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His that you in the 3rd picture ....

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OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS: AIR OPERATIONS RECEIVE BOOST AS NAF GRADUATES ADDITIONAL PILOTS

The efforts of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) at ensuring enhanced operational effectiveness in the prosecution of the ongoing war against insurgency in the Northeast as well as combating other forms of criminality in other parts of the country has received another boost today, 28 August 2018, with the graduation of 7 pilots of Basic Flying Course 18 at the 403 Flying Training School (403 FTS) Kano. Today’s graduation also witnessed the decoration of a graduate of United States Air Force (USAF) Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT) with NAF pilot wings; hence, in all, 8 pilots were decorated with wings having demonstrated the professional competence in handling fixed winged aircraft. This has brought the total number of pilots that have been winged within the past 3 years to an unprecedented 90.

In his keynote address, the Guest of Honour at the occasion, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, stated that the graduation ceremony and overwhelming resurgence of young pilots in the NAF were testimonies that his vision to reposition the NAF into a highly professional and disciplined force through capacity building initiatives for effective, efficient and timely employment of air power in response to Nigeria’s national security imperatives has indeed become a reality. He noted that following extensive trainings, platform acquisitions and reactivation of grounded aircraft as well as resuscitation of unserviceable equipment, the NAF could now mostly fulfill its roles across the spectrum of air power tasks. The CAS added that the rebuilding process would continue as the Service continued to strive to consolidate by enhancing its manpower capacity and improving upon the serviceability status of aircraft in NAF inventory.

Air Marshal Abubakar noted, in particular, that a lot had been achieved in the critical area of human capacity development. According to him, “We recently graduated 11 pilots from Westline Aviation of South Africa, 10 pilots from International Aviation College Ilorin while 43 student pilots have completed their ab-initio flying training at 401 FTS Kaduna. Meanwhile, 27 student pilots are currently undergoing ab-initio flying training at 401 FTS while 6 have just departed for helicopter training in South Africa. Furthermore, 700 Special Forces personnel have been trained for the defence of NAF mission critical assets, while many personnel are undergoing engineering and other specialized Air Force related trainings both at home and abroad”, he added. He noted however that the strategic importance of NAF indigenous training institutions towards the attainment of his vision could not be overemphasized. He highlighted, for instance, that the local training of the 7 pilots had saved Nigeria close to 6 Million US Dollars that would have been spent if they had been trained abroad. He therefore commended the Commander 403 FTS and his team of instructors for their commitment and dedication in ensuring completion of the training. He urged them to sustain the momentum for subsequent courses. Speaking further, Air Marshal Abubakar congratulated the graduands for realizing their dreams through hard work and dedication but reminded them of the need to prepare themselves to justify the efforts and resources expended on their training.

Earlier, the Commander 403 FTS, Group Captain Nnamdi Ananaba, who welcomed dignitaries on behalf of the Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Air Training Command (ATC), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Mohammed Idris, lauded the CAS for his leadership acumen and doggedness that saw to the in-house maintenance of 2 x L-39ZA trainer aircraft which aided the successful completion of the training. He assured the CAS of the readiness of the School to continue to keep up with its mandate which is the conduct of basic flying training on jet aircraft leading up to the award of pilot wings. The Commander added that 403 FTS, since inception, had successfully trained 175 pilots, including some from Sister African countries such as Ghana and Zimbabwe. He stated that the 7 graduating pilots had undergone intensive flying training in general aircraft handling, instrument flying, navigation, formation flying and night flying notching up an average of 149 sorties each to complete the Course.

The graduation ceremony was preceded by an aerial display involving four L-39ZA flown by the graduating pilots as well as a static display showcasing Research and Development projects executed by 403 FTS, which included a rocket launcher tester for the L-39ZA aircraft, a locally designed and constructed 3-in-1 aircraft components test bench as well as a Flight Training Management System (FTMS) software. Other highlights of the event included the award of certificates and decoration of the new pilots with wings as well as the presentation of awards to graduating pilots that distinguished themselves on the course. In this regard, Flying Officer Muyideen Salami emerged Best in Academics while Flying Officer Edward Wukari was given the award for the Best in Flying. Flying Officer Clement Obiahu emerged as the Best Overall graduating pilot. Among the dignitaries at the event were the Secretary to the Kano State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, who represented the Executive Governor of the State and a representative of His Royal Highness, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II, as well as serving and retired senior military officers.

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

NIGERIA, U.S COLLABORATE ON INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin, Monday played host to a delegation of the United States National Disclosure Policy Committee (USNDPC) who are on a familiarization tour to Defence Headquarters and other military formations and establishments in Nigeria.
The visit of the 5-man USNDPC delegation provided a unique opportunity for both countries to deliberate on the protection of security information and the legal framework for the transfer of classified information from the government of both countries to other foreign government. The delegation also pointed out that information shared are of national interest and foreign policies of the two nations.
Speaking during the visit, the leader of the USNDPC delegation, Mr Ryan McCausland, who is also the United States Designated Security Representative, applauded the efforts of the Nigerian Armed Forces, for working within the legal framework. He said the laid down security programme seeks to manage the security of information in the Services and the country at large. Mr McCausland also expressed the willingness of the USNDPC to offer technical and training opportunities for the Nigerian military to ensure adherence to standard operational procedures as it concerns information security.
Responding, the CDS, who was represented by the Chief of Defence Policy and Plans, Air vice Marshal Emmanuel Anebi, thanked the USNDPC Team for the visit and the fruitful discussion. He revealed that the current leadership of the Armed Forces of Nigeria is ever willing to entertain any logistic as well as capacity training on information security. The CDS expressed optimism of a better and stronger bilateral relations between Nigeria and the United States.

peterphd:
Is that red beret guy not displaying a street confraternity sign with his hand?

Confranternity signs........

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TROOPS RAID BANDITS' CAMPS RECOVER ARMS AND RUSTLED COWS

1. The troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army (1 Div NA) under Operation WHIRL PUNCH received credible information on a location near Jumu Village in Chukun LGA, where bandits used as a staging area to perpetrate criminalities along Kaduna - Abuja road. The troops embarked on fighting patrol, located and raided the identified hideouts.

2. However, the bandits fled the area on sighting the troops. After ransacking the hideouts, one AK47 rifle, one locally made pistol and one fabricated Dane Gun were recovered.

3. In a related event, troops responded to a distress call on the activities of suspected cattle rustlers in Gwagwada village also in Chukun LGA. While on the pursuit, one cattle rustler was arrested and Fourty Nine (49) rustled cows were recovered.

4. The general public are hereby assured that the troops will continue to dominate the Kaduna - Abuja and Kaduna - Birnin Gwari general areas with patrols and raids on the suspected bandits' routes and hideouts.

5. The pressure on the bandits will be sustained in order to ensure safe passage to commuters and motorists.

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

Colonel Muhammad Dole
Deputy Director Army Public Relations
1 Division Nigerian Army
26 August 2018

NIGERIAN AIR FORCE NEUTRALIZES SEVERAL ARMED BANDITS AT BAYAN RUWA, RUGU FOREST IN ZAMFARA STATE

In continuation of operations to flush armed bandits out of the Northwestern part of the country, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Air Task Force (ATF) for Operation DIRAN MIKIYA has, between 25 and 27 August 2018, successfully neutralized several armed bandits at BAYAN RUWA and RUGU FOREST in the Eastern part of Zamfara State. The attack on BAYAN RUWA was executed following an encounter with a notorious group of armed bandits by own ground forces whilst conducting clearance operations on 25 August 2018. The troops called for close air support and the ATF dispatched a ground attack aircraft as well as an attack helicopter to the location. The aircraft supported the ground forces of Sector 3 to inflict maximum damage on the criminal elements.

On 26 August 2018, an attack helicopter on armed reconnaissance around same location sighted makeshift structures within a forested area suspected to be a new hideout being developed by the bandits that survived the attack of the previous day. The helicopter subsequently engaged the location. Some of the bandits, who were seen attempting to flee the location, were mopped up by subsequent follow-on attacks.

Similarly, armed reconnaissance missions conducted on 26 and 27 August 2018, revealed the presence of some armed bandits at a settlement East of HAYIN ALHAJI as well as some warehouse-like structures deep inside RUGU FOREST that were being used as hideouts by the bandits. Several armed bandits and a considerable number of rustled cattle were seen around one of the makeshift warehouses. Accordingly, the warehouses and the criminals operating there were attacked by the combat helicopters leading to the destruction of the makeshift buildings and neutralization of several armed bandits.

The ATF will continue to dominate the area through armed reconnaissance and air interdiction missions to completely decimate the armed bandits in order to ensure a return to normalcy in Zamfara and other States in the North West. All persons involved in armed banditry in the area are therefore advised to renounce violence, surrender to security agencies and hand over their weapons.


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

abiodunalasa:
It could be both bro... something like this USMC and USAF tactical vests.
It is both a mag pouch and a body armor.

The design is becoming ubiquitous this days.

The picture you posted is entirely different . The pakistani vest is totally a mag carrier.

Noticed some of the AFSF still wear there bullet proof vest underneath the mag carrier.

Contrast the 2nd picture; the guy with the red cap is only wearing the mag carrier unlike the other two guys.

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TROOPS NEUTRALISE BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS IN KULAMARI

1.Troops of 82 Division Task Force Brigade deployed in Operation LAFIYA DOLE on Sunday 26th August 2018, while on fighting patrol at Kukawa general area, got information on the terrorists activities in Kalamari village 30 Kilometres to Kukawa town Borno State.

2. Boko Haram Terrorists on a looting and extortion mission in Kalamari village were confronted by the gallant troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE.

3. During the encounter following a superior fire power of the troops, three members of the Boko Haram Terrorists were neutralised.

4. Items recovered include:

a. Three AK 47 rifle.

b. Two magazines.

c. Four rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.

5. Meanwhile, the gallant troops have continued with aggressive fighting patrol, as efforts are on by the troops to track down other fleeing members of the Boko Haram Terrorists from any hideout, after they successful extricating the villagers.

6. Members of the general public are advised to report any suspicious movements or activities in their general area to the law enforcement agents for prompt action.

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

8. Thank you for your kind support and cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

abiodunalasa:
Last pics.... the fox hole has a fox hole

The secondary hole is to keep your stuffs like the magazine, grenade, cigarette etc from rain/dust.

joshingjosh:
First picture is it bullet proof vest or mag pack?

Mag pack.

#COIN
#AFSF

Who ever did these deserves some accolades..

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PRESS BRIEFING BY THE ACTING DIRECTOR DEFENCE INFORMATION BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN AGIM ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE OPERATION SHARAN DAJI ON 24 AUGUST 2018 AT THE HEADQUARTERS OPERATION SHARAN DAJI GUSAU ZAMFARA STATE

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1. I welcome you to this maiden briefing on the activities of Operation SHARAN DAJI. The reconstituted Operation SHARAN DAJI was operationalized on 1 July 2018 with the merging of erstwhile Operation WHIRL STROKE II and Operation IDON RAINI. The area of operation covers Zamfara and Birni Gwari in Kaduna States before Birni Gwari became Operation WHIRL PUNCH. The security situation in Zamfara state was characterized by wanton killings, kidnappings for ransom, cattle rustling and armed robberies, which made life difficult for the citizens. Other security threats were imposition of levies on villages by bandits, harassment of farmers from their farmlands and disruption of weekly markets activities across the state. Operation SHARAN DAJI comprises of Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force, Nigeria Police, Department of State Security and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and other security elements. The deployment of troops in all the vulnerable areas, hitherto devastated by bandits greatly reduced their criminal activities.

2. The mandate of the Operation SHARAN DAJI is to combat armed banditry, kidnappings and cattle rustling in order to restore peace and security for the citizens to engage in their legitimate activities. With support of the State Government, cooperation of citizens and community leaders by providing useful and credible information on the bandits’ hideouts camps were received andtroops promptly acted. The troops of OPSD were equally assisted by local vigilante groups, who are conversant with the environment and modus operandi of the bandits and other criminal elements.

3. In the pursuit of these mandates, series of raids, ambushes, fighting patrols, snaps road blocks and air strikes are being conducted. This has enabled the troops to dominate their respective areas of responsibilities and create safe and conducive atmosphere for the civilian populace to live their normal lives. So far in this operation, many heinous and notorious armed bandits were neutralized among them were Danboko and Danbuzuwa and over 50 bandits were arrested. Likewise over 20 sophisticated arms and assorted ammunitions, along with some dangerous local weapons were recovered from bandits.

4. Other recoveries include 2 cars, 36 motorcycles, over 30 mobile phones and3 kidnapped victims were rescued with over N500, 000 recovered from kidnappers. Some arms dealers and cattle rustlers including 2 female bandits were also arrested. A point of emphasis is the arrest of chief logistics suppliers identified as Mr Amos Ugwuozor, Nura Mukhtari and Sani Yaro.

5. Robust patrols and armed escorts around vulnerable villages and weekly local markets have built confidence in the community, so that bandits no longer have freedom of action, where they impose levies and harass traders.It is on record that activities of our troops had led to the recovery of over 1000 rustled cows which were returned to the owners. The return of peace and security in Maradun, Shinkafi and Zurmi LGAs led to the massive returns of more than 6,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) to their homes where economic and farming activities had commenced in earnest.

6. The Air Task Force (ATF) in support of OPSD recently launched series of air strikes against the bandits’ hideouts and camps in SUBUBU and RUGU forests. The attacks successfully neutralized large number of armed bandits and destroyed their camps. These thick forests and other ungoverned areas serve as sanctuary and safe haven for the bandits, from where they planned and launched attack on innocent people. The troops make use of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform to gain real time information on the movement and locations of bandits thereby denying them freedom of action.

7. I want to state categorically that Zamfara State which was once bedevilled with insecurity and incessant killings due to banditry activities, cattle rustling, kidnappings and armed robbery is now assured of safety of lives and properties. The OPSD assured you that the momentum will be sustained, while increasing the tempo of the fight to degrade criminalities in the State.

8. Gentlemen of the Press, we are aware of the absolute need to provide succour to the victims of the banditry in addition to physical security. In line with this, the OPSD has concluded plans to execute programmes and projects that will have positive impacts on the locals. These projects include town hall meetings, medical outreaches, sinking of boreholes and renovations of schools and clinic will be concluded soon.

9. Let me use this medium to invite every law abiding citizen in the State to join hands with Operation SHARAN DAJI by giving timely and useful information about these criminals. This is the least we can all do to return the State back to the path of socio-political and economic development where investors will feel safe to come and invest.

PRESS RELEASE

OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE: GOC 7 DIVISION VISITS GAJIGANA
*.......task troops on alertness*

1. The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Brigadier General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu has on Saturday 25th August 2018 visited Gajigana, Forward Operation Base of Operation LAFIYA DOLE in Borno State with a charge to the troops to maintain maximum alertness at all times.

2. He gave the charge during his operational visit to Gajigana where he addressed the troops after a tour of the FOB.

3. He also commended the troops for their commitment in combating the Boko Haram Terrorists, expressing delight on their state of readiness and high motivation. He therefore urged them not to drop their guards and remain vigilant and resilience at all times.

4. He further stated that the Army was aware of their challenges and assured the troops of necessary support, commending the efforts of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai in catering for their welfare. He charged them to ensure that the Boko Haram Terrorists are routed out from the Nigerian territory.

5. The GOC was accompanied on the visit by the Acting Commander 7 Division Garrison Colonel Mike Alechenu, Commander 7 Division Supply and Transport Colonel Chima Okafor and Commander 7 Division Equipment Support Colonel Babatunde Olaya, among others.

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

7. Thank you for your kind support and cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

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MAINTAIN HIGH FIGHTING SPIRIT - Commander

1. Troops of sector 3, Operation LAFIYA DOLE have been charged to maintain high fighting spirit as well as be discipline at all times.

2. The Acting Commander Sector 3 Operation LAFIYA DOLE Brigadier General Uwem Bassey, gave the advice during an operational visit to troops in Arege and Metele from Wednesday 22 to Friday 24 August 2018.

3. He urged them to continue to be courageous and exhibit positive leadership qualities in order to wipe out the remnants of Boko Haram Terrorists in the Lake Chad region.

4. He further reminded the troops of the core values of the Nigerian Army which centres on commitment, self sacrifice and will to put the country first whenever they are carrying out any task.

5. He further stated that the fight against Boko Haram Terrorists requires persistence and optimism, enjoining officers and soldiers of the Sector to play the role expected of them.

6. He also pointed out that this is not the time for troops to blame their circumstances on anybody or equipment, stressing that this is the time for everyone to take responsibility in wiping out the Insurgents.

6. He commended the troops for their resilience and selfless service, assuring them that the Chief of Army Staff will always attend to their welfare needs.

7. The Acting Sector Commander was accompanied by the Commander 7 Brigade Brigadier General Godwin Mutkut and Staff Officers of the Headquarters Sector 3, Operation LAFIYA DOLE.

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 CAUTIONS PERSONNEL ON THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA

1. Troops of 27 Task Force Brigade and Nigerian Army Special Forces School, Buni Yadi, Yobe State have been advised on the wrong use of social media.

2. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai gave the advice during a visit to the troops in frontline as part of activities marking this year's Eid-el- kabir celebration.

3. He urged the troops to desist from inappropriate use of the social media, saying that such practice could expose them to adversaries and danger which could put the operation into jeopardy.

4. The COAS who was represented by the Commander Corps of Signals, Major General Temidayo Olukoju, expressed satisfaction on the conduct of the troops.

5. He enjoined them to maintain high level of alertness and be discipline at all times. He stressed further that such would enable them clear the remnant of Boko Haram terrorists in the North East in particular and nation in general.

6. The COAS commended the loyalty of the troops to the present administration and the military authorities. Stating that the Federal Government of Nigeria had been so supportive in the provision of equipment and other required logistics aimed at successfully carrying out the operation.

7. The Army Chief commended the troops for their sacrifices as well as peaceful coexistence with other security agencies in the theatre of operation.

8. Speaking earlier, the Commander 27 Task Force Brigade Brigadier General Kabiru Garba, commended the COAS for having the welfare of the troops at heart, adding that such would go a long way to motivate and boost the morale of the troops in the frontline.

9. Highlights of the visit were interaction with the troops by the representative of the COAS who was companied by the Sector 2 Commander OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE Brigadier General MB Dala as well as serving the sallah meals to the troops.

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

Thank you for your kind support and cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

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EID-EL-KABIR: TROOPS" ADVISES TO BE MORE PROFESSIONAL

1. Troops of 21 Special Armoured Brigade, deployed in Operation LAFIYA DOLE, have been advised to be more professional and put to use the basic tactics acquired during their various training.

2. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai gave the advice recently during a 3-day sallah visit to troops in the frontline within the 21 Special Armoured Brigade Area of Responsibility.

3. The COAS who was represented by the Commander Corps of Engineers, Major General John Malu, visited some troops locations within Bama, Banki Junction, Firgi and Late Lieutenant colonel Abu Ali"s Range in Sambisa forest.

4. He expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the troops, adding that the visit availed him the opportunity to celebrate and interact with them.

5. The COAS assured the troops that their welfare will continue to receive adequate attention to further enhance their performances in future operations.

6. Earlier, in his remarks, the Acting Commander, Colonel Adamu Garba Nura expressed happiness for the visit, stressing that the troops will continue to be more committed in safe guarding the lives of well meaning Nigerians within the Brigade Area of Operations.

7. He thanked the COAS for his continuous support to the Brigade.

8. Highlights of the visit were the interaction with the troops, lunch, group photograph, among others.

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

10. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

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ARMY NEUTRALIZES BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS, RECOVER WEAPONS

1. Troops of 151 Battalion deployed in Operation LAFIYA DOLE, has successfully neutralized three members of the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) in the early hours of Wednesday, during an ambush along Banki Junction- Mayanti village in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

2. Items recovered include

a. Three AK 47 rifle.

b. 3 Magazines.

c. 32 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

d. One motorcycle.

e. Two Android phones.

3. Efforts are on by the troops to get the other fleeing members of the Boko Haram terrorists.

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

5. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZeXDAP-4QI


Nice video.

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NIGERIAN AIR FORCE DESTROYS MORE ARMED BANDIT CAMPS IN ZAMFARA STATE

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Air Task Force (ATF) for Operation DIRAN MIKIYA, yesterday, 23 August 2018, successfully executed air strikes that destroyed more armed bandit camps in Daji Bawar and Sunke Villages in Zamfara State. The strikes were planned on the heels of intelligence reports indicating that some bandits who had survived the intensive air assaults on their various hideouts at Shinkafi, Galadi, Ajia, Shamashalle and other areas of Zamfara State had relocated to Anka Local Government Area (LGA) of the State. Accordingly, the ATF embarked on intensive Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions to confirm the exact location of the new camps. Eventually, the criminal elements were observed to have pitched there tents at Daji Bawar and Sunke Villages.

The ATF therefore launched coordinated air strikes on the camps in the two villages with a force package of 2 attack helicopters. Overhead the target area, several bandits armed with automatic weapons were seen at both locations. They were engaged leading to the destruction of the camps and their means of transport while scores of them were killed. Troops of Sector 3 Operation SHARAN DAJI later confirmed that over 30 armed bandits were neutralized while many others suffered injuries.

The ATF will continue to dominate the area through armed reconnaissance and air interdiction missions to completely decimate the armed bandits in order to ensure a return to normalcy in Zamfara and other States in the Northwest. All persons involved in armed banditry in the area are therefore advised to renounce violence, surrender to security agencies and hand over their weapons.

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

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A-29 SUPER TUCANO AIRCRAFT: CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF HOSTS SIERRA NEVADA CORPORATION EXECUTIVES, URGES PROMPT DELIVERY OF AIRCRAFT

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has appealed to the Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), manufacturers of the A-29 Super Tucano attack aircraft, to expedite action on the delivery of the aircraft to Nigeria to enhance Nigerian Air Force (NAF) operational capability for the swift conclusion of the counterinsurgency operations in the Northeast. The CAS made the request yesterday, 24 August 2018, while receiving a delegation from the Company on a courtesy visit at Headquarters NAF, Abuja.

The visiting delegation, which also included officials from the Office of Security Cooperation (OSC) of the United States (US) Embassy in Nigeria, was led by Senior Vice President of SNC, Mr Taco Gilbert, who assured the CAS of the Company’s determination to deliver quality aircraft capable of providing the needed impetus for NAF air operations. He also expressed the commitment of the Company to provide adequate training for NAF’s air and ground crew to ensure effective and efficient operation of the aircraft. In addition, the SNC Vice President noted that the Company looked forward to continued collaboration with NAF towards building a new air capability to address the security challenges in the country.

While responding, the CAS expressed his delight at the US Government's support for the fight against insurgency with the signing of the contract to sell the Super Tucano aircraft to Nigeria. He noted, however, that the major concern of the NAF was the timeframe for delivery. The CAS was confident that the counterinsurgency operations in the Northeast could be executed more effectively, if light attack aircraft like the Super Tucano, with its long range, precision munitions as well as day and night capability, could be made available to the NAF in good time. He therefore urged the Company to expedite production so that at least 2 of the aircraft would be available to Nigeria within an earlier timeframe, to boost counterinsurgency operations. One of the highlights of the visit was the presentation of a model of the Super Tucano aircraft to the CAS.

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

#RANDOM

joshingjosh:
Make una no vex...make person clear me on this


In that us military video, they said they have a SF base. That is controlled by an SF major. Like in an Indian parasf video that I watched, the officer was striped of his rank before participating in the training

Does this means that the officer after the SF training becomes an operative with his rank as an officer or what... infact what happens to an officer that undergoes an SF training

I think the striping off your rank as an officer is only valid during such SF training. After the training your rank will be restored.

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