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bidexiii:
Don't let us be biased here !
We lost equipments few weeks ago, where some FOB base was overrun and military vehicles burnt. Saw videos of our gallant men killed.
What we are saying his our gallant troops deserves better interms of gear and equipment.

Look at those black vest and Aks, these are not even good for regular infantry.
Thank God they are provided with NVG at least

Toju200:
and with all the Gucci gear DRC still looses their tools to M23 and Terrorist gangs

Don't let us be biased here !
We lost equipments few weeks ago, where some FOB base was overrun and military vehicles burnt. Saw videos of our gallant men killed.
What we are saying his our gallant troops deserves better interms of gear and equipment.

Odunayaw:
Imagine taking pics of DHQSF and saying that's how the whole army are geared

Even the DHQSF are not properly geared. look at those DRC guys, whenever I come across there pics on the internet I always get jealous.

[/b]Bandit Leaders Surrender Arms and Captives in Batsari, Katsina State[b]

Following intense military operations by the combined forces of Op FASAN YANMA, bandit leaders Abu Radde and Umar Black, operating in Batsari and Safana LGAs in Katsina State have surrendered their arms and captives. This move marks a significant step towards ending banditry and criminality in the region.

The surrender ceremony, which took place on January 19, 2025 at Batsari, was attended by all stakeholders, including military representatives, to ensure transparency. The bandits handed over four AK47 rifles and 15 captives, comprising three males, eight females, and four children.

It was emphasized that this surrender was not a negotiation or peace meeting, but rather a crucial step towards the bandits' complete disarmament and release of all kidnapped victims. The surrendered arms, which are in good condition, are now in the custody of the 17 Brigade, while the rescued captives have been handed over to the Local Government Authorities for rehabilitation and aftercare.

rugged7:
DRC Military
How is it possible for the DRC hierarchy to optimally equip their army while Nigeria is stuck with AK47 as primary weapons?
While CDS keeps moaning about access to weapons.
I don't understand.

Have asked my self the same question over and over again.
[/b]The truth is corruption & Leadership is allien to the NA especially[b]. Even our SF lack basic gears!

[/b]UPDATE ON BELLO TURJI AND MOVEMENT OF BANDITS IN MARADUN LGA[b]

Reports have emerged indicating the suspected presence of notorious bandit leader Bello Turji in Maradun Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State. Loyalists to Turji, traveling on motorcycles and carrying casualties, were observed by local residents on the evening of January 19 and the morning of January 20, 2025, moving toward the Garsa/Kadanya area in Bayanruwa Den.

According to eyewitnesses, the fleeing bandits traversed a route that included Galadi, Damaga, Rudunu, and Danbenchi, and some have reportedly been spotted near the Rudunu, Bankamawa, and Farfaru areas under Faru District, as previously reported.

Further intelligence suggests that Bello Turji, alongside some of his men, is currently at the Garsa/Kadanya hideout, hosted by Jummo Smally, a former rival of Turji.

No hiding place for Turji


Source: @Zagazola

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[/b]Military Scores Major Victories Against Bandits in Operation Fansan Yanma[b]

The Nigerian military has intensified operations under Operation Fansan Yanma, delivering a series of decisive blows to bandit strongholds in the northwest. Over the past week, troops launched sustained offensives against camps controlled by notorious bandit leader Bello Turji, neutralizing scores of his fighters and destroying key hideouts in Fakai and Shinkafi forests.

Many bandits and their collaborators have been captured alive. The military’s coordinated efforts, including airstrikes and ground assaults, have left bandits in disarray, forcing them to abandon their camps and flee in desperation. Many of the bandits have been seen running helter skelter, frantically searching for new hiding spots as the military tightens its grip on the region. Reports indicate that several bandit leaders are now scattered, unable to regroup due to the continuous pressure.

With almost all escape routes effectively closed, the military has strategically sealed major transit corridors used by the bandits to evade capture. These measures, combined with the destruction of supply lines, have significantly weakened their operational capabilities. The success of Operation Fansan Yanma signals a critical turning point in the fight against banditry, as the military sustains its mission to eliminate criminal elements and restore peace to affected communities.


Source: @zagazola

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Nigeria officially becomes 2nd African country to join BRICS as partner country




https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/nigeria-officially-becomes-2nd-african-country-to-join-brics-as-partner-country/8njrz5b

Odunayaw:
I smiled in badassery as I saw SBS in that article

Same here

[/b]Notorious Bandit Leader Bello Turji on the run as Military dislodged camp, killed his son[b]



Combined ground and air troops under Operation Fansan Yanma have escalated their offensive against the notorious bandit leader Bello Turji in Zamfara State. Recent coordinated military strikes have dismantled key hideouts in Fakai, a stronghold in Shinkafi Local Government Area, where Turji and his associates have long operated.

This comes after a series of successful missions that resulted in the destruction of multiple bandit camps in the Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Among the camps targeted were Zangon Dan Gwandi, Zangon Tsaika, Zangon Kagara, and a school reportedly used by Turji to store foodstuffs and weapons. The military burned the school to prevent it from serving as a supply base for Turji’s network.

Intelligence sources comfirmed to Zagazola Makama that Turji’s group has suffered significant losses. “We killed his son and many of his fighters during the operation. I also listened to Turji’s panicked voice calling for reinforcements from seven other bandit leaders. None of them showed up, and one of his spies narrowly escaped from us today,” the sources said.

A considerable number of Turji’s associates, including high profile lieutenants and possibly family members, were neutralized during the targeted strikes.

Further reports reveal that four of Turji’s fighters were injured in previous encounters, while others have retreated to Mangwarorin Gebe, allegedly hiding stolen livestock and valuables.

[/b]The operation, described as strategic and carefully planned, is primarily led by a special forces with support from the General Officer Commanding (GOC). The special forces are supplemented by personnel from the Navy’s Special Boat Service (SBS), provided by the Theatre Command[b]

This operation is one of the most decisive efforts in recent times.Our forces are committed to ending the impunity of notorious bandits. This is a sustained campaign to dismantle these networks completely.”

Recent military successes have been attributed to proactive intelligence sharing and early warning systems, which facilitated the evacuation of civilians from high risk areas, thereby reducing collateral damage. The Nigerian Air Force executed a series of precise airstrikes, dismantling crucial hideouts and significantly undermining Turji’s operational capabilities.

Elite troops from Operation Hadarin Daji and the special forces unit of Operation Fansan Yamma have strategically positioned themselves along key escape routes.

Credible intelligence indicates that Turji was last sighted at Zangon Gebe, where he remains surrounded by his heavily armed fighters.

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Source; @Zagazola

[/b]Ghanaian Armed Forces Showcase Military Strength in Land Combat Demonstration[b]




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPfB8Y1ECQA?si=vQJSVFfoLtoEYSzt

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[/b]Scores of Terrorists Killed as Troops Sweep Camps in Nigeria’s Sokoto and Kebbi[b]



Troops of the Nigerian Army, under the banner of Operation Fansan Yanma, have dealt a decisive blow to terrorist groups operating in Sokoto and Kebbi states.

In a series of special operations targeting Local Government Areas (LGAs) including Illela, Tangaza, Gudu, Binji, and Silami in Sokoto State, as well as Augie, Arewa, Argungu, and Dandi LGAs in Kebbi State, the troops successfully neutralized over 20 terrorists and dismantled their camps, forcing them to abandon their hideouts.

The clearance operations, aimed at restoring peace and security in affected areas, saw the troops sweeping through terrorist enclaves in TSAUNA, BAUNI, and SARMA forests.

The Army’s thrust pushed deep into critical locations, flushing out terrorists, destroying their camps, and recovering logistical items.

In SARMA RUGA, located at coordinates, 20 terrorists were killed during intense engagements. Fleeing terrorists abandoned their weapons, hideouts, and supplies, many of which were subsequently destroyed by troops.

Another significant development was the clearing of MANJA village which had been deserted for four years due to banditry and terrorist activities. Encouragingly, locals have begun returning to their homes, expressing joy and gratitude to the Nigerian Army for liberating the area.

Further operations led to the discovery and clearance of a newly established terrorist camp near MAI HILLS, abandoned terrorist logistics, including essential supplies, were found. Troops pressed on to JAIMA village, a border community where Nigerien troops were reported to conduct patrols.

The troops advanced to additional key locations, including TAFKIN TARAMNA village and TUMBULUMKUM village. In their wake, ambush positions and standing patrols were established to monitor terrorist movements and sustain pressure on fleeing groups.


Source: @zagazola

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnNcVHIOQkg?si=KVEjaRh67SwZ6Qtl

[/b]Today We Remember And Honor The Brave Men And Women Who Have Selflessly Served Our Beloved Nation.
You And ur Sacrifices Will Never Be Forgotten[b]

#AFRD2025
#RIPFALLENHEROES

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[/b]INDIAN NAVY SHIP TUSHIL ARRIVES LAGOS NIGERIA[b]

On Sunday 12 January 2025, the Indian Navy Ship (INS) TUSHIL arrived Lagos on a port visit to Nigerian Navy. She was received by Officers and Men of the Western Naval Command.

Subsequently, on Monday 13 January 2025, the INS TUSHIL ship company went for a visited Nigerian Navy Ship KADA and were given a tour of the ship.

For many years, the Indian and Nigerian Navies have collaborated in areas of maritime security.

#NigerianNavy
#IndianNavy
#OnwardTogether

Odunayaw:
Were the DHQ/NA purchases in the form of short/medium/long term contracts, those companies would be able to expand to deal with the orders.

[/b]We have NA shopping like they are in a Kasua so we are stuck with buying from abroad[b]

QuietMynd:
We don't make APC kwa

Do we make the quantity we need on yearly basis, even Perforce & DICON can't meet the APC/AFV demands of NA.

QuietMynd:
I jst don't understand their obsession with foreign product for God's sake

But we don't make them, and soldiers at the frontline needs them.
What I hate the most is that we don't stick to a particular hardware. We've seen the airforce SOF with the IWI DAN .338 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle and probably this will be coming soon the the force inventory.

[/b]NAF ENGINEERS DEMONSTRATE EXCEPTIONAL EXPERTISE BY REVIVING AIRCRAFT GROUNDED FOR 23 YEARS[b]

In a phenomenal display of engineering ingenuity, aircraft engineers and technicians of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have accomplished the remarkable feat of reactivating a Dornier DO-228 aircraft, which had been grounded for 23 years. This achievement underscores NAF’s growing capacity for indigenous maintenance to bolster its operational readiness, whilst contributing to Nigeria’s inherent aviation capabilities.

The aircraft, originally designated "5N-MPS" and operated by the now defunct Ministry of Mines, Power, and Steel, had been grounded at the DANA facility in Kaduna since 2001. However, sequel to a Presidential Directive for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to transfer such grounded platforms to the NAF for evaluation and possible reactivation, the NAF initiated this project. The NAF took on the challenge of reactivating this aircraft, a Dash 201 Series with only 1,081 flight hours since new, considering the task a unique opportunity to restore a valuable national asset. The reactivation process, for the grounded aircraft - redesignated “NAF-039” - was conducted between June and September 2024, involving meticulous planning and painstaking execution by a crack team of 5 engineering officers and 40 technicians from the NAF 431 Engineering Group (Engr Gp), Kaduna.

This accomplishment, which required the application of advanced engineering techniques and adherence to stringent aviation standards, attests to the NAF’s growing technical expertise and resolute determination. The success of this project carries significant strategic implications, bearing in mind that, beyond enhancing the NAF’s fleet, it symbolises the Service’s resolve to achieve self-reliance in aviation maintenance for operational effectiveness. It also serves as a morale booster for the NAF engineers and technicians, showcasing their ability to undertake complex projects which otherwise would be outsourced to foreign entities.

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, lauded the 431 Engr Gp for their dedication, and emphasised the broader import of the achievement. He noted that the project reflects NAF’s resolve to optimise resources, strengthen its fleet, and uphold national security through operational excellence. “The successful reactivation of NAF 039 is not just an operational gain; it is a statement of our capabilities and our commitment to self-reliance,” he added. Significantly, this accomplishment builds upon the NAF’s earlier successes, such as the conduct of the first in-country 4,800-hour inspection on another DO-228 aircraft in January 2024.

Together, these milestones highlight the NAF’s growing capacity for advanced in-house aircraft maintenance, and serve as a foundation for future projects aimed at achieving technical autonomy.
The reactivation of NAF-039 after 23 years is more than an engineering achievement; it showcases the NAF's ingenuity, resilience, and commitment to operational excellence. It also reaffirms the Air Force’s vital role in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity, while highlighting its dedication to resource optimisation and self-reliance. The newly reactivated aircraft will bolster the NAF’s tactical airlift capabilities by joining the fleet of DO 228 aircraft, a platform still actively used worldwide. This achievement solidifies the NAF’s position as a formidable player in Africa’s aviation sector, with the potential to lead in indigenous maintenance and technical innovation.

Olusola F Akinboyewa
Air Vice Marshal
Director Public Relations and Information
Headquarters Nigerian Air Force

8 January 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b826cT1ROa8?si=CzFtURIjzMkb7nAi

NIGERIAN ARMY DECORATES FIRST FEMALE INFANTRY CORPS ARMY WARRANT OFFICER IN ABUJA

In a historic milestone, the Nigerian Army Women Command celebrated the promotion of Army Warrant Officer Hajara Egbunu on Friday, January 3, 2025. Brigadier General Mathias Amatso, Commander of the Nigerian Army Women Command, decorated Egbunu with her new rank badge during a ceremony held at the Command Conference Room in Abuja. This landmark achievement makes Egbunu the first female soldier from the elite Infantry Corps and the Nigerian Army Women Command to attain the prestigious rank of Army Warrant Officer.

bidexiii:
[/b]FORGING GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS: NAF EXPLORES ADVANCED DEFENCE SOLUTIONS IN QATAR[b]

In furtherance of his Command Philosophy to transform the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) into an agile and resilient force which effectively fulfils the airpower imperatives of national security, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar was recently in Doha, Qatar to engage with Barzan Holdings, a leading Qatari defence company. Discussions centred on leveraging opportunities for technology transfer, and the acquisition of cutting-edge solutions to meet the operational demands of the NAF. This aligns with the CAS’s strategic intent to enhance the NAF's core competencies through innovation and collaboration, underscoring the importance of global partnerships in the development of critical national security capabilities.
The engagement with Barzan Holdings also reflects the broader objectives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to Qatar in March 2024, which sought to strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in the areas of security and economic cooperation.

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#CION
#NW/NC
#NA

[/b]Troops eliminate 10,937 terrorists, apprehend 12,538 in 2024[b]
 
The Military High Command says the troops deployed to various operations across the country have in the last 12 months eliminated 10,937 terrorists, apprehended 12,538  and rescued 7,063 hostages.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military in the year 2024, on Tuesday in Abuja.
Buba said that troops significantly degraded the fighting capabilities of terrorists, recording 16,171 surrendered terrorist combatants and their families, during the course of the year.
He said that troops recovered 8,815 weapons, 228,004 ammunitions and denied the oil thieves an estimated sum over N68.4 billion.
The director gave the breakdown of the recoveries as: 4,332 AK47 rifles, 1,244 locally fabricated guns; 838 dane guns; 259 pump action guns; 128,496 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, and 45,445 rounds of 7.62mm NATO.
Others are 5,103 cartridges, 2,131 assorted arms and 29,176 assorted ammunitions.
In the North-East, he said that the troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralised 3,151 terrorists, arrested 2,503 suspects and rescued 1,605 kidnap hostages within the year.
Buba said that the troops also recovered 1,802 AK47 rifles, 446 fabricated rifles; 438 dane guns; 378 assorted arms; 42,439 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo; 16,336 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and 12,429 assorted ammunitions in the North East.
He said that in the North-Central, the troops of Operations Safe Haven and Whirl Stroke, neutralised 1,047 violent extremists, arrested 3,001 and rescued 1,782 kidnap hostages.
Buba said that the troops also recovered 549 AK47 rifles, 321 fabricated guns; 629 assorted arms; 19,577 rounds of 7.62mm special; 2,962 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and 4,084 assorted ammunitions.
In the North-West, he said that the troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, in the course of the year neutralised 2,906 terrorists, arrested 1,826 suspects and rescued 2,616 kidnap hostages.
According to him, troops recovered 1,450 AK47 rifles, 477 fabricated guns; 576 assorted arms; 31,999 rounds of 7.62mm special; 14,960 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and 6,564 assorted ammunitions.
Under Operation Whirl Stroke, Buba said the troops neutralised 742 terrorists, arrested 1,877 suspects and rescued 595 kidnap hostages.
He said that the troops equally recovered 364 AK47 rifles, 302 assorted arms; 12,422 rounds of 7.62mm special; 5,991 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and 2,818 assorted ammunitions.
Buba said that in the South-South, the troops of Operation Delta Safe neutralised 78 terrorists, arrested 2,357 persons involved in crude oil theft and rescued 93 kidnap hostages.
According to him, troops also blocked oil thieves from stealing 56.2 million litres of crude oil; 9.7 million litres of AGO; 95,595 litres of DPK and 156,527 litres of PMS.
“Furthermore, troops recovered 538 assorted weapons; 13,198 assorted ammunition; destroyed 2,019 wooden boats and 2,612 illegal refining sites,’’ he said.
In the South-East, Buba said the troops of Operation UDO KA sustained the momentum in finding, flushing out and destroying IPOB /ESN terrorists at locations in which they hibernate.
He said that the troops intercepted and arrested several IPOB/ESN terrorists, collaborators; gun runners and informants; as well as neutralised 734 terrorists; arrested 974 suspects and rescued 372 kidnap hostages.
“Additionally, troops seek to continue to heighten collaboration with neighbouring countries and regional bodies, in order to tackle the menace of terrorism.
“Importantly, troops in the battlefield are in high spirits, fully committed, devoted and believe in the justness of the cause.
“On the whole, the war is not for the armed forces alone, but for all citizens. The military, therefore, urges for more citizens support, in order to win the war,’’ Buba said.

[/b]OLD BUT JUST SAW THESE ?[b]

As Part of the Effort to Tackle the Menace of Crudeoil Theft, Illegal Oil Bunkering and Pipeline Vandalism, the FG has Commissioned 8 Gunboat for the NSCDC

ocelot2006:
Beautiful. Now replace all Hiluxs with this and hand over the former to Military Police.

Mixed with Proforce MRAPs, Case closed