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unknown87:
Are you positive about this news sir? This is very serious. It will definitely dampen the morale of the officers and men in the NE theater. Sad news indeed. My heart goes out to the families and friends of all our gallant and fearless men who have paid the supreme sacrifice in keeping Nigeria and Nigerians safe.

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BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS ATTACK MILITARY LOCATION IN NORTHERN BORNO…lost a gallant officer

Yesterday at about 10.00pm suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked a 119 Battalion Nigerian Army location at Mallam Fatori, northern Borno State. The troops fought gallantly and repelled the attack, killing 14 Boko Haram terrorists.

Unfortunately, we lost an officer and 4 soldiers, while 4 other soldiers sustained various degrees of injuries during the encounter. One of those killed in action, was Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu Ali, the Commanding Officer of 272 Tank Battalion.

It will be recalled that because of the late senior officer’s exceptional bravery and gallantry, he was given an accelerated promotion from the rank of Major to Lieutenant Colonel and was decorated by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General TY Buratai at Gamboru Ngala on 9th September 2015 during an operational visit.

So far, the troops have recovered 1 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), 7 AK-47 rifles and a large quantity of ammunition. Mopping up and exploitation are ongoing.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations

SAD NEWS.......


Lieutenant conolel muhammad abu Ali, Commanding Officer of 272 tank battalion .

R.I.P BRAVE OFFICER & SOLDIER.

AND TO THE OTHER SOLDIERS THAT LOST THERE LIVES DURING THE ATTACK.

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BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS ATTACK MILITARY LOCATION IN NORTHERN BORNO…lost a gallant officer

Yesterday at about 10.00pm suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked a 119 Battalion Nigerian Army location at Mallam Fatori, northern Borno State. The troops fought gallantly and repelled the attack, killing 14 Boko Haram terrorists.

Unfortunately, we lost an officer and 4 soldiers, while 4 other soldiers sustained various degrees of injuries during the encounter. One of those killed in action, was Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu Ali, the Commanding Officer of 272 Tank Battalion.

It will be recalled that because of the late senior officer’s exceptional bravery and gallantry, he was given an accelerated promotion from the rank of Major to Lieutenant Colonel and was decorated by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General TY Buratai at Gamboru Ngala on 9th September 2015 during an operational visit.

So far, the troops have recovered 1 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), 7 AK-47 rifles and a large quantity of ammunition. Mopping up and exploitation are ongoing.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations

Henry240:
So I read. Lt Colonel Ali who was given an accelerated promotion for his exploits in the 6 weeks offensive. He's a T-72 tank commander. He was killed last night. The army already put up a statement.

Seriously,...... . These is a sad news.

rugged7:
MR LTGEN
You repeatedly go off half cocked, on obtuse tangents mate...
Leave all these your stories...
I have no bitterness against Buhari despite his calling ALL of us Nigerians living abroad criminals.
But i will not accept this level of incompetence, hypocrisy and grand larceny by these leaders who have completely hypnotized certain sections of the populace like you.

We will praise the leadership and army when they do good, BUT we will hold them accountable where they falter.
NOT this a$$-kissing crap you have become a specialist in.
Yes, we know you very well from your twitter page.
I am done arguing with you.

Tnx.....

Now let's leave aside the argument.

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TROOPS RECOVER ANOTHER CHIBOK SCHOOL GIRL AT PULKA, BORNO STATE

Troops of 121 Battalion, Nigerian Army, deployed at Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State, for Operation LAFIYA DOLE today, Saturday 5th November 2016, at about 6.00am, while screening some escapees from Boko Haram terrorists hideout in Sambisa forest, discovered one of the abducted Government Secondary School Chibok girls, named Maryam Ali Maiyanga among them.

She was discovered to be carrying a 10-month-old son, named Ali. She has been taken to the unit’s medical facility for proper medical check up.

It is imperative to state that troops have been working round the clock to clear remnants of Boko Haram terrorists wherever they might be hibernating and also rescue all persons held hostages by terrorists.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations

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Rwanda Names French Officers Accused of Aiding Genocide in 1994

Rwanda has released a list of 22 senior French army officers it says knowingly aided the planning and execution of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsis.

The list released by the National Commission for the Fight Against Genocide (CNLG) is likely to escalate the tiff between Kigali and Paris, in the wake of the reopening of investigations by France into the shooting down of a plane carrying President Juvenal Habyarimana.

The move to revive the probe has angered Rwanda, which has threatened to sever diplomatic ties with Paris.

In a detailed report issued Monday, CNLG named 22 senior French officers who were operating in Rwanda at the time of the genocide and reportedly had a direct hand in the massacre.

CNLG further says the French military officers must be charged.

“French actors were involved in the genocide both as perpetrators and accomplices, and do not want their acts to be known despite their proofs.

“This is the biggest cause explaining the persistent refusal of the French authorities to validate the ballistic investigation by French experts in Rwanda in 2010 which indicated that missiles were fired from Kanombe military barracks,” the report says.

The French officers include Generals Jacques Lanxade, Christian Quesnot, Jean-Pierre Huchon, Jean-Claude Lafourcade; Colonels Gilbert Canovas, Jacques Rosier, Didier Tauzin, René Galinié and Bernard Cussac.

Others are Colonels Dominique Delort, Jacques Hogard, Jacques Rosier, Patrice Sartre, and Lieutenant Colonels Michel Robardey, Jean-Jacques Maurin and Eric De Stabenrath.

More officers include Captains Etienne Joubert, Paul Barril and Commanders Grégoire De Saint Quentin, Denis Roux and Marin Gillier, all of whom Kigali says there is enough evidence to show that French officers and politicians committed very serious crimes in Rwanda.

Rwanda and France continue to trade accusations over the events that led up to the genocide, with Kigali maintaining that the French, who were the main allies of President Habyarimana’s government, abetted the killings.

The two countries also disagree on who downed the plane, which is perceived to have triggered the killings. French judges in 2012 appeared to support the view that Hutu extremists downed the plane, seemingly settling the six-year diplomatic standoff.

Nigerian Defence Academy Gets First Indoor Shooting Range

Minister of Defence, Brigadier General Mansur Mohammed Dan Ali has commissioned the first-in-Africa Indoor Shooting Gallery Range for the training of cadets and other members of the armed forces.

The 300 metres Indoor Gallery Range, built by the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) at the academy permanent site, Kaduna, is designed with electronic and computerized features to train NDA cadets and other members of the armed forces in weapon handling.

Also commissioned were newly acquired 12 Hankook Training Vehicles and the newly introduced Faculty of Military Science building.

The minister described the gallery range as a monumental achievement by the NDA Commandant, saying mastering the skills and techniques in weaponry was essential to every military personnel, especially with Nigeria’s security challenges.

NDA Commandant, Major General Mohammed T. Ibrahim thanked President Muhammadu Buhari and the minister for their support for the academy to achieve greatness.

Ugandan Missile Fabricator Wants to Join Army

A 28-year-old man in Hoima, who is fabricating a device similar to a missile, wants to join the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF).

Mr Anatoli Kiiza, a resident of Kiryangobe village in Kitoba Sub-county, told Daily Monitor that he wants to join a department in the army charged with manufacturing arms.

“When I first developed the idea, I wanted to operate independently but I have since realised that I can get more support and materials if I am part of the army,” Mr Kiiza said on Monday.

The army has expressed willingness to support him. The UPDF spokesperson, Lt Col Paddy Ankunda, said innovation for promotion of peace and stability was welcome.

“Through our office, we can look at what he is doing and support his work,” Lt Col Ankunda told Daily Monitor.

He said Mr Kiiza could go to UPDF offices where he can be guided to the relevant department.

Last week, Mr Kiiza asked government to authorise him to test his locally-made missile.

Mr Kiiza previously made attempts to fabricate a machine similar to a missile in June 2012 but police arrested him.

After undergoing numerous interrogations, he was released without being prosecuted

Mr Kiiza said despite being arrested seven times since 2012, he has never abandoned his weapon-making ambitions.

“I am patriotic. I wish to make a significant contribution to Uganda’s security through manufacturing weapons,” he said.

Mr Kiiza claimed to have researched on Internet how missiles are made in countries such as USA, China and North Korea.

He claims that Uganda can save money which it spends on buying weapons if innovative people like him are supported to manufacture weapons, adding that it should create an enabling environment for him to showcase his indigenous skills.

Mr Kiiza said his love for weapons manufacturing can be traced to his childhood when he assembled a homemade bomb which exploded and injured his right leg.

According to his mother, Ms Margret Biferamunda, Kiiza enrolled for education at Kitoba Primary School but dropped out of school before reaching P7.

However, Mr Kiiza claims he completed Senior Six at Nyamitanga SS in 2009.

As reported by Francis Mugerwa for The Monitor

Kenya Withdrawals all Troops from South Sudan


Kenya has rejected the dismissal of Lt-Gen Johnson Ondieki as the Commander of the UN peacekeeping force in South Sudan and announced it was pulling out its contingent.

In a terse statement issued Wednesday evening, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the UN of acting without discussions with Nairobi in sacking the commander who only took the job in May.

“The process leading to this unfortunate decision not only lacked transparency but did not involve any formal consultation with the Government of Kenya. This demonstrates complete disregard of our key role and responsibility in South Sudan,” the Ministry said in a statement.

An investigation

On Tuesday, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon sacked Lt-Gen Lt Gen Johnson Mogoa Kimani Ondieki as the Commander of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) forces, after an investigation revealed he had failed to protect civilians during the violence in Juba in July.

But the Kenyan government disagreed, saying the responsibility to protect civilians could not be borne by an individual, given the complex nature of the conflict.

The decision irked Nairobi so much it has announced it will no longer contribute to South Sudan’s peace process and will be pulling out the 1,229 troops it sent to South Sudan under the UN, citing “disrespect” from the global agency.

A flexible position

Pulling out of the South Sudan peace process could be significant as Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta is the patron of the peace agreement signed last year between President Salva Kiir and Riek Machar. Indeed, most of the warring leaders live in Nairobi.

On Wednesday, it also emerged that a flexible position by South Sudan mediators to allow rebels to set their camp near a UN base in the country became the spark that cost the Kenyan commander his job.

But Lt-Gen Ondieki, who Wednesday travelled back to Nairobi to meet with President Kenyatta, may have been a victim of flawed structures both within the Mission itself and the power sharing arrangement that allowed Dr Machar to return to government.As reported by Aggrey Mutambo for The EastAfrican

chkil:
Russian helicopter performs emergency landing in Syria, comes under terrorist mortar fire

A Russian military helicopter has performed in emergency landing in Syria and come under fire from terrorist mortars while on the ground Thursday, Russia’s Defense Ministry said. "The helicopter suffered damage, which prevented it from returning to base. The crew avoided injuries and was swiftly returned to Khmeimim airbase by a search and rescue helicopter,” it said in a statement. The ministry denied earlier claims by Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) terrorists that Russian servicemen were killed in a mortar attack on a grounded aircraft.

Whaat.......fucken accurate.

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TROOPS NEUTRALIZE ANOTHER FEMALE SUICIDE BOMBER AT YAMTAKE BORNO STATE

Yesterday at about 9.45pm a suspects female suicide bomber attempted to enter the military location in Yamtake, Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State but a vigilant sentry on duty gunned her down and she died instantly.

The failed suicide bombing attack was followed up with futile probing attack by terrorists which was decisively dealt with by the troops.

The troops killed all the 4 attackers including 2 suicide bombers and recovered 2 AK-47, 3 Magazines, 109 rounds of 7.62mm (Special), 1 Torchlight, 1 Water bottle, 3 Magazine carrier, 1 Illuminator pyrotechnic and some quantity of drugs. Unfortunately, we lost a soldier in the process.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations

LTGEN:
She has made it home.Thank you God.Onward together .Well done Nigerian Navy.

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NA INFANTRY HAVING FUN WHILE TRAINING.....

WELCOME home, NNS UNITY F92. Kudos To Her Competent Crew Of Voyagers & To Her Commanding Officer, Navy Captain A.O Ogunleye

Nigerian Air Force signs deal to purchase Super Mushshak aircraft from Pakistan



The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reportedly signed a deal to purchase ten Super Mushshak aircraft from Pakistan.

The deal is in line with the NAF's plans to purchase up to 20 JF-17s from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) at a cost of $25m, and Super Mushshak basic trainers at $10.2m, IANS Pakistan reported.

The Pakistan Air Force was quoted by media sources as saying: "This contract would not only open new avenues for export of aviation equipment to foreign countries but also help in generating revenue for the country.

"The deal further strengthens PAC's status as a world class aviation industry producing the supersonic JF-17 Thunder and Super Mushshak trainer aircraft.”

The contract also requires Pakistan to provide operational training and technical support and assistance to the NAF.

PAC's MFI-395 Super Mushshak is a military trainer / light attack aircraft derived from the MFI-17 Mushshak trainer aircraft.

Designed to provide primary flight training to pilots, Super Mushshak is equipped with a blind screen, which allows the aircraft to carry out instrument flying missions.

The glass cockpit of the aircraft has enough space to accommodate two flight crew members, a student pilot and a flight instructor.

The aircraft is fitted with two integral fuel tanks with a capacity to carry 47 gallons of fuel.

Super Mushshak is currently in service with Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iran and South Africa.



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TROOPS INTERCEPTS BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS AT BRIMARI BORNO STATE

Troops of 8 Task Force Division Nigerian Army on a fighting patrol along Monguno-Brimari road, Borno State, today intercepted a group of Boko Haram terorists suspected to be on a mission to loot logistics supplies in surrounding villages.

On sighting the patrol, the insurgents engaged the troops in a shootout that lasted for about fifteen minutes before they were overpowered by the superior fire power of the patrol. In the encounter, 2 insurgents were neutralized.

The troops recovered weapons including 1 Fabrique Nationale (FN) rifle loaded with a magazine containing 10 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, 1 AK-47 rifle and 3 magazines from the terrorists. Also recovered from the insurgents were 2 motorcycles, various drugs, wrappers and clothes.


Thank you for your usual cooperation.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations

Al Shabaab Behind Attack On KDF, Death Toll Rises to 4


http://allafrica.com/stories/201611030702.html

rugged7:
lol....Tales by moonlight.

A corrupt airforce general who goes to import Honkers for "airport defence" while we have proforce and innoson.

And an army snake charmer General who owns a 20 million dollar property in dubai.

And a C-in-C who unlooks while his men are looting.

Abeg i no wan talk.

I totally disagree with you.

An average conolel or its equivalent in Nigeria armed force his a big man of today. Now am not saying everybody is a saint, after all there is a popular that goes like these :" an average Nigerian is corrupt".

On the property which was ur basis that he his corrupt, was bought before he became the COAS. There other top military officers who are not chiefs of commanding officers who have property abroad !

To a very high degree, I can verge for the present serving chiefs. They are doing a fantastic job.

Iblawi1:
IBADAN AT NIGHT

Seriously is these ibadan......?

WATCH ;"BATTLE FROM NORTHERN BORNO"



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zmLW6rsSRc



In these 2mins + video some battle field scene cut where introduced into the report.

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Abdulkareem embedded journalist wrote:


"Who am I to defend the person of General Buratai. It is even a waste of time trying to. Am not saying that he is saintly..no. But his personality, his professionalism, and unwavered patriotism stands him out amongst the crowd...that alone upsets enemies of peace, progress in this raped country..
But on 9th of September, 2015 when the COAS tore through subdued attacks by Boko Haram and made it to Gamboru-Ngala, the border area of Borno where he supervised the destruction of Boko Haram flags/illegal insignia and hoisted back the Nigerian flag on Nigerian territory, that day I saw a crack General of the Nigerian Army. And when he chose to pass the night there under an unfriendly weather conditions, while Boko Haram insurgents snuck around to plant land mine on our return path, that day I witnessed the true display of courage...And when General Buratai decided to have a one-on-one with all corporal-below soldiers during which he personally listened to their demands/challenges and even took field advise on how the asymmetric war could be executed effectively, that day I saw humility and true mark of leadership...and even when the General defied the Boko Haram terrorists to order a burn fire in dead of the night...I saw a jubilant troops who screamed in excitement and hailed one Army General that had made them feel important in a very long time...
Honestly these are the few things I know of the many good accolades of this gentleman and soldier...
Good things, sometimes, don't get instant accolades especially in a clime where badness is almost a virtue...I rest my boring case."