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Gallant Troops Repel BHT Incursion into IDP Camp.
At about 0330 a.m this morning 6 Oct 18, Elements of Boko Haram Terrorists attempted to attack the Ngala IDP camp in Borno State.

However , the gallant troops of 3 Battalion in Gamboru Ngala engaged and neutralised 3 of them, while others escaped with gunshot wounds. The troops trailed the escaping BHTs and captured one of them with gunshot wounds.

Consequently, the COAS Lt Gen TY Buratai has commended the gallant troops and charged them to remain vigilant and ensure that all IDP camps remain safe.

Pictures below.

PRESS RELEASE:

ENHANCING PROFESSIONALISM IN THE NIGERIAN ARMY: ARMY WARRANT OFFICERS TO HAVE STAFF CARS SOON

The twenty nine (29) recently promoted Nigerian Army (NA), Army Warrant Officers (AWO) will soon benefit from the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai's deliberate effort at enhancing professionalism and responsiveness in the NA.

This was disclosed by the General Officer Commanding 82 Division NA, Major General Emmanuel Kabuk after a courtesy visit to Innoson Motors/Vehicles Manufacturing Plant at Nnewi, Anambra State on Friday the 5th of October 2018.

The GOC was received and conducted round the Plant by the Founder and Chairman of the company, Chief Dr Innoson Chukwuma and some of the top management staff.

The GOC while at the company headquarters, demanded to know the progress done so far in the manufacture of the 29 modern hilux vehicles ordered for by the NA, for the recently promoted NA, AWO. The GOC also demanded to know when the vehicles will be ready and what will be the maintenance plan when they are finally delivered to the NA.

In his response, Dr Innoson assured the NA that the vehicles will be ready in the next 2 weeks.
He also promised that his company is ready to accommodate, train and feed ten (10) NA technicians in the factory so as to prepare them to handle timely and effective maintenance of the vehicles in the NA. Dr Innocent Chukwuma thanked the Chief of Army Staff for the patronage so far. He added that he looks forward to more effective collaboration between his company and the Nigerian Army.

The Commander 302 Artillery Regiment Onitsha, Commanders of 82 Military Intelligence Brigade and 82 Division Provost Group as well as the Deputy Director Public Relations 82 Division accompanied the GOC during the visit.

SAGIR MUSA
Colonel
Deputy Director Public Relations

PRESS RELEASE

ARMY ENCOUNTERS BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS IN BORNO STATE

1. Troops of Sector 3 Operation LAFIYA DOLE deployed at Mairari in conjunction with Civilian Joint Task Force while on routine patrol in Mairari and environs on Sunday 7 October 2018 encountered suspected Boko Haram terrorists.

2. A member of the Boko Haram terrorists was neutralised while several others fled into nearby bushes with gunshot injuries during the encounter.

3. Items recovered include:

a. One AK47 rifle.

b. Four Magazines.

c. One 36 Hand Grenade.

d. 13 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

4. Unfortunately, a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force sustained gunshot wound and has since been evacuated to Sector 3 medical facility for attention.

5. The public is therefore advised to report any suspicious movements or activities in their area to security agency for prompt action.

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

7. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

COUNTER – INSURGENCY: THE BROADER IMPLICATIONS OF RECENT EXECUTION OF BOKO HARAM COMMANDERS

By Colonel Timothy Antigha
In recent weeks there has been pandemonium in the enclaves of Boko Haram Terrorists, particularly, in the Lake Chad Area, due to infighting in the top echelon of the terrorist command structure. First, it was the execution of Mamman Nur in August and a few weeks ago, another commander, named Ali Gaga was also executed. According to sources within Boko Haram, Mamman Nur was said to have directed the release of Dapchi Girls, without fully exploiting the financial and other opportunities which the kidnap of the school girls offered the terrorist group. However, Ali Gaga was found to be plotting an escape along with over 300 Boko Haram captives and subsequent surrender to the military.
At the basic level, these occurrences are ordinary, the normal deviant behavior that should be expected from people. At the organizational level, the incidents and the responses depict Boko Haram Terrorist Group as an organization that has a semblance of core values, is well policed and governed by strict rules and regulations. It also portrays Boko Haram as a group that does not tolerate any disloyalty or eccentricity from anyone, irrespective of position or authority. But, this is where the positives end. On the flip side, the recent executions in Boko Haram enclave are a clear evidence of emerging crisis of confidence, symptomatic of fundamental problems within the leadership and followership structures of the Boko Haram Terrorist Group. The broader implications of the executions could therefore include the following.
TAKE OVER BY HARDLINERS
Available facts and information from Boko Haram enclave suggest that Mamman Nur was lenient, opposed to Skekau's style of indiscriminate blood - letting and was willing to negotiate with government. His maturity and calm disposition to the "orderly" conduct of his faction's operations pitched him against younger hardliners who feel his style was stalling their ambition. For instance, the rebellion that led to his execution arose from dissatisfaction in his handling of the Dapchi incident. Following the execution, Mustapha Kirmimma has succeeded Nur as second in command. Kirmimma is reputed as a Shekau type of terrorist.
IMPLOSION IN BOKO HARAM?
In my previous writing on a related subject, I observed that apart from being religious fundamentalists, Boko Haram is also a terrorist social movement. As a social movement, it represents groups that are on the margins of society and state and outside the boundaries of institutional power; Boko Haram seeks to change the system in fundamental ways, through a mix of misinformation, criminality and terror. In pursuit of this objective in the last 10 years or thereabout, Boko Haram has developed a set of principles which form its operational framework and has helped the group to perpetuate fear, ensure publicity and maintain relevance. One of these principles is the mass abduction of civilian population. The most vivid reminders of this tactic are the mass abduction of female students in Chibok and Dapchi. Mass hostage taking therefore provides Boko Haram the leverage to negotiate with government, source suicide bombers and wives for its militants and also generate slave labour for its vast agricultural holdings, among others benefits. In other words, mass abduction is a key component of Boko Haram operational strategy. It is the mainstay of the terrorist group.
It is against this background that the recent execution of Mamman Nur for alleged release of hostage victims and Ali Gaga for ‘offence’ relating to attempted release of another set of hostages must be viewed. Arising from these developments, the pertinent questions to ask are; Is Boko Haram’s strategy of pillage, aggravated indiscriminate killings and mass hostage taking becoming a liability? Is the terrorist group having difficulties rallying its commanders around this strategy? Are there prospects of an implosion within Boko Haram’s command echelon?
Unfortunately for Boko Haram, it does appear that the consequence of its one decade campaign of terror against the very people it claims to be fighting for has come. The signs are there at every turn. Boko Haram’s support system among the populations has snapped under the weight of an endless and meaningless insurgency. Currently, Boko Haram must carry out raids of communities around its enclaves to obtain food and other supplies. This suggests that Boko Haram’s anti – people strategy has created alienation, and loss of goodwill. It is therefore possible that Mamman Nur and Ali Gaga were trying to win back the confidence of the people when they met resistance by younger and radical commanders.
The ‘reform’ minded Mamman Nur and his protégé Ali Gaga could not have been without supporters. The ‘reform’ represented by the alleged offences of Mamman Nur and Gaga may have been sown in the minds of their supporters who are still within the fold. The last has not been heard about those executions. An implosion in the ranks of Boko Haram is therefore a possibility.
FURTHER FACTIONALIZATION OF BOKO HARAM
Beyond what is immediately observable, the recent executions in Boko Haram enclave is a struggle between two sub – groups; the moderates and the radicals. From every indication, the executed commanders; Mamman Nur and Ali Gaga were moderates. Their antecedents as "mentors" and "moral compass" speak for them. Consequently, it is reasonable to expect that the ensuing fear and distrust will further strain the fragile relationship between two sub – groups. In the coming months therefore, the crisis of confidence could fester and result in centrifugal movement of disaffected commanders and their followers. Commanders and foot soldiers who were loyal to the executed commanders may, subject to their assessment of their chances of survival go their separate ways as terrorists or denounce terrorism and surrender. Already, some months ago a certain Haji Hamat from Niger Republic went his separate way and few weeks ago, there were indicators that another split was imminent from the followership in Chad.
MORE ISOLATION OF BOKO HARM
Another interpretation of the bloodletting that is becoming a common feature in the command echelon of Boko Haram terrorist group is that the group lacks a mechanism for conflict resolution, thereby inflicting internal crisis on itself and attracting needless negative publicity and perception. When this impression is added to structural weaknesses and contradictions surrounding Boko Haram, it becomes difficult to ignore the view that Boko Haram has become a highly poisonous brand, which is unattractive to global terror entrepreneurs who are looking for conflicts to invest in.
More so, opinion is building among analysts and commentators that Boko Haram could be a liability rather than asset to the Islamic State which it claims affiliation to. Reasoning along this premise Nwankpa (2018) suggests that due to the noxious nature of Boko Haram, main stream Northern Muslims of the Salafi persuasion would hardly join Boko Haram in its so – called Jihad. Therefore, it is plausible that the recent decapitation of its commanders can only aggravate its isolation.

MORE SKIRMISHES
Likely fallout of the recent executions could be more Boko Haram skirmishes against defence forces and of course more attacks on soft targets in the area of operation. However, the skirmishes would not be borne out of a desire by Boko Haram to gain any strategic or operational advantage; (the capacity is really not there) rather, the attacks will be driven by the need for some publicity by the radicals who have seized power in Boko Haram. The aim of these attacks, some of which have been reported already, is to hoodwink supporters and sympathizers to believing that Boko Haram is still a viable and reckonable terrorist organization.

Colonel Timothy Antigha is the Chief Military Press Information Officer, MNJTF N'Djamena, Chad.

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PRESS RELEASE

ARMY CONDUCTS SHOW OF FORCE IN BORNO STATE

1. Troops of 22 Brigade deployed in operation LAFIA DOLE, on Saturday 6th October 2018 in conjunction with other security agencies conducted a show of force within Dikwa emirate in Borno State, to reiterate their commitment in protection of lives and property of the people.

2. The exercise is to showcase the Nigerian Army determination and combat readiness in the ongoing fight against terrorists and other crimes in the State.

3. Addressing the troops at the end of the exercise, the Commander 22 Brigade Brigadier General John Ochai, commended them for their combat readiness and endurance, urging them to maintain the momentum.

4. He charged the troops to remain alert at all times while carrying out all assigned tasks.

5. Those that participated in the exercise include personnel of the Nigeria Police, Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Customs, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force.

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

7. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

PRESS RELEASE

UPDATE ON THE MISSING MAJ GEN IDRIS M ALKALI

The attention of Headquarters 3 Division has been drawn to reports that the residents of Dura - Du District and it's environs in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State have fled and abandoned their homes and business premises to avoid being clamped down by the troops involved in the Search and Rescue Operation for the missing retired senior officer.

Please be informed that Nigerian Army is a professional organisation that conducts its operations with international best practices and respect for fundamental human rights.. The troops involved in the search and rescue operation only apprehended those who have information about the missing retired senior officer based on cedible intelligence.

Consequently, the good and peace loving people of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State and most especially Dura -Du District are enjoined not to desert their homes and business premises and urged to go about their legitimate businesses. This will prevent hoodlums from breaking into the abandoned homes and business premises. Anyone with credible information about the whereabout of the missing retired senior officer should please contact this Headquarters on GSM No. 09074028881. Handsome reward awaits a credible informant and the source of information shall be protected.

Finally, this Division also wishes to emphasize its adherence and respect of human rights in the discharge of its constitutional roles. It further calls on everyone within its Area of Responsibility to remain vigilant and report any suspected breach of the peace to security agencies.

KAYODE OGUNSANYA
Colonel
Deputy Director
Army Public Relations

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PRESS RELEASE

ARMY NEUTRALIZES BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS, RECOVER ARMS

1. Troops of Sector 3, Operation LAFIYA DOLE in conjunction with Civilian Joint Task Force while on fighting patrol to Gara village in Northern Borno on Friday 5 October 2018 encountered suspected Boko Haram Terrorists.

2. Five members of the Boko Haram Terrorists were neutralized during the encounter following the superior fire power of the troops while others escape to a nearby bush with gun shot wounds.

3. Items recovered include:

a. Four AK 47 rifles.

b. Five Magazines.

c. 55 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

d. 8 rounds of 5.56mm NATO ammunition.

e. Eleven Mobile phones.

f. Assorted drugs.

g. Cooking utensils.

h. Some quantity of provisions.

i. Six Horses.

4. The public is therefore advised to report any suspicious movements or activities in their area to the security agency for prompt action.

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

6. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

PRESS RELEASE

ARMY MEETS WITH HEADS OF SECURITY AGENCIES
… solicits cooperation

1. The authorities of the Nigerian Army has met with other Heads of security agencies in Maiduguri, Borno State, calling for more synergy and cooperation towards evolving new strategies in the ongoing fight against insurgency and other sundry crimes.

2. Speaking during the strategic meeting, the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division, Brigadier General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu stressed the need for such routine interaction between all security stakeholders within the state, aimed at reinforcing the already existing cooperation and synergy as well as level of information sharing among them.

3. He commended the agencies for judiciously discharging their responsibilities. He also charged all security outfits in the state to step up their efforts and to review their various strategies as the dry season and political climate approaches.

4. The Acting GOC reminded the policy makers to be more proactive and not to allow any breach of security, adding that security agencies must be decisive in all actions and checkmate some of the unholy political gatherings.

5. Responding, heads of security agencies present lauded the Army for the meeting, describing it as timely. They took turn to highlight the activities of their agencies while identifying different areas that needed collective support of the Nigerian Army and other security outfits to effectively combat the menace of Boko Haram Terrorists as well as other sundry crimes.

6. The meeting ended with a resolve for all to redouble efforts and work in synergy and cooperation.

7. The meeting was attended by the Commissioner of Police, Borno State Command Damian Chukwu, Comptroller of Customs for Borno and Yobe States, AB Abdullahi, Commandant Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Borno State Ibrahim Abdullahi. Also in attendance were, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Ijafaru Bukar of Nigeria Prison Service Borno state command, Comptroller of Immigration Borno State Command Abdulfattah Adamu, among others.

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

9. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

PRESS RELEASE

ARMY SANCTIONS ERRING PERSONNEL FOR MISCONDUCT

1. Three Nigerian Army officers and two soldiers were on Tuesday 2nd October 2018 sanctioned, by the General Court Martial (GCM) sitting in Maimalari Cantonment Maiduguri Borno State, to try erring personnel on various offences against them.

2. Speaking while delivering the judgement, the President of the Court Martial Brigadier General Olusegun Adesina stated that the offences were bordered on cowardice, negligence, abduction and discipline.

3. One of the accused, Captain Alhamdu Kwasau was found guilty of offences of cowardly behaviour and negligence while carrying out his military duty. He was reduced to the rank of a Lieutenant with two years lost of seniority on the rank.

4. Similarly, Captain Jimen Babangida and Lieutenant Sanusi Bello were also found guilty of conduct prejudice to service discipline. Captain Babangida bagged 9 months forfeiture of seniority on the rank while Lieutenant Bello earned 6 months forfeiture of seniority on the rank of Lieutenant.

5. In the offence of disobedience to standing order, Captain Babangida is to suffer additional 9 months forfeiture of seniority on the rank of a Captain.

6. Also in a 3- count charge of civil offences bordering on abduction, attempt to commit offence of abduction and extortion against one Sergeant Aliyu Hassan and Lance Corporal Bello Nasiru, the two soldiers were awarded five years imprisonment on the 1st and 3rd offences which are to run concurrently. They were also demoted to the ranks of Corporal and Private respectively.

7. He further stated that, all the verdicts passed by the Court are subject to confirmation by the Appropriate Superior Authority, adding that the court martial is to keep troops in check and ensure strict adherence to the code of conduct guiding counter insurgency operations in the North East while protecting human rights.

8. The proceedings of the General Court Martial was adjudged fair by both the defence and prosecuting counsel while it was monitored by members of the press.

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

10. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

PRESS RELEASE

UPDATE ON THE MISSING MAJ GEN IDRIS M ALKALI (RTD)

The attention of Headquarters 3 Division Nigerian Army has been drawn to news making the rounds on the various social media platforms in respect of the missing immediate past Chief of Administration (Army), Major General Idris M Alkali (retired). In the social media, it was reported that eleven (11) cars and two (2) corpses had been recovered. This is false and misleading.

This Headquarters wish to appreciate members of the public for the interest they have shown in finding the above named missing retired senior officer. I wish to state unequivocally that since the commencement of the search and rescue operation as directed by Army Headquarters the following have been discovered in the abandoned mining pit filled with water.

a. On 29 September 2018, a black Toyota Corolla car with the registration number KWARA MUN 670 AA, a customized white T-Shirt with Nigerian Army logo and the general’s name inscribed on it as well as a pair of canvass shoe belonging to the retired missing senior officer.

b. On 2 October 2018, a white Toyota Hiace bus with registration number PLATEAU RYM 307 XA which was reported missing with the driver on 24 June 2018 and a red Rover car with registration number BAUCHI AG 645 TRR which was also allegedly reported to have been buried along with the occupants on 31 January 2013.

The general public is hereby enjoined to disregard news being circulated on the social media to misinform the public about the ongoing search and rescue operations at it was the handiwork of the fifth columnists.
However, a cordon and search operation is ongoing in the general area of Dura – Du District in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The aim of the operation is to find the retired missing senior officer either dead or alive. This will enable his family to re-unite with him if found alive or for the family and Nigerian Army to give him a befitting military burial if he is dead. Meanwhile, some people have been arrested for further interrogation.

Headquarters 3 Division is hereby urging the entire good and peace loving people of Plateau State and most importantly the people of Dura – Du District to come forward and give credible information about the where about of the missing retired senior officer. This headquarters can be reached on GSM number 09074028881. Handsome reward awaits a credible informant and the source of information shall be protected.

You are please requested to disseminate the information to the general public. Thanks for your usual cooperation.

KAYODE OGUNSANYA
Colonel
Deputy Director
Army Public Relations

NEWS RELEASE

NIGERIAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN ARMIES PARTNER ON TRAINING, OTHERS

1. The Nigerian Army has indicated its interest to collaborate with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on training, intelligence, radio communication, logistics support among others. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, indicated the interest today when he received the visiting High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Nigeria, His Excellency Maj Gen (Retired) Wagar Ahmed Kingravi, at the Army Headquarters, Abuja.

2. Gen Buratai recalled that Nigeria and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan have enjoyed great military collaborations ranging from exchange training at Junior and Senior Staff Courses and at the National Defence College; capacity development of Nigerian Army personnel, platforms aacquisition amongst others. He expressed the readiness of the Nigerian Army to continue to partner with the Pakistani Army in order to tap from its wealth of experience, especially on counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency.

3. He acknowledged the role played by the Pakistani Armed Forces in assisting the Nigerian Army with Radio Communication equipment in the fight against insurgency. The COAS described it as important to the successes the Nigerian Army has recorded in the operations, particularly in the North East part of the country. He assured the High Commissioner that Nigerian Army would continue to partner with his country with a view to increasing capacity required to enable it enhance its capability in tackling security challenges in the country.

4. Earlier, the High Commissionerof the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, His Excellency Maj Gen (Retired) Wagar Ahmed Kingravi, thanked the COAS for receiving him. Ambassador BN Reddy, also thanked the COAS for receiving him, saying he was proud of the relationship that exist between the two countries, especially in military cooperation. He added that Nigeria and his country share similar challenges noting that the cooperation would go a long way in helping both countries to tackle them.

5. The High Commissioner commended the Nigerian Army under the leadership of Lt Gen TY Buratai, for performing beyond measure in the fight against terrorism. He further sought for the interest of the leadership of the Nigerian Army for its troops to be trained by the Pakistan Army, either in Nigeria or in Pakistan. According to him, his country’s army has the capacity to train a Battalion strength of Special Forces of the Nigerian Army.

6. The visit was attended by some Principal Staff Officers of the Army Headquarters as well as the Defence Attaché to Nigeria.
The event climaxed with the exchange of souvenirs between the COAS and the High Commissioner.

7. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public through your news media.

8. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

jakeporeshenko:
Cameroon Elite BIR occupying a deserted town in the anglophone SW region

https://mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSKCN1MF1A8?__twitter_impression=true

These shit as gotten to these level

jakeporeshenko:
Where did their mags go ?

The 2nd pic right

Probably safety measures.

#COIN

frumentius:
The Algerians pay for their arms purchases. The Egyptians get paid for their arms purchases.
Falling in love?

Of course don't you think I know that......

Still love both military recent hardwares purchase.

Perfectdanny:
@ bidexii mind sharing some pictures.

These what I have on my phone for now. I'll post SF with there riffles & sidearms later when I go through my system .

Please don't mind the finger.

[quote author=Odunayaw post=71805852]1) Its hypocritical to call the Super Tucano a trainer, you know its role even with a minute of Google

2) What do we need another type of Attack Helo for?

3) Hope its not what I am thinking you want to use the CH-47 for o

4) Anything sold by the US comes in a full package,there is no flyaway deal.


I expect another moniker to come between 5-10pages from this one to ask/opine the same thing[/quote]

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Perfectdanny:
@ bidexii, i've seen a lot of these Nigerian special forces with Tavors and the rest. Why is there no pictures of sidearms i.e P.D.W. or don't they use it.

The point of a PDW is usually to give non combat-arms types a primary weapon that is compact and easy to carry around, so that it doesn't waste space and bother them like a full-sized weapon would. It will also (hopefully) increase the chances that they have it on them in any given situation.

However, the common issue of carbines or bullpup weapons in many modern armies fulfils most of those requirements while also allowing parts, training (for use and maintenance) and ammo commonality, which saves money.

Pistols have pretty narrow usage on the battlefield; aside from specialized SF units there's little purpose for them in infantry combat. They're often issued to officers, but that's as much tradition as real utility, given that most combat-arms officers have the same issue weapon as the soldiers under them. Practically speaking, the only people in an infantry platoon who might have much use for a pistol are the MG gunners, who can benefit from having a small, light backup weapon. Of course pistols also see a ton of non-combat duty, most notably by military police units, and that's not something to be ignored.

There are pictures posted on these thread/other thread of Nigerian military SF with there riffles and sidearms (pistol). Have only seen special security details assigned to Mr president and other top government officials, the military/security chiefs carry P.D.W.

#NA

Algerian1:
moroccan army

1st picture; what stimulator is that

jakeporeshenko:
First time NAF has mentioned the JF-17 in any of their official statements.


The CAS however used the opportunity to canvass for closer coordination in order to fast track the process for the acquisition of the JF-17 multirole fighter aircraft from Pakistan. He also appealed to the High Commissioner to liaise with PAF to develop a special programme for the conduct of basic fighter training for NAF pilots.

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

Good to hear; especially when we just lost some aircraft

joshingjosh:
Please soldiers and my fellow civilians on the thread, can someone just enlighten me more or their own opinion why they think the Nigerian Military head decided to use $600m for the acquisition of super tucanos trainer aircraft, when they can get this

1) Ka -52 Russian helicopter at unit cost of $16m which 10 of it will cost ($160m) and we will still have enough change for guns

2) Bell AH1 Cobra helicopter at unit cost of $11.3m 12 units of it will cost $135.6m.. they will still be balance for more upgrade

3 Chinook CH 47 helicopter at unit cost of $38.55m and 10 units will cost $385.5m... With this, Boko Haram won't be able to see their period ....

Remember this Chinook helicopter can also serve as medium transport and also the KA 52.



NOTE: This is my own opinion it's open for criticism. You can also modify it anybody can comment on it.

You've asked a very good question and in a very mature way.
First of all, the KA 52, Chinook and Bell AH1 cobra etc..... are also very good assets and we need them. But here comes the question what do we really need to change the tide of these war, we can respond get every of these things you've mentioned, then when we call ORDER OF PRIORITY sets in.

The super tucano is not only an aircraft trainer, it can be used for ISR and border patrol missions and attack aircraft to support ground troops. And these aircraft can deliver varieties of munitions.

I think the problem is the huge price been splashed on the 12 aircrafts but considering what we will be getting from the entire package deal; it's not a waste at all !!! Some few pages back I have highlighted most of what we are getting if not all; the equipment, infrastructure & training etc.

The super tucano is really a game changer compared to the other assets you've mentioned. We really need them, it was specifically designed for COIN/Border patrol. Air power is critical to a successful counter terrorism campaign, the Indonesian airforce knew how these aircraft changed the dynamics of the war.

allexpensive:
This one no be our own. This artillery has been used on our position severally. This is not the first time and ATF has destroyed some.

These boko boys are good at innovating

ugo4u:
@Kaduna. Bakin dogo exactly..
The facilitators clearly made it known to the people that it was abacha loot.
I would've taken pix but unfortunately my fone ba3 was down.

God these country tire me self.

ugo4u:
Guys something happened today in my area, I saw people lining up enmeass, upon enquiry on what's going on, I was told that the FG is sharing the Abacha loot to the masses(N10,000). I was gobsmacked, the first thing that came to mind was, is this not the country in which her military is literally begging for money to fund the war against insurgency? It then occured to me that the FG is not serious in this fight wallahi. It is shameful even to conduct enlistment some arm of service are finding it difficult because of paucity of funds, yet we can't set our priorities right.

Where did these happened and how are we sure it's the Abacha loot they are sharing
Am shocked and I find it difficult to believe these

Algerian1:
Tempest 2018 exercice , october, 01 , algerian army




Start the video from 02:07

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zFHXZROCGc

Beautiful pictures.

My guess is, #Iswap snatched the artellery piece from the Nigèriens military.

Update on Search and Rescue Operations for missing Maj Gen IM Alkali (rtd).

In continuation of the search and rescue of Maj IM Alkali (rtd) The Chief of Army Staff has constituted a special task force to carry out sting operation aimed at finally locating the whereabouts of the missing senior officer. The first phase of the operation involved combing the entire Doi Du Community in Du District of Jos South LGA of Plateau State. 30 suspects were arrested.

Weapons recovered from Some of the Suspects Include, 3 X Locally Made Single Barrel Guns, 3 X Locally Made Pistols, 5 X 7.62 MM(SP) RDS, 30 X 9MM RDS, One Pistol Mag and an Empty Case. Others Include 4 X Knives, One X Locally Made Sword, 3 Cutlasses, One Iron Rod, 2 PAIRS OF Boots, 3 X Vigilante ID Cards, 5 X Motor Cycles, One Tricycle, One Thousand Korean Currency Note, A Wrist Watch, One Power Bank ,25 Assorted Phones, 2 Car Keys, 2 House Keys and A Hoe. The operation would continue until the senior officer is found.

NA Sniper