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We've won two in two categories;awaiting more awards. The best stand in pharmaceuticals & health sector & 3rd best in national cohesion.

#ExerciseSwiftEagle is set to counter emerging threats which are global & internal in nature that impacts a country’s national security.

#KDF & @ArmedForcesJO Jordanian Armed Forces have started a 2-week joint 'Exercise Swift Eagle' in Aqaba,the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

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China’s latest J-20 stealth fighter has been officially commissioned into military service



http://defence-blog.com/news/chinas-latest-j-20-stealth-fighter-has-been-officially-commissioned-into-military-service.html

#Egypt's S-42 Type-209 submarine.

Egyptian Air Force MiG

#Libya- #BAM photos showing BDA of @USAfricaCommand airstrikes against #ISIS, between #Sirte & #Jufra Region, conducted in late September.

#Egypt- Tunnel discovered & destroyed by 2nd Field Army along the border of #Gaza/#Sinai

#Algeria- ANP discovers weapons cache in Bordj Badji Mokhtar (#Mali border) including scopeless SVD Dragunov (Romanian PSL?) on the right .

Watch Out...

#COIN.

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More photos from the office of Borno state governor.

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During Muhammadu Buhari's visit to the headquarters of Operation Lafiya Dole in Maiduguri, Borno state. The president went to spend time with troops on Independence day.

Nice move by the president... or what do you think?

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PRESIDENT BUHARI JOINS SERVICE CHIEFS TO CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY ANNIVERSARY WITH FRONTLINE PERSONNEL

The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari, joined the Service Chiefs in celebrating the 57th Independence Day Anniversary with frontline troops in Northeastern Nigeria. The President’s aircraft touched down at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) 105 Composite Group, where he was received by the Borno State Governor, other top government officials and the Service Chiefs, including the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar. Immediately after the brief reception at the NAF Base, President Buhari was airlifted with a NAF Agusta 109 Light Utility Helicopter to the venue of the celebrations in Maimalari Barracks.

While addressing the frontline personnel, the President expressed the nation’s gratitude for the sacrifices being made by members of the Armed Forces. He added that without their efforts, the relative peace being enjoyed by Nigerians would not have been possible. He therefore commended them and promised that the nation would not spare expenses in ensuring the welfare of military personnel as well as in further enhancing their capacity. He then took the time to personally interact with some of the personnel, especially those who had been wounded in action. The NAF added colour to the occasion with aerial displays by its aircraft, which are involved in the ongoing counterterrorism operations. The NAF aircraft that participated in the aerial display included 2 x F-7Ni, 4 x Alpha Jet and 2 x L-49ZA. The following NAF helicopters also took part in the display: 2 x Agusta 109 LUH as well as one each of the Mi-35M, Mi-17 and the EC-135.

The visit of President Buhari went a long way in boosting the morale of the frontline personnel, who were obviously excited at seeing their C-in-C.

OLATOKUNBO ADESANYA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

@NGRPresident @MBuhari arrived #Maiduguri the capital city of #Borno to celebrate #Nigerias independence.

#Mali: #Barkhane's GTD-A (groupement tactique désert- aérocombat) in Hombori, #Mopti "Hand of Fatima" rising in the background .

#Mali: More photos of destruction in #Barkhane's footsteps in the Etambar neighborhood of #Kidal .

#Mali: Aftermath of #Barkhane raid this morning in Etambar, #Kidal. Burned cars, 2 arrested, explosives allegedly used to breach doors.

*UPDATE ON OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE: TROOPS AMBUSH BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS, REPELLS ATTACK*

The Nigerian Army Mobile Strike Teams (MSTs) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE at about 6:00pm on Friday, 29th September 2017 laid ambush for Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) crossing Bocobs village along Banki Junction - Bama road in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

The troops sprung the attack on the unsuspecting terrorists and neutralised one of them while several others escaped with gun shots wounds. The ambush party recovered several Items from the ambush site including 3 bicycles, 5 jerricans and 2 bags of maize.

On same day at about 7:00pm troops of 202 Battalion of 21 Brigade successfully repelled BHT attack on at outpost within Bama general area. Unfortunately, a police personnel was killed in action while a female Internally Displaced Person (IDP) was hit by a stray bullet.

The Commander of 21 Brigade visited the location of the attack on Saturday, 30 September 2017. He later proceeded to attend the burial of the deceased IDP where he commiserated with the IDP community on her demise.

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

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

KM SAMUEL
Lieutenant Colonel
Deputy Director Army Public Rations 7 Division

CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF ARRIVES MAIDUGURI WITH CDS, OTHER SERVICE CHIEFS

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, this afternoon arrived in Maiduguri, accompanying the Chief of Defence Staff, General AG Olonisakin. Also in Maiduguri are the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas and the Director General of the Department of State Services, Alhaji Lawal Daura. The CDS and the other security chiefs are in Maiduguri largely to celebrate the 57th Independence Anniversary of Nigeria with the frontline personnel who are fighting terrorism in the Northeast. This is expected to serve as a morale booster to the frontline personnel and to let them know that the nation appreciates their sacrifices. The CDS and the security chiefs are also seizing the opportunity to interact with relevant field commanders involved in the counterterrorism operations. More details to follow.

OLATOKUNBO ADESANYA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

Al-Shabab launches attack on military base in Somalia


https://www.today.ng/news/africa/18013/shabab-launches-attack-military-base-somalia?utm_source=NND&utm_medium=twitter

#NA
#AFSF

AMISOM strength bolstered with AFRICOM delivery of BASTION
light tactical armored vehicle to UPDF in somalia.

Parajumpers from the French, U.S., Djiboutian, and Swedish militaries participate in a "St. Michael's jump" Sept. 24 in Djibouti, Africa.

#AMISOM strength bolstered with #AFRICOM vehicle delivery to UPDF