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*COAS PROMOTES SOLDIER FOR GALLANTRY*

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai has promoted Private Illyasu Bala to the rank of Lance Corporal for exceptional courage and gallantry in the war against Boko Haram in the Lake Chad Area.

It would be recalled that in the last couple of weeks troops location in Mallam Fatori has been under repeated attacks by Boko Haram Terrorists. However, on each of those occasions, troops have robustly defended their location, counter - attacked and inflicted heavy losses in personnel and equipment on Boko Haram.

The maiden visit of the new Force Commander, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Ibrahim Manu Ibrahim, to troops in the front line, therefore, provided the opportunity to reward the gallant soldier.

Recommending Private Illyasu Bala to the Force Commander for automatic promotion, the Commanding Officer 118 Task Force Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Murtala Aminu said "Private Illyasu Bala who is only 3 years in service has been exemplary, courageous and a source of inspiration to his peers. His gallantry in the face of the enemy has been exceptional". Consequently, on the authority of the Chief of Army Staff, the Force Commander promoted and decorated the soldier to the admiration and applause of the entire battalion.

Speaking during an address to officers and soldiers, Major General Yusuf commended them for their courage and services to their fatherland. "You have made everyone proud and other locations are being urged to emulate the Mallam Fatori spirit", Major General Yusuf added.He emphasized the need for collaboration between Nigerian and Nigerien forces fighting in Bosso - Mallam Fatori axis in order to benefit from the experiences and expertise of each other.

As a morale booster and mark of appreciation for their services and patriotism, the Force Commander decorated commanders, some officers and soldiers with Operation YANCIN TAFKI medal.

Please disseminate this information to the general public.

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

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joshingjosh:
Hafa na...Any news on that Documentary that SBS has been working on? How many months will it take them to release it

If not running into years..
Don't put your mind on it, if they release it good for all and if not.......

Algerian Ch-4b armed drone

Toju200:
I hope DHQ has seen the video.Where are these guys getting their weaponry and kits from.Some one is sponsoring, someone close by.

90% of their weaponry are trophies from overran military bases.

Xbee007:
I could see some Hesco sandbags in the pictures. However, they are not tall enough.

And you could actually see the terrorists using their barriers against them just like we see in most ISWAP attacks on NA bases. Barriers surrounding a base should be high enough so that people don't lean on it and shoot the heck out of the people within the base.

The issue is most African soldiers morale are low and considering the poor training.
Going by the pictures am seeing, the Base protection/height is okay. They have centenary/observing post which they should have spotted the attack miles away.
The rule is never let these guys get close to you, hEll they will brake your line of defence and confusion will set in, especially in the night.
Considering the picture and time of the attack if am right, says a lot about our military

LTGEN:
The fact that they attacked over large flat terrain speaks to leadership challenges in the Malian army.
Very careful NOT to speak or criticize military operations that information is scant on.
I am sure in the coming days we will find out how this base was overrun.

Are you know Kidding me.....?
What's wrong with a flat terrain, in fact that's should be an advantage to the soldier defending the Base. And this is not just a flat terrain/base, a well protected one. Am sure it was formerly used by French soldiers, now been used by the Malian forces.

Odunayaw:
That base doesn't look poorly built. What happened!

Nothing happened mate.....they base got overran

Xbee007:
They got too comfortable and forgot they could be attack at any moment. And when will we learn to build base properly in this part of the world?

True yarn mate......


Look at the pictures well, to me these base are way protected compared to NA bases

#ISIS West Africa Province #ISWAP pledges allegiance to new #ISIS Caliph Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi Qurashi in Nigeria.

Note array of arms they are with... Armbrust anti-tank launcher, AKM/AKMS/AK-47/AK-103, PKM, AGL etc.

Anyways some of them are already kissing the ass of there 72 virgins.

Malian soldiers captured by #ISIS Terror affiliate #ISGS.

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The military base of the armed forces of Mali was attacked by the #ISWAP jihadists. Scores of Malian soldiers are reportedly killed, can't post the pictures.
Am not surprised seeing Malian ISWAP wearing our woodland camouflage.

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*PRESS RELEASE*

*ANOTHER TACTICAL BOOMERANG OCCURS AT MARTE AS IRREPRESSIBLE NIGERIAN ARMY TROOPS WRECK HAVOC ON BOKO HARAM CRIMINAL ELEMENTS IN A FAILED AMBUSH OPERATION*

It could be recalled that, less than two weeks ago, it was reported that Boko Haram criminal elements suffered a tactical boomerang when a sizeable number of them were neutralised and many others maimed as they mistakenly stepped on the same improvised explosive device that they had earlier planted against own troops. In yet another incident of tactical boomerang in the face of superior tactics and training, in the early hours of 18th November 2019, troops of 153 Task Force Battalion deployed at New Marte embarked on fighting patrol to Dikwa in Dikwa LGA of Borno State to hunt and destroy remnant of Boko Haram criminals in the general area. Incidentally, the troops encountered an ambush staged against them by some remnants of the criminal Boko Haram insurgents along the patrol route at Ala Village, 7 km away from New Marte. The ambush was reinforced with a crudely prepared Improvised Explosive Device planted by them against the troops.

In a rare display of boldness, resilience and faithful service to their fatherland, the troops, rather than getting discouraged by this sudden attack on them, turned around the initial setback and dealt a devastating blow on their criminal attackers. Having so clearly asserted their superiority in the ensuing fire fight, the criminal insurgents were forced to flee in disarray. The gallant troops then embarked on a relentless pursuit of the scampering insurgents who abandoned some of their fighting equipment in utter confusion. At the end of the pursuit and exploitation, 2 Gun Trucks, 2 Anti-Air Craft Guns, 2,080 Rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, 26 Rounds of 12.7 mm Armour Piercing Incendiary ammunition, 3 AK 47 Rifles, 6 Rounds of 12.7 mm (Belted), one AOJOE motorcycle, some clothes, food stuffs and mechanical tools belonging to the criminals were captured by the troops. Most of the Boko Haram criminal elements were believed to have escaped with varying degrees of gunshot wounds. However, troops continue to dominate the area with patrols to deny the criminal insurgents freedom of action.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai commends the troops for their gallantry and equally wishes to reiterate the commitment of the Nigerian Army to accomplish its constitutional mandate professionally and responsively for a secured Nigeria. He also thanks all well-meaning Nigerians for their unalloyed support, goodwill and understanding towards officers and men of the Nigerian Army as they tackle the myriad of security challenges confronting our dear country.

You are kindly requested to disseminate above information to the general public for awareness. Thank you for your usual cooperation.

*AMINU ILIYASU*

Colonel
Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator
19 November 2019

SuperSixSeven:
Can you give a credible source for your claims?

You mean like an online source..? For the NAF crashes. But from inside reliable sources has it has mechanical/technical issues.

What’s with the high attrition rate on the Aw-109? In the last 9 years between NN and NAF we have lost 4 meanwhile south African air forces has lost 3 aircrafts, all 7 crashes have been attributed to technical issues and not human error. If this helicopter was of Chinese origin..

Xbee007:
Seeking for prayer Kwa?

Prayers don't change anything, it may make us feel good but it changes nothing.

I respect your opinion.
Am a living testimony of prayers, spending over 4 years in the deadliest places in the northeast theatre.
It worked for some of us and it changed a lot

COAS WITH FEMALE PERSONNEL GUARD

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ROYAL AIR FORCE COMMENCES FP-CAGE TRAINING FOR ANOTHER BATCH OF NAF PERSONNEL IN KADUNA

The British Military Advisory Training Team (BMATT) has commenced the training of a fresh batch of 758 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Regiment and Air Provost personnel in Force Protection in Complex Air-Ground Environment (FP-CAGE). The one-month long FPCAGE Course 9/2019, which commenced on 4 November 2019, is being conducted by a team of Royal Air Force (RAF) Regiment instructors at the Regiment Training Centre (RTC), NAF Base Kaduna. The course is aimed at building additional capacity to ensure the protection of NAF Bases and assets as well as other critical national aviation-related facilities, like airports, with a view to further bridging the gap between Air Power projection and Air Power protection.

While undertaking an assessment of the ongoing training, the Air Officer Commanding Ground Training Command (AOC GTC), Air Vice Marshal Idi Amin, who was received by the Commandant RTC, Group Captain Isaac Subi, expressed satisfaction with the progress of the training and urged the participants to make the most use of the opportunity given to them for being selected for the course. He emphasized that, upon completing the course on 6 December 2019, they would be expected to add significant value to ongoing internal security operations across the Country.

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

NA Soldiers from 707 sf brigade at ex flintlock.

One of the Russian "Orion" UAV fell near Ryazan.

Uganda UPDF BMP-2 Carrier Mortar Tracked Vehicles,I have come to the conclusion that,UPDF is better armed than KDF.
Guys what's your take, please don't even compare with Nigerian army.

President Yoweri Museveni, UPDF special forces command female bodyguard

#NAF PILOT

Gentlemen of the Nigeria police special forces (NPSF) on different assignments nation wide are soliciting for your prayers

bidexiii:
I.D please..

Thanks @alex

Tobiloba2407:
where are the gatling guns, the army chief said were bought, some years back....is it audio buying?

Some people claimed they saw it on a NA documentary showned on NTA. Probably they will be used on NA air-wing, just taking a wild guess

jln115:
I'm just going to throw this out here...... But do you guys really think tanks are necessary against an irregular force like Boko Harm?

Nice question you've asked here, just noticed the post.
In these type of war we need more of MRAPs/LAV and more of IFV in wheeled and tracked variant.
But has the arm of the military tasked with securing land/border and to defend their nation from external attack and deter or attack would-be enemies. The realization of this function primarily entails the preservation of the territory, people, culture and the national security of the nation. Therefore we will need such military assets, we shouldn't wait till it happens, if we be learnt our lessons from 2009 BH uprise

Toju200:
Wat round.did dat to the hilux except NAF pounded dem

Probably NAF Strike...

#COIN
#MALLAM FATORI