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PRESS RELEASE

NIGERIA GERMAN ARMED FORCES COLLABORATE FOR OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) and Germany are strenghtening collaborative efforts to enhance equipment and technical support for Nigerian military to further improve operational efficiency. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin made this revelation while receiving a delegation of the German Armed Forces led by the Commander Corps of Engineers, Brigadier General Lutz Enrich Niemann during a recent visit to the Defence Headquarters, Abuja.

The CDS stated that the visit provided much needed forum for interaction on measures to improve the existing collaboration between Nigerian Armed Forces and her German counterpart in the area of engineering and technical training support for personnel through the instrumentality of the German Technical Advisory Training Group (GTAG) in Nigeria. He added that this would go a long way to further improve the cordial relationship between the two countries.

The Chief of Defence Staff, who was represented by the Director of Production at the Defence Headquarters, Air Vice Marshal Aliyu Gambo Pani thanked the Commander of German Corps of Engineers for his oversight visit, to assess the extent of work done on the various projects being executed by his country in support of the AFN.

Speaking further, the CDS noted that the projects executed by the German Corps of Engineers under the auspices of GTAG will no doubt facilitate the Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency Operations in the North East theatre of Operation, stressing that the projects were executed following a memorandum of understanding between the German and Nigerian Governments. While promising to ensure adequate maintenance of the equipment and infrastructure for optimal benefit, he assured the German delegation that the equipment will be put to judicious use and adequately maintained.

In his remarks, the German Commander Corps of Engineers, who also overseas all GTAG activities in West Africa said his visit was aimed at assessing the projects being executed by his country in Nigeria. Brigadier General Niemmann who was accompanied by the Coordinator of GTAG in Nigeria, Lt Col J Gliemann and other Senior officers pointed out, that the German military and AFN has long standing and robust relationship which has helped both militaries in sharing knowledge and experiences in the field of engineering.

It is worth recalling that the collaboration between the Defence Headquarters and GTAG has advanced from technical training to the provision of engineering equipment and training infrastructure in Nigeria in order to enhance the competence of engineering personnel of the AFN. Some of the projects executed by the GTAG under the German assistance programme include the provision of equipment at the Armed Forces Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (AFEME) Mechatronics School in Mogadishu Cantonment Abuja, provision and training of personnel on Counter Improvised Explosive Device at Nigerian Army School of Mechanical Engineering Makurdi and provision of equipment at the Training and Rehabilitation Center situated at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Kaduna.

The German delegation alongside a team from the Defence Headquarters later embarked on an inspection tour of the project sites.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Colonel
Acting Director Defence Information

3,000 TO BENEFIT AS NAF COMMENCES 2-DAY MEDICAL OUTREACH AT GWALLAGA COMMUNITY IN BAUCHI

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has flagged off a 2-day Medical Outreach Programme at Gwallaga Community in Bauchi State. The Outreach, which commenced today, 5 April 2019, is expected to provide health education and counseling, laboratory screening, visual acuity checks and free prescription glasses, dental health services as well as clinical services, minor surgeries and free medications to about 3,000 members of the Community. The Programme, which is an initiative of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, is part of the humanitarian activities embarked upon by the NAF to enhance civil-military relations whilst providing succour to host communities and ‘winning their hearts and minds’.

Speaking while flagging-off the Outreach, the Air Officer Commanding Special Operations Command (AOC SOC), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Napoleon Bali, who was represented by the Chief of Staff SOC, AVM Aliyu Bello, reaffirmed the commitment of the NAF to continue providing qualitative healthcare and humanitarian services to host communities and Internally Displaced Persons across the country in order to reduce the burden of preventable diseases and improve the overall well-being of inhabitants. “It is expected that over 3, 000 members of the community will benefit from this outreach which was designed primarily to alleviate the suffering the people who might not be able to afford quality medical care”, he said. He stated that patients with minor medical issues would be diagnosed and treated on the spot while those with more complex cases would be referred to the 261 NAF Reference Hospital Bauchi for further evaluation and care. He noted that the free healthcare services would also be extended to other communities in Bauchi like Durum, Koho and Malmo in the following days. The AOC seized the opportunity to thank the government and people of Bauchi State for their hospitality and support to the NAF.

Expressing his delight, the Mai Angwan Gwallaga, Alhaji Dan Dada Ahmadu, appreciated the leadership of the NAF for bringing succour to the people of the Community. He also thanked the Service for its immense contributions in ensuring security in Bauchi State.

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

RE - 18 SOLDIERS KILLED IN ISWAP ATTACKS

The attention of the Multinational Joint Task Force has been drawn to a story published online, claiming that the break away faction of Boko Haram Terrorists, otherwise known as Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has killed 18 soldiers in a recent attack within the Area of Operation. The MNJTF wishes to state categorically that no such attack and loss of service personnel has taken place within its area of responsibility .

The MNJTF wishes to note that the falsehood being orchestrated by the media arm of ISWAP is nothing but a desperate attempt to revamp the parlous and deplorable image of ISWAP following several weeks of devastating operational losses in the Lake Chad Area.

It has been widely reported and it is now common knowledge that sustained offensive actions by MNJTF troops and national forces have resulted in over 200 ISWAP personnel casualties and defections as well as numerous equipment seizures and destruction. The claim of killing 18 MNJTF personnel in an unspecified location is therefore very strange and completely untrue. Consequently, the general public is advised to disregard the ISWAP falsehood in its entirety.

Furthermore, the MNJTF also wishes to draw the attention of the media to the sacred duty it owes the generality of peace loving citizens of the Lake Chad Basin Countries and therefore urges the media to remain vigilant in order to frustrate attempts by terrorists to spread falsehood and propaganda in a bid to disrupt public order, peace and civility.

You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public.

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

Texman21:
i meant why is that our sbs number of missions is not publish or 72nd msf

You know everything about Nigerian military is always classified, the reason I don't know
Until these old school general fade away, most missions will be absolutely secrete.

Texman21:
i talk now they will come for my head

..... talk !

#TAF BLACKHAWK

#Tunisian Special Forces in action.
#USGN

Between 2011 and 2018:
The USGN carried 282 missions confronting militants in mountains, desert and #Tunisian towns.
It captured 312 militants, many of them were high profile terrorists.
It neutralised 73 high value targets.
The unit is to provide training to foreign allies.

#Libya Image from Shahat market following disposal this morning. Heavy security presence reported across the town following incident.

giles14:
well that will be under the sun and rain in some barracks somewhere

#Tunisia to be the first country in the region, to allow a woman to join its Special Forces.
She successfully passed two thirds of the USGN rigorous training already (85 to 90% of candidates drop before that)
Now only few months and one last test remains before officially joining .

bidexiii:
#Tunisian Artillery preparing to strike terrorists' positions in some mountain in the western heights.

When last did anybody see pictures of NA kraz-6322 truck purchased from ukraine

#Tunisian Artillery preparing to strike terrorists' positions in some mountain in the western heights.

#TAF

#Tunisian Air Force' officers checking the AgustaWestland AW101 helicopter in #Italy .

A #Tunisian sniper carrying the Austrian Steyr SSG 69 sniper rifle.

#Tunisian troops in #Mali.
In addition to the initial 75 troops and C-130J-30 Super Hercules, #Tunisia will send an additional 750 troops as a Quick Response Force to support the United Nations mission in the country.

#Tunisia is officially an operator of the #German made Dingo 2 armored vehicles.

A #Tunisian USGN operator who lost his leg in an IED explosion.
Back to the Battlefield!
Kudos to this hero.
#ServitasVitae

#Tunisian F-5 Tigers on patrol ....

Recent situation in #LNA's operation towards #Tripoli: : The southern axis is the main axis of the ops, which began from #Shuwairf and managed to control #Mazdah - #Qurayat - #AlAsabea - #Ghreian", and reached #AlHira, 60 km from the capital.

Update: unconfirmed reports on several naval operations #LNA on points in the coast of #Tripoli, including the port of Sidi Belal ...

Fighter jets role in the EAF

- F-16 multi-role jet with various versions of Block 15, superior in ground attack missions, Block 32 superior in air interdiction missions, Block40 multi-tasking, Block 52 superior in land and sea airborne ejections, and long range missions.

#UPDATE: @Independent claimed that the #Libyan National Army has captured Al-Zahraa area & become 5km only far from #Tripoli.

It as now became evident and certain that the UAE has spent so much to support and back the Libyan army forces to participate in the ongoing operation, where we can see the good personal equipment & the extent uniforms of LNA military personnel involved in the military operation to liberate Tripoli .

GabrielYulaw:
Long since checked out the rifle. It's seriously dope. Me though would prefer a bolt action .50 Cal sniper rifle, but to each his own.
What do you mean by "we"? Are you an army personnel?

I mean the "we" the NA.

GabrielYulaw:
Guy on the right is carrying some serious artillery. I hope enough of that was bought and sufficient training given on how to make proper use of them.
As well, since it looks Russian why was Russian stuff bought instead of American ones? Just curious.

It's the Russian Orsis T-5000 sniper riffle.
Is the official sniper riffle issue for the AFSF, the NA is also using it but I don't think we do av it in large numbers.

Lets go hunting for some bokos......

ecomog1990:
bro, we are all equal nigerians, just maybe my past uniform wearing affects my mind atimes. somalian sea is fully patrolled 24/7 by european asian american heavy endurance opv cutters, missile destroyers battle cruisers heavy frigates, submarines & aircraft carriers, all world big powers with best navies team up for safe shipping international trade in somalia oceans.

only nigerian navy alone does ninety per cent gulf of guinea patrols, our fellow african nations abandoned us to do it because they don't have much to lose.

nigeria already has 'coast guard' service called nimasa, it's corrupt & incompetent.

half nigeria's oil resource is offshore, better we arm navy with overkill to secure our million stomachs

And yet pirates still terrorise those waters.......
Which arm of the military do you belong ?

Sizzorkay:
What is a charmer lol, i was thinking guys with black magic or whatever.
Anyways, doesn't it make sense to ban the idea of people bringing jerry cans to buy gas? That way if you didn't come with a vehicle, then no gas for you. I mean it will be more tedious for the bandits having to make frequent trips with cars and then siphoning off the gas over and over.
Or better yet just train/hire more officers and institute community patrols all over the country, it's the one big reason for insecurity. Out here right now, police are always present around playgrounds all over New York City, because that's where drug deals go down etc, public housings as well, they have mobile trailers there with cameras to monitor the areas, this helps.

Well said mate,
The situation right there in zamfara is quite defferent; community policing is what they need at each rural area since the federal government as failed to protect adequate security.
Anyways let's watch and see the way these so called "charmers" of a thing play out.

Kano is the first place where an aircraft landed in Nigeria. 3 DH 9A aircraft of the Royal Air Force took off from Helwan, Egypt. With stopovers in Egypt, Sudan and N’Djamena – then known as Fort Lamy (Fallomi in Hausa), the aircraft landed in Kano on November 1, 1925 at Polo Ground .