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US drone strikes in Somalia hit al-Shabaab fighters


http://www.wpxi.com/news/trending-now/us-drone-strikes-in-somalia-hit-alshabaab-fighters/588357975

Former Senior Al Shabaab Leader Says Militants Should Leave Group

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2017-08-15/former-senior-al-shabaab-leader-says-militants-should-leave-group

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NAF COMMISSIONS PROJECTS IN LAGOS

In its determination to maintain a highly motivated and operationally effective force, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has again commissioned another set of welfare projects in Lagos. The projects, which are located at the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja and 041 Communications Depot, Shasha, were aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of personnel and their families with a view to motivating them for optimal performance. At the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja, a 48 x 1-bedroom Senior Non-Commissioned Officers’ (SNCOs) transit accommodation, named after late Sergeant Karatu LA, as well as an entrance archway and a photo stand were commissioned. At the 041 Communications Depot, Shasha, a newly constructed block of 18 x 2-bedroom SNCOs’ accommodation as well as a Corporals and below Club, built for the recreation of airmen, were commissioned.

While commissioning the projects, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, who was represented by the Chief of Administration, Air Vice Marshal Lawal Alao, stated that the construction and furnishing of the new residential accommodation as well as the renovation of existing ones, “were aimed at addressing the acute shortage of accommodation that was hitherto experienced by personnel”. According to the CAS, in pursuance of the resolve to reposition the NAF, “we embarked on a comprehensive infrastructural development campaign which involved the construction and furnishing of new NAF Hospitals and schools as well as the renovation and expansion of existing ones in virtually all NAF Bases including Kaduna, Bauchi, Ibadan and Lagos, where a new secondary school was commissioned at Shasha on 14 June 2017 and would commence academic activities this September”. The CAS reiterated the resolve of the NAF to continue to effectively motivate personnel for effective employment of air power in counterinsurgency operations in the North East and other theatres of operations.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Logistics Command, Air Vice Marshal IJ Yahaya, said the fact that another set of projects was being commissioned in Lagos, in quick succession, is a testimony to the dogged determination of the CAS to rapidly develop infrastructure in the NAF with a view to improving personnel welfare and spurring them towards enhanced service delivery. The highlight of the occasion was the presentation of keys to some beneficiaries.

DOPRI

tdayof:
https://twitter.com/tehreem97718/status/897157257699500033?s=08

Jf17. What a thunderous sound.

Nice..

GENERAL COURT MARTIAL SENTENCES AIRCRAFTMAN BERNARD KALU TO DEATH BY HANGING

The General Court Martial (GCM) sitting at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base in Makurdi has sentenced Aircraftman (ACM) Bernard Kalu to death by hanging for shooting and killing his female colleague, late Aircraftwoman (ACW) Sholape Oladipupo. Delivering the judgement on Tuesday, 15 August 2017, the President of the GCM, Group Captain Elisha Bindul, found ACM Kalu guilty of the charges of murder, house breaking, impersonation, failure to perform military duty, loss of Service property and disobedience to standing orders. The verdict is, however, subject to confirmation by the Convening Authority.

The Defence Counsel, however, expressed dissatisfaction with the verdict, adding that if the Convening Authority did not review the verdict, he would appeal to a higher court. The judgement today brought to an end, months of the GCM trial of the unfortunate shooting incident involving the two NAF personnel. It would be recalled that ACM Kalu shot and killed ACW Oladipupo Sholape on 12 March 2017 at the NAF Base, Makurdi. The successful conclusion of the GCM is a validation of the NAF's earlier assurance to the general public that justice would be served to all concerned parties in the matter.

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LTGEN:
The trucks are for logistics purposes.
The AK-47 ( PACKO) will most likely be replaced by the now standard Beryl Rifle, and the modified Beryl Rifle
Understand also" parade ground inspection uniform and equipment" is totally different from what these men will be using in the field.
The G.O. C being there means they will have access, they also trained at Buni Yadi which they trained at the Na SF school located closest to the field of A.O.R.
I also agree with JAKE our Nigerian Journalist the way they report Military news will cause one to take a very deep breath, shake one's head and just read on.

Thanks you've answered bthe question. Hope @odunayaw. Its a matter of time those pkako riffles will fade away.

PRESS STATEMENT

OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE INTENSIFIES CORDON AND SEARCH OPERATIONS FOR BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS IN MAIDUGURI

As part of ongoing counter insurgency operations, the Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE has been conducting several clearance as well as cordon and search operations in urban and rural areas within the Theatre. The clearance operations effort has been yielding several successes. It has forced the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) to change tactics and resort to employment of suicide bombers to target military locations and the populace. This necessitated the need to intensify Cordon and Search in Maiduguri metropolis and environment.

In the last one week cordon and search operations were conducted in Jiddari –Polo, Muna Garage, Jakana amongst several other areas. On 10th August 2017, Theatre Command received information from one of its credible sources that some high value BHT suspects had infiltrated into Pompomari Bye Pass. It therefore became expedient to take preemptive action by combing the general area through a cordon and search operations. The operation was successfully conducted as over 30 houses were searched. One of such included a property which was said to be occupied by United Nations Staff, although the property did not carry a UN designation. On the whole, operation in the general area was successfully concluded but no arrest was made because the suspects were not found.

The command wishes to assure the general public that these operations are being conducted to safeguard lives and properties but not targeted at any individual or group. The general public is cautioned to avoid peddling rumours which may cause disaffection and to remain law abiding.
You are please requested to disseminate the information to the general public.

KINGSLEY SAMUEL
Lieutenant Colonel
for Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE

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UPDATE: MOBILE STRIKE TEAMS LAUNCHED TO ENHANCE OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE

In what could best be described as a turning point in the ongoing clearance operations in the North East, today, Tuesday 15th August 2017, the Theatre Commander Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru, launched 3 Mobile Strike Teams (MST) at the Military Command and Control Centre, Maimalari Military Cantonment, Maiduguri, Borno State. The teams are designed to conduct long range patrols and ambushes deep into the hinterland. It is a mixed of professionally trained special forces mobile with variants of equipment on wheels.

The Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE charged the teams to be discipline, confident, resolute, focused and determined in their task of clearing the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists wherever they are found.

It would be recalled that the MST were trained at Nigerian Army School of Special Forces (NASFS), Buni Yadi, Yobe State recently. Their task is to keep the main supply route and all rural settlements safe.

The launch of the MSTs was attended by the Chief of Civil Military Affairs Army Headquarters, Major General Nuhu Angbazo, Component Commanders of Operation LAFIYA DOLE and the Acting General Officers Commanding of 7 Division and 8 Task Force Division respectively.

#NAF PILOT

Who wants to jump.....

Guys enough is enough.we are all adults please let's stop these raining of insults.

#NAF

#RANDOM
#NN

MikeCZA:
What's funny is that we voted for that resolution(no flight) both Nigeria and South Africa.

we were "outsmarted".

And we are suffering it now.

Guys I beg both parties, its okay for now.

#COIN

Boko Haram carries out ‘two-hour’ attack on Borno community, kills four – Witness

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/240161-boko-haram-carries-two-hour-attack-borno-community-kills-four-witness.html

NAF



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIaZn_jCs3k

jpphilips:
When NATO and her allies moved in on Libya, I could still recall they were not allowed boots on ground, my question is; who are the boots on ground that captured gaddafi enroute his birthplace Sirte? who were the boots on ground that killed former Ambassador chris stevens?
out of curiosity, Are they by any chance Libya people?
Do you sincerely think that any rogue nation (in western parlance) ,Russia, NK , Iran or china can arm any group in the United states or any other NATO country?
Why will US citizens refuse to pick up arms (not even from gun shops) despite their hatred for Trump unlike the Libyans? Please he who destroys his country is to blame not the man who wanted to dispose his arms for profit or any other clandestine interest, make no mistakes about that.

You are right there where no NATO boots on Libyan soil. But there are few questions we should ask; who supplied the rebels with weapon's they used in overthrowing gadaffi , the air support NATO gave: (especially French rafale jets) and the hell fire missile that was fired at gafaffi's convoy when he was trying to escape.

They should have left them alone, now Libyan armed forces weapons are all over conflicts area in Africa and Asia.

#Random

jakeporeshenko:
Hehehe he’s finally back in shape, I remember when he was critically injured by a NaF air strike and he suddenly forgot how to start in propaganda videos. He was relegated to releasing audio tapes.


For anyone who wants to see it, the full thing is on YouTube (Sahara Reporters page).... 36 long minutes of crazy talk.

His the video on YouTube already

slimthugchimee:
who has notice the difference this guy used to take pictures in front of amourd vehicles and inside houses.



But now its inside a bush, without even an okada behind him

Nice observation.....

PRESS STATEMENT

NIGERIAN MILITARY REASSURES THE UNITED NATIONS AGENCIES OPERATING IN THE NORTH EAST OF CONTINUOUS SUPPORT

The Nigerian Military’s attention has been drawn to some negative rumour against the United Nations Agencies operations in the North East following our cordon and search operations in Pompomari Byepass of Maiduguri. The operation was never intended to undermine the integrity of the UN or any other humanitarian agencies that have been working tirelessly to alleviate the plight of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and other vulnerable group in the North East.

It is pertinent to state that one of the mandate’s of the Nigerian Military in the North East theatre of operation is to provide security and support to the UN and other humanitarian agencies in the discharge of their duties. Indeed, their roles have been complementing the efforts of the Federal Government in the restoring normalcy in the region.

Following the incident of 10 August 2017, mechanisms have been put in place to ensure that the incident that led to the peddling of misleading information in the social media does not occur again. The Nigerian military therefore wishes to reassure the UN agencies in the North East of their safety at all times. We will continue to provide all necessary support and the conducive environment for the discharge of their humanitarian activities.
You are please requested to disseminate the information to the general public.

KINGSLEY SAMUEL
Lieutenant Colonel
for Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE

#BurkinaFaso: Burkinabe special forces launched an assault around midnight local time on the site were the assailants are entrenched.

#BurkinaFaso: 17 dead and 8 wounded - Minister of Communication #AzizIstanbul #Ouagadougou

#BurkinaFaso: Survivor of the #AzizIstanbul attack, armored vehicle, makeshift ambulance & residents assisting victims #Ouagadougou #lwili

#BurkinaFaso: Armed assault on restaurant #AzizIstanbul in C #Ouagadougou, heavy gunfire since 2h shooutout ongoing between sec & assailants

#Mali: #MINUSMA's Dutch Task Group Desert Falcon on LRRP during rainy season

#Algeria- Large weapons cache found in Bordj Badji Mokhtar, near #Mali border- 4 HMGs, 6 MMGs, 14 AKs, 14 rifles, 2 RPG2 launchers, grenades.

These are unexploded bombs remnants of the Nigeria - Biafra war, They are life bombs which was reported in Sun Newspaper .