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[/b] DISTURBING & AT THE SAME TIME A MATTER OF CONCERN ! [b]
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[/b]OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA: TROOPS STORM NOTORIOUS BANDIT KINGPIN GWASKA DAN KARMI’S STRONGHOLD, NEUTRALISE SCORES[b] Troops of 8 Division Nigerian Army operating under Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA In a fierce firefight have successfully neutralise scores of bandits in the camp of notorious bandit leader Gwaska Dan Karmi after a fierce gun battle. The operation was triggered by credible intelligence revealing that over 100 bandits had gathered at the camp to coordinate large-scale attacks on local communities and military supply lines. Following days of intensive surveillance, ground troops supported by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), intercepted the bandits on January 31, 2026. A fierce firefight ensued as the terrorists attempted a flanking and encircle manoeuver. However, they were overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the troops While many bandits were eliminated, others fled iwith gunshot wounds. The Camp was set ablaze before the troops withdraw.The NAF component is currently conducting interdiction missions to intercept the fleeing remnants, while ground troops maintain dominance over the area. Regrettably, some gallant soldiers paid the supreme price during the fierce encounter and one combat enabler vehicle was hit by the enemy's Rocket Propelled Gun,which caught fire. The Nigerian Army honours fallen soldiers' sacrifice and remains determined in its mission. Combat efficiency remains high as troops continue to dismantle bandit networks and disrupt their supply chains across the region. OLANIYI OSOBA Lieutenant Colonel Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 8 Division Nigerian Army/Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA 1 February 2026
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[/b]Statistical Summary of Ongoing Military Operations for the Month of January 2026 from the Defence Media Operations[b]
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[/b]NAF ALPHA JETS: A COMBAT LEGACY FORGED IN FIRE[b] Inducted into the Nigerian Air Force in the early 1980s, the Alpha Jet did not merely enter service, it announced a new era of fast-jet capability and operational confidence. Conceived as both an advanced trainer and a light-attack aircraft, the Alpha Jet rapidly proved it could fight as fiercely as it could train. Its defining moments were written in West Africa, where NAF Alpha Jets flew decisive combat missions under ECOMOG, striking hostile targets, disrupting enemy logistics, and delivering relentless close air support in Liberia and Sierra Leone. Years later, the aircraft again projected Nigerian resolve beyond its borders during stabilisation manoeuvres in The Gambia in 2017, supporting the enforcement of democratic mandates. At home, the Alpha Jet became synonymous with speed, precision, and authority, shaping generations of pilots, dominating contested airspace, and projecting Nigerian air power with unmistakable presence. Rugged, responsive, and battle-tested, the aircraft earned the fear-tinged nickname “Dudu Birds”, a testament to its dark silhouette, sudden appearance, and decisive impact wherever it was deployed. As Nigeria confronted insurgency, terrorism, and armed criminality, the Alpha Jet once again answered the call. Re-activated, sustained, and driven into high-tempo operations, it delivered punishing effects against hostile elements, escorting strike packages, interdicting enemy movements, and supporting troops in contact with lethal accuracy. The thunder of its engines over hostile territory became a psychological weapon, breaking enemy morale and reinforcing ground forces with visible air dominance. This combat legacy was paid for with courage and sacrifice, and the Nigerian Air Force honours the gallant Alpha Jet aircrew who flew into danger without hesitation, some of whom paid the supreme price in defence of the nation, etching their names permanently into Nigeria’s air power history. Today, that legacy is driving transition, not retirement. The NAF is aggressively modernising its fleet, inducting advanced multi-role and lead-in fighter platforms to assume and expand missions once undertaken by the Alpha Jet, with greater persistence, sensors, and survivability. Through this deliberate evolution, the Alpha Jet’s legacy is not fading, it is being institutionalised, as the Nigerian Air Force advances from a proven combat icon to a new generation of air power, sharper, smarter, and deadlier in defence of the nation. ALPHA JET DISPLAY — RAW POWER, PROVEN IN COMBAT, ETCHED IN NAF HISTORY #AlphaJet #NigerianAirForce #AirPower #CombatProven #NAFLegacy #FleetModernisation #AirDominance #DefendingNigeria [/b]WATCH THIS ALPHA JETS SATISFYING STRIKES...[b]
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[/b]BREAKING: Several Nigerian Soldiers Reported Killed As Boko Haram Attacks Army Base In Borno, Destroys Gun Trucks [b] https://saharareporters.com/2026/01/31/breaking-several-nigerian-soldiers-reported-killed-boko-haram-attacks-army-base-borno?fbclid=IwY2xjawPq5tpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7o4Q-1e3W1VlL-a4Rl58-EljOil5fg40Oenbp3bSiwYGl63vhDgghri3tSHA_aem_16M7GBOb293UubruvForAg |
[/b]DICON UNVEILS NIGERIAN-MADE ARMOURED MILITARY VEHICLES[b] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5M869QUTO0?si=3OVx-Wo6Jly5b4lK |
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[/b]2 DIVISION LAUNCHES OPERATION IGBO DANU (OPERATION FOREST FLUSH) CRUSHES TERRORISTS IN KWARA[b] Troops of 22 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army with massive support from ONSA has sustained coordinated offensive operations against terrorist elements within the Joint Operations Area (JOA), achieving notable successes between 23 and 29 January 2026. These operations were conducted under the leadership of Major General Chinedu Nnebife, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 3, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), alongside Brigadier General Nicholas Rume, the Commander 22 Brigade. Their efforts reflect high operational responsiveness and determination to dismantle terrorist networks. [/b]In the engagements, troops , in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), conducted fighting patrols in several bandits enclaves[b] They successfully neutralised a terrorists, while others managed to escape into the forest with suspected gunshot wounds. Their hideouts and camps were completely destroyed leaving the brigands dislodged. Similarly, troops cleared Garin Dandi, a known enclave of bandits in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State leading to the decimation of the bandits logistics bases and supply system. Troops also stormed remote camps hitherto inaccessible to security forces where several abandoned camps and logistics enablers were destroyed significantly degrading the terrorists' sustainment capability. Despite the difficult and restrictive terrain, troops maintained an aggressive posture throughout the forested areas, effectively denying the bandits freedom of movement. Furthermore, troops intercepted fleeing elements at various blocking positions, leading to the arrest of suspected bandits. The operations also resulted in the rescue of numerous kidnap victims from different camps in the state. Observations from the operations indicate that bandits receive support from collaborators within nearby communities, who provide intelligence on troop movements, enabling early withdrawal from targeted locations. The successes recorded underscore the resolve and operational effectiveness of the Divison in degrading terrorist elements and restoring security across Kwara State. The GOC 2 Division Nigerian Army has called on members of the public to continue to provide credible and timely information on bandits and their collaborators to enhance ongoing operations. The operation is ongoing to deal decisively with all terrorist networks operating within Kwara State. MAUREEN OGBUKA Captain For Acting Deputy Director 2 Division Army Public Relations Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operations FANSAN YAMMA 30 January 2026
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[/b]Troops of Operation HADIN KAI Engage and Defeat Terrorists in Dawn Battles, Maintain Firm Control in the North East[b] In a well-coordinated dawn attack on 28 January 2026, troops of Sector 1 Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) conducted successful night dawn surprise operations at Bula Dalo, where they neutralized over 12 terrorists, compelling the remnants to flee in disarray and leading to the recovery of 4 AK-47 rifles, one PKT anti aircraft gun, one Rocket Propelled Gun, and one multiple grenade launcher. In a separate, deliberate operation at Garno terrorist camp, troops of Sector 1 further degraded terrorist capabilities by neutralizing 6 terrorists, destroying their life-support structures, and recovering a huge cache of PKT anti aircraft ammunition. In a related development, troops of Sector 2 OPHK at Sabon Gari were also confronted with an ISWAP attack supported by multiple armed drones in the early hours of 29 January 2025. Although the terrorists briefly breached a part of the defensive location, the gallant troops swiftly repelled the assault, held their ground, and restored full control with timely reinforcement from nearby locations. Regrettably, some courageous troops and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force paid the supreme price in the course of defending the location, while an excavator and lowbed also got damaged as a result of the armed drone attack. Exploitation of the area is ongoing as operations continue to deny terrorists freedom of action. SANI UBA Lieutenant Colonel Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI 29 January 2026
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[/b]AOC AIR TRAINING COMMAND CONDUCTS OPERATIONAL ASSESSMENT VISIT TO NAF BASE KAINJI, PROJECTS AIR DOMINANCE[b] The Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Air Training Command (ATC), Air Vice Marshal Esen Paul Efanga, on 29 January 2026 conducted an operational assessment visit to Nigerian Air Force Base Kainji to evaluate operational effectiveness, force protection, and mission execution of units supporting ongoing counter-insurgency operations. The visit formed part of the Nigerian Air Force’s continuous command-level oversight aimed at sustaining operational readiness and precision employment of air power. AVM Efanga conveyed the clear intent of the Service to maintain decisive operational advantage, in line with the Chief of the Air Staff’s philosophy of people-centric, capability-driven, and mission-focused air power. During the assessment, the AOC reviewed air operations of the Air Component, Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 3, commending the high operational tempo, discipline, and professionalism of air and ground crews. A precision show-of-force mission was executed as part of the visit, reinforcing the Nigerian Air Force’s sustained air superiority and action across the area of responsibility. Air Vice Marshal Efanga affirmed that NAF Base Kainji operates from a position of strength, with forces continuously mission-ready and optimally postured to deliver decisive air power at short notice, reflecting the Nigerian Air Force’s firm control of the operational environment. Quoting the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, the AOC stated that “the Nigerian Air Force will continue to apply air power decisively, relentlessly, and with precision to secure the nation, protect critical assets, and deny all hostile elements any freedom of action.” He assured Nigerians that the NAF remains resolute, fully in control, and committed to sustaining tempo until lasting security is achieved. The visit further boosted morale among personnel and reaffirmed the Service’s unwavering resolve to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. #NigerianAirForce #AirPower #AirDominance #OperationalReadiness #FANSANYAMMA #DefendingNigeria #NAFReady
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Odunayaw: ![]() You got by ribs cracking, does the IAF still operating jaguars ? |
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[/b]NIGERIAN NAVY SPECIAL BOATS SERVICE GRADUATES VISIT BOARD SEARCH AND SEIZURE LEVEL 2 COURSE[b] On Thursday, 29 January 2026, the Nigerian Navy Special Boats Service (NNSBS) held the graduation ceremony of the British Defence Staff (BDS) Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Level 2 (VBSS-L2) Course at the NNSBS Headquarters, Ojo. The ceremony marked the successful completion of 3weeks of intensive training conducted by instructors from the United Kingdom 42 Royal Marines Commando, with twenty NNSBS operators participating in the course. The ceremony was attended by the United Kingdom Defence Attaché and Head of British Defence Staff (BDS) West Africa, Brigadier General Thomas Harper, as well as the Staff Officer Grade 2 Maritime, Lieutenant Commander Peter Fairbanks. Also present were the Commanding Officer NNSBS, Captain Andrew Zidon, senior staff officers, instructors, and other invited guests, reflecting the strong defence cooperation between the Nigerian Navy and the United Kingdom. Sequel to the training, a Final Training Exercise (FTX) was conducted during which the graduating operators planned and executed a raid on a designated objective building at Ibeshe Beach to capture and secure the headquarters of a Violent Extremist Organisation (VEO). The exercise was commendably executed, demonstrating the enhanced operational capability of the trainees. The high point of the ceremony was the presentation of certificates and awards to the graduands and members of the BDS training team. #NigerianNavy #OnwardTogether
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bidexiii:[/b]CAS ACCOMPANIES PRESIDENT TINUBU AND HMOD TO TÜRKİYE TO ADVANCE SMARTER AIR POWER AND DEEPEN STRATEGIC DEFENCE COOPERATION[b] The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, accompanied the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Honourable Minister of Defence (HMOD), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, on an official working visit to Ankara, Republic of Türkiye. The high-level engagement was aimed at strengthening existing bilateral relations between Nigeria and Türkiye while expanding strategic cooperation in areas critical to national security, defence capability development, and technological advancement. During the visit, President Tinubu held strategic bilateral discussions with his Turkish counterpart, culminating in the signing of nine (9) Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering defence, trade, education, media, technology, and related sectors. The agreements establish a structured framework for enhanced collaboration, enabling access to advanced technologies, skills transfer, and institutional cooperation that directly support Nigeria’s defence modernisation drive and broader national development objectives. In furtherance of defence and air power cooperation, the CAS and the HMOD visited leading Turkish defence industry firms, ASELSAN, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), and HAVELSAN, operating under the Secretariat of Defence of Türkiye, alongside other high-level bilateral defence engagements. These interactions provided opportunities to review and fine-tune existing procurement arrangements, explore future capability development initiatives, and strengthen defence-industrial cooperation in support of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN). The outcomes align with the CAS’s mission objective of building a more agile, technology-driven, and professionally competent Nigerian Air Force capable of delivering smarter air power for safer communities. The strategic visit therefore reinforces the NAF’s commitment to enhanced operational effectiveness, strengthened national security, and sustainable development, while assuring Nigerians of a future anchored on improved safety, stability, and progress. #NigeriaTürkiyeRelations #DefenceDiplomacy #SmarterAirPower #NAF #AFN #StrategicPartnership #NationalSecurity #SaferCommunities #Development
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bidexiii:[/b]Another major challenge is weapon acquisition for the Mi24/Mi-35m platforms[b] The Mi-24/Mi-35 weapons are almost entirely Russian-origin and tightly controlled: ATGMs: 9M114 Shturm, 9M120 Ataka Rockets: S-8, S-13, S-24 Gun ammo: 12.7 mm Yak-B, 23 mm GSh-23 Fire-control components (laser guidance, seekers) These are: Designed, certified, and manufactured mainly in Russia, Exported through Rosoboronexport and Covered by strict sanctions and end-user controls. So unlike fuel or basic spares, weapons are not easy to “work around.” Another oprti8n would be scavenging through the black market. |
ocelot2006:They're grounded for now, the sanctions on Russia is holding us hostage. There are possible places that can service or help keep Mi-24/Mi-35 airworthy outside Russia, but most depend on Russian technical cooperation and parts supply — which sanctions disrupt. The planned Rosoboronexport service hub in Peru is the clearest example of an alternative support location being built specifically for these helicopters. Some countries with historical operators have maintenance expertise, but without Russian spares/data it’s difficult to perform deep overhauls legally and safely. [/b]Fully independent Western or non-Russian OEM support (like Airbus/Bell) can’t legitimately service Russian attack helicopters without access to proprietary Russian technical data — which isn’t available due to sanctions[b] |
bidexiii:Am expecting more and crazy acquisitions from this trip ![]()
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[/b]Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, and the Chief of the Air Staff of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, visited Turkish Aerospace with their delegation. The visit, attended by Türkiye’s President of Defence Industries, Haluk Görgün, featured discussions on Turkish Aerospace’s capabilities, ongoing projects, and potential areas of future cooperation.l[b] Source; @jakepor21
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[/b]UPDATE ON DISCIPLINARY CASES INVOLVING SIXTEEN OFFICERS INVESTIGATED FOR INDISCIPLINE, BREACH OF SERVICE REGULATIONS[b] It would be recalled that the Defence Headquarters issued a press statement in October 2025 regarding the arrest of sixteen officers over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations. The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) wishes to inform the general public that investigations into the matter have been concluded and the report forwarded to appropriate superior authority in line with extant regulations. The comprehensive investigation process, conducted in accordance with established military procedures, has carefully examined all circumstances surrounding the conduct of the affected personnel. The findings have identified a number of the officers with allegations of plotting to overthrow the government which is inconsistent with the ethics, values and professional standards required of members of the AFN. Accordingly, those with cases to answer will be formally arraigned before an appropriate military judicial panel to face trial in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service regulations. This ensures accountability while upholding the principles of fairness and due process. The AFN reiterates that measures being taken are purely disciplinary and part of ongoing institutional mechanisms to preserve order, discipline and operational effectiveness within the ranks. The Armed Forces remain resolute in maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, loyalty and respect for constitutional authority. SAMAILA UBA Major General Director, Defence Information 26 January 2026 |
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[/b]The NA as started issuing out the upgraded DG-103 riffles to the frontline troops[b]
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[/b]CHIEF OF NAVAL STAFF ATTENDS DOHA INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DEFENCE EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE 2026 [b] 1. In line with need to further bolster Nigerian Navy platform holding, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas (Admiralty Medal), attended the ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference tagged DIMDEX 2026 from 19-22 January 2026 in Qatar. DIMDEX 2026 was held under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamin bin Hamad Al Thani Amir of the State of Qatar and hosted by the Qatar Armed Forces. Notably, DIMDEX is the largest exhibition of maritime defence and security innovations in the Middle East Region and Nigerian Navy’s participation has opened a new vista for improving NN platform composition in line with emerging cutting-edge technology. During the four-day event, several visiting warships from partner nations were berthed at Hamad Port and open to dignitaries and visitors. 2. The CNS interacted with many solution providers in the maritime industry on latest trends and innovations related to acquisition of platforms and transfer of technology to improve the NN’s indigenous ship production capacity. Recall that so far, the NN has built five sea going platforms locally namely; MV SAUKA LAFIA commissioned in 2010, NNS ANDONI commissioned in 2012, NNS KARADUWA commissioned in 2016, MV TUG COMMANDER UGWU commissioned in 2016 and NNS OJI commissioned in 2021. The prospects of technology transfer would further reposition the NN towards becoming a leading manufacturer of warships in the African continent. 3. DIMDEX 2026 also afforded the NN the opportunity to preview various options of precision guided munitions and Naval Gunfire Support suitable for Maritime Security Operations in Nigerian waters and the entire Gulf of Guinea. Additionally, pertinent discussions were held on the equipment holding for the recently established Nigerian Navy Marines soon to be infused into various ongoing joint operations nationwide. This is in line with the CNS vision for the NN which is to “develop a modern, agile and professional naval force dedicated to securing Nigeria’s maritime interests and advancing national security objectives in synergy with other security agencies.” 4. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public. Signed A ADAMS-ALIU Commodore Director of Information
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VonSmallhausen:This is another indigenous & locally outsourced technology that would have given us an edge if mass produced and deployed. Like I'll always say, our top brass and commanders are not grapsing quickly they way they should, they do not place premium on troops life. |
[/b]Promises made. Promises kept. Today, Lt. Gen. John Brennan joined senior leaders from the U.S. Department of War, the U.S. Department of State, and U.S. Mission Nigeria to launch the first-ever U.S.–Nigeria Working Group. More than a meeting, this marks a new mechanism for action, accountability, and coordination following Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern under the International Religious Freedom Act. This engagement was a meaningful step forward in strengthening U.S.–Nigeria cooperation to counter terrorism and protect the disadvantaged[b]
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