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GeneralFarouq:
They just made the COAS achievement lose face
This is a terrible situattiin, so without the presence of COAS in maiduguri the soldiers woild lose all courage.
Maybe he should kuku just go stay there forever.

Not at all !
I knew and was expecting this type of incident was going to happen during this ongoing onslaught.
Sets back like this would happen, only I was not expecting a civilian casualty so high like this. Proper investigation should be made and those found wanting should be made scape goats especially soldiers who flee.

GeneralFarouq:
Gid bless you sir,
Report said some soldiers ran away?

Yeap!!!!

GeneralFarouq:

These gyys are cowards, this is now what they resought to, just because of hunger and opportiinity to loot they now kill indiscriminately...
I think this shows hiw desperate they are for a come back,
SamaulAnyawu, guy becareful, this guys are now mad

They should court marshal officers/commanders in charge of the F.O.B in that area.
The BHT burnt houses killed over 69 civilians and carted away with close a hundreds of cattle’s.
That means it they spent enough time perpetrating this evil act.

bidexiii:
In another development BHT attacked Villagers numbering over 70 have been killed by men suspected to be Boko Haram insurgents on Tuesday afternoon in Borno state.

"It is the most deadly attack in recent times. They accused the villages of spying on them before touching every household, leaving the village in ruins as locals who managed to escape the onslaught returned in tears with their loved one soaked in blood. The location of the village made rescue mission a bit difficult,” a witness said.
- Many houses and properties were burnt down to ruins as terrorists invaded Faduma Koloram village.
Killed many cows in hundreds and also rustled nearly 1000 cows says some sources.

BOKO HARAM SLAUGHTER 69 IN ZOWO, GUBIO LG

Last night, Boko Haram attacked Zowo ward in Gubio local government area of Borno state and killed 69 people. This came after the attack on Auno village where the insurgents killed 6 soldiers and dozens of soldiers are still missing.
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum left for Zowo this morning.

I am saddened by these attacks. The attacks have become almost a daily affair in the last two weeks.

[/b]May there souls R.I.P.
This is really bad for the COAS and other chiefs barely a 24hrs when the COAS met and briefed Mr president[b]

In another development BHT attacked Villagers numbering over 70 have been killed by men suspected to be Boko Haram insurgents on Tuesday afternoon in Borno state.

"It is the most deadly attack in recent times. They accused the villages of spying on them before touching every household, leaving the village in ruins as locals who managed to escape the onslaught returned in tears with their loved one soaked in blood. The location of the village made rescue mission a bit difficult,” a witness said.
- Many houses and properties were burnt down to ruins as terrorists invaded Faduma Koloram village.
Killed many cows in hundreds and also rustled nearly 1000 cows says some sources.

Khaddamari, headquarters of Jere Local Government of Borno state was attacked by Boko Haram recently. They struck around 6:30pm. They came with 9 fighting vehicles, including 4 Guntrucks and many motorcycles. They fired on the stand alone block of six offices and looted soldiers properties after dislodging the soldiers camped at the council Secretariat. Khaddamari is the town where former first lady, Maryam Abacha was born and brought up.

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OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE NEUTRALIZES MORE BOKO HARAM CRIMINALS AS TROOPS INTENSIFY ONSLAUGHT AGAINST THE CRIMINAL ELEMENTS IN THE NORTH-EAST

1. In continuation of aggressive clearance operations across the North-East aimed at decisively ending terrorism in the region, more Boko Haram/ISWAP criminals have been neutralised while others have been arrested.

2. On 8 June 2020, troops of 192 Battalion, Gwoza, Borno State conducted a daring and well-coordinated commando raid on a Boko Haram criminals’ hideout at Kwatara on the Mandara Mountains. The successful operation led to the neutralization of several terrorists while many others fled with gunshot wounds.

3. Also on 8 June 2020, troops of 151 Battalion deployed at Strong Response Area Miyanti conducted a deliberate ambush operation against Boko Haram criminals along Darel Jamel - Miyanti Road and successfully neutralized two terrorists while two women were rescued in the process. Troops also recovered 2 bicycles, one sack containing 121 pairs of new rubber slippers and the sum of Twenty Nine Thousand and Five Hundred Naira (N 29,500.00) only.

4. Relatedly, one Boko Haram member named Mustapha Kori surrendered to troops of Army Super Camp 11, Gamboru on 8 June 2020. The surrendered insurgent confessed that he actively participated in Boko Haram activities for the past 5 years but managed to escape from their camp at Fulatari around Lake Chad after a series of Artillery bombardments of their location which led to the death of most of their fighters including their local commanders.

5. Earlier on 5 June 2020, troops of 195 Battalion deployed at Strong Response Area Zabarmari, Borno State conducted a long range clearance patrol to Jajeri, Gurnum Kole l, Gurnum Kole ll, Malis and Ladin Mbuta. Troops also cleared Asala Fura, Mai Njika, Kanube, Kessa Ngala, Taula and Shuwabe. At Taula, troops stormed a Boko Haram hideout, neutralizing 3 criminals while others fled in disarray. Troops also recovered one solar panel charger, one cell phone, rubber solution, roasted beef, rice, cooking pots and some cooking ingredients before destroying the enclave.

6. Same troops of 195 Battalion on 5 June 2020, deployed at Dusuman in conjunction with elements of Borno State Civilian Joint Task Force conducted a successful night ambush at a Boko Haram crossing point along Dusuman – Zabarmari track road, eliminating one Boko Haram criminal in the process. Troops also recovered one AK 47 Rifle and one AK 47 Rifle magazine loaded with 2 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.

7. Furthermore, on the same day 5 June 2020, troops of 271 Task Force Tank Battalion, Michika, Adamawa State, acting on credible Human Intelligence, tracked and arrested a Boko Haram spy named KAWALU during Jummat Prayer at Michika Central Mosque. The arrested suspect confessed to have come from Maikadiri a Boko Haram criminals' enclave. Suspect is presently in troops’ custody for further interrogation.

8. Consequently, the Chief of Army Staff commends the gallant troops for their, resilience, courage and dedication to the noble cause of defending our fatherland. The High Command of the Armed Forces of Nigeria also urges the troops to remain steadfast and focused as they sustain the onslaught against the enemies of our nation.

JOHN ENENCHE
Major General
Coordinator
Defence Media Operations
Defence Headquarters
9 June 2020

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MORE BOKO HARAM CRIMINALS NEUTRALIZED AS TROOPS OF OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE STEP-UP THE CONDUCT OF RAIDS AND CLEARANCE OPERATIONS ACROSS THE THEATRE

As the military continues its aggressive clearance operations in the NE theatre, more Boko Haram/Islamic State's West Africa Province criminals have been neutralised while others have been arrested. In the early hours of 8 June 2020 for instance, troops of 192 Battalion deployed in Gwoza, Borno State conducted a well-coordinated commando raid on Boko Haram criminals’ hideout at Kwatara on the Mandara Mountains. The gallant troops tactically ascended to the summit of the mountain and took over the criminals’ Observation Posts before engaging them with overwhelming fire power resulting in the neutralization of a large number of the criminals while many others scampered for safety with varying degrees of gunshot wounds. On the same day, 8 June 2020, troops of 151 Battalion deployed at Strong Response Area Miyanti conducted ambush operation against Boko
Haram criminals along Darel Jamel - Miyanti Road. The troops successfully neutralized 2 of the Boko Haram criminals and rescued 2 women in the process. Additionally, troops recovered 2 bicycles, one sack containing 121 pairs of new rubber slippers and the sum of Twenty Nine Thousand and Five Hundred Naira (N 29,500.00) only.

In a related development same day, 8 June 2020, one Boko Haram member named Mustapha Kori surrendered to the troops of Army Super Camp 11, Gamboru. The surrendered insurgent confessed that he has been an active member of the criminal sect for the past 5 years and that he managed to escape from their camp located at Fulatari around Lake Chad after a series of Artillery bombardments of their location leading to the death of most of their fighters including their local commanders.

Earlier on 5 June 2020, troops of 195 Battalion deployed in Strong Response Area Zabarmari, Borno State conducted a long range clearance patrol to Jajeri, Gurnum Kole l, Gurnum Kole ll, Malis and Ladin Mbuta. Additionally, troops cleared Asala Fura, Mai Njika, Kanube, Kessa Ngala, Taula and Shuwabe. At Taula, troops stormed a Boko Haram hideout and engaged the criminals forcing them to flee in disarray. However, during the encounter, troops neutralized 3 of the Boko Haram criminals and recovered one solar panel charger, one cell phone, rubber solution, roasted beef, rice, cooking pots and some cooking ingredients before destroying the enclave.

Similarly, on 5 June 2020, same troops of 195 Battalion deployed at Dusuman in conjunction with elements of Borno State Civilian Joint Task Force conducted a successful night ambush at a Boko Haram crossing point along Dusuman – Zabarmari track road leading to the elimination of one Boko Haram criminal while others are believed to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops also recovered one AK 47 Rifle, one AK 47 Rifle magazine loaded with 2 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.

Furthermore on the same day, 5 June 2020, troops of 271 Task Force Tank Battalion deployed in Michika, Adamawa State acting on credible intelligence, tracked and arrested a Boko Haram criminal named Kawalu spying during Jummat Prayer at Michika Central Mosque. The arrested suspect confessed to have come from Maikadiri a Boko Haram criminals' enclave. Suspect is in troops custody for further interrogation.

The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai commends the troops for their resilience and patriotism in crushing the remnants of Boko Haram/Islamic State's West Africa Province criminals and urges them to maintain the tempo against the criminals as we approach the end of insurgency in our country.

[b][/b]Boko Haram Eid El Fitr Celebration Video indicates Jihadists massive decline; All Hands on Deck.

The recent terrorist modus operandi in Northern Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin indicates that ISIS and Al-Qaeda linked Boko Haram/JAS Abubakar Shekau led faction and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) are in serious battlefield decline.

This is the ideal moment for the local population; local and international Non governmental Organisations (INGOs) and the international community to positively enhance needed assistance to the Lake Chad regional states displaying genuine commitment and efforts towards restoring stability in the region.

Similar to a well resourced Western backed coalition against ISIS self proclaimed Caliphate in Iraq and Syria, Lake Chad basin regional states should be effectively assisted towards the defeat of ISIS Caliphate in West Africa – in line with the global war against terror.

As rightly suspected, a recently released video clip by Abubakar Shekau led Boko Haram/JAS faction on the Site International Group reveals the loose ISIS and AlQaeda linked affiliated and supported Jihadists group is in a downward state of decline for the past two years.

Sources with knowledge of the jihadists activities in the region strongly believe that the propaganda video was compiled in the JAS stronghold of Sambisa Forest along the fortified camps of Farisu and Garin Habu.

The video may have been taken in the early morning hours (8am – 9:30am) of the 23rd or 24th of May during a joint factional Eid-el-Fitr prayers.

In contrast to previous Boko Haram/JAS Eid propaganda videos, the Abubakar Shekau led alliance appears seriously degraded and weakened compared to previous years where an energetic and heavily armed Shekau would be seen surrounded by armoured trucks; thousands of well armed fighters and flanked by top commanders to observe Eid prayers and thereafter slaughter chicken, rams and cattle for a feast.[b][/b]

It was previously reported that Boko Haram/JAS rival factions recently regrouped in a patchy reconciliation brokered by a network affiliated to the Libya terrorist Group –AZWAJ.

They agreed to form an unholy alliance to launch coordinated attacks on military positions in Lake Chad Basin states in the past Holy month of Ramadan.

They even waived fasting for their fighters to achieve such devilish Intents. Not featuring Abubakar Shekau, the rushed-up video features several new and old Boko Haram Amirs. Some covering their faces to mask their identity.

It is also an indication of their role as active and sleeper cells or agents mingling with state agencies and local NGOs. Thus misleading and confusing intelligence agents and informants.

The video also features hundreds of jihadists families — women and young children often selected, trained and deployed by the group as suicide bombers; spies; and infiltrators of Internally Displaced Camps (IDPs) to gather information on logistics and food and non edible supply of humanitarian relief by the NGOs.

This information is used by Boko Haram terrorists to plan and launch attacks on food convoys and IDP camps – stealing food, medicine and other essential items to sustain them.

Why is Boko Haram terrorists group is in Decline The celebration of Eid-el-Fitr Eid Duha are the only yearly opportunities for jihadists around the world to regroup and celebrate the Muslim Holy Month and Ram sacrificing Eid festivals.

These occasions are exploited by jihadists in the region (separated along cells and units) for tactical reasons to demonstrate their combined capacity – weapons – recruits and solidarity/pay allegiance to invincible sponsors, local and international supporters and attempt psychological warfare tactics against the morale and fighting efficacy of regional troops.

This continuous visible decline in Boko Haram could be explained by the recently coordinated and state planned massive aerial and ground offensives on Boko Haram and ISWAP strongest holds by the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LBC) led Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) operation Yancin Tafki; Nigeria operation LAFIYA DOLE and Chad Operation Boma Wrath.

This latest video shows Boko Haram/JAS faction fighters in hundreds not in thousands. A huge reduction in the number of devoted armed fighters; reduction in huge weapons and mounted gun-trucks usually on display.

Several Boko Haram and ISWAP home based and experienced foreign fighters, Amirs and unit commanders, some from the ruins of the collapsed so-called Islamic State (ISIS) in Iraq and Syria have either been decapitated in their thousands or arrested, forcing desperate jihadist factions to resort to a massive ongoing recruitment of child soldiers to make up battlefield numbers.

Tactics of using civilians as shields The known tactical display of Boko Haram fighters mixed with families of very young children, girls and mothers in separate gatherings is further evidence of an asymmetric warfare a kind of defensive ecosystem jihadists deploy in the region.

The vulnerable group is used by Boko Haram as a shield to deter State planned precision aerial and land offensives on their known hideouts in Northern Nigeria the Lake Chad Basin given the Information obtained from such backgrounds.

This rehearsed jihadist tactic is used to manipulate and promote exaggerated reports and condemnation of Gross Violations of Human Rights and war crime from local and international Human Right organisations linked to Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch –when they are hit from multiple angles.

In an era of asymmetric warfare – stakeholders must recognise that terrorists have established a tactic of blending in the midst of the vulnerable and the innocent to create confusion, suspicion and divide between the state security forces and the people they are supposed to protect.

All measures to safeguard the Human Rights of innocent citizens must be taken – limiting collateral damage as much as practically possible. Recommendations As the capacity of ISIS and Al-Qaeda affiliates in Africa crumbles under regional pressure points, a committed, robust and coordinated multi-agency civilian and military regional soft and hard intervention is necessary.

The overall strategy should have the full support and backing of the local population and the international community.

A joint stakeholder endeavour will pave the way for lasting peace and security in the Lake Chad Basin with ripple positive effect on the rising Sahel- Liptako Gourma based jihadist activities.

Governments in the Lake Chad region – Nigeria – Cameroon – Niger and Chad and you some extent, Benin Republic, should improve proactive civil-military interventions towards providing good governance in vast ungoverned spaces – this is a resource intensive long term endeavour.

All efforts employed to instil trust and win hearts and minds of the local population.

These efforts (both short and long term) will enable a smooth process of trust building, attract information/intelligence sharing behaviour and regain control of local communities in preparation for eventual transition towards sustainable law enforcement driven peace and security.

No single Lake Chad state can use the might of its security and armed forces to defeat Jihadist operations in the region without the full support of the most impacted local population, the international community and other key stakeholders.

Their efforts must be genuine and transparent towards one goal[b][/b]

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GeneralFarouq:
If he jumps he may not die, it aint too high

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TERROR WAR: BURATAI WARNS TROOPS: ‘WE WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT COWARDICE, SABOTAGE AND INEFFICIENCY UNDER ANY GUISE; INSPECTS MILITARY HARDWARE AT ARMOURED CORPS CENTRE & SCHOOL, 33 ARTY BRIGADE, BAUCHI.
By Oghenahogie

Against the backdrop of ongoing military operations against national security threats and procurement of new sophisticated hardware, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai has warned troops against cowardice and sabotage as well as inefficiency under any guise.

With several newly acquired military hardware especially armoured battle tanks, it is the belief of the Army Chief that enemies of the country be they terrorists, armed bandits or militias would be crushed in mission areas when troops show commitment and display high level of professional skills.

General Buratai gave the warning on Wednesday when he visited the headquarters of the Nigerian Army Armoured Corps and School, and the 33 Artillery Brigade all in Bauchi to assess troops training in the Operation of Main Battle Tanks and long range Artillery gungire

Col Sagir Musa, Acting Director, Army Public Relations, in s statement noted that the COAS assessed ongoing VT4 Main Battle Tank Training in which 155 officers and soldiers are undergoing training for competent commanders, crew men, drivers and technicians.

Addressing the instructors, staff and 155 participants (all ranks), Gen Buratai expressed satisfaction on the quality/level of training, commitment and discipline of the participants.

He said, “Your discipline, commitment and assimilation is so far quite encouraging and commendable.”

“You should continue to learn well and be able to efficiently operate the new platforms in readiness to your deployment into the mission areas”.

“While I commend your efforts to the training, let me warn that you must operate/handle the new equipment proficiently, we will not accept cowardice, sabotage or inefficiency under any guise whatsoever”

Gen Buratai further urged the participants to maintain high standards of professionalism, effectiveness and discipline in whatever roles they might be assigned or deployed to.

He commended the Commandant, instructors and staff of the school for a good job and directed the students to cooperate fully and learn as well as to apply what they have learnt practically and effectively in the war front.

The course participants, through their course leader, appreciated and commended the inspiring leadership of Gen Buratai and his uncommon efforts in the struggle to end terrorism in Nigeria.

They assured him of unflinching support and commitment to bring terrorism to an end very soon, leveraging fully on the newly acquired equipment by the Nigerian Army.

Gen Buratai used the opportunity to assess the living accommodation of some soldiers in Shadawanka Barracks, 33 Brigade Bauchi whose roofs were destroyed by rainstorm on which repairs are already ongoing as seen during the visit to the affected areas.

Col Sagir said the visit to the sites reflected Gen Buratai’s disposition of placing troops’ welfare as one of his top most priorities noting that construction and renovation of accommodation for personnel of the Nigerian Army is equally ongoing in most of the Nigerian Army Barracks across the country just like in Lagos, Jos, Enugu and Portharcourt among others.

BREAKING: SOLDIER CLIMBS TOWER, INSISTS ON COMMITTING SUICIDE.
Posted by News Express

For over an hour, residents of Jalingo, Taraba State, have been struggling to save a military man from committing suicide.

The soldier, whose name is given as Ali, has climbed the Welcome to Taraba Roadblock Tower -over 24fts high, and is threatening to jump down.

He is speaking in Hausa and pidgin, saying: “I want to die. Allow me to jump down and die.” But the youth who have gathered there are begging him: “Please do not jump. We don’t want you to die.”

Ali is seen on the high altitude Tower, attempting severally to jump down, but the people are trying to make sure they save him if he jumps. But they say they prefer he changes his mind and does not jump.

Witnesses said the soldier’s behaviour attracted their attention when they spotted him on top of the tower pulling and throwing down the items of clothing on him.

“We noticed someone climbing the place and pulling off his clothes. We got there to discover he is someone we know. He was left with under pant and an inner vest and poised to jump. We went close and began to beg him,” an eyewitness said.

A close look reveals he has an injury on his left kneecap, which he bandaged

SamuelAnyawu:
So because there was an era when Boko controlled 25 LGAs, I should keep quiet when I see the incompetence of the Government.

So if soldiers now die in numbers I should tell their families to take heart that it was worse in the dark days? That they should thank Buratai that it is far better now than 2015?

You love blabing, who cares or sent you you should tell their families to take heart ?
My simple question is where are guys like you when soldiers are dying lie fowls in the dark days, you’ll rather keep quiet during the incompetence Kenneth Minimah and Azubuike Ihejirika.
During there days no weeks go by without burying soldiers in Numbers(10-30). If you think COIN is rice and beans go to Syria, Iraq, Afghan & Lydia go and see how the mighty western and there NATO allies has turn those countries into not a mess!

During his final mission in Iraq in 2007, US Navy SEAL Mike Day was shot 27 times by al-Qaeda terrorists at close range.

Day took 11 bullets in his armour and a further 16 in body parts including his legs, arms, abdomen, buttocks, and even his scrotum.

He was also knocked out and hit by shrapnel from a grenade.

Not only did he survive, but he also managed to shoot dead all four al-Qaeda militants in the battle and walked away from the scene without help after he regained consciousness.

nemesis8u:
bidexiii

I hope the doubts r now cleared

Funnily the article at globaltimes was removed , after the pic was widely used for propaganda .

Wow

jl115:
none look dead bro!!

Some are tied up(you dont tie up dead bodies) other have there hands either in their pockets or above them, and one closest is lying on his side.

Edit: the one second closest looks a bit dead, ill admit!!

SamuelAnyawu:
Oga Have I ever discredited the dark days? When just Maiduguri and Biu were the towns standing tall? Even some areas in Maiduguri were no go areas self.
Nawa oh. Have you ever seen me discrediting soldiers in the trench? My attack has always been on the Federal Government and top Military brats.

Is it a crime that i came to Borno state and have been seeing with my very eyes what is happening here in Borno.

Good Night fellas I just received a sad news that ISWAP abducted 3 Soldiers and two Humanitarian workers today along Monguno- Maiduguri road today.
Yesterday ISWAP killed two civilians on that same highway with no media reporting it.

Later

Never said you discredited soldiers and you would not even appreciate the little peace you enjoy now!!!
You and your fellow monikers claiming you’re attacking the top military “brats and the federal government”, where are you guys years ago when the army ass was whooped and all the chiefs where just after looting !
Most of you guys kept quiet