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#mTunisian serviceman on the border wall with Libya, standing next to his Arctic Cat ATV with an AML-90 in the background.

#PressRelease

ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA NEUTRALIZE ARMED BANDITS IN A JOINT OPERATION AT MASHIGI GALBI DAMBA AND KABARASHA VILLAGES IN CHIKUN LGA OF KADUNA STATE

1. In continuation of operations to rid Kaduna State of armed bandits and other criminal elements, the Armed Forces of Nigeria, on 7 May 2020, conducted a joint clearance operation, involving troops of Operations THUNDER STRIKE and WHIRL PUNCH with air support from the Air Component of Operation GAMA AIKI, at suspected bandits’ hideouts around Mashigi Galbi, Damba Community and Kabarasha Villlages all in Gwagwada District of Chikun Local Government Area in Kaduna State. During the operation Seventeen armed bandits were neutralized, while several others escaped with gun shot wounds.

2. However, in the course of pursuing the bandits, 3 empty houses and a Church building were partially damaged at Kabarasha Village. There was no civilian casualty. The Armed Forces of Nigeria regrets this unfortunate incident and a panel has been set up to investigate the occurrence in liaison with the Kaduna State Government. The buildings have been identified with a view to providing adequate compensation to the owners. Meanwhile, calm has been restored to the area. Few people, who initially fled the area due to fear of bandits’ reprisal attack, have all returned to the Community.

3. The High Command of the Armed Forces of Nigeria hereby reassure the general public that it will continue to work assiduously to restore peace and security to the North West. It equally thanks the general public for their support and cooperation, while encouraging them to continue to provide credible information that will facilitate the operations of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

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

SamuelAnyawu:
Thsi Banki town has always been attacked weekly. The Military has killed lots and lots of them since last year till date . But i don't know why these BH guys will never give up on that town . Abi it is one of their traditional homes?

They do most of there recruitment from Chad and Niger republic and most of this young boys are easily hypnotized to joined the sect.

LTGEN:
Unpopular opinion
Dude was just getting started on his upcoming cSenior Career in the NA
Next year would of seen him promoted to Lt Col and with that would of come a CO of at the very minimum a Battalion or even more.
Now next year he will be in some rural fiefdom in
Zamfara.
If that is what he wants good for him .
Not to enthusiastic about this .

Broda if I was in his shoes I’ll do the same thing.
Do you know what becomes of you when you’re a king, I don’t need to answer the question

bidexiii:
BREAKING: Zamfara State Gov Bello Matawalle, has approved the appointment of a serving Major in the Nigerian Army, Sanusi Mohammed 40 year old as the New Emir of Kaura Namoda. Until his recent appointment, He is the Commanding Officer, Admin Battalion, 7Div Garrison, Borno State.

WHO IS THE NEW EMIR OF KAURA NAMODA, MAJOR SANUSI MUHAMMAD KAURA?

BY Abdulrazak Bello Kaura.

The new Emir, who is the eldest son of HRH, Late Alh. Muhammad Ahmad Asha, the 2nd Emir of Kaura Namoda, is forty years old and is happily married and blessed with a baby girl.

He started his military career at the Nigeria Defense Academy, Kaduna, where he studied Bsc Accounting and later obtained Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting and crowned it with an MSc in Conflict security and Development as well as MSc International Affairs and Defence Studies.

Maj. Kaura Muhammad was born on 2nd January, 1980, to the family of late Emir of Kaura Namoda Muhammad Ahmad Asha.

The New Emir of Kaura Namoda was Commissioned into the Nigeria Army as 2nd Lieutenant on the 29th September, 2006 by the then President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo at Nigeria Defence Academy Kaduna and was posted to Headquarters Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps and later posted to 81 Base Ordnance Depot, Yaba Lagos, from September 2006 to September 2009 as a stores officer there. He was later posted to 2 Base Ordnance Depot Ibadan from September 2009 to May 2012 then posted to 22 Brigade Ordnance Office, Ilorin as Ag. Officer Commanding from May 2012 to September 2013.

Maj. Sanusi Kaura Mohammed was also attached to 222 Infantry Battalion, Ilorin, which was then redeployed to Ugele, Delta State for Operation Pulo shield, where he served from January 2012 as acting Second in Command (2ic) of the battalion of to August 2013 when he was moved to Army Headquarters Logistic Base One, Pompamari, Maiduguri as Officer Commanding Defence Company from September 2013 to January, 2017. The Gallant officer was also posted to 3 Base Ordnance Depot, Jos as Acting Commanding Officer from January 2017 to August 2018 at this capacity Maj. SK Mohammed due to his gallantry performance and dedication to duty ,he received commendation letters from his Commander, General Officer Commanding, and his Corps Commander Ordnance Respectively.

As an active officer, who is always alive to his responsibilities, on 29th July, 2019, Maj. Kaura was posted again after his Senior Course 41 at Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji to 7 Division Garrison, Maiduguri as Officer Commanding Defence Company, which later redeployed as a Staff Officer at Headquarters 7 Division, Maiduguri. Until his recent appointment as Emir of Kaura Namoda, he was the Acting Commanding Officer Administration Battalion, 7 Division Garrison, Maiduguri.

Maj. SK Mohammed has the following qualifications to his credit both in the Military and Civil to include; Pass Junior Staff Course; Pass Staff Course and Armament and Ammunition Technical Officer. While in Civil, Maj. Kaura attained Bsc Accounting, NDA Kaduna; Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting at ANAN School, Kwal, Jos; Master in Conflict Security and Development at NDA Post Graduate School, Kaduna; Master in International Affairs and Defence Studies also at NDA Kaduna Respectively.

He attended Namoda Model Primary School, Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State and General Murtala Muhammed College, Yola, Adamawa State for his primary and Secondary education, respectively. At an early age, like any Muslim child, he attended Madarisatu Hidayatu Auladil Muslimina Kaura Namoda for his Islamic knowledge.

The resilient and amiable Major was also a member of several Professional Bodies which includes Associate Member, Chatted Institute of Warehouse and Material Management; Member, Chatted Institute of Administration; Associate Member, Nigerian Institute of Management; and also a Certified National Accountant (CNA).

He has the Following Decorations and Medals to his Credit; Forces Service Star (FSS) Command Medal; United Nations Mission in Dafur Medal; Operation Zaman Lafiya Medal and Operation Lafiya Dole Medal Respectively.

The Gallant officer was awarded by Chief of Army Staff with River Niger Star (RNS)

The New Emir of Kaura Namoda as the first Son of the late Emir Muhammad Ahmad Asha has earned so much respect from the entire Royal family and people of the Emirate, in particular, and Zamfara state, in general, which emanated from his simplicity, humbleness, and maturity.

He is now the 3rd first Class Emir of Kaura Namoda and 17th King of Kaura Namoda Kingdom. He succeeded his father HRH Alh. Muhammad Ahmad Asha, who died on the 3rd of May, 2020. May the soul of late Emir rest in peace and the reign of the new one last longer. Amin.

Maj. Sanusi was a traditional title holder of "BARDEN KAURA NAMODA"

His Hubby includes; Traveling, swimming, football, Badminton, and Table tennis.

BHT suffer at free town banki yesterday allahamdullah

20 Boko Haram Killed, Six Soldier Injured in A Borno Ambush.

The Caretaker Chairman of Gwoza local government area of Borno State, Hon Saeed Salisu Sambo, on Saturday morning almost lost his life to Boko Haram ambush on his convoy around Bama town while on his way from Gwoza to Maiduguri.

Six soldiers of the 121 Task Force Battalion Pulka who were providing him security cover were injured as they attempted to clear the ambush.

Speaking to the press today on the ambush, Hon. Saeed said, more than 20 Boko Haram insurgents were killed while many fled due to the superior power of the soldiers.

He said, “The incident happened at about 5km into Bama town, 10am yesterday, (Saturday) after living Nguro-Soye.“

According to him, the insurgents detonated an IED, followed by sporadic gunshots which was repelled by the gallant soldiers.

“Six (6) soldiers sustained various degrees of injuries, and more than twenty of heinous actors (BH) were killed by the rocket launcher fired by troops as I vividly saw them running away, as the military engageed them in response,” the council boss said.

Hon Sambo gave the list of soldiers injured as: Sgt Onu Oga, Cpl Jonah Inji, Lcpl Dauda Isa, Lcpl Lawal Yahaya, Cpl Oku Sunday and Pte Austin Matthew.

kabe1:
Nigerian army Sniper armed with an Orsis T-2000 sniper rifle with a thermal scope and silencer attached.

Beauty.

One mumu go come talk say NA no get snipers

Boko Haram has been using he Chadian part of the Lake Chad as hideouts. This flat terrain makes it almost impossible to avoid detection from ISR aircraft.If BHT is allowed sanctuary. They use motorized canoes, launch attacks and slip through the border into freedom.

kabe1:
Proforce ARA MRAP in the frontlines

Yeap...

kabe1:
Nigerian Defence Industry


Short Documentary on the Ezugwu MRAP.

Very close range firing with AK-47.

It can resist 12KG mine. Same as ARA II from Proforce.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKSub3NdVoA

Nice one @kabe1

Look at these lovely beastie......::.
Ten so far in the north east theatre.

#COIN

According to sources familiar with #ISWAP, Muhammad Khalifa, who appeared in a propaganda video earlier this year, is indeed the new wali. He is a former head of ISWAP's hisbah. The famous Mustapha Kirmima is the deputy wali. The amir ul jaysh is Saad.

Boko Haram terrorist group executes two Chadian soldiers

#ARA II PROFORCE MRAP in the frontlines

kabe1:
Please who can identify this vehicle, I have not seen it previously in use with the Nigerian military.

Confirmed, it’s the WOLF SFPV

@kabe this looks like the vehicle you are asking of, it’s WOLF SFPV

kabe1:
I think the vehicle is heavy also, the Proforce ARA 2 is better but this vehicle is also a beast in it's own right.

I recently watched a video of a Turkish MRAP that was stuck in mud, a Russian MRAP had to tow it out of the mud. This is also dry season in Syria. Russian and American vehicles have also been stuck in mud. It is not unusual for MRAPs to get stuck in mud or sand.

The Ezugwu MRAP is a highly capable vehicle, it can take 7kg mine under the belly and 10kg under the tyre.

It also uses a very powerful Chinese engine.

Watched the video Aldo.

kabe1:
Vehicles made in Nigeria are increasingly playing major roles in the Nigerian army's fight against Insurgency.



Nigerian army Ezugwu MRAP 1 deployed in the fight against terrorists.

Nice picture and glad to see more of these MRAP in the frontlines.
But am still concerned about the weight of this vehicle, if it’s getting stuck during dry season when the rain has not started yet fully. Vehicles in the ARA II will perform when it comes with handling north east terrain.

On 6 Feb 2012, in what can be only be described as a most extraordinary situation, Flt Lt GR Kharche of the #IAF carried out a safe emergency ldg on an #An32 with only stbd main & a nose wheel. Piloting skills & guts helped the aviator, who was awarded a deserving Shaurya Chakra

joshingjosh:
Seriously am envying the way Algeria are gearing up, how I wish we can get supplies like them

The north of Africa has been an unstable region way back in the 60s, and 70s. And in recent days they’ve been enjoying a lot of sanity, hence they’ve learnt from the past that they have to prepare for any eventuality.
That’s why northern African countries are mostly well equipped.

Funny how some stuff changes
Less then a year ago, this was the best kept secret in Libya, barely a couple of hidden shots (that means a lot in Libya)

Now people post so many photos with it like it's a tourist attraction.

Purportedly new Pantsir S-1/SA-22 Greyhound with LNA.

#NA
#MBT
#COIN

According to importgenius.com Algeria received 8 units of 9T245-1 Reloader missile truck of TOR-M2KM

kabe1:
New version of Nigerian made Ezugwu MRAP with dual rear wheels already deployed to the Front line.

Wow just noticed the double tires at the rear ?

#NA

In furtherance of @CAS_AMSadique’s capacity building initiatives, NAF has today, cleared 2 new C-130H aircraft Captains - Flt Lts Owoeye & Nwadozie. Also, a female pilot, Fg Offr Ijelu, has become the 1st female NAF Captain on the King Air 350i used for ISR. Congratulations to them.

Xbee007:
I hope so.

Trust me; it’s old.
The page was not even up to 100 pages when I posted it.

kabe1:
Do you have front and side view of this vehicle?

Nope

kabe1:
Do you mean this one, are they mass producing it?

Yeap

Toju200:
I know that one that one has different variants..
This one is in military camo..
And Its bigger and beautiful

If you have the picture post it ?