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CDS URGES MILITARY PERSONNEL TO KEEP FIT

Facilities for Defence Headquarters (DHQ) physical training and fitness have received a boost with the renovation of a volleyball court and football pitch by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin.

The facilities which are located at the Mogadishu Cantonment Asokoro, Abuja were in bad condition which hampered their usefulness for the physical training of the personnel.

Commissioning the facilities on Wednesday, Chief of Defence Training and Operation, Major Gen Ahmed Mohammed who represented the CDS at the monthly sports event of the DHQ noted that sports remain an important tool in maintaining a healthy body.

He reminded personnel to always keep fit in order to withstand the rigours of military operations and also urged them to make good use of the facility for their benefit.

Highlight of the event were novelty football and volleyball matches between DHQ teams.

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Photos from the Graduation Ceremony of Senior Course 40 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College in Jaji, Kaduna, attended by President @MBuhari , accompanied by Governor Nasir Ahmad @elrufai

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allexpensive:
Night ambush. It is easy to detect the incoming fire direction at night. So what I do is get on the radio, the convoy knows what I need them to do already. Put the vehicle on reverse with the gunners loading fire power on the terrorist position. Many things come into play here such as the nature of the ambush, if you've taken casualty, is any car disabled etc.

We all look up to God to fight us through it.

The only advantage I see in night ambush is you can easily detect and trace where the enemy fire is coming from.

It will be more worsen if one of your convoys hits an IED and you have casualties, then after the ambush proceeds....

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US acts to release $195M in suspended military aid to Egypt


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U.S. Releases $195 Million in Military Aid to Egypt


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#Libya- MiG-23 out of #Misrata airbase in pre-flight before reminiscence sortie over Mediterranean sea

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Police repel attack on Zamfara communities, arrest son of notorious ‘Buharin – Daji’


http://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2018/07/police-repel-attack-on-zamfara-communities-arrest-son-of-notorious-buharin-daji/

Nigeria’s security chiefs, governors siphone N241billion annually, says Transparency International



https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/nigeria-s-security-chiefs-governors-siphone-n241billion-annually-says-transparency-international-262664.html

Photos from the Graduation Ceremony of Senior Course 40 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College in Jaji, Kaduna, attended by President @MBuhari , accompanied by Governor Nasir Ahmad @elrufai

Exclusive: The “Cobra APC” Armored Personnel Carrier with the Security Forces in Arish city, #Sinai.

Air Force secures NUC approval for university

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PRESS RELEASE

ARMY SEEKS MEDIA COOPERATION ON COUNTER INSURGENCY
1. The Nigerian Army has sought media cooperation and collaboration in the ongoing fight against Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) in the North East..

2. The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Brigadier General Abdulmalik Biu, made the appeal in Maiduguri Borno state during a luncheon organised for Defence correspondents in the state.

3. He tasked them on professionalism also pointed out that they are critical stakeholders in the fight against terrorists. He also stated that the luncheon was organised in appreciation of their efforts and to thank them for their good.

4. He stressed that their partnership and continual reportage has been a vital weapon in the drive to end insurgency. He urged them to continue in the path of truth and feel free to clarify facts from the military authority before publication.

5. He assured the journalists of the Division’s cooperation at all times, emphasising that the Division has competent media/public relations officers that are ever ready to attend to them.

6. The Acting General Officer Commanding added that the larger populace will continue to depend on the information coming from the correspondents on ground in arriving at the conclusion about insurgency in the North East.

7. Responding, the Chairman Correspondents Chapel Maiduguri Chapter, Haruna Biu assured the GOC of their continual reportage of events and maintaining the ethics of the profession at all times.

8. He condemned the activities of some unscrupulous elements especially those using social media aimed at tarnishing the image of journalists in the state.

9. He promised that they will work with the Division to see to the end of insurgency in the North East.

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

11. Thank you for your kind support and cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

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NAF QUICK RESPONSE GROUP GUSAU ARRESTS 16 SUSPECTED ARMED BANDITS AS MORE AIR ASSETS ARE DEPLOYED

The 207 Quick Response Group (QRG) of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in Gusau disclosed yesterday, 25 July 2018, that it had arrested 16 suspected armed bandits while participating in the ongoing Operation SHARAN DAJI, which is under the auspices of Defence Headquarters (DHQ). The outgoing Commander of the Unit, Group Captain Caleb Olayera, made the disclosure while receiving the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, who was on an operational tour of the NAF unit in Gusau. The visit by the CAS, who also announced the deployment of more air assets to support the Operation, was part of measures being taken to add value to the current security architecture in Zamfara State in terms of air operations and NAF Special Forces Operations.

According to Group Captain Olayera, aside from its ground operations, 207 QRG had been conducting air operations such as Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, armed reconnaissance and Close Air Support, as part of its contributions to the DHQ-led Operation SHARAN DAJI. He further revealed that in the course of its operations, 207 QRG had also arrested a major hard drugs dealer, who was promptly handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for prosecution. In addition, the Unit had recovered 3 guns, 7 cartridges and a magazine loaded with 30 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition from suspected armed bandits. Furthermore, the NAF Unit had rescued 3 injured villagers at Boko Village as well as 5 policemen held hostage, in addition to liberating 3 kidnapped victims. The outgoing Commander thereafter briefed the CAS on challenges, which if resolved, would further add impetus to the ongoing operations.

In his address, Air Marshal Abubakar commended the personnel of 207 QRG for their efforts so far in seeking to restore peace to Zamfara State. He equally saluted their constant bravery in the face of danger while reminding them that, as trained soldiers, they had a responsibility to protect the lives and properties of innocent Nigerians. He assured the personnel that the Nation appreciates their daily sacrifices and that President Muhammadu Buhari, in particular, was very mindful of them. The CAS then announced some new steps being taken by the Federal Government to enhance their welfare. He also immediately gave directives to the senior NAF officers concerned towards immediately addressing all the challenges presented by the Commander as well as those identified by him in the course of the visit. In a subsequent interview with the Press, Air Marshal Abubakar said that the NAF needs intelligence from the populace to help in dealing with the security challenges in the State. He therefore urged the people to support the Armed Forces by providing credible intelligence on the locations of the armed bandits. The Air Chief acknowledged that the projection of air power had natural limitations, such as weather amongst others, but that notwithstanding, the NAF would continue to do its best, within the ambit of safety.

Air Marshal Abubakar and his entourage later paid a courtesy visit to the Government House in Gusau, where the Deputy Governor of Zamfara State, Mallam Ibrahim Wakala Mohammed, and other top Government officials received them. The Deputy Governor saluted the courage and efforts of NAF personnel deployed for operations in the State. According to him, the NAF personnel were striving hard to protect Zamfara State people and “indeed, we have witnessed steady progress in security”, he added. He also acknowledged and praised the personal commitment of Air Marshal Abubakar, whom he said, had visited the State severally. He then stated that more could still be done to ensure the security of the people and he accordingly requested for even more commitment from the NAF personnel deployed to the State. The CAS thanked the Zamfara State Government for its support and solicited more cooperation in the area of intelligence, which according to him is “critical to successfully combatting asymmetric challenges”. He then seized the opportunity to announce that more NAF personnel and air assets had been deployed to add value to the ongoing operations in Zamfara State and environs. The CAS and his entourage had since departed from the State.

OLATOKUNBO ADESANYA
Air Vice Marshal
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

allexpensive:
Here is what we need. Just came out from repelling 45mina plus ambush. No casualty. Convoy made up of NA regular/ NAF rgt. 11 BHT dead and no casualty on our side.

I think having your own tactics makes you turn around an ambush. As an officer, I have never taken casualty during an ambush. Take cover, identify the situation and see the best strategy. Once you start loosing guys, your firepower capability goes down.

BHT opened fire on our convoy, we spaced out to id location. Moving on could have been dangerous as ambush at times do have IED traps ahead.

Spaced out, two armored hilux came in to cover position with soldiers taking cover with the vehicles. Gunners launched a suppressive fire on the location but as a wide area, we had to prosecute on foot.

7 bht sent to their 72s.

Have you been ambushed ambushed in the night; that's totally another different scenario..

R.I.P GALLANT SOLDIER

jakeporeshenko:
The kind of fire power we need against those Boko Haram AA mounted gun trucks or modern IFV with 20mm unmanned turrets.

Wow are those gatling/chain guns am seen on those IFV's

jakeporeshenko:
Botswana defense force

Nice pictures.

Pretty hardware

12 Killed as al-Shabab Attacks Somali Military Base


https://www.voanews.com/a/somalia-s-al-shabab-says-it-storms-military-base-kills-27-troops/4494676.html

PRESS RELEASE

ARMY SEEKS SYNERGY AND INFORMATION SHARING - as Fish Producers Association, others visit 7 Division

1. Members of various Associations operating in Borno State have been urged to cooperate with the Nigerian Army through sharing of vital information that will assist its operation in the North East.

2. The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division, Brigadier General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu gave the charge today 24th July 2018 during courtesy visits to his office by some Associations in the State.

3. He stated that as critical stakeholders their collaboration is vital towards ending the insurgency.

4. The first to call on the GOC are members of Fish Producers Association led by its Chairman, Alhaji Abacha Mandalam. Speaking during the visit, the Chairman said they were in the Division to thank the GOC for providing adequate security for the state which led to the enhancement of their business.

5. He assured the GOC of their support in any form that will be required to aid the operations within the Division's Area of Responsibility.

6. The GOC also received members of Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) led by the Secretary General, Comrade Bulama Biu.

7. He congratulated the GOC for his recent appointment, adding that RTEAN as a duly registered Association charged with responsibility of loading and offloading of goods and passengers as well as operate, control and supervise services of motor parks and bus stops throughout the federation. He pointed out that, they were in his office to enhance already existing cordial relationship between the Association and Nigerian Army.

8. Also, Members of the Nigerian Legion paid courtesy call on the GOC led by Assistant Commandant General of the Council, William Mamza who said they were in his office to congratulate him on his recent appointment as the GOC, assuring him of the Association’s support through information sharing in the ongoing operation in the North East.

9. Similarly, the Management of Radio Ndarason International led by Mr Maude Rabiu Godeba also visited Headquarters 7 Division. He said the Radio station funded by International development partners aimed at promoting peace building in the Lake Chad and North East and also a platform to discuss homegrown solutions to the security crises in the region.

10. Responding, the Acting General Officer Commanding assured them of the Division's support in the pursuit of their legitimate businesses through provision of adequate security while calling on them to come forward with relevant information that will aid security operatives in the area.

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

12. Thank you for your kind support and cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

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NAF REACTIVATES ANOTHER C-130H AIRCRAFT AS CAS COMMISSIONS NEW PROJECTS IN LAGOS

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully completed the in-house life extension programme on one of its C-130H aircraft, NAF 913 thereby improving the airlift capability of the Service. According to the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, the NAF would continue to intensify efforts at reactivating unserviceable aircraft in its inventory to enhance its operational effectiveness. He stated this while assessing the progress of work on the in-country Periodic Depot Maintenance (PDM) of another NAF’s C-130 aircraft at 631 Aircraft Maintenance Depot (ACMD) during his operational visit to Lagos from 23 to 24 July 2018. The CAS, who was accompanied on the operational visit by senior officers from NAF Headquarters, also inspected and commissioned some projects at the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base (SEAFB) Ikeja and the Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (AFRC) Oshodi.

At 631 ACMD, the CAS was briefed by the Commander, Air Commodore Moses Onilede, that the Depot had also successfully overhauled two C-130H aircraft engines while the in-country PDM of the second C-130H, NAF 917, had reached an advanced stage. Responding, the CAS noted that the reactivation of NAF 913 was another major feat recorded by the current NAF leadership to further improve NAF’s capability to provide logistics support across multiple theatres of operations. He therefore commended the Commander and personnel of the Unit while equally thanking President Muhammadu Buhari for providing the enabling environment for the NAF to raise the serviceability status of NAF operable aircraft from about 31 per cent in 2015 to an average of 80 per cent as at date.

While in Lagos, Air Marshal Abubakar visited AFRC Oshodi, where he was conducted on a tour of projects executed by the outgoing Commandant, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Ajibola Jekennu. One of the significant achievements was the redesign and reconstruction of 2 blocks of trainees’ hostels from the erstwhile dormitory style accommodation to appropriately furnished 2-occupant self-contained accommodation. Air Marshal Abubakar expressed his delight at the people-centred leadership style of AVM Jekennu and commended him particularly for the steps taken to enhance the welfare of the trainees, most of whom had served the nation for 35 years. In his remarks, AVM Jekennu, said that the massive infrastructural development witnessed in the NAF and the mandate given to him by the CAS to bring positive change to AFRC, inspired his performance at AFRC. The CAS, who is a member of the AFRC Governing Board, later commissioned the newly renovated and expanded AFRC Officers’ Mess.

The CAS also commissioned 2 newly completed and furnished officers’ residential accommodation at SEAFB, one of which is a block of 6 x 3 bedroom flats, which was named after late Air Commodore Emmanuel Akinbayo who died on 4 February 2018 while serving as Commander 553 Base Services Group (BSG) Enugu. The wife of the late senior officer, Mrs Oluranti Akinbayo joined the CAS in unveiling the plaque of the building. The second building is a block of 10 by one bedroom flats for single officers. The CAS, while speaking during the event, reiterated the commitment of the current Federal Government Administration towards meeting the welfare needs of personnel. He emphasized that no modern war could be effectively prosecuted without credible air power capability and this could not be achieved without effective logistics support. He therefore urged personnel of Logistics Command to rededicate themselves to their constitutional roles and charged them to remain apolitical while exercising their legitimate rights to vote for the candidates of their choice.

While in Lagos, Air Marshal Abubakar inspected some old blocks of airmen’s residential accommodation that required various levels of repair works. He immediately tasked the Air Officer Commanding Logistics Command (AOC LC), AVM Remigius Ekeh, to assess and submit the requirements for renovating the buildings. The CAS also seized the opportunity to visit a fish farm being run by barracks youths under his initiative known as ‘Barracks Youth Empowerment Through Agriculture’. Before departing from Lagos, Air Marshal Abubakar held stimulating interactive sessions with officers as well as airmen and airwomen of NAF units in Lagos area.

OLATOKUNBO ADESANYA
Air Vice Marshal
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

joshingjosh:
Seems like Nigerian flag

Look at it well; it consist all flags of the multinational joint task force. The APCs are of cameroonian army.