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UPDATE ON OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE FRIDAY 30TH JUNE 2017

Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed in various parts of the northeast under the auspices of Operation LAFIYA DOLE and the Multinational Joint Task Force in conjunction with sister Services and other Security Agencies have continued the fight against terrorism relentlessly. They have been doing so through patrols, clearance operations, patrols and maintaining blocking positions. They have also been contributing their bits in humanitarian activities to enhance civil-military relations with their respective host communities.

TROOPS PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO RETURNEE REFUGEES IN BANKI

Troops of 152 Battalion of the Nigerian Army stationed in Banki have been rendering humanitarian assistance to over 887 Nigerian refugees returned from Cameroon since Tuesday 27th June 2017. The troops out of sheer love have apart from organizing their safe return have been using their resources to feed and make them comfortable through feeding and provision of accommodation pending when humanitarian agencies would fully take over. It was reported that this kind gesture endeared the troops to the returnees as most of them such meals were best in the last couple of years. Beyond that according to a humanitarian worker, “the army is also providing shelter at the barracks for several aid workers including UNICEF and UNHCR supported staff. This is giving confidence to more Humanitarian workers to move to Banki and to serve those who need us most.”

PATROL TEAM ENCOUNTER IED THAT CLAIMS THE LIVES OF AN OFFICER AND 3 SOLDIERS

Yesterday, Thursday 29th June 2017, at about 8.00am a patrol team of 133 Special Forces Battalion on patrol to Maiduguri, encountered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) buried on the road between Kangarwa and Alagarno village. Unfortunately, the IED claimed the life of an officer and 3 soldiers, while 3 other members of the patrol team sustained various degrees of injuries. Their Hilux vehicle was also completely damaged.
The bodies of the late officer and soldiers have since been evacuated while the wounded have also been moved to the unit’s medical facility.

It is gratifying to note also that the 3 suspected Boko Haram terrorists that planted the IED and hide were pursued and neutralized.

TROOPS HANDOVER OF BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS ABDUCTEE/ESCAPEE

On Thursday 29th June 2017, Headquarters of 23 Brigade Nigerian Army at about 2.30pm handed over one Miss Jada Hachaba to her mother in the presence relatives and Alhaji Bello, the District Head of Gulak at the Brigade’s Headquarters in Yola. It will be recalled that Miss Jada was abducted by suspected Boko Haram terrorists but she escaped.

TROOPS RECOVER UXO IN AN UNCOMPLETED BUILDING IN BUNI YADI

Troops of 27 Brigade Garrison Nigerian Army, on Thursday 29th June 2017, at about 3.40pm discovered a 122mm D30 Unexploded Ordinance inside an uncompleted building at the Federal Low Cost Housing Estate, Buni Yadi, Yobe State. The unit’s Explosive Ordinance Team were drafted into the scene and they safely detonated it.

TROOPS ARREST 2 BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS COLLABORATORS AND INFORMANTS

Based on credible information received, troops of 159 Battalion Nigerian Army arrested two suspected Boko Haram terrorists’ collaborators/informants; Abubakar Ahmed aged 23 years and Aji Maina aged 45 years. Both were arrested on Wednesday 28th June 2017 at Garin Gada and Kanamma respectively after painstaking trailing. Abubakar Ahmed was arrested while trying to collect relief materials for onward conveyance to Boko Haram terrorists, while Aji Maina was arrested while on transit at Kanamma enroute Gamari in Niger Republic. The suspects are further being interrogated.

TROOPS INTERCEPT 2 MINORS SPYING FOR BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS IN KUKAWA

Vigilant elements of 8 Division Nigerian Army stationed at Kukawa, northern Borno State have yesterday Thursday 29th June 2017, intercepted 2 minors; Abubakar Aji aged 13 and Isah Mustapha aged 12 on spying mission on troops location at Kukawa. On further interrogation the minors claimed to have been with Boko Haram terrorists in Kangarawa since 2014.

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

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Relations

Odunayaw:
Thanks Sir

Ur wlc.

NPF SF

#Libya- photos of UN personnel's departure from Mitiga Airport, #Tripoli, after brief abduction by militia in Zawiyah .

As confirmed by officials, UN team has arrived in Mitiga airport following an attack by armed group against a convoy near Az Zawiyah.

BREAKING: Six Killed, Scores Wounded In Fresh Boko Haram Attack In Borno

At least six civilians were killed and scores seriously injured when Islamist terrorist believed to be Boko Haram members attacked a community in the southern part of Borno State on Wednesday, sources from the besieged community have said. The terrorists reportedly stormed the village of Boderi in Damboa local government area of Borno State Wednesday night, leaving six men and many others wounded. Boderi is located about 18 miles away from Damboa, a town in the southern part of Borno State.

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#Libya-UN convey reportedly attacked in #Zawiyah, 20 km west of #Tripoli. Unconfirmed reports-7 UNSMIL workers&12 security guards kidnapped

#Tunisia: Terrorist financing network composed of 13 individuals dismantled w/ 3 million TND (~€1.07 million) seized.

#Mali: Reports that the locality of Infoukaretane, rural #Ménaka has been attacked last night around 19h, allegedly by Sahraoui's men..

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The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen TY Buratai along with other Senior military officers at RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2017 London on Tuesday 27th June 2017, in Pictures:

REMAINS OF TWO GALLANT SOLDIERS KILLED IN ACTION BURIED IN GOMBE

Today Wednesday 28th June 2017, the remains of two gallant soldiers that paid the supreme price on Saturday 17th June 2017, along Damboa-Biu road in Borno State, 11NA/66/10788 Lance Corporal Auwal Halliru and 15NA/73/0188 Private Halilu Aliyu of 254 Task Force Battalion were buried according Islamic religious rites at the Gombe military ceremony.

You are please requested to disseminate this information to the public through your medium.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.

Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Relations

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UPDATE ON OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE WEDNESDAY 28TH JUNE 2017

TROOPS ARREST BOKO HARAM TERRORIST IN BUNI GARI

Troops of 27 Task Force Brigade deployed at Buni Gari have arrested another suspected Boko Haram terrorist, Isah Garba aged 20 years while on perimetre patrol on 25th June 2017. Preliminary investigation was initially difficult as he was found to be under influence of heavy dosage of drugs. He has since stabilized and making useful statement.

TROOPS RECOVER AND DESTROY IED
Troops of 29 Task Force Brigade while on patrol on 28th June 2017, along Wajiro-Mallam Kuramti cattle route discovered an IED planted by suspected Boko Haram terrorists. The EOD team safely removed and detonated it.

TROOPS CLEAR BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS AMBUSH AND RECOVER BOMB

Today Wednesday 28th June 2017, at about 3.30pm, troops of 151 Battalion of 21 Brigade on patrol to Mayanti Village were ambushed by suspected elements of Boko Haram terrorists. The troops successfully cleared the ambush by neutralizing some of the terrorists, while a reinforcement was immediately dispatched to mop up the general area. The team recovered a 60mm Commando Mortar Bomb, 13 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition and 51 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition.

Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Relations

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TROOPS DISCOVER AND DESTROY REACTIVATED ILLEGAL OIL DUMP AT SUCRUCHO-KALAROGBANA RIVERS STATE

Troops of 146 Battalion, 16 Brigade Nigerian Army while on routine patrol on Wednesday 28th June 2017, along Sucrucho-Kalarogbana Fishing Ports general area, discovered and destroyed a reactivated illegal oil dumb. Items recovered include 1 Cooking pot, 2 Storage tanks (iron and plastic) loaded with suspected stolen crude oil, 1 Cylinder and a pumping machine.

In related development, on same day, troops stationed at Forward Operation Base Ahoada, while on routine patrol around Ogbogu general area arrested a suspected cultist. Items recovered from the suspect include local charms and substances suspected to be marijuana. The suspect has been handed over to SARS at Erema for further interrogation.

Similarly, on Tuesday 27th June 2017, following a tip off from well-meaning citizens, about suspected armed bandits terrorizing residents of Ogbolo-Ogbolo community, combined troops and and personnel of Mobile Police stationed at Akinima Division, carried out cordon and search operation in the area. Although the suspects fled the scene, before troops arrival, the combined team recovered 2 Locally made gun loaded with cartridges, and 3 Machetes.

The troops also thwarted attempt by kidnappers to attack traders at Omoku market on the same day, following the aftermath of cultist rivalry fight at Uzochi community in Ahoada LGA, Rivers State, troops also conducted aggressive patrol from Ogbogolo to Uzochi. Although normalcy has returned to the area, the Patrol Commander sensitized the inhabitants of the area on the need for peace.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Relations

Odunayaw:
meanwhile Quick question

this goes to @DEATHMACHINE(thanks for ur reply the other day) and any other person with the answer

After basic training at NA depot.. what is the next step for soldiers moving onto the Amphibious brigade or Para bn(or is it bde?)

+ Do privates get to pick if they'd want to serve in dz specialties?

There are many factors used in selecting soldiers into a arm of the army after six months of basic training (Nigeria army depot).

Examples is starting from day one of recuites training, those with high performance in range classification and other marksmanship may be eventually selected into a type of special force etc.

Information you also supplied about yourselves and your knowledge about something may also land you into any arm of the army. For example you are from a riverine area like the Niger delta, you might eventually land in the amphibious arm of the army(i.e isaac boro) Another example is if you've learnt a trade(i.e mechanic, welder e.t.c) before joining the army you might eventually end up in the engineering,armour or logistic e.t.c arm of the army or military .

There are many yards stick but I av just sighted the basic ones used for recruitment. Hope I did answer your question .

Odunayaw:
I don't know if it's only me
Isn't any1 bothered with the spate at which soldiers wear mufti on their camo ...doesn't dz spell indiscipline or sumthn

Its becoming too much and I think military top brass should do something to check mate these .

Odunayaw:
No matter how we'd put it..the SARS r d unchallenged scruffy dressers of the NPF

tdayof:
After military takeover? Looks like a picture from DJI picture.

DJI.....

tdayof:
NPF officers are well dressed. Depends on UNIT. My dad guys are well kitted. I agree not all dress really well.

Your pics 2, I guess because those guys acted undercover that is why.

They acted undercover while holding an riffles with bullet proof vest. What's under cover there.....

jakeporeshenko:
The pictures aren't loading can you post again please.

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Nigerian female Army Officer, Yetunde Odunuga wins Gold Medal in boxing


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Nigeria’s Minister of Defence Speech during Visit to Italian Defence Minister



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Nigerian university builds trench to stop Boko Haram attacks




Authorities in north-eastern Nigeria have begun digging a 27km (17 mile) trench around the University of Maiduguri to prevent attacks by Boko Haram Islamist militants.
On Sunday three suicide bombers attacked the university killing themselves and a security guard.
There has been a dramatic upsurge in violence in Maiduguri in recent months.
Boko Haram, who want an Islamic state, loosely translates from Hausa as "Western education is forbidden".

Nigerian police say that in the first attack on Sunday, a suicide bomber blew himself up inside the grounds of Maiduguri's university, killing a female security guard.
Minutes later, four female suicide bombers then attacked two villages just outside the city, killing 12 people.
The trenches are designed to make it impossible for the militants to drive into the university as well as making it harder for them to access the campus on foot.
Borno state governor Kashim Shettima is financing the trench and has asked the Nigerian government for money to fund a permanent barrier.
Mr Shettima is also releasing money to pay allowances to guards drawn from local vigilante groups, who are working with the police to patrol the area.
He said that while the university was a federal institution, it was the Borno state government's responsibility to stop the militants from achieving their aim of forcing the university's closure.
Nigeria's government has said that Boko Haram has been defeated.
But, the BBC's Martin Patience in Lagos says that, for now, the army is failing to foil or stop the attacks.

FROM THE RECORDS: The first 30 Nigerian officers in Nigeria's military.

Date: June, 1959

Left to right sitting: Captain Robert Adeyinka Adebayo, Captain Philip Effiong, Captain Umeh Ogere Imo, Major Samuel Adesoji Ademulegun, Major Wellington Bassey, Major General Norman Forster (GOC, Nigerian Army), Major Aguiyi Ironsi, Major Ralph Adetunji Shodeinde, Captain Zakaria Maimalari, Captain Conrad Nwawo, Captain David Akpode Ejoor.

2nd Row Standing: Lt Igboba, Lt George Remunoiyowun Kurubo, (non Nigerian standing next to Kurubo), Lt J Akahan Akaga, Lt Patrick Awunah, Lt Louis Ogbonnia, Lt Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Lt Eyo Ekpo, Lt Author Unegbe, Lt Abogo Largema.

3rd Row Standing: Lt Hillary Mbilitem Njoku, 2nd Lt Macauley Nzefili, 2nd Lt David Ogunewe, 2nd Lt Shadrack, Lt Alexander Madiebo, 2nd Lt Anthony Eze, Lt Yakubu Gowon, 2nd Lt Sylvanus Nwanjei, Lt Yakubu Pam, 2nd Lt Hassan Katsina.

The very first Nigerian to be commissioned officer was "Wellington Bassey" with Army number (N1). Two months later, "Aguiyi Ironsi" (N2) and "Samuel A. Ademulegun" (N3) were also commissioned. A short while later, "Ralph Adetunji Shodeinde" (N4) was also commissioned officer.