPDATE ON Operation SAHEL SANITY, 100 armed bandits were neutralized, a total of 3,984 cows, 1,627 sheep/rams and 3 Camels recovered, 148 suspected bandits and 315 illegal armed miners were arrested.



https://defencetimes.ng/dhq-update-on-operation-sahel-sanity/

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#HappeningNow: Pursuant to its constitutional role of providing Military Aid to Civil Authority, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced the airlift of over 120,000 Kgs of humanitarian relief items approved by the Federal Government for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Borno State using its C-130H aircraft & utility helicopters. The operation, which is being coordinated in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development as well as the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), is aimed at ensuring that there are no gaps in the availability of food and other essential items at the various IDP Camps in Borno State. Details later.

nemesis8u:
Let me add why sometimes patrols/convoys prefer to use " paved/metalled roads " , reason being if any IEDs r planted on paved/metalled roads , it is relatively easy to spot the signs of the same from a distance ( from the vehicle itself ). But thing is this don't always work yet many r willing to take the chance .

Definitely!

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AIR COMPONENT OF OPERATION THUNDER STRIKE DISRUPTS ARMED BANDITS’ HIDEOUTS AT KUDURU AND KWAIMBANA FORESTS IN KADUNA STATE

1. The Air Component of Operation THUNDER STRIKE has neutralized several armed bandits and disrupted their camps in the Kuduru and Kwaimbana Forest areas of Kaduna State. This was achieved through separate air strikes carried out on 2 and 3 September 2020 on the heels of credible intelligence reports indicating that the 2 locations were being used as staging areas by the bandits.

2. The attack on the Kuduru Forest hideout was executed after aerial reconnaissance missions observed significant number of armed bandits around some compounds in a small settlement within the forest. Accordingly, the Air Component dispatched Nigerian Air Force (NAF) jets and helicopter gunships to attack the location. The attack aircraft took turns in strafing the target area leading to the neutralization of several of the bandits as well as damage to their dwellings.

3. At the Kwaimbana Forest, where some bandits were seen along with many rustled cattle around some huts and makeshift structures, the NAF jets and helicopter gunships engaged the area in successive passes, taking out some of the bandits.

JOHN ENENCHE
Major General
Coordinator
Defence Media Operations
Defence Headquarters
4 September 2020

#COIN

Multiple reports & videos coming in of Taiwan shooting down a Chinese Su-35 fighter jet.
Waiting for the Chinese govt to acknowledge & respond to these reports.
It's huge from point of view too, if & when it's confirmed by China.


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Multiple reports & videos coming in of Taiwan shooting down a 🇨🇳 Chinese Su-35 fighter jet.
Waiting for the Chinese govt to acknowledge & respond to these reports.
It's huge from 🇮🇳 point of view too, if & when it's confirmed by China. @NewsX @Inkhabar
@Indianewsup @writetake pic.twitter.com/AsuCgxSv3C

— Ashish Singh (@AshishSinghNews) September 4, 2020

https://twitter.com/maverick_bharat/status/1301789461060022273?s=21

To all our frontline troops, God bless you !



Watch -https://www.instagram.com/p/CEtRFnIgojA/?igshid=jl2026ae96z5

ocelot2006:
I think those are neither AK-47s or OBJ-006s, but AK-74s.

Either Ak-74s or Ak74: the typical polymer Ak47.

The Ak 74 are modern or newer AK riffles, with a little bit change in design. 1st two riffle are AK-74s and last two are am-74.
Note there always the wooden and polymer version for each type of riffle types.

#Breaking


On Sept 2, 2020 - A Notorious jihadist war lord known as Umar Lene, led 2 other ISWAP Commanders on a fierce reprisal Ambush against NA troops at Garin giwa village 4km to Mile 4 Baga town, Unfortunately 10 gallant NA soldiers paid the supreme price in the battle - the terrorist succeeded to steal two military guntrucks in the process.
Sources claimed the armed jihadist came from a newly established ISWAP Special Forces camp in Doron Nira.

NA OP’s in Southern Kadunna

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UPDATE ON ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA OPERATIONS FROM 27 AUGUST TO 2 SEPTEMBER 2020
1. The Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies have continued with the major operations across the country with significant successes. Accordingly, this brief will cover the period from 27 August to 2 September 2020.

NORTH-EAST ZONE
2. In the North-East zone, the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies have continued to sustain the tempo and display resilience in their efforts to forestall the activities of Boko Haram/ISWAP criminal elements. Within the period under review, troops have maintained clearance operations to dominate the Joint Operational Area and constant Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance missions as well as intensive air strikes. These have considerably put the activities of the terrorists’ in-check. In addition to these kinetic operations, the Armed Forces of Nigeria have not relented in its non-kinetic operations in various parts of the North-East zone.

3. Within the week under review, the gallant troops working together with other security agencies conducted several clearance operations and repelled BHT/ISWAP attacks on own troops and civilian locations in Yobe State. The operations led to the neutralization of 3 BHT/ISWAP fighters and recovery of caches of arms and ammunition. In the same vein, 6 terrorists and armed bandits were arrested and currently being profiled for necessary action. Meanwhile, as the Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE intensifies air strikes against terrorists’ targets in Borno State, some compounds housing BHT/ISWAP fighters were destroyed leading to the elimination of scores at Kaza along Gulumba Gana – Kumshe axis in Borno State on 1 September 2020.

4. Gentlemen of the press, as you are all aware; the Borno State Government has remained resolute in its efforts to resettle the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the State back to their home communities. In spite of the Boko Haram/ISWAP criminal elements’ attempts to thwart its efforts, the State Government is determined to resettle more of the IDPs to their home communities. The Armed Forces of Nigeria, as always, will support the State Government in its effort to resettle its citizens back to their various communities and ensure they go about their businesses unperturbed. This is considerably, an evidence of gradual restoration of normalcy in some parts of the North-East zone of Nigeria.

NORTH-CENTRAL ZONE
5. In the North-Central zone, troops have continued to sustain intensive clearance operations which have yielded remarkable successes. Within the period under review, troops of Operations SAFE HAVEN AND WHIRL STROKE conducted raids, ambushes and clearance patrols at various locations which resulted in appreciable successes. These ongoing kinetic efforts were supported by Civil Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities such as Reconciliation and Conciliation efforts in the form of stakeholders’ meetings amongst the various ethnic groups in the zone, amongst others.

6. Notably, troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE, within the period under review, following aggressive intensive kinetic operations at identified bandits' enclaves at Uttu in Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The successful operation resulted in the neutralization of several bandits, not less than 410 members of the Darul Salam Terrorists group, surrendered to the gallant troops and other security agencies deployed. This was followed by a robust clearance patrol around the same area which resulted in a raid on a Darul Salam terrorists’ bomb-making factory. In the course of the operation, troops recovered several Improvised Explosive Device making materials, 6 rocket launcher bombs, 10 locally made hand grenades and one Rocket Propelled Grenade bomb fuse. The camp was subsequently destroyed. In the follow-up operations, troops mopped-up additional 290 terrorists’ family members, as well as the destruction of their camps and hideouts between Koton Karfe in Kogi and parts of Nasarawa States.

7. It is worthy of mention that, these efforts are evidence of the redoubled efforts of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies in securing the territorial integrity of our dear country, most especially following recent alerts by the United States Africa Command on the incursion of armed bandits and terrorists into the country.

8. Similarly, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN conducted a robust night patrol within Angwan Duruwa area in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau state. During the patrol 5 suspected drug peddlers were arrested with large quantity of substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa and other illicit drugs. The suspects were duly profiled and have been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further action.

9. Furthermore, on 28 August 2020, troops in conjunction with personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS) Plateau State Command, conducted a raid at Unguwan Chiroma in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State and arrested 2 kidnappers/gunrunners with various blacksmith tools used in locally fabricating weapons. Both suspects and items recovered have been handed over to the DSS for further action.

10. As part Of Civil Military Cooperation activities within the period, Headquarters Operation SAFE HAVEN held stakeholders meeting with community leaders in various parts of Plateau state. Areas covered include: Bassa, Jos, Barkin Ladi, and Riyom Local Government Areas of Plateau State, and Jama’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

SOUTH WEST ZONE
11. In the South West zone, troops of Operation AWATSE have continued to intensify the fight against pipeline vandals, economic saboteurs and other criminal elements. Within the period under review, Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT conducted patrols of creeks and discovered 350 litres of Premium Motor Spirit contained in seven jerrycans of 50 litres hidden in the bush at Akimbo and Orita on the Atlas Cove Island. Similarly, the Base discovered 600 litres of PMS contained in 12 jerrycans of 50 litres hidden in a bush at Akaraba.

NORTH-WEST ZONE
12. In the North-West zone, Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies have continued to build on recent successes against armed bandits operating in the zone. Within the period under review, troops of Operations HADARIN DAJI and SAHEL SANITY carried out aggressive clearance operations against armed bandits. Most importantly was on 28 August 2020, troops of Operation SAHEL SANITY deployed at Mara laid ambush on suspected bandits who attempted to invade Gobirawa village but were repelled by combined effort of troops and local vigilante. During the ambush, troops made contact with the armed bandits and engaged them with superior fire power neutralizing 2 in the process while others escaped with gunshot wounds. Additionally, in the course of the exploitation, troops recovered one AK-47 Rifle and one Motorcycle from the fleeing bandits. In the same vein, troops deployed at Zakka acting on credible intelligence arrested 3 suspected armed bandits. Suspects were identified by locals to be members of a syndicate terrorizing the general area. During preliminary investigation, the suspects confessed to their involvements in recent cattle rustling and other criminal activities at Kwaya, Sabon Birni and Baure villages. All arrested suspects are undergoing interrogation while effort is ongoing to apprehend other criminals in the general area.

13. Furthermore, AFN troops carried out several Civil Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities at various communities within the North-West zone. These efforts include: Renovation of schools, drilling and completion of boreholes at Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Plans are also underway to renovate more schools in the zone.

14. The general public are once more assured of troops’ commitment to safety of lives and property within the zone. They are also encouraged to continue to avail the troops with timely and credible information that will assist them in the operation.

SOUTH-SOUTH ZONE
15. In the South-South zone, troops of Operation DELTA SAFE have continued to degrade the activities of economic saboteurs in the zone. In continuation of the subsidiary Operation SILENT HEAT, on 31 August 2020, Forward Operating Base IBAKA patrol team, while on routine patrol around Parrot Island and Ikang creek respectively intercepted and arrested 3 medium sizes wooden boats laden with 796 bags of 50kg of foreign parboiled rice smuggled in from the Republic of Cameroon. Relatedly, between 27 and 30 August 2020, the patrol team also intercepted and arrested 5 medium size wooden boats laden with 120 drums of product suspected to be Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) with 9 suspects around Effiat Waterways and James Town respectively. The suspects and items recovered are currently in custody and will soon be handed over to the appropriate prosecuting agency.

16. Similarly, within the week under review, Nigerian Navy Ship PATHFINDER patrol team located and dismantled an illegal refining site at Busonomei Kiriyo. The site had a metal reservoir laden with an estimated 578 barrels of crude oil which was impounded. In another development, troops of 16 Brigade Garrison on 27 August 2020, discovered and destroyed an illegal refinery at Abbissa in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State.

17. The Military High Command appreciates the general public for their cooperation in providing credible information which has so far facilitated the successes of these operations. Furthermore, it enjoins the general public to be proactive in the provision of timely information. This is very necessary for enhancement of operational activities. The Armed Forces of Nigeria assures that these offensives against the common enemies of this Nation will not cease until normalcy is restored to all the troubled zones of the Country. Thank you.

JOHN ENENCHE
Major General
Coordinator
Defence Media Operations
Defence Headquarters
3 September 2020

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TROOPS OF OPERATION ACCORD NEUTRALIZES FOUR ARMED BANDITS IN KADUNA, RECOVER ARMS

1. In continuation of the sustained offensive against armed bandits and other criminal elements in the country, troops of Operation ACCORD have killed 4 armed bandits at Jeka Da Rabi area along Kaduna-Abuja expressway. The successful operation took place on 2 September 2020. Acting on credible intelligence on the movement of bandits from Kachia area , troops swiftly mobilized to the scene and laid ambush. The gallant troops made contact with the bandits and engaged them with superior firepower thereby neutralizing 4 while others escaped with gun shots wounds. Troops also recovered one AK 47 rifle and 5 rounds of 9mm with a magazine. Presently, the gallant troops have continued to dominate the general area with aggressive patrols in search of the fleeing bandits.

2. The Military High Command congratulates the troops for their dexterity and encourages them to intensify the onslaught against the criminal elements in the country.

JOHN ENENCHE
Major General
Coordinator
Defence Media Operations
Defence Headquarters
3 September 2020.

And again some images from a video concerning the South Korean KF-X prototype.

Images via

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUPBK0_EBWU&feature=emb_title

SAAF Chief Lt Gn Fabian Msimang flies the C-130 Hercules

Very interesting thread to join about Maiduguri - Monguno road.



https://twitter.com/google_12point7/status/1301069551707316225?s=21

NAF CAS confirms 2 Cessna CJ3 special mission aircrafts will be deployed to 107 air maritime group in Benin city.
He also noted Pilots have already been nominated for conversion training.


https://twitter.com/jakepor21/status/1300869170851180545?s=21

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MILITARY OFFICERS ON EDUCATIONAL VISIT TO INNOSON VEHICLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD

The student officers of Mechanical Transport Officers (MTO) Course 28/20 and Young Officers Course 45/20 (YOC) of Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport (NASST) Benin City was on educational tour to Innoson Vehicles Manufacturing Company Ltd (IVM), Nnewi Anambra State on 1st September 2020. The students were briefed and also had a guided tour to facilities of the manufacturing company and departments on how the vehicles were made.

The Chairman/CEO of the company, Chief (Dr) Innocent Chukwuma in his remarks stated that partnering with the NA has been very cordial and improved relationship by promoting made in Nigeria vehicles manufactured by the company and will not relent in supporting the NA".

The Team Leader who is also the Deputy Comdt/Dir of Studies NASST, Brig Gen OM Dare while making his remarks said "the school and students are grateful for the presentation made by the members of staff which will go a long way in broadening the knowledge of the students and NA at large".

Present during the visit were Chief Instructor Operations and Movement Col N Mbaka, staff officers, instructors and student officers of MTO/YOC. Pictures attached.

remi1444:
Are these assault rifles the OBJ/006? they look quite neat and beautiful.

Yeap they look clean and shinny
But they’re not OBJ/006, the OBJ/006 his made by DICON and it’s made of wood and metal combination unlike its reptilian counterpart made of polymer and metal combination.
Those soldiers are wielding modern polymer Ak-47.

The Nigerian Army on the orders of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, has today wiped away the tears of an octogenarian and a former soldier, Ex-63NA/8725 Warrant Officer, Paul Ojo with a 3-bedroom bungalow in Kaduna State.

SamuelAnyawu:
Cool. Tho I dey one Bush location oh . Hopefully will be in Maid next week

Gods protection !

SamuelAnyawu:
May God bless our Gallant Troops

E get one location wey ISWAP don warn Naija soldiers never to step foot.

Naija Soldiers show, ISWAP show battle ongoing.

May God bless our Gallant troops at M

How Maiduguri !

Xbee007:
The women are just as culpable as the men. Their femininity doesn't reduce the hate in their heart. They get the death penalty in Iraq and Syria. Nigeria should not pity them.

@xbee007 but you should know we can’t we the war by killing there families and the extended ones.

demolition:
Omo. Rehabili weting.
This one's are beyond redemption.
Someone should just accidentally suffocate them.
This one the government just want to sponsor potential sleeper cells.

I fear you !
Even the women and children, you don’t win this type of war killing there families some of them are victims.

CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF COMMENDS COMMANDER AND GALLANT TROOPS OF 4 SPECIAL FORCES COMMAND FOR CLEARING KOGI AND NASARAWA STATES OF DARULSLAM/BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS' CAMPS

1. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen TY Buratai has congratulated and commended the Commander, Officers and all the gallant troops of the Nigerian Army 4 Special Forces Command Doma Nasarawa State for their gallantry and patriotism that manifested in the destruction of Darul Salam/Boko Haram terrorists' Camps in Kogi and Nasarawa States recently.

2. Gen Buratai further applauded the hardwork and resilience of the troops, and the supports of the Nigerian Navy and Airforce as well that of other security agencies that led to the destruction of the terrorists' camps as well as their hideouts in Kogi and Nasarawa States thereby neutralizing several Boko Haram and Darusalam terrorists and over 700 family members and abductees were rescued.

3. While commending them for the resounding successes, he further charged them to never allow criminals and insurgents a foothold in the whole of the North Central Zone. He urged them to continue dominating the area and maintain high standard of professionalism and never again allow the terrorists any breathing space or freedom of action in the discharge of their legitimate duties.

4. He assured them of his continous support to enable them continue the good work as directed by the President Commander in Chief, President Muhammadu Buhari.

SAGIR MUSA
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations
31 August 2020