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HD Photos of the Egyptian Air Force's Ka-52 attack helicopters during Exhibition #any 2018

Russian tracked MT-LB modified into ground radar system; with up to 10 km for people and 30 km for the vehicles and 50 km for boats detections respectively.

Any 2018 | HD Photos from inside the Egyptian-made radar station duo dimensions esr-32 a
The Radar range up to 250 km and can detect targets that fly at 12 meters.
Radar is designed to detect targets that fly low and medium altitudes.
The Radar is the fruit of joint cooperation between the research centres of the armed forces.
According to sources on the margins of the exhibition, work is currently under way to manufacture a 2020-D version of the radar for early warning of 450 km and will be ready to announce it in the nearest future.
Translated from Arabic

Exhibition # Any 2018 | Photo of the anti-Aircraft Duo Zu-23 m caliber 23 mm which is manufactured with license at abu zaabel engineering industries company Nationalism for war production
It is a 23-mm Anti-aircraft gun with a maximum range of 2.5 km and a rate of 400 rounds / minute, with a barrel length of 1.86 metres and a arc of direction 360 Degree And Maximum Angle Height + 90 degrees and maximum angle drop-10 degrees and operated by a crew of 5

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Photos are more than great, for the new Egyptian-made armored vehicle CROCODILE 3 based on American inspiration.

#RANDOM

Mafialeader:
Who remembers Lt Alechenu of then who was part of the rescue of hostages in Sierra Leone.
The Battle of Mammy yoko

You've got a sharp eye mate


The photo above, taken during the Battle of Mammy Yoko Hotel in Freetown(May 1997) shows a young Lieutenant Alechenu in the heat of battle, sans flak jacket and with the old mascot of the Nigerian Army Armoured Corps embossed on his shirt sleeve.

It is a testimony to how far we have come that practically all troops on CTC0IN operations as we speak, wear flak jackets. We even now have a joint DICON-Maron venture producing live jackets in Nigeria as we write this.

During the ECOMOG era, flak jackets were an absolute luxury item for Nigerian troops, as tens of thousands of soldiers and guerrillas slugged it out in savage hand to hand and street by street fighting in urban warfare around Freetown and Monrovia. It underscores the sheer bravery and heroism of those ECOMOG soldiers whose gallantry we shall never cease to celebrate on Beegeagle’s Blog.

Well, Alechenu is a Commanding Officer of a battalion these days(as of March 2012) and wears the rank insignia of a Lieutenant Colonel. He is of Idoma ethnic extraction and as such, a native son of Benue State.


Credits; Beegeagles Blog.

PRESS RELEASE:
UPDATE ON ARMY COUNCIL AND NAVY BOARD MEETINGS

1. The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mansur Muhammad Dan-Ali met with the CDS and Service Chiefs today Monday 3 December 2018 at the Ship House, Headquarters of Ministry of Defence and consequently directed the Chief of Army Staff to remain in the North East until security situation improves. Similarly, the General Officer Commanding the 8 Division, Nigerian Army was also directed to relocate his Tactical Headquarters from Sokoto to Gusau, Zamfara state to oversee the conduct of Operation SHARAN DAJI.

2. The Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of Army Staff were also mandated to effect changes in the operational commands of Operations DELTA SAFE in the Niger Delta, LAFIYA DOLE in the North East, SHARAN DAJI in Zamfara and Katsina states and AWATSE in the South West. This is to enable them meet up with the current threats and security challenges in their areas of responsibility. The President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces has also directed the emergency procurement of critical equipment for the Armed Forces of Nigeria in line with the Federal Government policy of procuring equipment from Original Equipment Manufacturers through government to government basis.

3. The Council/Board also considered and approved the promotion of qualified senior military officers to their next higher ranks. In a related development and a show of concern to the welfare needs of members of the Armed Forces, the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces has directed the enhancement of the welfare of troops particularly those serving in operational areas within the country.

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

Signed
Tukur Gusau
Colonel
Public Relations officer to
The Honourable Minister of Defence

3 December 2018

ARMY COUNCIL APPROVES THE PROMOTION OF SENIOR OFFICERS

The Army Council has today Monday 3rd December 2018, approved the promotion of some senior officers of the Nigerian Army to the ranks of Major Generals, Brigadier Generals, Colonels and a Lieutenant Colonel, respectively. A breakdown of those that benefited from the promotion shows that 29 Brigadier Generals were promoted to the rank of Major Generals, 95 Colonels to Brigadier Generals, 106 Lieutenant Colonels to Colonels and one Major to Lieutenant Colonel, respectively.
Among those promoted to the rank of Major General are, Brigadier General TOB Ademola, Nigeria Defence Attaché to China, Brigadier KO Ogundele, Director Coordination at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Brigadier General ON Ugo, Brigadier General AO Uthman, Brigadier General M Bashir and Brigadier General MM Mshelia. Others include Brigadier General US Mohammed, Brigadier General IO Ehiorobo, Brigadier General CG Musa, Brigadier General CO Ofoche, Brigadier General DH Alli-Keffi, Brigadier General A Kigbu, Brigadier General YI Shalangwa, Director Army Legal Service and Brigadier General SZ Kazaure, Director General National Youth Service Corps, amongst others.
Those promoted to the rank of Brigadier Generals include Colonel AA Ayanuga, Colonel SC Ogbuanya, Colonel FO Ilodibia, Colonel EF Oyinlola, Colonel SO Oloyede, Colonel S Kawugana, Colonel FG Dimlong, Colonel OK Falade, Colonel IZ Ohiaka, Colonel CS Okafor, Colonel A Yellow-Duke, Colonel MA Etsu-Ndagi, Colonel AM Alechenu, Colonel Y Yahaya and Colonel IG Lassa. Others include Colonel PAO Okoye, Colonel AO Oyelade, Colonel MLD Saraso, Colonel VE Emah, Colonel RI Odi, Colonel WD Nasiru, Colonel LA Jimoh, Colonel AP Ahmadu, Colonel QA Ahmed and Colonels JS Sura, amongst others.
Similarly, Lieutenant Colonels CA Magaji, AA Bello, CE Ugworji, CY Ufurumazi, K Imam, CE Aniorha, MC Akin-Ojo, KO Kalu, AY Emakoma, MA Dogo, MG Udotong, BA Adeshina and I Sadiq, were promoted to the rank of Colonels. Others promoted Colonels include NC Achikasim, BI George, YD Ishaku, EA Otseh and SB Salisu, amongst others. While Major UA Musa is promoted Lieutenant Colonel.
The approval of the promotion by the Army Council for the senior officers today, is the last for the year.
The promotion exercise is expected to re-energise the beneficiaries towards the discharge of their tasks and responsibilities.
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
3rd December 2018

JUST IN: The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mansur Muhammad Dan-Ali met with the CDS and Service Chiefs today 3 December 2018 at the Ship House and has consequently directed the Chief of Army Staff to remain in the North East until security situation improves.

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SHUN BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS PROPAGANDA, TRAIN TO ROUT THEM - GEN BURATAI ENJOINS TROOPS

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS)
Lieutenant General TY Buratai, has again cautioned troops to be wary of Boko Haram terrorists and their sympathizers’ recent antics in the employment of propaganda particularly the spread of fake news. He gave the charge at a dinner for the troops of Armed Forces Special Forces Battalion (AFSF Bn) and Army Headquarters Strike Group in Maiduguri on Saturday, 1st December 2018.
Speaking further, he stressed that the troops should be mindful of what they see and read on the social media as most of the stories are either doctored or fake. Believing these stories he added, would demoralize their fighting spirit, thus undermining national security.

The COAS further stated that, the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies were now fighting terrorism as insurgency has long gone; Boko Haram terrorists he said, have no claim to any territory in Nigeria. He therefore implored them to put to good use the tactics acquired during their special forces training in order to flush out the remnants of the terrorists. He emphasised that, adequate attention will be given to In-theatre training and intelligence gathering and capabilities of personnel would be enhanced.

Lieutenant General Buratai also urged them to maintain the peace in the country, support other security agencies and defend the democratic system as every commander is already aware of what is expected of them especially, in the upcoming general elections of 2019.

In his vote of thanks on behalf of the officers and men of both units after the dinner, the Commanding Officer of the [b]AFSF Bn, Navy Commander GB Osuobeni, thanked the Chief of Army Staff for the visit and the kind gesture of hosting them to a dinner. [/b]He said that the event signifies the Chief of Army Staff's appreciation and support of their efforts in the fight against terrorism in the north east under the auspices of Operation LAFIYA DOLE.

The Commanding Officer stated that the occasion would remain indelible in their minds and that the troops of both units were highly motivated by the visits, interaction and the dinner. He further thanked the Chief of Army Staff for the rare privilege and assured that they would continue to do their best to clear the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists hiding in the border areas and other areas of the north eastern part of Nigeria.

He further said that they understand the task ahead of them and pledged their unalloyed support to defend the territorial integrity of the nation.

In her remarks, Miss Global Synergy Nigeria (Africa), Queen Stessey Nuhu, of the University of Maiduguri who graced the occasion, lauded the troops efforts in fighting terrorism. She commended them for their sacrifices in restoring peace to the North East and entire country. She also solicited support to launch her pet project with theme "Homeless not Hopeless".

The COAS Dinner for troops was attended by Principal Staff Officers from Army Headquarters, the New Theatre Commander Operation LAFIYA DOLE and Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division, Nigerian Army, amongst others.

SANI KUKASHEKA USMAN
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
2nd December 2018

Nigerian Army opens up on whereabout of $1bn approved to fight insurgency



https://www.legit.ng/1207127-nigerian-army-finally-opens-whereabout-1bn-approved-fight-insurgency.html

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JUST IN: Suicide Bomber Incident. Two Suicide Bombers (Male and Female) on a mission to infiltrate Muna Garage Maiduguri, hurriedly detonated one of their suicide vests on siting troops of 195 Battalion on patrol at about 8 P.M on 1 December 2018.

The patrol team quickly moved to the scene and discovered it was only the female suicide bombers’ vest that was detonated, killing herself and the male suicide bomber. Unfortunately, five members of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) on duty at the market were injured in the explosion.

Subsequently, the area was cordoned off and the Explosive Ordinance Device Team were drafted to defuse the other unexploded vest, while Borno State Emergency Management Agency and the Red-cross evacuated the mutilated body parts of the suicide bombers. The wounded persons were rushed to 7 Division Hospital for medical attention. Pictures below.

Mr president in Borno State today...

PRESS RELEASE
BY THE NIGERIAN ARMY FOLLOWING RECENT ATTACKS ON MILITARY LOCATIONS IN BORNO STATE

1. Gentlemen of the press, in continuation with our resolve to keep Nigerians well informed of the activities of the Nigerian Army, I will be briefing you on the recent happenings in the North East of Nigeria. In the recent weeks, Nigerian troops deployed in the North East of Nigeria under Operation LAFIYA DOLE have come under series of attacks by large numbers of Boko Haram Terrorists. Specifically, the Nigerian Army troops deployed at KUKAWA, NGOSHE, KARETO and GAJIRAM came under attack at different times within a 2 week period from 2 – 17th November 2018. Each of these incidents were successfully repelled and several members of the terrorists were killed. However, a total of 16 personnel were killed in the course of these attacks while 12 soldiers were wounded in action and are receiving treatment at our military medical facilities.
2. As you are all aware, Nigeria is contributing troops to the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) which has its headquarters in N’djamena, in the Republic of Chad. One of the Nigerian battalions (157 TF Bn), deployed under the auspices of the MNJTF was attacked at their Base on the outskirts of a town called METELE on 18th November 2018. During the attack, the troops were forced to withdraw and several casualties were recorded. As at date 23 personnel were killed in action and 31 personnel were wounded in action and have been evacuated to several medical hospitals within Borno State. The Nigerian Army commiserates with the MNJTF at this difficult time and wishes to state that all necessary support will be rendered to the MNJTF to reverse this resurgence of the Boko Haram Terrorists.
3. The Nigerian Army wishes to further commiserate with the families of the gallant officers and soldiers that paid the supreme price in the course of defending their fatherland. The sacrifices of these fallen heroes will not be in vain. We also wish all those wounded in action speedy recovery and assure them of our continued support and care.
4. The incident of 18th November 2018, happened at a time when the Nigerian Army was planning to hold the Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference for 2018 in Benin City, Edo State. On account of this incident, the Conference had to be moved from Benin City to Maiduguri to enable the Nigerian Army leadership get closer to the troops on the ground and to better appraise our activities, assess our performance and identify our shortcomings as an Army.
5. We are also sensitive to the fact that the nation is approaching an election year and thus we must be prepared to assist in providing security for the peaceful conduct of elections. Accordingly, the theme for this year’s annual conference is aptly titled, “Optimizing the Operational Efficiency of the Nigerian Army Towards Safeguarding Democracy and National Security in Nigeria”. Let me at this juncture assure all Nigerians and indeed the international community that the NA will work optimally, in conjunction with other security agencies to provide a secure environment for peace and unity in Nigeria.
6. Since 2015, the Nigerian Army in conjunction with sister services and other security agencies have systematically degraded the capabilities and capacity of Boko Haram terrorists and many successes were achieved. However, in the last 2 – 3 months, we have noticed daring moves by the terrorists, increased use of drones against our defensive positions and infusion of foreign fighters in their ranks. These potent threats require us to continually review our operations.
7. At this point permit me to implore all of us to spare a thought for the brave men and women of the Nigerian Army who paid the supreme price for the security of Nigeria. The Nigerian Army will continue to support the families of these brave officers and soldiers and pray that their souls rest in perfect peace. Let us also not forget the men, women and children who have been killed or affected by the atrocities of the terrorists. It is for their sake that this war against terror must be won.
8. The Nigerian Army wishes to express its gratitude to the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) who has visited the troops including some of the wounded officers and soldiers in the hospitals. We also thank His Excellency the Executive Governor and good people of Borno State who have taken the brunt of the nefarious activities of the Boko Haram terrorists. Our gratitude also goes to the Honourable Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff and the Service Chiefs, who have all shown concern and visited the troops. The Nigerian Army also thanks all patriotic and concerned Nigerians who have sent in messages of goodwill and support for the Nigerian Army.
9. Finally, the Nigerian Army, wishes to reiterate and pledge its total commitment to the defence of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We wish to reassure all Nigerians of the commitment of the Nigerian Army to defend our country at all costs. We shall also continue to remain apolitical, professional and responsive in the discharge of our constitutional roles.

SANI KUKASHEKA USMAN Brigadier General for Chief of Army Staff 28th November 2018

BabaOwen:
Done.

Tnx man.

Mr president visiting W.I.A in a military hospital, Borno State.

BabaOwen:
okay...I will remove the one I screenshot from his Facebook page, but the one I first posted, I got it from this source

https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/11/soldier-reveals-what-happened-during-and-after-the-recent-boko-haram-attack.html

Should I also delete it?

Please the images and the links will do, Tnx man.

BabaOwen:
my source is don chuks abaga on Facebook.

You can also confirm it yourself, a lot of this guys are getting bolder, I'm sure you saw the way the wife of Lt colonel sakaba wife threaten the military on Instagram, I'm sure that's why they visited her. She heard about her husband death more than a week after he was killed on the Internet.

@Babaowen you will land these soldier into trouble. I know what they are going through hell and that was what I said some few pages back that some people attacked me.
Posting is pictures will further land him in hot soup, few months ago a soldier that made a video on "our MUMU don do" is cooling off his head somewhere now. Please kindly remove them or I'll do the needful.

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BabaOwen:
A Nigerian soldier who survived the Boko Haram attack which left over 100 troops dead and many others injured in Metele, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno on Sunday, November 18th, has narrated what happened.

The soldier identified as Chuks Abaga took to social media to reveal how the superior fire from the Boko Haram insurgents left them demoralised and forced them to retreat. 

He also said that many corpses are still in the bush and are yet to be recovered due to the rescue mission being thwarted by the Boko Haram insurgents even after the attack. 

Below is what he shared on Facebook yesterday. 

Am a Survival of Metele attack on 18th. We were attacked by 5pm by Boko Haram. A soldier on the observation post alerted everybody in the camp were we all took cover and dash into our trenches we started exchange of bullet that lasted for about 15mins, they came with enough gun truck mounted with A.A GUN, the gun truck I can count when the attack was going on was 13 gun trucks, 2 Mrap, 3 Ammo personnel carrier (APC), when we noticed the type of weapon and the rate of volume of fire that was coming from their weapon we were demoralise by their fire power and heavy volume of fire.

We were force to withdraw to avoid been killed by the insurgence we ran into the bushes to save our lives. From there we start to locate our colleague and move to 119 battalion camp where we were welcomed and taken care of. The following morning the morning the 7 bridage Commander came brig. General Yahaya and ask us to go for evacuation of soldiers died body we were given air support so called surveillance in which we are communicating together to go metele to recover bodies.

So we ask the pilot to move ahead of us and tell us the situation of the camp he went ahead and came back that everywhere is Charlie charlie means everywhere is okay from there we carried only 8 dead bodies on the road that lead to the camp from no where we started hearing firing from our camp Boko Haram are in our camp from they started firing at us with there AA gun so we turn back to 119 camp back up till now soldier dead bodies are still in that bush as am speaking to you the Nigerian Army have not recover any dead bodies.

Only that 8 dead bodies we could recover don't let any General deceive you we lost more than 150 soldier in the attack not 44 soldier. I can testify this anywhere.

I have questions for the chief of army staff 
Lt. General TY Buratal
1.What is the role of OPERATION LAST HOLD in North East ?
2.What was the 1 BILLIONS DOLLAR USED FOR?
3.What is the Normal deployment of troops in war

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/11/soldier-reveals-what-happened-during-and-after-the-recent-boko-haram-attack.html

Dude are you sure of your source ...
Posting the soldiers pictures will further land him into trouble, please you can just remove the pictures only. Just saying...

Happening Now!
CONDOLENCE VISIT TO MRS II SAKABA.

A 6 Div Deligation led by Brig Gen SI Igbinomwanhia COS HQ 6 Div to the widow of our fallen hero Late Lt Col II Sakaba today 28 Nov 18 on behalf of the GOC 6 Div/LCC JTF OPDS Maj Gen J Sarham.
Present at the event are the rep of the NAOWA President 6 Div Chapter, NAOWA members, NASWA members, Comd 46 EB- Brig Gen JD Omali, CDOS- Brig Gen AM Kanoma, DDAPR- Col A Iliyasu, Comd 6 Prov G- Col AD Abubakar, DCOS G1- Col MG Hammawa, Chaplain (RC and Prot) and reps of Imam and 6 MIB.

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The Chief of Training and Operations Maj Gen LO Adeosun making presentation on NA Counter Insurgency Operarions in the NE from 2015 to Date: The Journey so Far to the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prisident Muhammadu Buhari at the COAS Annual Conference 2018 holding at Command Guest House in Maiduguri, Borno State Capital.

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HAPPENING NOW
The Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari set to deliver a keynote address at the COAS Annual Conference 2018 holding at Command Guest House in Maiduguri, Borno State Capital.

The opening ceremony of the Chief of Army Staff annual conference 2018 taking place in Maiduguri, Borno State, will be transmitted live by NTA, Channels, TVC, FRCN and FM LAFIYA DOLE. The Cyber Warfare Command of the Nigerian Army is also featuring it live on NA Facebook and Instagram platforms. Kindly watch or tune in please.