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bidex111:
Maj Gen VO Ezugwu: then Acting G.O.C. Doc 7. literally he opened the gate of hell on terrorists after hearing the death of Lt Col Abu Ali. Was physically present coordinating the onslaught against BHT.
The 2 star general was with is personnel riffle.

Another fine officer, General and a soldier; Lieutenant General Lamidi Adeosun He was the chief training and operations at the Nigerian Army headquarters in Abuja. At the time of the 2015 general elections, he was the General Officer Commanding (GOC) in charge of 7 Division of the Army in Maiduguri during the dark days.
He Was responsible for pushing BHT from most occupied terrorist back to the lake chad area. His one of the few generals during the era of Lt Gen Azubuike Ihejirika/Kenneth Minimah still holding a command.
No wonder he was promoted to Lt Gen.

komekn:
Those were indeed dark days.

[/b]And do you think the security situation in Nigeria has improved holistically speaking.[b]

I can tell you it has greatly improved
Your moniker who claimed his giving authentic news from Borno state, back in days during the dark days 2010 - 2015 you don’t dare to go to some L.G.A it was like signing your own death wish.
Only Maiduguri/MMC and Bama was the saddest. Your acclaimed moniker would not be able to work in Borno back then. We guys in S-W, and S-E wouldn’t appreciate the peace we have, people in the N.E and troubled southern kaduna, sokoto & Zamfara would appreciate it better.

komekn:
Can you tell me when we have had a wind of overriding positivity.

I didn’t want to reply your comment here but you’ve been one of the old contributors on most military threads that I know. I believe we all know and read a lot about the dark days when BHT took over 70% of Borno state.
Dude your comments are far from been constructive !

Kalapizim:
So painful, I heard he was killed in an accident.

Yeap

komekn:
Agreed without reservation or question rather I COMMEND YOU.

[/b]For being the only authentic source of ungarnished information we have.[b]

I remember when SiruisBlack was here and then he was silenced.

You’ll better stop deceiving yourself !

SiriusBlack has paid is dues in the frontlines. His been transferred way back!

Painful Exit of Lt. Col Aerman Abraham Gbileve

By

Samuel Aruwan

There is a popular misconception that the young ones are mostly unethical, undisciplined and materialistic. I have come to disagree with that generalization, because from the newsroom in the media where I belong and the public service space I currently occupy, as well as other spheres I have been in and still operate in, I have come across hard working young men and women who are reformists and are making things happen.

These young men and women with dreams and aspirations are seriously minded people pursuing their careers with hard work, dedication, excellence and their eyes constantly on the ball.

It is in this sojourn of life, that I crossed paths with my brother Lt. Col. Aerman Abraham Gbileve, who answered the glorious call last week and left us in pain, anguish and shock.

Gbileve was a disciplined officer, cool headed and easy going with his soft spoken mien and the grace of God that we all carry as mortals. His devotion to his calling was limitless. In a nutshell, Gbileve was an outstanding military officer with great potential and on a sure trajectory to the peak of his military career, which death cut short in his prime.

Our paths crossed when he resumed at the One Division Kaduna as the Commanding Officer covering the Birnin Gwari general area. His predecessor linked us up, and we began interacting and working against banditry in the four frontline local government areas of Birnin Gwari, Giwa, Igabi and Chikun.

In the months that followed, we worked together in various engagements in those frontline areas to great effect, thanks in large part to his unique dedication.

My last outing with Gbileve was at the usual security-community engagement at Sabon Birni, Igabi LGA where we met with traditional rulers, community and religious leaders from Bunu, Ifira, Pauta, Riyawa, Rima, Afaka and Sabon Birni.

We had a good outing; the Garrison Commander, Brig-General Olusegun Abai was the lead speaker, and he appealed for support and information to consolidate the gains against bandits. I served as the interpreter and reiterated the need to deepen the support Brig-General Abai had appealed for. I went further to say security agencies, governments and communities must work together against the looming food insecurity.

I also commended them for divorcing banditry from religion and ethnicity, and viewing it as the sheer criminality that it is, with narrow sentiments taken off the table. We posited firmly that those weaving narratives around religion, ethnicity and politics would only undermine the battle against bandits, and unwittingly provide a survival corridor for the criminals.

It was a productive outing. Gbileve pulled all the stops on his own end to ensure that our engagement was smooth and seamless. We were all happy, and on our way to Kaduna, we both agreed that our next spots would be Dogon Dawa in Birnin Gwari local government and also Kidandan general area of Giwa local government.

Unfortunately, we rescheduled the events due to the the joint military operations in the locations and opted for Kajuru local government area where we are still battling, albeit with great optimism.

A few days after our Sabon Birni engagement, I got a call from Gbileve. We talked and made plans as usual, but unknown to us it was our last conversation before the sad news would arrive to devastate us and throw us into deep mourning.

Gbileve was a gentleman, an officer to the core, a soldier full of humility and dedication to duty and motherland. He was disciplined, professional and a man full of ideas but also respectful to his superiors and all he encountered in the course of his duty. He was liked and sought for by all and sundry and praised for his doggedness and courage in the frontlines.

Gbileve’s demise is really heartbreaking, but ultimately it is accepted as an act of God. A soldier who worked around the the hotbeds of the Northeast unscathed, full of life is now called home by death, and has answered the glorious call.

While we mourn and reminisce on Gbileve, we may not know why it happened this way. However, we cannot question God. It is clearly a sad story but God knows best.

The Kaduna State Government appreciates all he did for security and peace of the State. His sacrifices will be long remembered as he has left an indelible mark.

Our deep condolences go to his immediate family, parents, and the entire Nigerian Army family. May God in his infinite mercy grant Gbileve eternal rest.

Aruwan, is the Commissioner, Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State.

nemesis8u:
Nobody died , fake news

Reposting what I wrote earlier..........

I cannot verify the pic

But reportedly there was clashes between Chin.ese soldiers and ITBP ( indo Tibetan border police ) , ind.ian police .

The PLA had reportedly ambushed a small ITBP patrol team and a fight happened and held them before releasing them after a few hours .

Later it seems the ITBP did the same to a PLA convoy of vehicles and soldiers .


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USuaGW6vyiQ

As with the pic , I cannot verify the video also.

Fights like these keep happening , as Chi.nese try to capture land and ind.. pushes back .

[/b]But this time it seems there r trying to deflect the Wuhan virus mess among their population via all these.[b]

Let's see what happens

But the picture says otherwise; some soldiers look dead in the picture ?

kaku30:
Firstly these are not soldiers, this is patrol units of ITBP. These are not even armed units as per SoP.

Only now Indian Army is forward-deployed. Further, these are not dead, these are injured. And after that, ITBP unit was sent to retrieve them, and they retrieved successfully. Thats when that incident happened which recorded in video and now leaked.

Thanks man

@nemesis8u can you explains what’s really happening between Chinese and Indian military -

Graphic image of dead indian Soldiers.
A number were captured alive at the contested Line of Actual Control at the India-Chinese border.

youghs:
Please who knows about the current status of this project
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/boko-haram-nigeria-indian-sign-mou-to-produce-ied-detectors/

good news tho .....
at this level it’s only an MOU, let’s wait till we see positive result coming out. But one would ask what happens to the NA in-house built mine roller/trawl ?

#NA

Toju200:
already posted this

Sorry it wa a mistake !

youghs:
Whenever there is a problem, the best thing you should do is try to know the reason for the problem.. Financial Corruption in the military have substantially reduce..The main reason for lack of standard kits is the low funds allocated to the army and sometimes soldiers complaining about the weight n heat..Comparing NA to American military is far out of touch cos the budget of American military is almost twice the entire economy of Nigeria..
The only solution to most of these issues is increased funding for the military that's all.

No doubt about that; even a blind man knows that.
Not only in the army but other branches of the military.

Odunayaw:
Thank You. I don't usually get the lame mindset that people have developed over the years. Any thing, they scream corruption first. With the Army budget its a miracle to keep that number of soldiers in theatre fed, dressed for the prom and smiling AND also handling welfare, training and the likes.

It way too glaring that it has reduced .... !

OPERATION HADARIN DAJI AIR COMPONENT DESTROYS ARMED BANDITS’ LOGISTICS WAREHOUSE NEAR BIRNIN KOGO IN ZAMFARA STATE

1. In continuation of the renewed onslaught against armed bandits in parts of the North West and North Central States, the Air Component of Operation HADARIN DAJI has destroyed a bandits’ logistics warehouse approximately 5Km North of Birnin Kogo in Zamfara State. The air strikes were executed yesterday, 30 May 2020, sequel to Human Intelligence (HUMINT) reports, which were later confirmed by series of aerial surveillance missions, indicating that the large structure was being used by the bandits to store their ammunition, raw rations and other logistics items.

2. Accordingly, the Air Component dispatched a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) attack aircraft to engage the target scoring accurate hits on the warehouse, which went up in flames as a result of its volatile contents, leading to its complete destruction. Four armed bandits guarding the facility were also neutralized as a result of the attack.

3. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, commends the Air Component of Operation HADARIN DAJI for their professionalism and directs them to remain resolute in the conduct of air strikes whilst continuing to provide close air support for ongoing ground operations in order to eradicate all armed bandits; thus achieving the directives of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) to restore normalcy in the North West and North Central Zones of the Country.

JOHN ENENCHE
Major General
Coordinator
Defence Media Operations
Defence Headquarters
31 May 2020

CAS UNDERTAKES ASSESSMENT VISIT TO SOKOTO STATE, ASSURES SULTAN ABUBAKAR, GOV TAMBUWAL OF DECISIVE ACTION AGAINST ARMED BANDITS, OTHER CRIMINALS

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, today, 30 May 2020, commenced an operational visit to Sokoto State for an on-the-spot assessment of the security situation with a view to fashioning new strategies for dealing with the recent rise in banditry activities in the State. During the visit, the CAS paid a courtesy call on the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, and held a closed door meeting with the Executive Governor of the State, Honourable Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, where he assured them that the NAF, operating in synergy with sister Services and other security agencies, would continue to work tirelessly to rid the State of the activities of armed bandits. The CAS also received operational briefings from the Air Officer Commanding Tactical Air Command (AOC TAC), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Olusegun Philip, as well as the Commander 119 Composite Group (119 CG) Sokoto, Group Captain Garba Bello. He equally inspected fuel and other logistics facilities at the Saad Abubakar III Airport, Sokoto, where some NAF surveillance and attack aircraft have already been deployed to support the renewed offensive against the bandits.

Speaking during the courtesy visit at the Sultan’s Palace, Air Marshal Abubakar expressed sadness over the recent unfortunate killing of innocent citizens by armed bandits in Communities under Sabon Birnin Local Government Area (LGA) of the State. He prayed for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed whilst also entreating God for the speedy recovery of those who were injured in the attacks. The CAS disclosed that his presence in Sokoto State was also at the instance of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari, who had directed, through the Chief of Defence Staff, that a massive offensive operation be undertaken against armed bandits, kidnappers, cattle rustlers and other criminal elements across States in the North West and North Central Zones of the Country, including Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto, Niger, Kogi, Kaduna and Nasarawa, among others. Air Marshal Abubakar said the NAF had therefore deployed air assets and activated operational plans, in concert with sister Services, to ensure that territories within the affected areas are secured, to keep the people and their properties safe. He however appealed for the provision of useful and timely intelligence that would enable effective and efficient operations to bring the criminal acts and wanton killings being perpetrated in Sokoto State and its environs to a decisive end.

In his response, His Eminence, the Sultan, thanked the CAS for his swift response to the recent tragic loss of lives in Sabon Birnin LGA, by not only deploying air assets and additional personnel but also coming personally to assess the situation for himself. He observed that this clear show of commitment would undoubtedly give hope to the people of Sokoto and assure them that, not only is Mr President concerned about their situation, he is also taking decisive steps to deal with the issue. He noted that it was evident that as a result of the onslaught on the bandits in Katsina and Zamfara States, some of them had relocated to Sokoto to begin to wreak havoc in the State. He therefore highlighted the need for a coordinated approach to ensure that the bandits are denied freedom of movement from one State to another. He equally solicited greater synergy between the Governments of Nigeria and Niger Republic in monitoring the border areas to deny the armed bandits safe havens. Sultan Abubakar promised that the entire people of the State would continue to cooperate with the NAF and other security agencies by providing intelligence that would enhance their operations. He equally made an appeal to the Federal Government for the provision of more aircraft and equipment to the Armed Forces to enable it more effectively execute its constitutional roles.

The CAS was accompanied on the operational visit by the NAF Chief of Training and Operations, AVM James Gwani; Chief of Aircraft Engineering, AVM Musibau Olatunji, and the Air Officer Commanding Special Operations Command, AVM Charles Owho, as well as Directors and other senior officers from Headquarters NAF.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force
30 May 2020

MORE BOKO HARAM/ISLAMIC STATE WEST AFRICA PROVINCE's TERRORISTS ELEMENTS SURRENDER AS TROOPS SUSTAIN OFFENSIVE ACTION AGAINST CRIMINAL ELEMENTS NATIONWIDE

As the military inches closer and closer to the final defeat of insurgency in the NE Region, more Boko Haram/ISWAP elements are either being arrested or decimated and their equipment captured or destroyed while others continue to surrender amidst sustained artillery bombardments and offensive onslaught against their enclaves/hideouts by the gallant troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE. For instance, on 29 May 20, another Boko Haram/Islamic State's West Africa Province fighter by name, Muhammadu Abubakar AKA Babagana surrendered to troops of 242 Battalion deployed at Charlie Six Check Point in Mongonu, Borno State. Preliminary interrogation revealed that the 19 year old repentant Boko Haram fighter joined the evil group about a year ago at Shaharam and participated in the attack on Tumbun Shaje. Regretting his past actions, Babagana called on his erstwhile colleagues who are currently in a state of hopelessness in the forests to surrender to the troops of the Nigerian Army before it is too late. It would be recalled that on 24 May 2020 another Boko Haram fighter Malam Adamu Yahaya AKA Saad Karami also surrendered to troops of 242 Battalion in Mongonu. In a related development on the same day, another Boko Haram/Islamic State's West Africa Province fighter, 35 year old Muhammadu Kabudumi AKA Amir Sabat also surrendered to the troops 242 Battalion in Monguno Borno State. Kabudumi confessed to joining the Boko Haram sect in 2015 but denied participating in any of the sects' operations. He however revealed that he has done duties at Boko Haram criminals camps at Abadam, Malam Fatori and Duguri under the leadership of Muhammadu Lawan, a notorious Boko Haram Commander.

On 28 May 2020, troops of Army Super Camp 11 Gamboru deployed in Ngala LGA of Borno State conducted long range clearance operations to Gulwa, Diime, Musiri, Wuri Bari, Mada, Sangaya, Jarawa, Mutu, Isari and Mudu Villages of the same LGA. At Isari Village, troops uncovered a Boko Haram criminals' hideout with well constructed battle trenches. The gallant troops stormed and searched the hideout but no contact was made as the criminals were discovered to have abandoned the hideout due to the troops' sustained clearance operations. However, the troops recovered 2 AK 47 Rifles, 20 locally made Rifles modeled for training, 4 Dane Guns, one bow and arrow and 15 Boko Haram criminals’ flags. Additionally, troops rescued 4 elderly women from the enclave before destroying the hideout.

In the North West, on 27 May 2020, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI deployed at Forward Operation Base Gwadabawa swiftly responded to a distress call and averted a bandits’ attack on the residents of Gigane Village in Gwadabawa LGA of Sokoto State. During the encounter, the valiant troops captured 3 of the bandits and recovered one AK 47 Rifle loaded with a magazine containing 2 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, 2 swords, one cutlass, one axe, a set of arrows and charms. Also, on 27 May 2020, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI deployed at Forward Operation Base Marafa raided an abandoned makeshift hut in Karama village and recovered one AK 47 Rifle and 25 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition. However, no arrest was made as the criminals are suspected to be deceptively using the location as armoury.

In another development, on 27 May 2020, troops of 17 Brigade in conjunction with elements of the Nigeria Police stormed a bandits’ hideout in Dumburun Forest and rescued 3 abducted victims. During the operation the gallant troops neutralized one bandit and recovered one FN Rifle mounted with magazine while others fled. The rescued victims have been reunited with their families. On the same day, following intense pressure mounted on bandits by the resilient troops of Operation KATSINA, some repentant bandits pleaded to surrender their weapons as well as jettison their criminal acts. Accordingly, 5 AK 47 Rifles, one Sniper Rifle, one FN Rifle, one PKT Machine Gun, one spare PKT Machine Gun barrel, one Pistol and one block engine of PKT Machine Gun were surrendered by the bandits. Other surrendered items include 5 AK 47 Rifle magazines, 2 FN Rifle magazines, 66 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, 13 rounds of 7.62mm NATO belted also surrendered to troops of Operation KATSINA.

Meanwhile, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai congratulates the gallant troops for their resilience, courage and dedication to the noble cause of defending our fatherland against the criminal elements. He further encourages them to continue to be steadfast and remain ruthless as they sustain their onslaught against the enemies of our nation.

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COAS INSPECTS COMBAT EQUIPMENT, ARMORED PERSONNEL CARRIERS, MINE RESISTANT AMBUSH PROTECTED VEHICLES UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS IN MAIDUGURI

As part of ensuring optimal operational readiness, the Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen TY Buratai, who has been leading the fight against terrorism in the North East inspected ongoing manufacture, repairs/overhaul of combat vehicles including Armoured Personnel Carriers and Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles at the 107 Div Equipment Support in Maimalari Barracks, Maiduguri on Saturday the 30th of May 2020.

Gen Buratai was accompanied by the Chief of Training and Operations (Army), Theatre Commander Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Chief of Logistics (Army), Chief of Military Intelligence and the Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division among others.

kabe1:
For real, OK, let's not compare with Europe, they have by far more money than us.

What about Senegal, Uganda and Kenya soldiers. Always well kitted.

Remove Senegal and Uganda....
Kenya dey try pass us for kitting

kabe1:
[/b]Nigerian army needs to do better abeg.[b]

You take care of your soldiers and they would have no excuse not to deliver.

Look at Airforce and Navy guys in the field, always looking like very professional soldiers.

Army guys look like rebels, unprofessional and untrained rebels.

Yeap and also work on soldiers discipline.
We’ve seen European soldiers like France in Mali
and Afghan inside the hot weather well kitted and with 10-20kg bag-pack.

Look at the first and middle soldier; what about the top ?
We can’t say he was not issued with complete wear and here is on duty without it

kabe1:
Can you prove this?

Provide evidence.

Where is the evidence the Nigerian army properly kits her personnel.

You can provide boots once, then that's it.

Bullet proof is now becoming nonexistent for front line soldiers.

Like I told you in the other thread, always back your comments with facts, in other to avoid mockery.

To some extent @kabe1 especially necessary kits like boots, bullet proof vest and helmets which are basic needs of troops in the frontline.
They would give you complains about the heat and weight.
I think if discipline comes in to play will see most of our frontline troops with this kits.

kabe1:
There are so many things the army is not providing for front line troops. Appropriate uniforms, bulletproof vests, combat boots so many, many basic things.

You see a Navy guy in the field, you see an Air Force personnel, and you wonder if army guys are from Chad.

True talk....

blacKDalia:
Bidexii, why is the army not providing tents for it's troop?

My chairman I can’t say precisely.
But it all balls down to leadership and our little budget.

[BREAKING] Murder: Court jails six NAF personnel attached to ex-CDS, Badeh




https://punchng.com/breaking-murder-court-jails-six-naf-personnel-attached-to-ex-cds-badeh/

By the time Lt. Ariane Mwiza completed high school, she already knew that somehow, her career path would involve the military.

At just 25, Mwiza is not only part of RDF, she is also currently serving as a helicopter pilot on a UN Mission in Juba.

S400:
Sudanese army, Ethiopian militias clash near border
At least two people killed and nine wounded

KHARTOUM, Sudan

Sudan vs Ethiopia

Pakistan vs India...... �

#COIN

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