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MOD HANDS OVER NEW RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION TO NAF AS ANOTHER FALLEN HERO IS IMMORTALIZED IN ABUJA

In furtherance of its determination to meet the accommodation needs of personnel of the Armed Forces for effective and efficient service delivery, the Ministry of Defence (MOD), today, 31 July 2019, handed over a Block of 20 single bedroom flats for Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). The new building, which is located at the NAF Base, Bill Clinton Drive, Abuja, was named after late Sergeant Adeoti Idowu who paid the supreme price while on internal security operations in the Northeastern part of Nigeria on 30 November 2013.

Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, the Permanent Secretary MOD, Mrs Nuratu Batagarawa, who was the Guest of Honour at the event, stated that the accommodation facility was executed in realization of the Ministry's desire to ensure that personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), who continually devote their lives to safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the nation, have befitting welfare packages. According to her, the MOD was determined to accord due attention to the well-being of troops and also continue to pursue welfare projects steadily, within the limit of available resources. She added that the MOD recognized its complementary role in enhancing the efforts of the AFN. Accordingly, the Ministry would continue to provide needed administrative and policy support for the AFN's operations geared towards the realization of the Administration's determination to restore and entrench security in every part of Nigeria. Mrs Batagarawa expressed her appreciation to the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, for the cooperation extended to the Ministry by the NAF which aided the successful implementation of the project. She charged the beneficiaries to utilise the accommodation conscientiously and urged them to reciprocate the gesture by renewing their commitment to duty.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Chief of Administration (COA) Headquarters NAF, Air Vice Marshal Kingsley Lar, noted that the newly completed building and other projects awaiting commissioning by the MOD would go a long way towards ameliorating accommodation difficulties in the NAF. He said it was remarkable that in the space of just 4 years the MOD had delivered an unprecedented number of completed projects for the NAF, which, he said, was a marked departure from what used to be the case. He also noted that this feat was a testament to the current Federal Government Administration’s commitment to the welfare of personnel and their families. The COA therefore expressed the appreciation of the Service to the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari, for providing the necessary support and enabling environment that had facilitated the execution of numerous projects for the AFN, thereby enabling the accomplishment of several operational feats. The highlight of the occasion was the presentation of keys to the beneficiaries of the new accommodation.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dangote Group Alh Aliko Dangote GCON visits Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen TY Buratai today 31 July 2019, Commends Nigerian Army and its leadership for the maintenance of peace and security in Nigeria. He appreciates the support of the Nigerian Army in providing secured environment for polio immunization to take place especially in the most interior areas of Borno State. He assured the Army of his continuous cooperation/collaboration and partnership to eradicate polio in Nigeria.

SLBMS:
You the Bidexi guy. I like your patriotism and all but it seems you are hell bent on making excuses for Nigeria's lacadastical approach to the war.

People like you has time to type a whole page; A.K.A key board warriors. Someone calling super tucano misplaced priorities, it will be waste of time to go On with you.
By the way you haven't posted links to your so-called wacked video yet.

jpphilips:
Bros, a golf course at a time of war is a misplaced priority, you wont take that decision in your home, stop licking burantai's balls, he has lost it completely!!
renovation of their quarters, I agree, equipping their hospitals, I agree but a Golf course? that's nuts!!

It's time wasting arguing with people like you.

First photo of the Egyptian Air Force IIyushin II-78 aerial refueling tanker based on Il-76 strategic airlifter.

General Electric Aviation has started upgrading F110 engines for the Egyptian Air Force’s F-16 fleet.

On this day in 2009, the Police killed Mohammed Yusuf; the founder of a Muslim religious sect which upon his death, culminated to become Boko Haram; our worst nightmare and big mistake.

Libya- LNA photos of "Turkish" tactical UAV in support of GNA that crashed in Aziziyah, ~30 km south of Tripoli.

Sunday, U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band "Topside" performed for 300 children and youths at the Johnson Jakande Tinubu Park in Lagos as part of their second visit to Nigeria this year. The children sang and danced to the delightful tunes performed by the band. "Topside" is here as part of the visit by the USNS Carson City, "Topside," you are welcome!

~ Borno Gov Prof Zulum Paid 3 Month Outstanding allowance and Mantainance of Patrol Vehicles to 500 Members and Executives of Local Hunters and Vigilante groups .
Directs Payments of 100% increments from June,both CJTF and Vigilante of MMC and Jere LGs through individual Banks.

Egyptian Nile 23 (ZU-23-2 with Sakr Eye surface-to-air missiles on an M113 APC) &
Sinai 23 (ZU-23-2 with Stinger surface-to-air missiles on an M113 APC) air defence systems

jpphilips:
What happened to buying more MRAPS with this money?
How the heck is a golf club supposed to help win this war? Oh! I forgot we have lean resources for the war but so much for frivolities.

And even when you buy the MRAPS and you do not take care of the social welfare aspect of soldier fighting for their mother land, those kind of soldiers wouldn't put in there total best.
Both aspects has to be balanced; both welfare and hardwares as to be balanced.

A T'chadian MNJTF soldier deployed against ISWAP armed with a Norinco M-99 12.7mm heavy anti- material sniper rifle.

ON MY RADAR: Intel report of 3 coordinated attacks Today in different locations- Baga/Benisheik/Bama, but d good news is that gallant troops of @HQNigerianArmy dazed & killed scores of ISWAP/BokoHaram terrorists.

Nigerian Airforce's newly established forward base at Diffa Airport, Nigér Republic. The base was established to improve the Airforce's comparatively longer reaction time to Northern Borno from the 105 Composite Airbase in Maiduguri which is farther away.
This base is the primary reason ISWAP has launched many unsuccessful attacks against Diffa and have even gone as far as launching long ranged attacks using the few and critical Grad rockets they have. In lieu of its strategic importance, they area is usually heavily secured.

Toju200:
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ISWAP SUFFERS 10 CASUALTIES IN BAGA.

What was meant to be a surprise dawn attack on Multinational Joint Task Force and national troops this morning became a nightmare for the Islamic State West Africa Province(ISWAP), as 10 of its terrorists met their waterloo in Baga.

Specifically, at about 5:30 am this morning, ISWAP terrorists numbering about 30 infested troops defensive locality. However, vigilant troops spotted their approach and promptly thwarted what could have been an audacious assault.

In the process, 10 terrorists, including 4 suicide bombers were neutralized. Others escaped with gun shot wounds, as blood stained tracks were observed. Additionally, assorted arms and ammunition were impounded from other terrorists who fled in disarray.

Unfortunately, a soldier paid the supreme, while 5 others sustained varying injuries and have been evaluated for medical attention.

It must be reemphasized that the MNJTF acting cohesively with national forces will continue to pursue courses of action necessary for the achievement of it's mandate in the Lake Chad Basin.

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

allexpensive:
So these bastards came in this morning with spotters in our gear and vehicles. The unit stationed at the area flagged them down and they refused to stop and kept waking like a friendly force . The unit got ready for the worse thinking it was an "actual" friendly force being chased by those idiots Tilk they opened fire once they got close.

Fortunately, the good guys blew off them gasket which made their vehicles spoil and a radio call to nearby units. We were stationed where we are for a purpose. The person in charge needed a go-ahead order for us to move in as we're were about 17km away.

Little did they know that was an advance party they came in large number and go-ahead was given for us to move in. The naval boys seems to be more excited while some where scared of an impending ambush as we moved in.

Luckily for us, some mopol guys working with the army around our route were on standby and we used their help to navigate through a safe route.

In short 26 bastards KIA. Zero military casualty

God's speed and protection

#COIN

#Libya- #LNA's MiG-23BN number 4136 being worked on in Labraq Airbase.

NIGERIAN ARMY WINS GOLD, BRONZE IN TAEKWANDO COMPETITION

The 8th Edition of the Inspector General of Police (IGP's) Open Taekwondo Championship, has ended, with the Nigerian Army Taekwando team, winning 7 medals.

The competition was held at the Civic Centre, in Port Hacourt, capital of Rivers State, from 24 to 28 July, 2019.

The championship, which drew participants from the 36 States of the Federation, as well as various Taekwondo Clubs across the country, also attracted international athletes from some West African countries.

About 250 Taekwondoists competed for honours and glory at the championship.

The Army's Taekwondo team, made up of 12 athletes comprising 8 male and 4 female, featured in the exciting tourney.

At the end of the 4-day sporting extravaganza, the Army's Taekwondo team carted away 4 Gold and 3 Bronze Medals.

The 7 medalists for the Army Taekwando team include Cpl ThankGod Abah (M) +87kg, Cpl Awoyele Olakunle (M) -74kg, Pte Alexander Daniel (M) -58kg, and Pte James Enomfom (F) -53kg, who all clinched gold medals.

While, LCpl Olanrewaju Abdulakeem(M) - 63kg, Pte Albert Walshak ( F) +73kg, and Pte, Abdulsalam Enebe (M) -58kg, all won bronze.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, has congratulated the team on their feats, while urging them to do more so as to win more laurels for the Army and the nation in future international contests.

28 July 2019

PRESS RELEASE

CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF LIEUTENANT GENERAL TUKUR YUSUFU BURATAI UNVEILS MULTIPLE PROJECTS, INSPECTS ONGOING WORKS IN RUKUBA BARRAKS

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai in his consistent efforts to enhance civil - military relations via achieving his vision "to have a professionally responsive Nigeria army in the discharge of its constitutional roles" has unveiled multiple intervention projects in Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Jos Plateau State.

The COAS was ably represented by the Commander Corps of Engineers Maj Gen JS Malu. Among the projects commissioned were the Remodeled Rhino Golf Club House and the rehabilitated road which leads to the Rhino Golf Course.

Similarly, the representative of the COAS inspected some ongoing projects and laid the foundation of Maxwell Khobe Cantonment Multi Purpose Dam which on completion will supply potable water to Barracks' residents and the entire host community of Rukuba and Miango located in Jos, Plateau State.

Other ongoing projects inspected by the COAS include, the renovation work at St Sebastian Catholic Church, Central Mosque and 3 Division Training School. The COAS was also taken round the Barracks by the General Officer Commanding, Maj Gen Nuhu Angbazo for on spot inspection of completed projects and assessment of structures within the Barracks that require immediate attention. Among the structures inspected are the abandoned / dilapidated Corporal and Below Quarters (CBQ), 3 Division Hospital and Rhino Officers' Mess.

All projects were funded by the Nigerian Army through the timely approval of the COAS under the supervision of the GOC of 3 Division Nigerian Army, Maj Gen Nuhu Angbazo.

IKECHUKWU STEPHEN EZE
Major
Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations
3 Division
28 July 2019

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OPERATION HARBIN KUNAMA III: TROOPS NEUTRALIZE, INTERCEPT NOTORIOUS BANDITS AND THEIR COLLABORATORS IN KATSINA STATE

Troops of HARBIN KUNAMA III have successfully conducted a joint operation with troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI and personnel of the Nigerian police to clear bandits and other reported cases of robbery, cattle rustling and kidnappings in Katsina state.

The clearance operation which is aimed at destroying all bandits' camps in Katsina state has yielded tremendous results.

In the course of the operation, troops conducted a cordon and search exercise while acting on credible intelligence reports at YAR SANTA village in Kankara Local Government Area and its environ.

At the peak of the exercise, one Mr Monday Chikwunka, 36 years old, an indigene of Delta state alongside sixteen (16) other bandits specialised in rustling cows, killing and kidnapping of citizens were intercepted.

Preliminary interrogation and confessional statements by the suspects revealed that the gang are responsible for most criminal activities in the State and its localities.

The ring leader (Monday Chikwunka) also served as medical aid of these criminals by providing medical assistance to the wounded bandits who sustained gun shot wounds and their families. He confessed treating the pregnant wife of the one of the most notorious bandit, DOGO NAHALLI who is still at large.

The suspects have been handed over to the appropriate security agency for further investigation and prosecution.

In a similar development, troops while on clearance operations, encountered a group of fleeing bandits and neutralized one of the criminals who tried to escape. Many camps belonging to the bandits were destroyed.

The following items were recovered from the scene:

1. 2× AK 47 rifle
2. 4× AK 47 Magazines and 10 rounds of 7.62 mm
3. 6× locally made Dane guns
4. 1× revolver pistol
5. 1× locally made revolver rifle
6. 20× handsets
7. 2× motorcycles

The locals expressed optimism and appreciation while commending the efforts of Nigerian Army as well as other security agencies for ensuring the safety of lives and properties which enabled them continued with their routine activities including farming in the areas. Troops will continue to exploit by combing all hideouts of the bandits with the view to denying them freedom of action.

The General public are as usual enjoined to aassist troops and other security agencies by providing credible information on any suspicious activities and movements of persons or goods.

MOHAMMAD ISA YAHAIYA
Lieutenant
Assisistant Director Army Public Relations
17 Brigade
28 July 2019

Too many generals in the SANDF?


https://www.defenceweb.co.za/joint/military-art-a-science/too-many-generals-in-the-sandf/amp/

Uganda UPDAF SU-30MK2 Fighter Pilot.

#Libya- footage from #GNA forces video showing use of quadcopter to direct 120mm mortar fire on #LNA position south of #Tripoli .

There's love-vendor My Ride, and then there's love-vendor My Ride #Libya.
Take (or make) a convertible, slap on a 9M133 Kornet/AT-14 Spriggan ATGM, boom, you have yourself a poor man's CAAT asset.

Chinese version Tiger with Kornet-EM ATGM system ,copy,paste,copy,paste…… the Chinese are masters of copy & paste

Some Chinese fish-shaped UUVs, they are many years later than American VCUUV

bidexiii:
And we hardly hear about these heroic acts of these gallant men.....?

You’ve seen The Hurt Locker? Read about the #Nigeria’s bombsquad — the heroic men and women who have defused hundreds of bombs strapped to children by Boko Haram.



https://www.wsj.com/articles/please-save-my-life-a-bomb-specialist-defuses-explosives-strapped-to-children-11564156722

Xbee007:
WSJ's article about Nigerian Police EOD Unit.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/please-save-my-life-a-bomb-specialist-defuses-explosives-strapped-to-children-11564156722

This unit has rescued many victims who are strapped with IEDs by BHTs

And we hardly hear about these heroic acts of these gallant men.....?