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COAS VISITS TROOPS, MOPOL ON TRAINING AT THE NIGERIAN ARMY SPECIAL FORCES SCHOOL

As part of his continuous efforts to personally engage and interact with commanders and troops on operational activities of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General TY Buratai, on Thursday, 20th December 2018, visited 27 Task Force Brigade and troops and the Nigerian Army Special Forces School, Buni Yadi, where the 2,000 Mobile Policemen were undergoing training.

The COAS who was accompanied by Principal Staff Officers and Directors was conducted round the school and later briefed by the Commandant of the school, Brigadier General CA Apere.

Present throughout the visit also were the Commander 27 Task Force Brigade, Brigadier General AO Oyelade, Brigadier General AS Ishaq, He is the Nigeria Police Co-ordinator Operation LAFIYA DOLE and Supritendant Nicholas Tawani, amongst other military and police officers.

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
21st December 2018

NAF COMMENCES IN-COUNTRY PERIODIC DEPOT MAINTENANCE OF 3 ALPHA JET AIRCRAFT IN KAINJI, EXPECTS ARRIVAL OF 2 NEW ATTACK HELICOPTERS BY MARCH 2019

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance its ability to more effectively and efficiently employ air power in response to Nigeria's national security imperatives. Most recently in this regard, the NAF has commenced the in-country Periodic Depot Maintenance (PDM) of 3 Alpha Jet aircraft at the 407 Air Combat Training Group (407 ACTG) Kainji. The in-country PDM, which commenced on 19 December 2018, is expected to further boost aircraft availability for the conduct of air operations, whilst enhancing the capacity of NAF engineers and technicians involved in the maintenance activity. It would also further improve the NAF’s self-reliance and prudent management of resources. It may be recalled that, with the support of the Federal Government, the NAF is also conducting in-country PDM of one of its C-130 aircraft, NAF 917, at the 631 Aircraft Maintenance Depot (631 ACMD). The PDM on NAF 917 has reached an advanced stage while the in-house life extension programme on another C-130H aircraft, NAF 913, was completed earlier this year. These have all contributed to raising the serviceability status of NAF operable aircraft from about 36 per cent in 2015 to its current levels of between 78 and 82 per cent.

It is also noteworthy that the NAF recently recovered another Alpha Jet aircraft, NAF 476, from the United States of America. The aircraft, which was ferried into Nigeria on 6 December 2018, would soon be deployed for operations in the Northeast. Furthermore, the NAF is expecting the delivery of the first batch of Agusta Westland 109 Power attack helicopters, comprising 2 units, ordered from Italy. The aircraft would be inducted into the Service by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, in March 2019.

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

walemoney007:
I just finish looking at that video by the NYT, men, Nigeria is a messed up country... Just look at the guy that was injured when the soldiers shot at them at the end of the video, he was still flogged even though he was injured.

This are the stupid soldiers people want us to support, I salute the courage of those shite members, look at that guy that was raising the flag up at the end of the video, though he was beaten and taking away...but he is more gallant than thousands of Nigerian army cowards.

About 5 soldiers with guns attacked a man raising up flags, [b]but this same foolish soldiers will run when they are to face boko haram with AK47 and AAA, and start crying about how they are not well equipped ;[/b]D

Your such a good for nothing to call soldiers foolish.

walemoney007:
only God knows the dumb 3 people that liked your dumb comment

Some one once said you're lying about once being an officer in the army, and I think am agreeing with the person, you're so dumb to be an officer

Before I give you a reply, can you go and search for the meaning of ragtag on Google or make use of a dictionary, then after you know the meaning of ragtag, you can paste some of the answers here, then I will tell you why boko haram is a ragtag group

Thanks Google was made for dumb people like you and those liking your comments.
Soldiers don't call them "ragtag" or names you choose to call them, it changes nothing,They are still insurgents and they can reckon havoc.
Imbeciles & Internet warriors like you can come on forums and rant shit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2Hj1fUuulI

Please let's leave the economy and political agenda. Let's stick to our military discussion and posting of pictures.

Boko Haram Releases Photos Of Molai Attack | Sahara Reporters

A Borno source told SaharaReporters on Tuesday that the capital city was still under siege. “Evidently, the city of Maiduguri is under siege as the Shehu of Borno told President Muhammadu Buhari,” he said.

Read more; http://saharareporters.com/2018/12/18/boko-haram-releases-photos-molai-attack

Geronimoe:
Where the terrorist come dey na? Abi him too dey follow celebrate im capture with bottle of wine?

Definitely you know is an extremely & dangerous criminal, he would be definitely cooling off in DSS maximum prison as at that time.

Henry240:
Are you guys really this delusional?

Goodluck Jonathan put food on the table, that's a fact.

50kg bag of rice was 8,000 naira, fuel was 87 naira, Nigeria did not have 22 million jobless people.

Buhari is an unequivocal failure. All aspects of national life has crumbled.

What food did he put on the table, you're the one who is delusional here

GEJ regime is the most corrupt regime Nigeria ever had, the guy looks innocent but his fucking corrupt. His minister are monumentally & terribly corrupt: Alison-Madueke as an example.
Where ever we find ourselves now is as a result of past pad leaders;..... PDP & APC respectively. Prices of comodiies didnt just sky rocket one day, Don't just lay the blame on Buhari.

Glory be to GOD Almighty: Umar the Most Deadly and Most wanted Boko Haram leader/Bank Robber/Assassin and Explosive Expert in Abuja, Mastermind of the Kuje and Nya nya Abuja Bombings Of 2015.

Gang-leader Of Galadimawa Roundabout 7 Police Officers Killing, Lugbe police Officers killer, Gwagwalada area police killings all in Abuja, Overall Commander Of Edo and Ondo State Multiple Bank Robberies, Several Killings in Okene Axis Of Kogi. He was the Grand Commander Of the Attack and Rescue operations of the Prison in Niger State early this year where he lost one of his eye During the Operation and also over 100 prisoners Escaped.

The most wanted Suspect was arrested by IRT Special team today after he escaped with bullet wounds from Abuja 3 weeks ago when IRT teams arrested 4 of his Gangmembers and recovered 4 AK47 Rifles And Hundreds Of ammunitions. Today is one of the happiest Days of my Life. Massive Celebration as the Person Responsible for Hundreds of death of Innocent Citizens and Police Officers across the Nation has been apprehended today. Kudos to Nigeria Police force, Kudos to IGP Ibrahim Idris, Kudos to IRT.

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COMMANDER CORPS OF SIGNALS ON OPERATIONAL VISIT TO OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE

The Commander Corps of Signals (CCS), Major General Clement Olukoju who was on Operational visit to Operation LAFIYA DOLE was recently received by the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 1 Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Brigadier General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu at the Division's Headquarters.
The focus of his visit this time around was to assess insitu the general operational performance of Signals troops, their challenges as well as their preparedness for future tasks across the entire spectrum of the Theatre.

He was briefed on arrival by the GOC and took a tour of some locations, which culminated in a meeting with communications officers of the 3 sectors that make up OP LAFIYA DOLE as well as NAF communications officers..

The visit is a routine visit in line with the COAS directive for Corps Commanders to always interact with troops and carry out on the spot assessment as it affects their various corps. The visit was generally hitch free and successful.

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

Thank you for your usual cooperation.

ADO ISA
Colonel
Deputy Director
Army Public Relations
7 Division Nigerian Army.

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UPDATE ON TROOPS INTERCEPT OF SUICIDE BOMBER. Recall that Gallant Troops of 222 Battalion intercepted one suspected female suicide bomber and her accomplice at Mushimari settlement in Konduga L.G.A of Borno State on 19 December 2018. During interrogations, the suspect known as Mrs Aisha Modu, confessed that she dumped her suicide vest in a river on sighting the troops. Consequently, Explosive Ordinance Device experts were mobilized and the explosive vest was successfully recovered and detonated. Pictures below.

TROOPS INTERCEPT SUSPECTED SUICIDE BOMBER. At about 9.30 p.m today 19 December 2018, one suspected female suicide bomber and her accomplice were intercepted at Mushimari settlement in Konduga L.G.A of Borno State while attempting to infiltrate the 222 Batallion Defensive Location. They were apprehended by the troops and vest strapped on the suspected suicide bomber was successfully immobilized. Preliminary investigation is ongoing. Pictures below.

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NAF FOURTH QUARTER CONFERENCE: CAS TASKS COMMANDERS TO BE COURAGEOUS IN DISCHARGE OF DUTIES

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has charged Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding, Commanders and other senior Nigerian Air Force (NAF) officers to be bold, courageous and focused in carrying out their constitutional responsibilities. He urged them not to be discouraged by the death of the former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, but rather be more resilient while redoubling their efforts in safeguarding the territorial integrity of Nigeria and ensuring that all law abiding citizens go about their daily affairs without fear. The CAS stated this yesterday, 19 December 2018, while flagging-off the Fourth Quarter CAS’ Conference at the Headquarters NAF (HQ NAF) Abuja.

Air Marshal Abubakar, who expressed shock over the attack on the former CDS, noted that the incident was a heinous crime which should not be accepted in any civilized society. He disclosed that the NAF had already commenced investigations into the matter and was working closely with other relevant security agencies to ensure that the perpetrators of the dastardly act are brought to justice. The CAS noted that the NAF in the past three and half years had, on its part, continued to work tirelessly to eliminate gaps that had existed in the Nigerian security architecture for several decades. He explained that the NAF was doing its part to build the capacity of NAF Regiment and Special Forces personnel to bridge the gap between force projection and force protection. He noted that the recent graduation of 769 personnel from the NAF Regiment Training Centre Kaduna was a testament to this fact, as these personnel had been posted to units across the country to enhance security. These were in addition to the 300 Special Forces personnel already deployed to Benue State under Operation WHIRL STROKE and 300 deployed to Zamfara State under Operation SHARAN DAJI to deal with the security challenges in the Northwest and Northcentral parts of the country, respectively.

Furthermore, the CAS noted that, with the support of Federal Government, the NAF has been able to raise its serviceability status of operable aircraft from 36%, in 2015, to between 78% and 82%, in 2018 which is unprecedented in the history of the Service. He stated that the NAF had also commenced local Periodic Depot Maintenance (PDM) of 3 NAF Alpha Jet aircraft at the 407 Air Combat Training Group (407 ACTG) Kainji, which would further boost aircraft availability for the conduct of air operations. He also revealed that the NAF had successfully recovered one Alpha Jet aircraft, NAF 476, from the United States of America. The CAS remarked that the aircraft, which arrived Nigeria on 6 December 2018, would soon be deployed for operations in the Northeast. He noted furthermore that the NAF had provided refuelling facilities at Gusau in Zamfara State and Katsina in Katsina State and has commenced the construction of a helipad at Brinin Gwari in Kaduna State in order to improve NAF’s ability to respond to threats in the Northwest of Nigeria. He explained that all of these would enhance NAF’s air power employment capability in the various Theatres of Operation. The CAS used the opportunity to reiterate that security is everybody’s business. He therefore encouraged all Nigerians to continue to assist security agencies by providing useful information that would help in the execution of operations. He assured Nigerians that the NAF would continue to do its best to ensure the security of all Nigerians.

The CAS Conference is a quarterly meeting of Principal Staff Officers and field commanders which affords NAF leadership the opportunity to critically assess the performance of the Service in previous quarters with a view to evolving strategies for improvement. The Conference equally provides an avenue to obtain feedback from various field commanders while also keeping them abreast of the policy direction of HQ NAF.

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

PRESS RELEASE

SPREADING OF MISINFORMATION ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE DEATH OF FORMER CDS, AIR CHIEF MARSHAL ALEX BADEH

‪The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has noted, with dismay, some erroneous reports and comments in the media regarding the unfortunate incident that led to the death of former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, on 18 December 2018. Some of these reports erroneously state that the driver of the late former CDS, who was also shot during the incident, is dead. Other reports allege that adequate security was not provided for the deceased Air Chief Marshal.

The NAF wishes to state categorically that nothing could be further from the truth. Firstly, all are please requested to note that the driver is alive and recuperating extremely well at one of our NAF Hospitals. Secondly, Air Chief Marshal Badeh has always been provided with the full compliment of personal staff and security personnel commensurate with his status as a former Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), CDS and a 4-star general in the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

As mentioned by the CAS, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, on 19 December 2018, the NAF is working closely with other relevant security agencies to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of the former CDS with a view to ensuring that the perpetrators of the heinous act are brought to justice. Substantial progress has already been made in the ongoing investigation and details would be communicated at the appropriate time.

While appreciating the overwhelming show of support received from well-meaning Nigerians during this trying time, the NAF wishes to request that the spreading of misinformation about the incident should stop forthwith as this could have adverse effects on the conduct of ongoing operations.



IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public
Relations & Information

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FIGHT AGAINST INSURGENCY: NAF WINGS NEW UAV PILOTS, IMMORTALIZES LATE SQUADRON LEADER BABA-ARI IN MAIDUGURI

As a mark of honour for the supreme price paid by Late Squadron Leader (Sqn Ldr) Muhammed Bello Baba-Ari, an experienced fighter pilot who died on 28 September 2018 while participating in the aerial display rehearsals for the 58th Nigerian Independence Day Celebration, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has named the newly commissioned Pilots’ Crew Room at the Headquarters Air Task Force (HQ ATF) Operation LAFIYA DOLE in Maiduguri after the late senior officer. The ultra-modern Pilots Crew Room Building, which houses a briefing room, computer room/library, pilots’ life-support room, lounge, recreation room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms for pilots on standby as well as several restrooms, would go a long way in adding value to the fight against insurgency and bolstering the morale of officers and men in the frontlines. The ceremony, which took place in Maiduguri today, 18 December 2018, also witnessed the commissioning of a newly constructed HQ ATF Extension Building as well as the winging of 5 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) pilots, in furtherance of the capacity building initiatives of the current NAF leadership.

In his remarks during the event, the Special Guest of Honour (SGOH), former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Air Marshal Al-Amin Daggash, commended the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, for the monumental achievements the current NAF administration has made since 2015. He acknowledged the many milestones attained in such a short time, as evidenced by the many completed projects in all NAF Bases across the Country. This, he said, was a clear testimony of the zeal and commitment of the CAS to the welfare of NAF personnel. He equally expressed admiration for the remarkable operational achievements the NAF had recorded in the past 3 years. According to him, the achievements were clearly manifested in the NAF’s effective projection of air power in pursuit of national security objectives across the country, particularly in Operation LAFIYA DOLE. He noted that the highly commendable operational successes were attributed largely to the dynamic leadership of the CAS as well as the acquisition and induction of various platforms into the inventory of the NAF by the Federal Government. He therefore expressed appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari for providing necessary support to enhance the operational readiness and welfare of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, in spite of the current economic realities of the Country.

Speaking further, Air Marshal Daggash noted that the winging of the 5 UAV pilots was yet another testimony of the CAS’ adept dexterity in focusing attention on all aspects of Service growth. He congratulated the officers for attaining their new status while urging them to employ their newly acquired knowledge and skill to add value to efforts aimed at securing the nation. The former CDS also commended the CAS for immortalizing late Sqn Ldr Baba-Ari, a committed, dedicated and experienced fighter pilot who participated actively in the operations in the North-East, by naming the magnificent Pilots’ Crew Room Building after him. He described the gesture as befitting and appropriate. He enjoined officers and men to imbibe such sterling qualities while redoubling their efforts to uplift the NAF and the Nation to more enviable heights.

The CAS, in his opening remarks, expressed delight to be in Maiduguri to assess the conduct of operations while also seizing the opportunity to witness the commissioning of the projects and winging of the UAV pilots. He noted that the event was another opportunity to re-focus attention on the clarion call of the nation for increased commitment to duty and service. He observed that the NAF has been performing very crucial roles towards providing the much needed air support to enable ground operations proceed unhindered. According to him, “in pursuit of the NAF’s constitutional roles, and also in line with my vision for the NAF, I have constantly sought, not only to evolve strategies that would enable the Service adequately project air power to effectively and efficiently deal with prevalent security threats, but to also see to it that personnel welfare is given utmost priority”, he said.

The CAS, who expressed satisfaction with the progressive performances of the ATF against the insurgents, especially during the last Operation GREEN SWEEP, further charged the Task Force to reciprocate the various welfare enhancements by dealing harder and more effective blows against the remaining elements of the Boko Haram insurgents with a view to completely eliminating them. He reassured the troops of NAF support, particularly in providing what they require to prosecute the war, as far as the prevailing national economic realities permit. Air Marshal Abubakar also thanked the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buahari, for his overwhelming support to the NAF towards the achievement of its desired goals. He pledged the resolute commitment of the Service to the successful execution of the ongoing counterinsurgency efforts. He also specially appreciated the SGOH and former CDS for his presence at the event while noting that the enviable status of the NAF was attributable to the legacies he and previous Chiefs had built in the past.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Commander ATF, Air Vice Marshal James Gwani, said the CAS, in seeking to enhance the welfare of the ever increasing number of personnel posted to the ATF, had embarked on massive construction of office and residential accommodation in NAF Base Maiduguri. He noted that this had gone long way in boosting the morale and fighting spirit of the troops. He said the Pilots’ Crew Room was simply another one of such morale-boosting initiatives aimed at providing a dedicated, purpose-built location for aircrew to relax and refresh before or after operational missions. He therefore expressed the profound gratitude of the entire ATF to the CAS for the final realization of a Pilots’ Crew Room, consistent with international standards.

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

walemoney007:
Wisdom keeps on departing from you, is it the minister of the FCT or COAS that should be held responsible for the killings by the rag tag looking guards brigade

This dude needs to be seriously ignored by sane people

So these whole mess should be blamed on him. Who's tenor started these whole mess, who's generals that embezzled billions meant for new aircraft and new MBT/IFV..., instead they gave you guys 2nd hand T72 and your all basking.

Your an slowpoke and your case is far from getting close to common sense

walemoney007:
See wetin this one dey write
Thank God he has been retired from the military cause if he was the one in charge, he might have even order for those people to be bombed

We can all see the way French protesters are been shot by their police with machine guns for throwing projectiles at the riot police

This guy needs to be ignored by every sane Nigerians

Only an insane and slowpoke will call BHT "rag tag"

Your comments really show your brain is retardeed.

abiodunalasa:
Is that body of water lake chad ?

Yeah.

Odunayaw:
Courts? Our broken Judicial system you mean?
You mean Badeh's theft is a work of our imagination?

God help us!

So people are damn too funny......

Henry240:
Who should be held accountable for security in Nigeria?

You, me, Governors, Senators?

Of course the serving president.
But who started these whole mess; why don't you hold him accountable then

And shifting the blame on the serving president.

GeneralFarouq:
Bro, Nigerians violate the principles of a classical protest...how can people claim to be protesting and u see them with cutlasses, bottles catapult and the rest...intact I think most of those who join in the protest are the petty criminals trying to feel important
The times the military have done killings like this is mostly against IPOB and Shia, which brings me to the conclusion that theses organizations are trouble makers in the sense they go to attack the security agents
Haven't u been watching news where Shai members damages police vehicles, now pls how is that a peaceful protest.
In recent times, when Kaduna was in conflict after the killing of a King, the military and both the armed protesters exercised maturity , the civilians where armed but never threw anything or injured any security agents, and the military vice versa did not interfere even as the protesters where even chatting war songs whilst armed with cutlassesetc...

Protesting civilians with spikes made from nails. Throwing stones at soldiers and civilians going about there normal day to day business, destroying there vehicles windscreens.

Geronimoe:
Sometimes I wonder how we take everything to be politics. [b]Things like this have been a long time coming. This country is awash with guns, likely because of the conflict in the north east and the militancy in the south south. [/b]It did happen after the civil war. This man might have been assinated, the question is by who? Maybe aggrieved family members of slain military men in the north east that feel he should be in jail but moving freely. It could also be a robbery attempt, it's been happening everywhere, this one is just a high profile person.

And they just lay the blame on a serving president ... . May wisdom never depart from you.