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TROOPS THWART TERRORISTS' AMBUSH, Neutralise 2 terrorists In Borno State

In its routine effort in providing and maintaining a secure, and steady passage of persons and goods as well as free vehicular movements along some notable roads/Main Supply Routes (MSR) in the North East, troops of 26 Brigade Garrison on patrol and escort duties of civilian merchants and commuters along Wala village and adjoining communities on Saturday, the 22nd of June 2019, had a fierce encounter with desperate terrorists' ambush team desperately craving for food and other essentials.

During the encounter, troops swiftly responded with heavy gunfire, thwarted the ambush, exterminated two terrorists and captured two AK 47 Rifles.

Subsequently, intelligence revealed that the terrorists were informed by their informants of the troops movement in order to use the opportunity to grab foodstuff that they direly need for survival.

In order to consolidate on the gains achieved from the ambush clearance, further exploitation of the general area and beyond was undertaken with the troops of 121 Task Force Battalion dispatched to reinforce the 26 Brigade Garrison.

During advance, troops discovered 2 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) concealed along their axis of advance. The IEDs were successfully detonated and cleared.

Despite the IED threat, the resilient troops proceeded further to ensure the general area is cleared of terrorists and explosives. There is no casualty on the part of Nigerian Army troops during the operation.

Instructively, the exploits in the ongoing operation "HALAKA DODO" is yielding successes. The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Nigerian Army Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Brigadier General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff commended the troops for the successes achieved, and urged them to be more vigorous and decisive to end the insurgency. He also conveyed the assurance of the unyielding support of the Chief of Army Staff in this regard.

SAGIR MUSA
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations
23 June 2019

Breaking: Ethiopia army chief shot dead in 'coup bid' attacks.


The chief of staff of the Ethiopian army, Gen Seare Mekonnen, has been shot dead by his own bodyguard in the capital, Addis Ababa.

He and another officer died trying to prevent a coup attempt against the administration in Ethiopia's northern Amhara region, PM Abiy Ahmed said. Read more - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-48734572

FALSE REPORTS OF AIRCRAFT DELIVERING ITEMS IN AKUKWE FOREST AREA OF ENUGU STATE

The attention of Headquarters Ground Training Command (HQ GTC) Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Enugu has been drawn to a story being circulated by some mischievous, misguided elements purporting that NAF helicopters were being used to “drop” weapons for Fulani herdsmen in the forest area of Akwuke Community in Enugu South Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State. The report alleged that helicopters had been seen on several occasions flying at low level and landing in the forest area to “discharge their packages”.

HQ GTC wishes to state that the report is deliberately misleading and obviously concocted by the writer to cause disaffection and incite negative, divisive emotions. It must be noted that the NAF has 2 helicopter training institutions under its purview, which have been operating in Enugu for several years. These are the International Helicopter Flying School (IHFS) and 405 Helicopter Combat Training Group (405 HCTG), whose training curricula include low level flying around the forest areas near Akukwe, which is one of their designated training areas.

In particular, the 405 HCTG commenced tactical training on the newly acquired 109 Power helicopters on 24 May 2019, which includes low level flying as well as other maneuvres requiring them to land and take off within the training area. However, at no time was any NAF helicopter used to ‘drop’ any materials, let alone deliver weapons to any individual or group. Members of the public, especially residents of Enugu State, are therefore advised to discountenance the fake report and go about their normal activities without fear.

The NAF, as a professional fighting force, remains resolute in performing its constitutional role of defending the territorial integrity of a united Nigeria. Accordingly, we shall continue to work assiduously, in synergy with sister Services and other security agencies, to rid the country of all criminal elements in order to enable all Nigerians pursue their legitimate aspirations.

FAITH AIGBEOGHAIN
Flight Lieutenant
Acting Command Public Relations and Information Officer
Headquarters Ground Training Command Nigerian Air Force

#BokoHaram frees Kidnapped female Corps Halima Umar to Borno State government after collaborative efforts involving security agencies and undisclosed journalist. Halima Umar from Gwoza was abducted by Boko haram in January 2019.....

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Star of Paris Airshow 2019 - JF-17 Thunder

Also watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUU_Nv34ZUg

Sizzorkay:
It's amazing how those with doomsday prophecy and b!tching professionals on here always go silent when there are good news from the front, but the moment a bad one happens, they come out of the wood work.
Wouldn't kill ya to say "Good job" to the troops once in a while Just saying

PRESS RELEASE

OPERATION HARBIN KUNAMA 111: TROOPS ARREST NOTORIOUS BANDIT/KIDNAP KINGPIN & 20 OTHERS TERRORIZING KATSINA STATE

In continuation of operations against armed banditry, kidnapping, cattle rustling and other criminalities in Katsina state, troops of 17 Brigade on Operation HARBIN KUNAMA III, have arrested a notorious bandit/kidnapping kingpin Mallam Bawa Gomna and 20 others during operations around Batsari, Jibia and Safana Local Government Areas of Katsina State between the 3rd to 21st of June 2019.

Those arrested so far are reportedly responsible for terrorizing villagers in Batsari, Jibia and Safana Local Government Areas of the State.

The criminal elements were apprehended based on credible intelligence from the locals, and have confessed taking part in several banditry activities, cattle rustling and other sundry crimes. They, as usual, will be handed over to the respective law enforcement agency for further action.

The 17 Brigade Nigerian Army, commends and appreciates all those that provided the information that led to the arrest of the criminals and urged members of the public to continue to support security agencies with credible information in order to combat the insecurity.

Those arrested and items recovered are:
1. Bawa Gomna of Garin Waiziri in Safana LGA.
2. Mallam Bello Sabiu of Fafara village of Jibia LGA.
3. Ibrahim Umar of Fafara village, Jibia LGA (Serials 1- 3 are logistics suppliers of the bandits).
4. Mallam Ibrahim Labo of Shamushelle village in Birnin Magaji LGA, Zamfara State.
5. Musa Lawal of Maitonga village in Safana LGA.
6. Mallam Adamu Mohammed Mairuwa village, Faskari LGA
7. Ibrahim Babangida Mairuwa, Faskari LGA
8. Sani Adamu Mairuwa village Faskari LGA
9. Yusuf Abubakar - Mairuwa village, Faskari LGA
10. Adamu Saidu - Mairuwa village, Faskari LGA of Katsina State to mention a few.

Also troops recovered motorcycles, food stuffs, handsets and jerricans of petroleum motor sprit (PMS) from the bandits.

SAGIR MUSA
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations

Henry240:
It really looks good. I hope we get photos soon enough.

There are currently 2 light tactical vehicle models. Both models look good.

Nice model butq the gunners space looks too tight.

Odunayaw:
We never seem to lose on the offensive, but the defensive...

The last pic shows HESCO sandbags

Yeap....
NA have been making use of them in some base.

ugo4u:
Na this kind thing they give person orgasm.. Lovely.
PS: No be Oga Innoson truck be this?

Yeap.

#Libya's sole Antonov An-124-100 heavy cargo airplane was destroyed in #Tripoli's #Mitiga airport during the clashes among #Libya National Army (#LNA) and Jihadist factions of #GNA yesterday. Another An-124 of Libyan Arab Air Cargo had been confiscated in #Ukraine in 2017.

Police arrest two Boko Haram commanders in Borno



https://guardian.ng/news/police-arrest-two-boko-haram-commanders-in-borno/amp/?utm_medium=Social&echobox=twitter_post&utm_source=Twitter&__twitter_impression=true

Xbee007:
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The MNJTF is kicking BHT ass.....

Henry240:
Nigerian Defence Industry

IPV 2

this is not bad, what do yo think Henry ?

ISWAP SUFFERS HEAVIEST LOSS IN 6 MONTHS

In continuation of the on going Operation YANCIN TAFKI to rout Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) from the Lake Chad Area, the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in conjunction with national forces yesterday, 21 June 2019, inflicted the heaviest loss in 6 months on ISWAP.

At about 6am yesterday, 21 June 2019, troops embarked on clearance operation to Doron Naira (an island in Lake Chad), in a bid to disrupt ISWAP's activities on the island and adjoining localities. Troops effectively suppressed ISWAP and successfully conducted the clearance operation. At the end of the engagement, the following statistics were recorded;
- 42 terrorists neutralized, several others escaped with gunshot wounds.
- 2 Gun trucks destroyed .
- 3 Motor cycles destroyed.
- 2 Light machine guns recovered
- 2 AK 47 Riffles recovered.

Unfortunately, the MNJTF lost a soldier while 10 others were Wounded in Action. The affected soldiers have been evacuated accordingly.

Earlier in the week, ISWAP also met a similar fate when they attempted to attack MNJTF troops in Sector 1 Foward Operation Base (FOB) in Ngouma in Cameroon. In that engagement, ISWAP lost 5 terrorists, while 1 was captured. They also lost 13 AK 47 Riffles and 2 Hand Grenades.

Similarly, the MNJTF also conducted air interdictions in Arege and Malkorony. Several terrorists are suspected to have been killed as the Headquarters and logistics base of a top ISWAP commander, Abu Talib was targeted in that operation.

Please, disseminate this information to the general public.

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

Egyptian ministry of Interior EOD Teams deployed to secure stadiums during #CAF2019.

Seened:
Great posts Bidexiii. I wish Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar could be made the chief of defence staff. He comes across as a competent head.

Been the CDS is like talent wasting, you don't have a command/commission under you? The CDS office is more of administration work.
I wished he was the COAS

CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF CHARGES TROOPS TO REMAIN DOGGED AND MORE DECISIVE IN THE FIGHT TO END TERRORISM IN NIGERIA

The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai has assured troops of 118 and 119 Task Force Battalions in Mallam Fatori of his continuous support in providing them with Logistical and technical supplies/requirements to totally defeat/ end terrorism in Nigeria.

The message was conveyed to the troops by the Theatre Commander (TC), Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Major General Benson Akinroluyo while on Operational visit to the Battalions' locations in Mallam Fatori axis in Northern Borno along the fringes of Lake Chad on Thursday, the 20th of June 2019.

He charged the troops to remain dogged and increase the momentum in the fight against terrorism and insurgency through sustained proactive, offensive clearance operations to ensure that the remaining terrorists are completely crushed and flushed out of the North East Zone.

The visit is in line with the Chief of Army Staff directive for Commanders to regularly visit troops deployed at the front lines, appreciate and encourage them to do more. It is also an opportunity to assess troops' wellbeing, operational readiness and to have first hand information on the security situation in the general area of operation.

The TC was accompanied on the visit by some Principal Staff Officers of the Theatre Command and the Acting Commanding Officer of 272 Task Force Battalion. They were received by the Acting Commanding Officer of 119 Task Force Battalion Major AM Lawal, who briefed the TC on the operational, security situations and strategies put in place by the Battalions to project sustained offensive operations, defend and hold the ground as situations warrant.

Thereafter, the TC used the opportunity to interact with the troops who were visibly elated. They used the occasion to express profound appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff for his concern for the welfare of troops and tremendous support to the Battalions in the areas of prompt repairs of fighting vehicles and provision of stores which assisted in the current successes been recorded.

Ado Isa
Colonel
Deputy Director Public Relations
7 Division Nigerian Army/Sector 1 Operation LAFIYA DOLE
21 June 2019 provision of stores which assisted in the current successes been recorded.

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OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS: NAF RECEIVES 3 L-39ZA AFTER IN-COUNTRY REACTIVATION

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken over 3 L-39ZA aircraft, which were reactivated in-country by the original manufacturers of the aircraft, Messrs Aerovodochody of Czech Republic, assisted by NAF engineers and technicians. The colourful handing over ceremony, which had the Czech Republic Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Marek Skolil, in attendance, took place today, 21 June 2019, at the NAF 403 Flying Training School (403 FTS), Kano. The reactivation will ensure that the NAF increases the number of fighter pilots available to man its existing fighter jets as well as the new platforms, such as the A-29 Super Tucano and JF-17 Thunder Multi-Role Fighter, which are to be inducted into NAF inventory soon.

The Guest of Honour at the Ceremony, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, while making his remarks, explained that the handing over of the 3 reactivated aircraft marked another milestone in NAF’s efforts to ensure that 403 FTS continues to operate optimally. He noted that the in-country reactivation of the aircraft was also done in pursuit of the overall objective to domicile all maintenance and training activities locally, thereby resulting in huge foreign exchange savings which could be channeled towards providing other facilities. The CAS emphasized that the Service, having recognized the fact that conducive atmosphere was key to ensuring that students derive maximum benefit from training institutions, had renovated and equipped classrooms; upgraded and re-equipped the map room and provided a new Computer-Based Training (CBT) Laboratory to supplement and enhance the training efforts of 403 FTS.

Air Marshal Abubakar, who also noted that the NAF was encouraged by the presence of the Czech Ambassador at the event, explained that the project was a reflection of the Czech Republic Government’s commitment to the NAF’s capacity building efforts. He added that the Service was extremely pleased with what had been achieved in just 4 months, especially the transfer of skills and expertise to NAF engineers and technicians. According to him, “the Service is looking forward to sustaining the good working relationship that has been re-established as well as having a long and fruitful partnership that is beneficial to the 2 countries. It is also my belief that we will reach a reasonable conclusion on plans to overhaul additional 6 x L-39ZA aircraft”, he added.

The CAS seized the opportunity to thank the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, for giving priority attention to NAF’s efforts in maintaining current platforms and equipment as well as the support given to NAF to acquire new platforms such as the A-29 Super Tucano, JF-17 aircraft as well as additional Mi-35M and Agusta A-109 Power helicopters. He reiterated the unalloyed loyalty and commitment of the Service to continue to support the Federal Government in its policy thrust of providing security, improving the economy and fighting corruption. Air Marshal Abubakar also commended the Air Officer Commanding Air Training Command as well as the Commander 403 FTS and his team of instructors, engineers, technicians and other supporting staff for their efforts at ensuring quality training for student fighter pilots and providing serviceable aircraft that can support and sustain training. He equally lauded the Chiefs of Aircraft Engineering and Logistics for providing the leadership and direction that ensured the success of the reactivation process.

In his remarks, the Czech Republic Ambassador traced the history of the long standing cordial relationship between Nigeria and Czech Republic since independence, especially the various contributions in terms of military technical assistance, equipment and training. He especially noted the supply of the L-29 aircraft, which were used for training as well as combat operations during the Nigerian Civil War. He noted that this paved way for the acquisition of the L-39ZA, which has been used extensively by the NAF for training over the past 33 years and, more recently, for operations in the Northeast. Mr Skolil expressed his delight that Aerovodochody, which has been in the Aviation Industry for over 100 years, had completed the reactivation programme on time as well as to specification. He said the Company has continued to evolve with changing technologies and recently launched the first prototype of the latest version of the L-39, the L-39Next Generation (L-39NG), which would be available for acquisition by the NAF at a reduced cost since modernization elements in the existing L-39s would not be phased out with their airframes but transferred to the new L-39NG.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Commander 403 FTS, Air Commodore Nnamdi Ananaba, highlighted that the reactivation of the 3 aircraft had commenced a few months after the graduation ceremony of Basic Flying Course 18 (BFC - 18), when the school did not have enough aircraft to accommodate an increased demand for fighter pilot training occasioned by the need to meet aircrew requirements for newly acquired platforms. He lauded the CAS, who, he said, in characteristic manner, declared a state of emergency and orchestrated the processes that led to the reactivation of the 3 L-39ZA aircraft, within record time, as well as the improvement of facilities in the school to accommodate a larger intake of students. At the end of the ceremony, an acceptance flight, which featured some aerobatic maneuveres, was conducted on the newly reactivated aircraft.

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

#EAF
#PARAFORCES

#AFSF

Guys can you talk military related issues only and leave politics out .... it always end bad.

ugo4u:
The drone is a US navy prototype. The whole thing was deliberate. The US is looking for a casus Belli to attack Iran.

Honestly speaking I don't think the Iranians can withstand America's firepower. Forget about the issue of Russia backing Iran when push comes to shove Kremlin will find their way, they too wanna make money from the sales of weapons to Iran.
Nobody prays for war but if common sense don't prevail, Nigeria will be a huge beneficiary from the possible hike in oil prices.

My own opinion too. They just want the present Iranian ruling government out by all means.
Are the Russians really on the Iranian side? That would be a question in the nearest future to be answered !

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The #USNavy's RQ-4A drone which was shot-down by #IRGC over #Oman Sea near #HormuzStrait was equipped with Raytheon AN/ALR-89 self-protection suite which failed to protect this $130 mil UAV from danger of Sayyad SD2C missile launched from 3rd Khordad SAM system .

As usual the Egyptian army SOF (likely TF-999 unit) trained with their counterparts from Togo on liberating urban village, CQB operations including Door-to-Door assaults, Rope jump for SF personnel from Westland Sea King Utility EAF Helicopters

#HappeningNow Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, @CAS_AMSadique, is in Kano today, 21 June 19, along with the Czech Ambassador to Nigeria, HE Marek Skolil, for the handing over ceremony of 3 reactivated @NigAirForce L-39ZA aircraft; NAF 352, 354 & 364

18 Islamic State Terrorists Killed In Joint Operation With American Troops In Niger




http://saharareporters.com/2019/06/21/18-islamic-state-terrorists-killed-joint-operation-american-troops-niger

ALERT: Boko Haram To Carry Out More Deadly Attacks In Borno Communities

The communities highlighted for major attacks by Boko Haram and Islamic State (IS) in West Africa are Damasak, Mallam Fatori, Magumeri, Gubio.




http://saharareporters.com/2019/06/21/alert-boko-haram-carry-out-more-deadly-attacks-borno-communities

Henry240:
I can't really say, however the vehicle would be exhibited, July 6th.

Fingers crossed, can't wait till its unveiled.