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INTERNAL SECURITY: NAF DEPLOYS SPECIAL FORCES TO BOOST SECURITY IN SOUTHERN KADUNA

As part of efforts to support ongoing operations in the North Western Zone of the country, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today, 16 August 2020, deployed Special Forces (SF) operatives to Southern Kaduna. The SF Team, led by the Commander of the 403 Force Protection Group (403 FPG), Squadron Leader Richard Ngaro, was airlifted by a NAF Mi-171E Helicopter from NAF Base Kaduna to Kafanchan, where they were received by the Commander Sector 7 of Operation SAFE HAVEN, Colonel David Nwakonobi, to join the contingent of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) SF personnel already deployed to the area.

In his address to the troops during the deployment, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, who was represented by the Air Officer Commanding Air Training Command (AOC ATC), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Musa Mukhtar, noted that the deployment was in line with DHQ Directives to beef up Operation SAFE HAVEN. The CAS charged the SF personnel to maintain the high level of discipline that the NAF is known for, whilst always upholding the NAF’s core values of ‘Integrity’, ‘Service before Self’ and ‘Excellence’ as they carry out their assigned tasks. He equally reminded them to ensure they respect the human rights and personal freedoms of all law-abiding citizens in the course of performing their duties.

Speaking to the Press, the Representative of the CAS, stated that the NAF SF Team were additional elements to augment the DHQ SF personnel already deployed to beef up Sector 7 of Operation SAFE HAVEN in Southern Kaduna. “The deployment would last as long as necessary until lasting peace is restored. We also have Operation THUNDER STRIKE, which is domiciled in Kaduna to take care of the North West axis, with the Air Component Commander coordinating the air power aspect from Kaduna in support of ground operations in Southern Kaduna”, he added.

He further disclosed that, as part of efforts to enhance Civil-Military relations, a NAF Medical Team would arrive Southern Kaduna in the next few days to conduct medical outreach to provide healthcare services to displaced persons and others affected by the crisis. While highlighting that the military was in the State to assist the civil populace, the CAS called on the residents of Southern Kaduna to cooperate with the Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN and his troops by providing credible information that would facilitate the effective conduct of their operations.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force
16 August 2020

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Egypt sends 3 military transport planes to Lebanon today loaded with humanitarian aid, including large quantities of food & medical supplies, in addition to the arrival of an Egyptian medical team of 21 doctors. Egypt will send more 12 military transport planes to Lebanon  within the next few days, as a part of the air-bridge opened between Cairo & Beirut  to transfer humanitarian aid to help the Lebanese people overcome the ramifications of the massive Beirut blast .

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OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE: AIR TASK FORCE SUSTAINS ONSLAUGHT ON TERRORISTS, KNOCKS OUT ISWAP CAMP, NEUTRALIZES SCORES OF FIGHTERS AT TONGULE IN BORNO STATE

1. In continuation of the air offensive against terrorist elements in the North East of the country, the Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, has eliminated scores of Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters and destroyed compounds housing them at Tongule in the Lake Chad area of Northern Borno. The air strikes were conducted on 12 August 2020 following credible Human Intelligence (HUMINT) reports indicating terrorists’ activities in the village.

2. Accordingly, following confirmatory Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, which showed presence of a sizable number of the ISWAP elements at designated locations in the settlement, the Air Task Force dispatched a force package of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets to attack the location. The NAF Jets took turns in engaging the location scoring devastating hits on the designated targets leading to the destruction of the structures as well as the neutralization of several ISWAP fighters.

3. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, commends the Air Task Force for their dedication and professionalism and urges them to intensify the air offensive against the terrorists and all other criminal elements in the country.

4. You are please requested to disseminate this information and show the attached declassified short video clip of the attack through your medium for the awareness of the general public. Thank you for your usual support and cooperation.

JOHN ENENCHE
Major General
Coordinator
Defence Media Operations
Defence Headquarters
14 August 2020

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NAF CONDUCTS CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP FOR MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTISTS, PROCURES MORE LAB EQUIPMENT FOR UPGRADING OF FACILITIES

In furtherance of its efforts at equipping laboratory scientists with requisite skills necessary to improve the detection, identification, accurate diagnosis and reporting of Malaria cases, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has conducted a 5-day capacity building workshop at the 661 NAF Hospital (661 NAFH) Ikeja, Lagos. The workshop, which commenced on 10 August 2020, had 30 medical laboratory scientists drawn from NAF units across the country in attendance.

Speaking during the inauguration of the workshop, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, who was represented by the Commander, 651 Base Services Group, Ikeja, Air Commodore Rasaq Olanrewaju, described medical laboratory science as a key component of any healthcare system. He noted that more than 70 per cent of the information required for proper medical diagnosis is generated by the laboratory.

Air Marshal Abubakar disclosed that the NAF had accordingly made significant investments in medical laboratory equipment as well as infrastructural upgrade and training of its laboratory scientists. He further revealed that the NAF recently approved the procurement of additional laboratory equipment and payment of accreditation fees for the re-certification of 661 NAFH Laboratory to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 15189 standard. Speaking further, the CAS maintained that the production of accurate and reliable laboratory results was predicated on the establishment of robust Quality Management System.

While appreciating the cooperation and support of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria towards the accreditation of NAF laboratories, the CAS tasked NAF laboratory scientists to work assiduously to ensure that more of the NAF’s laboratories attain the international accreditation status of ISO 15189. According to him, “Ultimately, this workshop should lead to higher quality laboratory services and improved patient care in our medical units”, he said.

The workshop ended today, 14 August 2020, with the award of certificates to the participants.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force
14 August 2020

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OPERATION SAHEL SANITY: TROOPS NEUTRALIZE BANDIT, ARREST BANDITS' INFORMANTS AND RECOVER SEVERAL CATTLE IN NORTH WEST

1. In line with the efforts to achieve the mandate of eliminating bandits and other criminals in the North West zone of the country, the gallant troops of Operation SAHEL SANITY have recorded more successes in the on going operation.

2. On 5 August 2020, troops deployed in Batsari LGA of Katsina State foiled a coordinated bandits attack on residents of Zamfarawa Kagara village in the State. The bandits invaded the village and stole several cows but while attempting to escape with them, troops arrived the vicinity and engaged the bandits, neutralized one, while others escaped with gunshot wounds. All the rustled cows were successfully recovered and handed to their rightful owners.

3. Similarly, On 6 August 2020, troops deployed at Forward Operation Base Dangulbi arrested a suspected bandit informant named Rabiu Salisu, the suspect was arrested following credible information on his nefarious activities with bandits operating in the area. Also, troops deployed at the Forward Operations Base Bagega arrested two bandits' collaborators named Sani Sani and Sani Abubakar who were reported to be specialists in selling of bandits’ stolen cows and other items. They were arrested while butchering a cow for sale and have since confessed to collecting it from the bandits during interrogation.

4. Furthermore, troops recovered 17 cows from suspected cattle rustlers at Dogon Ruwa village. The cows were recovered from suspected bandits who abandon them and fled as troops storm the village following information of their activities from reliable sources.

5. In another development, troops on fighting patrol arrested a suspected bandit’s informant and logistics supplier named Saifullahi Adamu at Garin Dodo village in Katsina State, the suspect was arrested following credible information about his elicit engagements with suspected bandits. His wife Mrs Hauwa Abubakar also alleged that the suspect forcefully married her, whereas bandits whom her husband associates with usually accuse her of reporting their activities to security agencies thereby subjecting her to several abuses. Mrs Hauwa was rescued from her husband and has been handed over to the Katsina State Government while the suspect is in own custody for further interogation.

6. Similarly, on the 7 August 2020, troops deployed at Forward Operation Base Anka while on patrol arrested 2 suspected bandits' couriers named Abdulrazi and Ismaila at Malamawa village in Anka LGA of Zamfara State in connection with butchering and selling of stolen cows. Furthermore, troops arrested another 3 suspected bandits' couriers named Hassan Mallam, Kabiru Ahmadu and Surajo Muhammadu of Sabon Birni and Munhaye villages at Pasawa-Magami Road of Zamfara State. All the suspects are presently undergoing investigation.

7. Additionally, on the 7 August 2020 troops deployed at Tsafe LGA of Zamfara State responded to information on the activities of cattle rustlers and quickly mobilized to the area. The criminals abandoned their loot on sensing approaching troops who recovered 8 cattles in the process which were immediately handed over to their rightful owners. Also, same day troops arrested a suspected bandit named Sabiu Sani. Investigations revealed that suspect was previously arrested by vigilante group but escaped from custody. In another operation following a tip-off troops deployed in Faskari equally arrested 5 suspected bandits in a blue Hyundai car with registration number Katsina 107 BAK. The suspects are presently undergoing interrogation.

8. Furthermore, on 8 August 2020, troops arrested one suspected cattle rustler named Sallahu Rabiu at Natsinta Village with 3 rustled cows. Suspect confessed to have been operating with a gang of cattle rustlers. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of his gang. Also, troops deployed at Wagini arrested a suspected bandit name Usman Suleiman. The suspect was apprehended after being sighted by the eagle eyed troops while trying to sneak into the village from the forest in search of food. He admitted to be part of a bandit group terrorizing Batsari general area.

9. On 9 August 2020, troops deployed at Mara arrested 2 suspected bandits named Jamilu Mani and Aminu Lawal along Danmusa – Runka Road, suspected were identified to be notorious bandits terrorizing the area. In the same vain, troops deployed at Bingi while on patrol arrested a suspected bandit and impostor named Sani Saidu wearing a police uniform with the name tag bearing “ James Oname”. Preliminary investigation revealed that James Oname a Police Sergeant was killed in 2015 by bandits at Tunga Rakumi in Maru LGA of Zamfara State. The suspect is undergoing further interrogation. Relatedly, same day troops on clearance patrol destroyed 8 major bandits camps owned by notorious bandits leader known as Abu-Radde at Lebi Fulani Areas in Batsari LGA of Katsina. Troops during the operation recovered 4 dane guns and other items.

10. In another development, On 10 August 2020, troops deployed at Yarsanta while on routine patrol intercepted a kidnapped escapee named Auwal Yusuf wandering aimlessly along Yarsanta-Kabuge general area. The victim was promptly rescued by the troops and taken to safety. Similarly troops on patrol encountered suspected bandits with rustled cows along Bagega – Sabon Birni, bandits opened fire on sighting the troops but fled into the bushes as troops responded with superior firepower. During exploitation, troops found traces of blood along bandits escape route while 12 cows were recovered by the troops.

11. Also, on 11 August 2020, troops at Forward Operation Base Yar Gamji in Batsari while conducting farm patrol arrested a suspected bandit named Ibrahim Musa. During preliminary interrogation, the suspect confessed to be on a spy mission and a member of a bandit group led by one criminal named Danladi Dahiru hiding in Dumburum forest. Same day, troops arrested a suspected bandit named Bello Haliru along Batsari - Sawara Road following a deligent tracking by the troops. Suspect was identified to be a notorious bandit who escaped from vigilante custody during a previous arrest.

12. Consequently, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai has commended the troops for their gallantry, successes and their resilience. He urges them not to rest on their oars. He further assured the people of the North-West zone of the Nigerian Army's commitment to the safety of lives and properties within the zone.

13. Kindly disseminate this information through your medium with attached photographs to the general public. Thank you for your usual cooperation.

BENARD ONYEUKO
Acting Director
Defence Media Operations
13 August 2020.

Boko Haram came to Moduajari, one kilometre to Maimalari Baracks, which is the headquarters of Operation Lafiya Dole on Monday. They killed some of the villlagers. Those who survived have since fled the village. They overpowered the civilian JTF. It was their second visit in one week. They went further to attack a military checkpoint in the area and carted away with weapons. They This is dangerous to say the least, they’ve been entering Maiduguri MMC.
These his not good for the military and the entire MMC populates, the military should do something about these !

FACED WITH SURRENDER OF FIGHTERS, BOKO HARAM INTRODUCES CHILD SOLDIERS.

Boko Haram has continued to introduce new strategies in an effort to resuscitate it's declining influence in the Lake Chad Basin. The newest strategy is the introduction of child soldiers. Information on this disturbing development was brought in by human intelligence sources and corroborated by concerned individuals and groups, a couple of days ago. However, Boko-Haram Terrorists themselves, further confirmed their atrocious act when they posted pictures of children dressed in military fatigue and holding assault rifles in a video released during the Sallah celebrations.

2. The recruitment of child soldiers is the latest in a retinue of brutal and inhuman tactics deployed by Boko Haram since it began the futile attempt to cause mayhem and overthrow constitutional and social order. Earlier, Boko Haram have engaged in the mass abduction of school girls, sexual enslavement of women and mass murder of innocent civilians.

3. This recent employment of child soldiers is as a result of frustration caused by several operational losses, leadership crises, as well as disillusionment among fighters and their subsequent surrender in hundreds to the MNJTF. The focus on children is because they are easier to manipulate and indoctrinate than the adults within the region who can now see through the veil of deceit.

4. Arising from this latest atrocity by Boko Haram, the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) urges parents, local authorities, religious and traditional institutions to be vigilant and promptly alert security agencies of any overt or covert attempts to recruit their children and wards.

5. Furthermore, owing to the gale of disillusionment and surrender which have depleted the ranks of Boko Haram, youths are advised to be mindful of promises of power and influence, economic prosperity and spiritual growth. Boko Haram does not have any of these conditions to offer. The stories of hardship and evil within the terrorist organisations as revealed by all surrendered Boko Haram fighters should be sufficient notice that Boko Haram and ISWAP have nothing good to offer anyone.

6. It would be recalled that the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict forbids the recruitment and use of children in Armed Conflicts. The Protocol states among others that "Armed groups distinct from armed forces of a country should not, under any circumstances, recruit or use in hostilities anyone under 18". It is against this background that the MNJTF is drawing the attention of the United Nations, it's relevant agencies and other stake holders to the latest acts of inhumanity and desperation by Boko Haram, and urges severe condemnation and other necessary action. On our part, the MNJTF will continue with activities that are focused on the protection of children and other vulnerable groups within its area of operation.

7. Please, disseminate this information to the general public.

Colonel Timothy Antigha
Chief of Military Public Information
MNJTF
N'Djamena - Chad

Signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Export - Import Bank (NEXIM) on the regional sealink project.

COURTESY VISIT OF MR DOHWAN KIM THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF MISSION EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN NIGERIA TO THE NAVAL HEADQUARTERS.

BREAKING: FOR KILLING A (WHO) STAFF, SOLDIER GETS 55 YEAR JAIL TERM ON 4 COUNT CHARGE.

The President of the General Court Martial (GCM), Maj. Gen. Priye Fakrogha, Wednesday handed down a 55 year jail term on Lance Corporal Ibrahim Babangida, on the 4 counts charge of culpable homicide, house breaking, theft and burglary.

Gen. Fakrogha, made the pronouncements during a Court proceedings sitting in Command Officers Mess 1, Asokoro, Abuja.

Lance Corporal Babangida Ibrahim was sentenced for allegedly killing and robbing of one Mr. Bello Abdullahi Aliyu , a staff of World Health Organisation (WHO) at Anka Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State, in 2014.

Babangida, was also accused of stealing a mobile phone and N600,000 from various persons, on different occasions.

President of the GMC, Maj. Gen. Priye Fakrogha, while reading the judgement after listening to the prosecuting and defence counsel, said the accused soldier will serve a term of 40 years, in jail for homicide and 5 years imprisonment each for house breaking, theft and burglary.

He however said, both Counts 2, 3 & 4 which it jail term is 5 years each are to run concurrently.

Lance Corporal Babangida Ibrahim, while on deployment on Operation Mesa to fight banditry in Zamfara State, at about 10pm on August 11, 2014, without justification, shot and killed Mr Bello Aliyu Abdullahi (WHO Staff) with his personal AK 47 rifle.

Corporal Ibrahim thereafter proceeded and broke into the house of Mr Bello, located at Gidan-Dari, Anka LGA, Zamfara State at about 4 am and made away with his belongings including a Gionee E3 and Nokia handsets.

Lance Corporal Ibrahim also dishonestly took the Honda Accord car belonging Mr Bello with registration number TRK 414 AA, containing one Laptop computer and the sum of #6,000, which he subsequently moved to Kaduna where his family resides and was using the car as a personal car before investigators arrested him.

According to the presiding Judge, the GCM’s verdict was subject to the confirmation of the Nigerian Army Council Authority.

Members of the General Court Martial were Major General PB Fakrogha, President, Brigadier General JO Ochai, Brigadier General POE Pearse, Brigadier General EJ Ikomi, Brigadier General AL Okpodu, Brigadier General SD Makulo, Col MK Ibrahim, Col L Abubakar, Col MA Yusuf and Captain KC Ogili (Judge Advocate).

The Prosecuting Council for the Nigerian Army was led by Major Dipreye Biambo while the Defence Counsel for the accused soldier was led by Barr. Felix Jimba.

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The NA In collaboration with the CJTF in Baga neutralize some BHT, They recovered weapons and many fled with injuries.

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Security: Zulum meets Naval, Air force Chiefs in Abuja

As a part of his series of engagements schedule for his ongoing official visit to Abuja, Borno Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday met with Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe Ibas as well as the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar.

The separate meetings, held at Air Force and Naval headquarters in Abuja, discussed security issues in Borno State.

At the Naval headquarters, Zulum's first point of call, the governor had a closed door meeting with the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibas.

Late in open session, Zulum made case for the deployment of more Naval personnel to Borno. He described the Nigerian Navy as critical component of operations in the shores of the lake Chad.

The Governor commended the Naval personnel for their efforts in the counter insurgency operations in the northeast.

Responding to the Naval Chiefs request, Zulum indicated Government's readiness to rehabilitate the road linking Baga to the lake Chad shores, for easy movement of security operatives and the returning communities.

While at the Airforce headquarters, Zulum was full of praise to Airforce Chief, stressing that the force's base in Maiduguri has responded to all the intelligence information he has shared with them.

Responding, Air Vice Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar reiterated their commitment to the fight against the insurgency in Borno State.

Air Marshall Sadique conducted the governor around the surveillance unit of the Airforce headquarters.

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