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CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF COMMENCES TWO-DAY CONFERENCE WITH SENIOR NAF OFFICERS, URGES ADHERENCE TO CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATE

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, today, 21 June 2018, commenced a two-day Conference with senior Nigerian Air Force (NAF) officers and commanders of various field units. The Conference, which held at Headquarters NAF, was organized to review the progress made by the NAF since the last similar Conference in December 2017. In addition, the Conference would afford the NAF leadership the opportunity to critically assess the performance of the Service in the past few months and subsequently strategize to evolve innovative ideas to build on existing achievements. The Conference equally provides an avenue to obtain feedback from various field commanders while also keeping them abreast of the policy direction of the Headquarters NAF in the months ahead. As a way of further enriching the knowledge base of the senior officers, opening ceremony featured a presentation by a retired senior NAF officer, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Ishaq Balogun on the topic, “Technology in NAF Transformation and Service Performance: Imperatives of Research and Development”. The paper was discussed by AVM Cletus Udeagulu, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola and retired AVM Salihu Bala-Ribah, after which a stimulating interactive session, which involved members of the audience, took place. The Commandant of the National Defence College Abuja, Rear Admiral Adeniyi Osinowo, moderated the interactive session.

Earlier during his opening remarks at the Conference, the CAS noted that the Conference was premised on the need to continuously get feedback from the personnel of the Service, as part of the bottom-to-top approach of the current NAF leadership. Air Marshal Abubakar then took the opportunity to caution the senior officers on the forthcoming 2019 General Elections. He implored the Commanders not to allow themselves to be dragged into partisan politics but rather stay focused on the discharge of the constitutionally assigned tasks of the NAF. The CAS also expressed assurances that the NAF would continue to operate in line with its constitutional mandate while working towards ensuring that the sovereignty of Nigeria is not undermined by any group of individuals. Furthermore, Air Marshal Abubakar disclosed the readiness of the NAF to avail the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) its transport aircraft to enable the expeditious distribution of electoral materials, as had been done in the past, should INEC so requires. He then advised the senior officers to make good use of the knowledge acquired from the presentation by the resource persons, to the benefit of the Service.

In a related development, the CAS, on 20 June 2018, held a one-day retreat for Air Warrant Officers (AWOs) and Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSMs) in the NAF, also at Headquarters NAF. The retreat was predicated on the need to sustain discipline and regimentation in the NAF to further enhance professionalism and efficient service delivery. The event was divided into 2 sessions, with the first session featuring 2 lectures. The first lecture was titled, “Discipline as a Tool for the Success of a Fighting Force” and the other one “Activities of NAF Holding Company: NAF Investment Limited in Perspective”. During the second session, the CAS took adequate time to interact with the AWOs and RSMs and was able to immediately address the challenges presented by them. Meanwhile, the CAS Conference with NAF senior officers and field commanders will continue tomorrow, when it is expected to come to an end.

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

jakeporeshenko:
But bidexiii wait, who’s Beaty and who’s the beast here ?

The same Helo of course.....

Looks beautiful yet a beast to terrorist who will have a taste of its deadly armaments.

PRESS RELEASE

OPERATION LAST HOLD: RETURNEES RECLAIM THEIR COMMUNITIES.

1. Sequel to the Operationalization of Operation LAST HOLD by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, the returnees Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) have started clearing their farms, open water ways in the Lake Chad and clear roads to their communities.

2. This was observed as the Commander Operation LAST HOLD Maj Gen Abba Dikko, embarked on operational assessment visits to the Task Force Brigades on Operation LAST HOLD.

3. He appreciated the locals who turned up massively for the road clearance, water ways clearance and urged them to take initiative in reclaiming and reoccupation of their communities and farms.

4. He urged them to continue to support the troops deployed in their various communities and also reiterated the Chief of Army Staff directive especially, in regards to respect for human rights.

5. He assured them the Federal and State Governments commitment towards their well being and called on them to always provide timely information to the troops.

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

7. Thank you for your kind cooperation please.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

abiodunalasa:
I hope this is not a Photoshop... Too good to be true

The picture looks like it is photoshoped, but we have a lot of women that have completed airborne school & training.

PRESS RELEASE

UPDATE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE SERVICES

The Department of State Services (DSS) wishes to apprise the public of its successes in its determination to rid the country of crime. It is to this end that the Service singularly or in conjunction with sister security agencies embarked on series of operations aimed at degrading or eliminating the capabilities of unscrupulous elements including suspected kidnappers, cultists, fraudsters, militia members and terrorists.

2. On 17th June, 2018 at Karu Village, Abuja, two (2) members of the dreaded BASALUBE kidnap group, namely USMAN (aka Siddi) and Ibrahim MUHAMMED (aka Ganaja) were apprehended. It will be recalled that the duo had been involved in several kidnap activities, notably those of Ayodele ARISE (Sen.) on 5th December, 2017 in Kogi State and a Portuguese National, Emmanuel MACHADA (late) earlier on 24th October, 2017 during which two (2) Policemen were killed in the same Kogi State. In order to flush out the BASALUBE kidnap gang, the Service further carried out an operation in which one of the group’s notorious members, Tambaya UMAR, was arrested on 24th April, 2018 at Odigie Village, Ovia North-East LGA, Edo State. UMAR was arrested alongside Ibrahim ALI, Abubakar MOHAMMED, Aliyu MANU and Umar MOHAMMED for their complicity in the group’s numerous criminal acts.

3. Earlier in the year, on 27th March, 2018, at Calabar town, Cross River State, five (5) members of a kidnap syndicate namely; Simeon PAUL, Emmanuel Anna ETIM, Eric John OUT, Famous Eket OLEKE and Felix Bassey ESHET were arrested. The underlisted items were recovered from the gang:
i. 1 AK-47 Rifle;
ii. 3 empty AK-47 Magazines;
iii. 38 rounds of live ammunition;
iv. 2 live rounds of 9mm ammunition;
v. 1 Mossberg pump action rifle; and
vi. 15 live cartridges of ammunition.

4. On 14th April, 2018, Adamu HASSAN (aka Aiki), the dangerous gang leader of a kidnap syndicate was arrested at Ogbomosho, Osun State. HASSAN was responsible for the kidnap of a Pastor at Ibillo, Edo State. Five (5) Pump Action Rifles and Nine (9) loaders were recovered from him during his arrest. Initial investigation and confessions of HASSAN led to a follow-up operation on 23rd May, 2018. During this operation, Umar ABDULLAHI (aka Wukari) and Hassan AHMED, gunrunners and associates of Aiki were apprehended at Ishua, Akoko-South East LGA, Ondo State. The duo was in possession of five (5) pump action rifles.

5. Determined to continuously thwart the budding cells of the Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA) and Boko Haram, the Service conducted special operations on identified targets. This led to the successful arrest of Bashiru ADAMS and RUFAI SAJO, commanders of the group on 5th May, 2018 at Kukuntu Village, Gwagwalada Area Council, FCT, Abuja. Relatedly, the Service had on 28th April, 2018, at Muda Lawal Market, Bauchi, Bauchi State, arrested another member of the ISWA, Umar DOGO. The suspects were discovered to have concluded plans to not only perpetuate the ideals of the Movement in the area, but to, in collaboration with Boko Haram, carry out heinous violent attacks on innocent persons. Following intelligence reports, Adamu HASSAN (aka Bale) and Abubakr ABUBAKAR (aka Alhaji /Buba), experts in Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) assembly were arrested. Also on 12th and 19th April 2018, at Gassol and Ardo LGAs of Taraba State, Mohammed SALEH (AKA Azrak) and Iliyasu ABUBAKAR (aka Ruwa), Boko Haram members and cattle rustlers were respectively apprehended.

6. Between 9th and 29th May 2018, several associates of the dreaded kidnapper, Terwase AKWAZA (aka Gana) were arrested at various locations in Benue State. Those arrested are: Ada Kajo JAMES, Tikaa Ornen DESMOND and Joseph IKPA. A Toyota Venza Sport Utility Vehicle was recovered from the suspects. Similarly, on 29th May, 2018, Umar ALI, leader of a kidnap syndicate notable for operating around Edo and Delta States was arrested at Oghara, Ethiope West LGA, Delta State. Also arrested were some of Ali’s lieutenants, namely: Faruk BELLO, Bello ALI, Mohammed ALI and Abdullahi ALI. This gang was responsible for the abduction of a Turkish national in Ifaki, Ekiti State on 6th May, 2018.

7. On 14th May, 2018, the Service rescued a kidnap victim, Bimbo ADEBIYI upon a raid of the group’s hideout at Grace Estate, Ajah, Lagos State. Other members of the kidnap gang that were apprehended include:
i. Tunde AKINSOLA;
ii. Wakil ALADE;
iii. Olumide BRAIMOH;
iv. Raymond ADINGIOU;
v. IsiaqABESIN;
vi. Victoria NWABUEZE; and
vii. Zabala AMOLOKWE
8. On 9th May, 2018, around Katibu Village, Lau LGA, Taraba State, a joint team of the Service, the Military and the Police while on a clearance patrol, encountered an ambush by a group of armed herdsmen, numbering about 100. The operatives’ superior firepower forced a retreat by the attackers. However, during the confrontation, 10 herdsmen were killed and several others escaped with bullet wounds. The following items were recovered – 2 AK-47 Rifles, 1 G3 rifle, 3 dane guns, 2 cutlasses, and 4 motorcycles. On 25th May, 2018, Abdulhameed MUSA and Adamu ABDULKAREEM, both members of a militia group terrorizing villages in Nasarawa State were arrested at Yelwa Village, Doma LGA of the State.

9. On 24th May, 2018, along Lafia-Akwanga road, Nasarawa Eggon, Nasarawa State, an arms courier, Adamu HAMZA was arrested while transporting arms and ammunition to kidnap syndicates operating within the Katsina and Zamfara Axis. The consignment was transported in a Red Volkswagen Golf car with Lagos registration number FK-390-EL. On 1st June 2018, a joint operation with the military at North Bank, Makurdi led to the arrest of Akpenlamun UTO, a notorious gunrunner and kidnap kingpin whose activities have no doubt fuelled violent attacks around this locality.

10. Previously, on 6th June, 2018, at the Boys’ hostel of Kogi State University (KSU), Anyingba, fourteen (14) suspected cultists were arrested over repeated cult clashes at the Institution. Items recovered from the suspects include: 1 locally made Pistol, 1 browning Pistol, 1 shot gun, live cartridges; an axe, a machete and GSM Phones. On the same date, an internet fraudster, Obinomhe Omonjele DANIEL, who clones the social media accounts of security personnel, and uses same to defraud unsuspecting members of the public was arrested at Egbe, Uromi, Esan North LGA, Edo State. While other accomplices of his, particularly, SABI BOY are on the run, investigations are ongoing.

11. With these arrests, it is envisaged that calmness will return to otherwise volatile areas where these criminals had held sway. The Service is therefore poised to consolidate on these successes and bring about an atmosphere in which law abiding citizens will pursue their legitimate businesses. While reassuring everyone of their safety, the Service calls upon people who may have useful security information not to hesitate to volunteer same to the appropriate security agencies and formations.

Tony OPUIYO
National Headquarters,
Department of State Services,
Abuja.
21th June, 2018

Odunayaw:
This man & Brig Gen A.Bala(then Col) were my most outstanding officers in 2015/16

One quote seared in my memory from Gen Bala we'd both shout Allahu Akbar and shoot until Allah decides who is his

Beauty and the beast

Sizzorkay:
You are saying they get attacked because they were charging a fee to enter the market? Trying to get the point in your comment

Suicide bombers will always target crowds or gatherings.

The queue will always be a soft target.

Congratulations Col. Laka Adamu on your MSc Viva

Just in: Nigerian Army officer deployed to fight Boko Haram terrorists shoots self to death



https://www.naija.ng/1176305-just-nigerian-army-officer-shoots-death.html#1176305

jakeporeshenko:
Odunayaw come and see UCAV

Sexy.......

Enough payload

Egyptian Army Forces killed 12 terrorist element in Northern & Central #Sinai, Also the Security Forces succeeded in eliminating 20 terrorist element in Arish city & arrested three others.

The N50.00 gate fee charged on civilians entering MamiMarket at the 33 Army Barracks along Njimtilo Town has bought the Nigerian Army a suicide attack yesterday night (no report of casualty yet) may be it is time that MamiMarket is closed down completely.

Wing long II

Field0Marshall:
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How do u guys know who is who (they look like SBS) when they all share the same uniform... Pls help me to understand.

You can't actually tell by the camouflage but you can tell who's is who by the badge they wear.

Always look out on there soldier or sometimes the rank insigma may tell if it's navy or airforce elites etc

Convoy of Egyptian Army Forces Nimar Ajban 4*4 Light Armored Vehicles & RG-33 MRAP Vehicle in Northern #Sinai.

NIGERIAN AIR FORCE SUCCESSFULLY RESCUES KIDNAP VICTIMS IN ZURMI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ZAMFARA STATE

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through its 207 Quick Response Group (QRG) in Gusau, yesterday, 19 June 2018, successfully executed coordinated air and ground operations on armed bandits’ position at Daji Kagara area of Zurmi LGA in Zamfara State, leading to the rescue of 3 kidnap victims that had been held captive for weeks. The mission, which was conducted by NAF Special Forces personnel, followed human intelligence reports and subsequent confirmation, by NAF Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft, of the hideout of the armed bandits. The recently deployed EC-135 helicopter and one of the NAF’s ISR platforms provided the needed air support for the Special Forces to execute the rescue mission. It may be recalled that the NAF recently deployed a weaponized EC-135 helicopter to 207 QRG Gusau as part of efforts aimed at intensifying the fight against armed banditry in Zamfara State and environs. More coordinated air and ground operations will be executed in the coming weeks towards improving the security situation in the State.


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

Random

Sizzorkay:
BS
Its all because of Israel and the dictator wanna be we elected into office, America of today have zero morals or give a darn about human rights, The Govt that is, not the people

I wouldn't be shocked if they pulled out of UN council soon.

OFF TOPIC

�BREAKING NEWS!
The United States has pulled out of the UN Human Rights Council. The reason? Instead of this council defending human rights, they are the home to the worst violators of Human Rights.

Photos for Members of The Egyptian SF Unit-999 armed with SIG-552 Commando Rifle Fitted with Night visions Sights during their participation in the Military Operation Martyr Right’s phase-4 ,as it considered as the first time to deploy groups of Unit-999 in the #Sinai Peninsula.

President Al-Sisi meet today with Lieutenant General Mohamed Ahmed Zaki The New Egyptian Minister of defense.

Zohr Gas Field under the protection of Egyptian Navy Mistral Anwar Al-Sadat LHD, Ambassador Mk Missile Boat & Navy SF groups

Egyptian Navy Still uses AN/TWQ-1 Avenger air defense system as a temporary means of protection for the Mistral LHD.

abiodunalasa:
I learnt this Corporal has refused redeployment from the front lines twice now...
Godspeed to men like him.

It is rare to see his like.

And their likes gives me hope in all that is possible about this great country.

Hmmmmmmmm......

From where did you hear these, if you don't mind asking

#NN
#SBSC

NIGERIA’S TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY NOT UNDER THREAT

The Defence Headquarters wishes to respond to a report making the round that ISIS has been sending her members to Nigeria to train Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) members.

It is pertinent to state categorically that there is no concrete evidence on ground to back their claim.

However, it could be recalled that the Amnesty International (AI) Barnawi faction of BHT in 2016 pledged alliance to the ISIS as a result of our troops’ fire power which dislodged them from Sambisa forest and surrounding areas in the North East.

The Armed Forces of Nigeria is aware that there is collaboration between terrorist groups, thus, it is important to note that the activity of one group in a country influences other groups in other countries and because of this knowledge, activities of other terrorist groups usually affect our own military strategy.

The Nigeria Military will continue to condemn all tactics by terrorist groups of isolating the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) from any foreign collaboration.

If terrorist groups understand the importance of collaboration for evil global attacks, then, it is the highest degree of irresponsibility for AI to use repeated falsehood with the intention of isolating AFN from her citizens’ support and international collaboration to win the fight against BHT and other forms of terrorism in Nigeria.

Meanwhile, proactive measures are currently being taken to nip any such development if it exists in the bud.

The Armed Forces of Nigeria wishes to assure all Nigeria that it is up to the task of defending the country and its citizens from every attempt to infiltrate it by criminals.

Hence, the ill motivated stories, clips and their claims should be disregarded.

#Breaking......

Boko Haram attacks 242 battalion, kills nine soldiers

Boko Haram fighters killed nine soldiers and wounded two others in northeast Nigeria,

May there souls R. I. P

The Chief of Army Staff, Nigerian Army, Lt Gen TY Buratai during a side meeting with selected members of the House of Commons Committee on Defence whilst on his visit to London to attend the RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2018 from 17 - 22 Jun 18. The MPs in attendance from Left to Right are: Martin Docherty-Hughes, Mark Francois, Dr Julian Lewis (Chairman) and Gavin Robinson.

HBD to a fine soldier, commander; the first sambisa destroyer in history. long life and prosperity sir.

#AFSF

abiodunalasa:
IMO, I think all these joint exercises here and there are just a medium for the big powers to "keep an eye" on the small countries

Exactly...