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NIGERIAN ARMY DAY CELEBRATION / COMBAT SUPPORT ARMS TRAINING WEEK 2019

1. The Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) and Combat Support Arms Training Week will hold from Friday 28th June to Saturday 6th July 2019 in Lagos State with the theme “Professionally Responsive Soldiering: A Panacea for successful Military Operations’’.

2[b]. Activities to mark the event will kick off on 28th June 2019 with a press conference by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai at the Headquarters, Theatre Command, Command and Control Centre in Maiduguri, Borno State[/b]. Other activities lined up for the celebration include environmental sanitation exercise to be conducted on Saturday 29th June 2019 in some designated areas within 81 Division Area of Responsibility as well as in all units and formations across Nigeria.

3. Accordingly, interdenominational Church Service at St Charles Lwanga Catholic Church, Ikeja Cantonment and all units and formations Catholic and Protestant Churches in all Nigerian Army Barracks on 30th June 2019 and Juma’at Service on Friday 5th July 2019 in all the Mosques across the Nigerian Army formations and units.

4. Similarly, there will be an interesting novelty football match between the COAS team and Actors Guild of Nigeria team on Thursday 4th July 2019. While free medical outreaches in some selected communities in 81 Division Area of Responsibility and other Nigerian Army formations and units will be conducted on 3 July 2019.

5. The President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, will be the Special Guest of Honour during the grand finale slated for Saturday 6th July 2019 which will feature parade/march past in Ikeja Military Cantonment, COAS Commendation Award Ceremony, Exhibition of Infantry Light Armoured Vehicles and dance display by various selected Nigerian cultural troupes, among other activities.


SAGIR MUSA Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations
27 July 2019

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CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF HOLDS DUBAR WITH TROOPS, Commends Them For the Sacrifices & Urge Them to be More Robust In the Fight to End Terrorism In Nigeria

In line with the extant Military Traditions, Customs and Ethics, Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai has held a dubar with troops of Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE at the Command and Control Center in Maiduguri, Borno State on 26 June 2019.

A total of 300 troops drawn from the various Units and Formations across the Theatre Command attended the occasion, where, as a rare privilege, troops freely interacted one-on-one with the Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen TY Buratai.

At the event, without any restriction, troops were allowed to sincerely bare their minds on issues bothering them either as a group or individually, especially on professional matters like administration, welfare, logistics and general operational situation including progress and challenges.

In his remarks, Lt Gen TY Buratai commended the troops for their gallantry and sacrifices and enjoined them to be more robust and unyielding in the fight to end terrorism in the North East Nigeria. He requested them to open up to him in case of any problem or issue that he needs to know and address. He conveyed the appreciation of Mr President, Commander in Chief, President Muhammadu Buhari for their commitment, sacrifices and loyalty to the nation.

Instructively, the Chief of Army Staff used the opportunity to remind the troops of the expectationns of Nigerians as to their ability to keep the country safe, which as an Army, - we must be able to meet or surpass.

Few of the major highlights of the durbar session include the need for more patriotism, professionalism as well as the need to reappraise, reorganize and re-strategize to boost the operation and defeat the insurgency/terrorism.

Additionally, the need for troops to be mindful of fake news and terrorists' propaganda was also highlighted during the durbar.

The climax of the occasion was that the troops had dinner with the Chief of Army Staff. They were elated, visibly happy and poured praises to the Chief of Army Staff for the opportunity, and most importantly for his untiring support in providing the required leadership, logistics and equipment to effectively prosecute the war.

Issues that were discussed at the occasion will be disseminated to the rest of the troops in the frontline by the 300 representatives that attended.

SAGIR MUSA
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations
27 June 2019

nemesis8u:
Proposed Soviet era SU41 fighter

It would have been a hell of a fighter

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Borno: Air Force destroys terrorists’ tactical base in Kollaram



https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/borno-air-force-destroys-terrorists-tactical-base-in-kollaram.html

Policeman killed and nine hurt as Tunisia hit by twin ‘suicide bomb’ attacks near French embassy and anti-terror HQ



https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9385106/tunisia-bomb-attack-embassy/

Toju200:
pls can someone brief me on the ops Algeria is currently on.they are always discovering cache of arms.do they engage in combat most times I know perhaps u don't have to before u do so

They're not battling terrorism on a large scale like Nigeria, Chad and Egypt in North Africa. You see most of these weapon cache are discovered along border line territories. These terrorist hide there weapon cache in small cells where they can come pick it up anytime they need them. The way terrorist operates in the north Africa is defferent from West and central African countries.
They operate in small unit and hit there target and blend in back to the society unlike here where they operate in large numbers or groups.

#Libya #Tripoli - #UAE-made UAVs - Yabhon-HMD - were seized yesterday by #GNA affiliated forces at #Gharyan. Fragments of Yabhon-HMD were already found beginning June in the western region.

#Algeria- additional weapons cache discovered by ANP in Tamanrasset (#Mali/#Niger border) containing 2 "107mm" rocket launchers with improvised base plates, 2 12.7mm HMGs & 20 82mm shells

Egyptian navy SOF with Mk-20 (SSR) sniper support rifle based on FN-SCAR.

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Xbee007:

This is the kind of news we want!!!!!!!

Why are those vehicles mangled up though? As if they were ran over by tank.

They where coming in with full throttle when they ran into the ambush....

giles14:
oga Henry na atgm the first sf personal carry?

That's an Israeli made rocket launcher RL-38 BLINDICLE : used by NAF regiments & SF.

krattoss:
please I want to ask something.
What happens to the ammunition taken from these terrorists and bandits?

Can they be used by soldiers in the battlefront?

What if a soldier runs out of armour and an enemy and

Armour is lying near him,can be be able to use the enemy amunition for that point in time?

Is there any rule or ethics resisting a soldier from using enemy armour?

Of course this is about surviving and repelling enemies attack, use anything available to you. The most important thing is that the enemy does not overrun your base.
But after battles, cache of weapons captured must be assembled and recorded for proper documentation and for forensic investigation must be transfered to the theatre command HQ.
Some are repaired, documented and injected into the theatre, especially the AAG and Gun trucks.
Some unserviceable weapons are destroyed from getting into the wrong hands especially assault riffles. I remember sometimes about 2-3 years ago some soldiers returning from the north east where caught with AK riffles, investigation reveals that they where weapons captured from BHT that where not remitted.

So enemies weapon or Armor can be used to defend ones life or base but must be returned for proper documentation.

Boko Haram: Tell Me Your Problems, You'll Not Be Victimized, Buratai Tells Nigerian Troops



“There are critical issues like welfare, equipment, general administration, and logistics that all the commanders are aware of what we are doing, so you have an opportunity today to talk as professional soldiers.

http://saharareporters.com/2019/06/27/boko-haram-tell-me-your-problems-youll-not-be-victimized-buratai-tells-nigerian-troops

Tobiloba2407:
they were hit by sabot rounds....that is no collision...., just that our own rounds might be tungsten or other alloys, we have had sabot rounds since the 80's

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCSvNzUDvn7FA8YBJM9E6o1A?sub_confirmation=1

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TROOPS AMBUSH TERRORISTS, INFLICT HEAVY CASUALTY ON THEM IN GONIRI

Following aborted attempt by terrorists to infiltrate 120 Task Force Battalion location at Goniri, Yobe State, Sector 2 Operation LAFIYA DOLE, at about 1833 hours on Wednesday 26 June 2019, troops of the Battalion,
in a professional manner, - tactically waited for the terrorists to close into the killing range and opened heavy volume of fire on the criminals who approached the location with 7 gun trucks and several other fighters on motorcycles.

Consequently, this encounter/ambush resulted in the annihilation of dozens of terrorists, many fled with some levels of injuries and the following equipment were captured;
a. 5 x Gun Trucks
b. 1 x Vehicule Blinde Leger (VBL)
c. Assorted quantity of ammunition
d. Unconfirmed number of motorcycles were destroyed.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai who has been in the Theatre of Operation for sometimes, commended the efforts and successes of the troops in recent encounters with the terrorists and charged them to sustain and upscale the tempo of the operation. He enjoined troops to be more vigilant and assured them of continuous support to ensure the looming defeat of the dying Boko Haram terrorists and the eventual destruction of fledgling Islamic State West Africa Province battling to establish dominant presence in Nigeria.

Generally, in comparable terms, the security situation within the North East zone is relatively calm and under control as troops remain committed and resolute to conducting robust multiple aggressive operations to end the insurgency.

SAGIR MUSA
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations
27 June 2019

Xbee007:

This is the kind of news we want!!!!!!!

Why are those vehicles mangled up though? As if they were ran over by tank.

Let me tell you why our boys are kicking BHT hard like this ? I think it's because the COAS has been in the Northeast theatre for like a week now. If is back to Abuja now, don't be surprised if things turn around..

Tobiloba2407:
were they hitting those vehicles with kinetic/sabot rounds? those vehicles were bashed but no sign of explosions or fire.

To me it looks like an hot pursuit when they where retreating, probably a collision or a somersault happened when they met stiff resistance.

bidexiii:
In January this year ISWAP used 2 more identical SVBIEDs against the Nigerian Army near Baga, though one was disabled. The shift from armour plate windshields to armoured glass makes the SVBIED appear more like a civilian vehicle. Worrying trend.

ISWAP up-armoured 4x4 SVBIED used against Nigerian Army position near Alagarno, Lake Chad. More evidence ISWAP are manufacturing standardised SVBIEDs w/ transplanted armour from seized Otokar Cobra APCs (see: door & windshield)

Another captured SVBIED improvised vehicle from BHT attack on Goniri village, Yobe state.
Combination of Panhard VBL Scout car (front) and unidentified vehicle combination (rear).

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bidexiii:
BREAKING: Boko Haram, Nigerian Troops Fighting In Yobe |

According to the source, the attack started about 1800hrs Goneri town in Gujba council of Yobe state.




God speed and protection to our troops.

Our gallant troops kick BHT ass again.
Goniri village, was attacked yesterday evening by Boko Haram, our gallant Soldiers repelled the attack and neutralized some of them. Captured 5x guntrucks , arms and ammunition. KUDOS TO OUR TROOPS.

BREAKING: Boko Haram, Nigerian Troops Fighting In Yobe |

According to the source, the attack started about 1800hrs Goneri town in Gujba council of Yobe state.




God speed and protection to our troops.

NAF IMMORTALIZES LATE COMBAT PILOT AS PERMANENT SECRETARY MOD COMMISSIONS NEW ACCOMMODATION IN ABUJA

In keeping with its tradition of immortalizing fallen heroes, especially those that paid the supreme price while serving the nation, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has named a newly built block of six 3-bedroom flats at the NAF Base, Asokoro, Abuja after late Group Captain Ubong Nnamso Akpan. The late senior officer who was a combat helicopter pilot died while on a combat mission in counterinsurgency operations in the Northeast on 13 November 2014. The building project, which was commissioned today, 26 June 2019, by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence (MOD), Mrs Nuratu Batagarawa, was executed in furtherance of the Federal Government’s determination to meet the residential accommodation needs of officers and men of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN).

Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, the Permanent Secretary assured the NAF of the commitment of the Federal Government towards ensuring adequate provision of basic infrastructures for AFN personnel through befitting office and residential accommodations as well other welfare incentives. According to her, given the statutory mandate of safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the nation, the AFN deserves befitting welfare packages. "Therefore, we are determined to continue to accord due attention to the welfare of our troops and continue to pursue these projects steadily, within the limit of available resources", she said.

Speaking further, Mrs Batagarawa used the occasion to acknowledge the robust support and encouragement of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari, without which, she said, the numerous projects and operational feats being celebrated would not have been possible. She added that the Ministry would not relent in its efforts to continue to boost the morale of personnel of the AFN for enhanced professional performance. The Permanent Secretary also expressed her appreciation to the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, for the cooperation extended to the Ministry by the NAF towards the successful implementation of the project.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Chief of Administration (COA) Headquarters NAF, Air Vice Marshal Kingsley Lar, noted that the new block would not only provide the needed comfort for the beneficiaries, but also augment the numerous ones being provided by the administration of Air Marshal Abubakar in ameliorating the accommodation challenges of NAF personnel in Abuja. The COA recalled, with nostalgia, the enormous contributions of late Group Captain Akpan to the Service and the nation, particularly in the counter insurgency operations. He noted that the late senior officer paid the supreme price while in active duty, hence the need to immortalize him. He expressed NAF’s continued commitment to support the families of all fallen heroes in all respects, while urging all serving personnel to remain unwavering in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities. Highlights of the occasion included the reading of the citation/Service Record of late Group Captain Akpan and presentation of keys to the beneficiaries of the new accommodation.

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

slimthugchimee2:
I pity this guy, the suffering he will go through eh, it would have been better for him if he had died there than surrender

You mean the captured BHT, Honestly the only suffering he gets was when his been captured by troops and civilian task force. Once his been handed over to the Military police/intelligence is been treated well and deradicalized under Operation Safe Corridor, a military facility on the outskirts of Gombe Nigeria, that houses ex-jihadist fighters for the deradicalization programme under the Federal government amnesty offer. Hence these facilities that houses this convicts in Borno and Gombe are of best standards and practise.
The Nigerian Counter Terrorism Strategy recognised that force alone was not enough to combat violent extremist elements in Nigeria and that a multi-faceted approach was required to counter the threat of violent extremism. The Office of the National Security Advisor (ONSA) was tasked with developing an ambitious countering violent extremism (CVE) programme consisting of three elements: community-based counter radicalisation; strategic communications; and de-radicalisation. The de-radicalisation element of the CVE programme included establishing a prison based de-radicalisation programme for sentenced and pre-trial prisoners.

krattoss:
that's looks like a multiple headshot from a rampage ak47.

Doesn't look like sniper headshot to me

I don't see any multiple head shot
And you can't say precisely if it's a sniper shot or not !

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Yesterday, Monday 24/06/2019, Nigerian Army 112 task force battalion has successful repealed boko haram attacked. Gallon Nigerian army neutralize three suspected members of terrorist group and seized two anti aircraft struck. No casualties recorded among the Securities or Civilians.

The caretaker chairman, Abubakar Umara Zulum, member representing the area, Baba Ali Modu, District Head Abba Kawu Shehu Abubakar Garbai, Council Secretary Mohammed Lawan Sheriff and Local Government Stake Holders commended the Nigerian Army and other Security agencies for their gallantry.

The Chairman Abubakar Umara Zulum, thanked to Almighty Allah and pray to avert further occurrence. End.