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Ibrahimanis:
As if this will stop them if they really want to

You can just told your arms and do nothing; such are the nature of COIN war. Even in the military there are moles.
Trust me we are going to see results from these newly formed vigilante group.

Fighting Boko Haram: Shettima makes 500 traditional hunters swear with Quran, Bible not to betray military

To eliminate any doubts that could arise at the battle front, Borno Governor, Kashim Shettima on Wednesday evening presided over the administration of oaths of allegiance, using the Quran and Bible, to 500 traditional hunters, made up of Muslims and Christians, who will be sent out to support soldiers fighting Boko Haram in some locations of the state. The oath was administered at the multi-purpose hall of the government house in Maiduguri, after which the Governor allocated operational vehicles to the hunters, assured them of payment of monthly allowances and donated hundreds of bags in food items to support their families.

"May anyone who reveals our strategy to Boko Haram or betrays allegiance to the military and Government in anyway be consumed by this oath" leader of the traditional hunters, Mai Durma announced after administering the oaths. He added,

Although the hunters believed to have traditional fighting skills, had undergone thorough background screening for months, their leader Mai Durma was made to before the Governor, administer oath of allegiance to each of the hunters who swore not to share with anyone whatever part of the military's operational plan they may come to know or betray allegiance to the military, federal or state government in by the slightest sympathy or association with insurgents or their agents.

Durma told fellow hunters to be mindful of what they swore to and commit themselves to efforts in regain peace in the state.

Governor Shettima said renewed attacks by insurgents in some parts of the State necessitated the fresh deployment of traditional hunters who have volunteered to compliment progresses being recorded by gallant soldiers. He also said even though there was no doubt concerning the sincerity of the traditional hunters selected, the oath was to eliminate any doubt which could arise especially since unlike the Civilian JTF who have worked longer with soldiers, engagement of the traditional hunters was comparatively new.

Earlier introducing the hunters to Governor Shettima, Borno State's Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Barister Kaka Shehu Lawal, who is a member of the state's security council and whose ministry coordinates counter insurgency volunteers through a department of civil rights protection, recalled that "couple of months back in one of the state's security council meetings attended by heads of military, police, DSS and other para-military formations in the state, the council resolved to engage 500 gallant traditional hunters to compliment efforts of our security forces" and in furtherance, selection and screening was as done through the leadership of the traditional hunters.

"It is in view of the security council's resolution that we present to you these set of gallant hunters for inauguration" Shehu told Shettima.

Leader of the hunters, Mai Durma assured of his members' combat readiness and allegiance to the Nigerian Army and Government as they offer to fight in defense of Borno people and Nigeria's sovereignty.

NIGERIAN ARMY'S FORWARD OPERATION BASE GEMBU BECOMES OPERATIONAL

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General TY Buratai on Wednesday 30th January 2019, formally commissioned the newly established Forward Operation Base, Gembu, Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State. Part of the operationalisation ceremony of the unit was the hoisting of National flag, combat match by troops and formal commissioning of the Base by Taraba State Governor, as well briefing by the Commanding Officer of 20 Model Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel MS Adamu.

Present at the operationalisation ceremony were the Taraba State Governor, Architect Darius Dickson Ishaku, the Speaker, Taraba State State House of Assembly, Right Honourable Peter Abel Diah, the Chairman of Sardauna Local Government Council, Reverend Godswill Sol, His Royal Majesty, Alhaji (Dr) Shehu Audu Baju II, Chief of Mambilla, members of Taraba State Executive Council, Principal Staff Officers from Army Headquarters, Corps Commanders, GOC 3 Division and Commander 23 Brigade Commander. Others were heads of security and paramilitary agencies in Sardauna Local Government Area and community leaders of the Mambilla Plateau.

Earlier on arrival in Gembu, the COAS paid a courtesy call on His Royal Majesty, Alhaji (Dr) Shehu Audu Baju II, Chief of Mambilla in his palace.

You are please requested to disseminate this information to the public through your medium.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

SANI KUKASHEKA USMAN
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
31st January 2019

#NAF

SternProphet:
Egypt is the most stupid third world country buying the Rafale was dumb. They obviously did not get top quality for $200m apiece. $200m for one Rafale. Meanwhile it's SU30s, F16s and F15s still flying

Mate na fight.......

The Rafale is good multi-role fighter jet......

#COIN

Recent operational success

jakeporeshenko:
#HappeningNow (1/2) Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abuabakar, has commissioned a Commando Village at the Special Operations Command Bauchi for the training of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) SF & Regiment personnel. The ceremony featured a hostage rescue simulation exercise.

(2/2) The facility is part of efforts geared towards improving the operational skills of NAF Regiment and SF personnel in the fight against insurgency and other forms of criminality in the country, whilst also enhancing NAF force protection capability. Details later.

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JUST IN. Troops Neutralise Boko Haram Terrorists. At about 9.30 a.m today 30 January 2019, troops of 192 Battalion Gwoza - Borno State in conjunction with members of Civilian Joint Task Force on a fighting patrol along Gwoza -Yemteke Road came in contact with unspecified number of BHTs.

The Gallant Troops engaged the terrorists in a gun battle neutralizing 4 of them whilst others fled with gunshot wounds. Items recovered include 2 AK 47 Rifles and 2 magazines. Pictures below.

jakeporeshenko:
#HappeningNow (1/2) Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abuabakar, has commissioned a Commando Village at the Special Operations Command Bauchi for the training of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) SF & Regiment personnel. The ceremony featured a hostage rescue simulation exercise.

(2/2) The facility is part of efforts geared towards improving the operational skills of NAF Regiment and SF personnel in the fight against insurgency and other forms of criminality in the country, whilst also enhancing NAF force protection capability. Details later.

Wish all NA regular/infantry soldier could be at least geared up like these and we do away with those rusty Aks.

jakeporeshenko:
NPF air wing.. more like Uber exec for politicians especially during this campaign season. The orange help in the back actually belongs to NEMA

Sharp pictures.

Odunayaw:
For the price of a rafale it should be crash-resistant!!

I fit begin de cry if to say na Naija Rafale

Wahalaii......

When we lost the MI35M it was very painful, hearing these was like ours is a little bit better. Only we lost more guys.

#NAF
#PRESIDENTIAL FLIGHT
#AW139

Odunayaw:
Some sources say Chadian & Cameroon forces are pulling out of some MNJTF locations

So much for unité & espirit de corps

You can trust those guys; these been "on & off".

An Egyptian Air Force pilot Major Mohtady "Cobra" Shazly was killed when his Rafale fighter Jet crashed during training. Major Shazly is of the 203rd Tactical Fighter Wing.
Update:

Rafale (EM) involved in the incident was single seat variant, of which Egypt ordered 8.

Reports about a K-8E being the aircraft involved are incorrect. That's something I'm confident in standing by.

krattoss:
oh mehn
to empty these magazines on Boko convoy go sweet shaa Rambo style

#SAMBISA
#JUNGLE WE DEY

EVarn:
ragtag

Seriously you call these desert warriors rag tag....

Please "reverse" ur statement.

Troop101:
http://worlddefencenews..com/2019/01/increasing-success-for-nigerian.html

Good news.

PRESS RELEASE

UPDATE ON OPERATION SHARAN DAJI ACTIVITIES

1. In line with the mandate of Operation SHARAN DAJI (OPSD), troops are conducting operations into bandits’ enclaves in Zamfara and Katsina State. The operation is being conducted simultaneously in collaboration with all security agencies and local vigilantes’ to achieve synergy. The current offensive is designed to identify and destroy bandits’ camps/enclaves in the area of operation. This press brief covers the period from 22 - 29 January 2019.

2. The operation has recorded some successes. On 22 January 2019, troops on clearance operation in Gando Forest came into contact with a large gang of bandits armed with sophisticated firearms and Rocket Propelled Grenades leading to fierce gun battles which lasted several hours. The bandits were forced to abandon their camps due to superior firepower during these encounters. Troops also made contact with bandits operating in Shinkafi, Birnin Magaji and some isolated villages in Maru LGA of Zamfara State. Furthermore, troops of OPSD operating in Katsina State made contact with bandits at different locations around Safana, Runka, Kukan Sama between 25 – 28 January 2019.

3. The following items were recovered from the bandits over the period stated above:
a. 1 Single Barrel gun.
b. 2 locally made pistols.
c. 20 Cartridges of Double barrel bullets.
d. 60 Rounds of 7.62mm special.
e. 1 AK 47 Magazine containing18 Rounds of 7.62mm special.
f. 2 Dane Guns.
g. 4 Motorcycles.
h. Large quantity of Indian hemp and illicit Drugs.

4. The casualty figures on the bandits’ side during this encounters is 21 bandits neutralized, while 17 were captured alive. Troops also destroyed some of their camps and rescued 89 kidnapped victims held in some of these camps. It is worthy to note that out of 89 freed kidnapped victims, 55 of them were held captives in Bukkuyum LGA in Zamfara State. The freed captives who were mostly from local communities in Zamfara State they were debriefed and reunited with their families. Similarly, 2 bandits’ informants Musa Amadu and Auwalu Mutairu were arrested at Danfumi village in Birnin Magaji and are currently assisting troops with intelligence. It is significant to inform the general public that 11 civilians and 1 vigilante were killed by bandits during the period in focus. It is also important to state that 6 persons were kidnapped at Asoula village in Tsafe LGA and not in Birnin Magaji as reported by some media houses.

5. The Force Commander, Operation SHARAN DAJI, commiserates with families of the vigilante that lost his life and assures that his sacrifice will not be in vain. He reaffirms the commitment of OPSD to rid Zamfara State of all forms of banditry and criminality in line with its mandate. Therefore, the general public is enjoined to cooperate with troops and furnish security agencies with useful and timely information about bandit’s activities within their domain.

6. You are please requested to disseminate this information through your medium. Thanks for your usual cooperation.

CLEMENT ABIADE
Major
Acting Force Information Officer
Operation SHARAN DAJI

NA training in an Egyptian military facility

#NAF
#COIN

#Random

#NAF QRF

The Chief of the Air Staff’s (CAS’) 2018 Annual Awards Night is currently holding at Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Officers Mess Kado Abuja to appreciate and honour NAF personnel who have distinguished themselves in the performance of their duties during the past year‪. ‬The personnel are being specially recognized for making outstanding contributions to the development of the NAF. This includes those who have demonstrated courage and bravery in the line of duty, among whom are those who have paid the supreme price in service to our great nation‪. ‬Awards were also presented to officers of air rank who retired from the Service from September 2017 to date to recognize their years of invaluable contributions to the NAF and the Nation. Details later.

HORRORIZON:
Odd how any new military facilities are always built in the North. Looks like an extreme case of marginalization to me.

Hmmmmmm.....

True yarn...!

Odunayaw:
Is that a Vickers I see in picture 1?

Yeah

PRESS RELEASE

TROOPS LAUDED FOR DISPLAY OF PROFESSIONALISM IN CONTAINING BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS

Troops of 159 Battalion deployed in Sector 2 of Operation LAFIYA DOLE in Geidam , Yobe state, have been lauded for their display of gallantry at containing Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT), who infiltrated the serene town of Geidam on Wednesday, 23rd January 2019, at about 5:30pm, shooting sporadically, thereby creating panic and causing unnecessary apprehension. The Acting Commander Sector 2, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Brigadier General Mohammed Dala, gave the commendation today, during an on the spot assessment visit to Geidam. He commended the troops for their gallantry and deliberate effort in protecting the civil populace in the town, particularly at the Geidam market. He directed the immediate replenishment of the troops' supplies, assuring them that issues of their welfare will always be a top priority.

The BHTs who came to loot foodstuffs and other items, took advantage of the market day in Geidam to infiltrate the town and attacked the military base. The troops displayed a high sense of professionalism by discretely engaging the terrorists with less sophisticated weapons in order to minimize collateral damage with the attendant civilian casualties. Sadly however, the troops, in the process suffered some casualties in vehicles, equipment and personnel.

The Sector Commander seized the opportunity to pay a visit to the Emir of Geidam and afterwards had a meeting with officials of other security agencies, where he sued for their cooperation and synergy in sharing timely information that would enhance the pro-activeness of troops. He further reassured them, that troops will continue to carry out aggressive patrols and offensives to deny Boko Haram and other criminal elements freedom of action.

He further urged the good people of Geidam and Yobe state in general, to go about their lawful businesses, as the troops are committed to the protection of lives and property, as well as working round the clock to forestall any attempt by groups or individuals to cause breakdown of law and order in the state. The Commander however warned, that anyone identified as a BHT collaborator will be arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.

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

Thanks for your usual cooperation.

NJOKA IRABOR
Lieutenant
Assistant Director Army Public Relations
Sector 2 Operation LAFIYA DOLE

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‪#HappeningNow The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, delivered a lecture this morning on the topic “Nigerian Air Force Operational Challenges and Future Perspectives” to participants of Course 4 of the Air Force War College Makurdi. ‬

‪The lecture is among a series delivered at the Air Force War College (AFWC) Strategic Leadership Week from 22 - 25 January 2019, with others earlier delivered by the Chiefs of Army and Naval Staff as well as the Chief of Defence Intelligence. ‬

‪The CAS, in his lecture, highlighted the achievements of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in the past 3 1/2 years in areas of expansion of organizational structure, rapid enhancement of human capacity, improvement in aircraft serviceability and logistics support as well as R&D. The CAS also highlighted some of the operational challenges encountered before enumerating strategies to overcome them and discussing future perspectives. ‬

‪The AFWC was established in 2016 to develop the capacity of senior officers of the rank of Wing Commander and equivalent in the effective employment of Air Power and efficient utilization of Air Power concepts and strategy while preparing them for higher leadership positions‬.