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GeneralFarouq:
Oga u don they leave Nigeria fa

Of course yeah...... it's an all African affair.

Egyptian Police 1903

The balaclava wearing British SAS Operator at Wednesday's #DusitD2 terror attack in Kenya was armed with a camouflage-painted AR-15/M16/L119A2 rifle with a suppressor and scope, a drop holster with a L131A1 Glock17 pistol, and a Crye Precision Adaptive Vest System.

#Libya- #GNA EOD team dispose of ~5 tons of UXO in #Tripoli .

#Libya- LNA claims (again...) *possibly* killing prominent al-Qaeda leader Abdel Moneim Salem Khalifah Hasnawi, a.k.a Abu Talha al-Libi, along with other militants during raid on house in Gardah, north of Sabha, where he was claimed to have been killed in November 2016 airstrike.

Algeria- weapons cache containing 6 BM-21 Grad rockets discovered in Tamanrasset, near the border with #Mali & #Niger. Unlike previous 2 discoveries (Dec 24 & Jan 10) here all the rockets seem intact and operational.

#Egypt- in latest update on Operation #Sinai2018 (no longer referred to by name) @EgyArmySpox announces that "56 vehicles used by #ISIS" were destroyed by airstrikes - 6 in #Sinai, 39 (!) in Southern Military Region (#Libya & #Sudan borders), 11 in Western Military Region (Libya) .

Algeria- 4th discovery of a rocket in a weapons cache in a month (very unusual) in Tamanrasset, along Mali/Niger borders. MDN calls it a BM-21 Grad (again), looks like a 107mm to me.
Additionally- 6 82mm mortar shells, 25 grenades and other ammo .

#Egypt- MoI announces killing of 5 "Muslim Brotherhood" militants during a raid in El Obour City, just north of #Cairo. 3 AKs, a shotgun, IEDs, radios and other equipment were recovered from the abandoned factory that was raided.

Various IEDs discovered by army forces in N/C #Sinai, A total of 242 were reportedly dismantle

nemesis8u:
Posing for Photoshoot

Dude. .

DaV8King:
Why is the mortar man wearing slippers?!!

Mate you can be in boots for the whole of the day, unless you are matching or any form of duty. Otherwise you'll need to relax your nerves and legs, soldiers are human been too.

sconp:
How possible is the first picture in battle? I mean shooting with two AKs at the same time.

It's not possible, it only happens in the movies....

You need to aim with your riffle you can do that in a combat scenario.

#COIN

Concl

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The executive Governor of Borno State Shettima paid a visit to the 192 Battalion of the Nigerian Army in Gwoza where he visited troops for support and encouragement for their service to the nation in the frontlines. #SouthernBornoTour ‬

PRESS RELEASE/INVITATION January 2019

NIGERIAN ARMY HOLDS MEDIA CONFERENCE

The Nigerian Army will hold a 2- day media conference in partnership with Nigerian Guild of Editors, Nigerian Union of Journalists, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Guild of Corporate Online Publishers and Guild of Professional Bloggers of Nigeria from 24 – 25 January 2019 at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Asokoro District, Abuja. The conference which had as its theme “Enhancing Media-Military Relationship for Effective Fight against Terrorism and Insurgency in Nigeria” is aimed at enhancing media–military relationship in the country.

In view of the above, you are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public and also detail your press crew to cover this important event. The detailed reporter and cameraman should be at the venue by 8.00am for accreditation tomorrow Thursday 24 January 2019.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

SANI KUKASHEKA USMAN
Brigadier General
Director

jakeporeshenko:
Digital marketers ? I think anyone can make such mistakes, it’s not really a big deal.

PRESS RELEASE
TROOPS COMMENDED FOR THEIR DECISIVENESS AT INFLICTING MAXIMUM CAUSUALTY ON BOKO HARAM TERRORIST
Troops of 27 Task Force Brigade, Operation LAFIYA DOLE and Nigerian Army Special Forces School, have been commended for their doggedness and decisiveness in inflicting maximum casualty on suspected Boko Haram terrorists who attempted to launch an attack on a military base in Buni Yadi, on 20th January 2019.

The Acting Commander Sector 2, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Brigadier General Mohammed Dala, made this commendation during an interactive session with the gallant troops who were in high spirit and battle ready to crush any incursion by Boko Haram terrorists.

Brigadier General Dala, who was highly elated with the performance of the troops and the level of casualty inflicted on the terrorist, reiterated the need for such combat feat to be sustained through more proactive efforts such as ambushes and clearance operations.

The Sector Commander further reassured the troops of the unrelenting effort and commitment of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General TY Buratai in giving them all the necessary resources, assuring that issues of troops welfare will always be accorded the desired attention. He also sued for the steadfastness of the troops, saying that, “your sacrifices to this nation at this time is highly required now, like never before”.

The Sector Commander further hailed the troops for their combat readiness that ensured the timely crushing of the Boko Haram criminal elements and for defending the military base, which has cumulated in the peaceful atmosphere witnessed during the visit of the President, Commander-in-chief Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Yobe state yesterday. He further charged the troops to maintain the high spirit of fighting displayed in inflicting maximum casualty on the Boko Haram terrorist who attempted an attack on the military base.
You are please requested to disseminate this information through your medium to the
general public.

Thank you for your usual cooperation.

NJOKA IRABOR
Lieutenant
Assistant Director Army Public Relations, Sector 2 Operation LAFIYA DOLE
22nd January 2019

Alex Badeh Buried In Abuja

A funeral service was held in his honour at the Pentecostal Church, Air Force base, in Abuja on Wednesday.

#NN
#SBSC

PRESS RELEASE

UPDATE ON OPERATION SHARAN DAJI ACTIVITIES

1. In line with the mandate of operation SHARAN DAJI, troops commenced clearance operations into bandits enclaves in Zamfara State and Katsina on 19 January 2019 and to last up till June 2019. The operation is being conducted simultaneously on collaboration with all security agencies and local vigilante to achieve synergy. The current offensive is designed to identify and destroy bandits' camps/enclaves in the area of operation.

2. Already, the operation has recorded some successes. On 20 January 2019, troops came into contact with a large gang of bandits armed with sophisticated firearms and Rocket Propelled grenades at Dumburum and Gando forests leading to fierce gun battles which lasted several hours. The bandits were forced to abandon their camps due to superior firepower during these encounters.

3. The items recovered from the bandits include:

a. 5 Fabric National Rifles.
b. 4 AK Rifles.
c. 10 locally made rifles.
d. 1 locally fabricated pistol.
e. 40 motor cycles.

4. The casualty figures on the bandits' side were 58 bandits neutralized, while one was captured alive. Troops also destroyed 18 camps and rescued 75 kidnapped victims held in some of these camps. The freed captives who were mostly from local communities in Zamfara State were debriefed and reunited with their families.

5. Unfortunately, Operation SHARAN DAJI also suffered some casualties in these encounters. So far, two gallant soldiers and 2 members of the vigilante paid the supreme prize. A total of 8 soldiers and 6 vigilantes also sustained various degrees of gunshot injuries. Those who sustained injuries were immediately evacuated to Federal Medical Centre, Gusau for medical treatment, while those with life threatening conditions were evacuated by air for specialist attention outside the theatre of operation. The families of the fallen heroes have been contacted accordingly, while the deceased members of the vigilante were laid to rest in Anka Cemetery according to Islamic rites.

6. The Force Commander, Operation SHARAN DAJI, Maj Gen SO Olabanji commiserates with families of the fallen heroes and assures them that their sacrifices will not be in vain. He reaffirms the commitment of operation SHARAN DAJI 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 bandits' activities within their domain.

7. You are please requested to disseminate this information through your medium. Thanks.

CLEMENT K ABIADE
Major
Acting Force Information Officer
Operation SHARAN DAJI

NIGERIAN AIR FORCE REDEPLOYS 27 AIR VICE MARSHALS, 45 OTHER SENIOR OFFICERS

Following the recent promotion of senior officers of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to the next higher ranks as well as the retirement of some senior officers of air rank, it has become necessary to reorganize and ensure senior officers hold appropriate appointments for operational efficiency and effectiveness. Accordingly, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar has authorized the appointments of a total of 72 senior officers comprising 27 Air Vice Marshals (AVMs), 30 Air Commodores (Air Cdres), 8 Group Captains (Gp Capts), 4 Wing Commanders (Wg Cdrs) and 3 Squadron Leaders (Sqn Ldrs).

Prominent among those affected by the new postings are: AVM Emmanuel Anebi who is now the Chief of Policy and Plans Headquarters NAF (HQ NAF) and AVM Nurudeen Balogun, who has been appointed as the Chief of Defence Policy and Plans at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ). In addition, AVM Charles Otegbade has been appointed as the College Secretary, National Defence College while AVM Rufus Ojuawo is taking over as the Chairman Air Expo and International Liaison Secretariat. Other appointments include those of AVM Napoleon Bali as the new Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Special Operations Command, Bauchi, AVM Oladayo Amao as the new Chief of Training and Operations at HQ NAF, AVM Abdulganiyu Olabisi as the new AOC Logistics Command, Ikeja and AVM John Baba as the new AOC Tactical Air Command. Likewise, AVM Mahmoud Ahmed has been redeployed as the Air Secretary HQ NAF, AVM Remigus Ekeh appointed as the new Chief of Standards and Evaluation at HQ NAF, while AVM Ibukun Ojeyemi becomes the new Director of Policy at HQ NAF. Furthermore, AVM Musibau Olatunji is now the Director of Air Engineering at HQ NAF, while AVM Peter Uzezi has been appointed as the new AOC Mobility Command.

Also appointed are AVM Dahiru Sanda, who is now a Directing Staff at National Institute of Policy and Strategic studies, AVM Ismaila Yahaya as the new Director of Training at HQ NAF, AVM Idi Lubo as Director NAF Transformation at HQ NAF, AVM Mohammed Yakubu redeployed as the Chief of Logistics HQ NAF and AVM Emmanuel Wonah as the new Director of Sports at DHQ. Similarly, AVM Paul Jemitola has been appointed as the new Director Research and Development at HQ NAF, AVM Anderson Kassimu as Director Civil Military Relations at DHQ and AVM Ibrahim Ali as the new Deputy Commandant, Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna. Meanwhile, AVM Musa Tanko is to take over as Director of Space Utilization at DHQ while AVM Musa Muktar has been redeployed as the new Chief of Aircraft Engineering at HQ NAF. In addition, AVM Maxwell Nnaji has been appointed as the new Chief of Communication Information Systems at HQ NAF, AVM Emmanuel Chukwu as the new Director Earth Observation at Defence Space Administration and AVM Aliyu Bello as the new Chief of Staff at Headquarters Special Operations Command, while AVM Olusegun Philip is to take over as the new Director of Evaluation at HQ NAF. Also, Air Cdre Abraham Adole has been appointed as the Principal Air Staff Officer to the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Cdre Ayodele Laoye as Director of Procurement and Gp Capt Jika Sanda as the Director of Legal Services HQ NAF.

The newly posted and redeployed senior officers are expected to take over their new offices not later than 25 January 2019.

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

#NAF QRF

jakeporeshenko:
NAF 471 & 474 still have the original camo from Ecomog days, I wonder when last they took to the skies.

It's been long when these birds took to the skies; how many Alpha jets do we have both operational and non-operational.

jakeporeshenko:
AFSF Bn

2nd to the right guy....... ;was.in a shot video; where AFSF where loaded in a truck, he was the was saying; " Shekau yaa mutu" in haulage language.

jakeporeshenko:
NAF ghosts

You've made my day with these lovely pictures @jake...

jakeporeshenko:
What NA battalion has this rifle ? I’ve seen these guys before boarding a C-130 herc

Most of these guys are in kaduna and other troubled northern states. I don't know there battalion .

#NA

#Libya- interesting #TPF photos from recent fighting in #Tripoli, starting with a very rare sighting of a STREIT Group Spartan, which despite being delivered in 2014 in violation of UN embargo, were rarely seen in recent years:
https:///nW39gylGRW https:///c65iqXg6j5

Mali: Helicopter crush today at Kati. Video via @WalidAg_M

Mali: Helicopter crush today at Kati. Here goes one of the few Malian Forces has and more training needed! Video via @WalidAg_M pic.twitter.com/isNyDaSprE

— Rida Lyammouri (@rmaghrebi) January 19, 2019

Fynline:
Expect to see our guys in Egyptian camo and patches in the coming months in the north east

No I don't think so........