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@IbnSultaan & @Jayceon;

I beg u guys again it's okay.

China to unveil new M20 short-range tactical missile system at Zhuhai Airshow 2016


http://defence-blog.com/news/china-to-unveil-new-m20-short-range-tactical-missile-system-at-zhuhai-airshow-2016.html

jelal007:
I thought u were having fun? We point out an issue and some retrad accuses us of being tribalistic. We need 2 clear the air on that one.

Please it's okay, all taken note. Tnx

Al-Shabab seizes Somali town after peacekeeper pullout


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Fighters from al-Shabab have seized control of yet another town in central Somalia after it was abandoned by African Union peacekeepers, according to a spokesman for the group and a local official.

It was the third time this month that the al-Qaeda-affiliated group moved into a town in the region after the withdrawal of Ethiopian forces.

On Sunday, an Ethiopian contingent abandoned the town of Halgan in the Hiran region, allowing the group's fighters to enter soon after, Abdiasis Abu Musab, al-Shabab's spokesman on military operations said.

A military offensive launched in 2014 by African Union forces and the Somali army pushed out al-Shabbab of major strategic centres, but the fighters, who once held sway over much of the Horn of Africa country, still control some settlements and rural areas.

Mapping al-Shabab attacks in Somalia

The fall of Halgan was confirmed by Dahir Amin Jesow, a member of parliament from the region, who said residents are being subjected to reprisals at the hands of the fighters.

"Each day, civilians are being beheaded over suspicion that they are government supporters," he told the Reuters news agency. "We do not have a government that is effective enough to protect our civilians."

The reason for the peacekeepers' withdrawal was not clear. Officials in Ethiopia were not immediately available for comment.

Somalia has been embroiled in conflict and lawlessness since the early 1990s following the toppling of military dictator Mohamed Siad Barre.

Propped up by the African Union-mandated force known as AMISOM, Somalia's military and central government have strengthened their grip on the country but a relentless campaign of violence by al-Shabab persists.

The group regularly attacks AMISOM's troops, which is made up of about 22,000 soldiers and police from African nations supporting Somalia's government and army.

Al-Shabab aims to drive out the peacekeepers, topple Somalia's Western-backed government and impose a strict version of Islam.

jelal007:
In between ur sister's legs would be better; slowpoke.

Guys r think, it's okay please & please.
Let's mind our word/language.

Nigeria to Buy 10 Super Mushshak AirCraft To Enhance NAF Air Dominance


http://www.nta.ng/news/security-news/20161022-nigeria-buy-10-super-mushshak-aircraft-enhance-naf-air-dominance/

#MARKSMANSHIP

Opinion… The Distasteful and Unpatriotic Campaigns for Boko Haram Terrorists


http://metrowatchonline.com/opinion-distasteful-unpatriotic-campaigns-boko-haram-terrorists/

Hunters Kill 7 Members of Boko Haram in Adamawa


Seven Boko Haram terrorists have been reportedly killed by hunters drafted for the fight against insurgency at Ghantsa area of Makwan Village in Madagali local Government area of Adamawa state.

Eyewitnesses from the affected area revealed that the attack started by 12 pm on Saturday by the members of the Boko Haram gang who were burning houses and shooting sporadically at Makwanvillage a few kilometres to Gulak town of Madagali LGA.

 The eyewitness said while they were busy with their operations, seven of them met their waterloo while some escaped with bullet wounds on their bodies into the bush.

 He said while they were busy burning houses and looting properties belonging to the villagers, some Fulanis quickly alerted the hunters who were manning their duty post some kilometres away fromGhantsa area of Makwan village.

He added that on hearing the news of the attack, the leader of the hunters , Mallam Bukar Jimeta, immediately mobilized his men to the area.

The source further explained that the hunters engaged the members of the gang in a cross-fire for close to two hours between 10pm and midnight on Saturday.

They eventually overpowered the terrorists resulting in the killing of seven while one was caught alive with gunshot wounds but others escaped into the bush.

Also confirming the incident, Mallam Bukar Jimeta, the leader of the Hunters Association of Nigeria, said  his men killed Boko Haram terrorists but refused to speak further on the issue.

Nigerian mlitary deny missing soldiers report


https://www.today.ng/news/nigeria/201993/nigerian-mlitary-deny-missing-soldiers-report

Officers: 83 Nigerian Soldiers Missing in Boko Haram Attack


http://abcnews.go.com/m/story?id=42999631&sid=76

Odunayaw:
anywhere under third mainland bridge would b nice

IbnSultaan:
TSARE TEKU means safe waters in Hausa.

jelal007
Keep ur tribalistic head somewhere else

.......you are not nice @ all....

CNS FLAGS OFF OPERATION TSARE TEKU III, INSPECTS COMMANDS


The Nigerian Navy’s anti piracy operations code named ‘Operation (Op) TSARE TEKU’ has been extended by 3 months with effect from 20 October 2016. This follows the successful conduct of the first and second phases of the Op which were launched on 25 April 2016 and 22 July 2016 respectively. TSARE TEKU which is an Hausa phrase means ‘Safe River’.

Ships and platforms of the Nigerian Navy currently participating in the Op include NNS CENTENARY, NNS OKPABANA, NNS SAGBAMA, NNS ANDONI and NNS KYANWA. The Task Group is supported with a robust intelligence network from the Regional Maritime Awareness Capability Centres (RMAC) and the FALCON EYE located at Yenagoa, Calabar, Lagos, Oghara and Abuja.

At the flagging off ceremony of phase 3 of the Operation held on 20 October 2016 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas said that prior to the commencement of the Operation in April 2016, there were about 40 successful cases of piracy attacks in Nigerian waters. According to the CNS, this trend stopped as soon as the Op was launched.

Giving an assessment of the Op, Vice Admiral Ibas noted that during the first phase from April to July 2016, only 2 successful cases of piracy were recorded, while 1 successful case and 1 unsuccessful attempt were also recorded during the second phase of the operations between July and now. He maintained that this significant achievements as evidenced by marked reduction in successful piracy attacks and other maritime crimes has no doubt enhanced shipping activities and protection of oil and gas infrastructure. It also provided support for Op DELTA SAFE as a viable platform to cover the whole of the Niger Delta region and surrounding waterways.

Additionally, Op TSARE TEKU has continued to enhance the tactical and technical capability of Naval Ships and personnel. In the course of these operations, the Nigerian Navy has partnered with other maritime stakeholders in order to improve efficient intelligence sharing and compatibility for the benefit of maritime security.

In a related development, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete-Ibas has embarked on annual inspection of Nigerian Navy Ships, Bases, Units and establishments as part of strategies to mitigate operational and administrative challenges being faced by the service.

ARREST OF BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS COLLABORATORS

As part of measures to stem the tide of livestock rustling which serves as another means of funding Boko Haram terrorists activities, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, in conjunction with other security agencies has taken measures to stop the criminality.

These measures have led to the arrest of some persons involved in aiding and abetting this heinous crime in the Theatre of Operation.

So far, 21 suspected persons have been arrested.

Preliminary investigation and profiling of the suspects has commenced.

Such actions by these unpatriotic elements are likely to jeopardize our collective efforts of clearing the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in our country.

Although investigations are ongoing, it is important to state that this is a warning to all those collaborators that aid and abet terrorism in the north east generally and Borno State in particular, to desist forthwith.

The Nigerian Army and indeed Operation LAFIYA DOLE would not tolerate such acts of sabotage from anybody.

Meanwhile, the general public is hereby encouraged to report any known or suspected illegality with regards to Operation LAFIYA DOLE to the Security Agencies.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations

#RANDOM

Al Shabaab executes 3 men accused of spying


Al Qaeda-affiliated Al Shabaab group said it has publicly executed three men, accused of spying on the militants for  Kenyan military, serving with AMISOM and American Intelligence agency (CIA), Garowe Online reports. 

The men identified as Abdullahi Ahmed, 51, Liibaan Hussein, 21, Mohamed Salad, 31 have been shot dead by Al Shabaab firing squad in an open area in Saakow district of middle Jubba province on Friday afternoon. 

A self-proclaimed judge for Al-Shabaab's Saakow court said the three had been spying for Kenyan defense forces (KDF) in Somalia and the CIA, and threatened other informants in the rebel-held areas that they will face similar punishment. 

The local residents of Saakow town had been forced by al Shabaab to gather at an open square to witness the live execution of the three men who were collectively murdered by the militants, sources said. 

Early this month, Al Shabaab has carried out similar executions against Kenyan and Somali nationals in the town of Jilib whom the group has accused of providing intelligence information to MI6 and Kenyan military. 

Despite being defeated in the battle and pushed away from the capital Mogadishu in 2011, by SNA and  African Union force (AMISOM), the group continues to carry out sporadic attacks and execute civilians on suspicion of working with Intelligence agencies.

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Hendrik Witboii

Born into a family of leaders in Nambia in 1830, Hendrik Witboii was the Chief of Nama. He led his people into South West Africa in 1885 in an effort to fight the German colonization there. Appearing on most Namibia bank notes, he was inaugurated in the Heroe’s Acre in 2002, of which the founding president stated, “Kaptein Hendrik Witbooi was the first African leader who took up arms against the German imperialists and foreign occupiers in defense of our land and territorial integrity. We, the new generation of the Land of the Brave, are inspired by Kaptein Hendrik Witbooi’s revolutionary action in combat against the German Imperialists who colonized and oppressed our peoples. To his revolutionary spirit and his visionary memory we humbly offer our honor and respect.”

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Tariq ibn Ziyad

Tariq ibn Ziyad was a Muslim general who led the conquer of Spain. This war is said to be one of the most influential wars of Muslim history. Beginning in 711, and ending in 720 with the majority of the Iberian Peninsula under Muslim rule. This move helped to cease oppression of the inhabitants and establish a form of justice.

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Ras Mengesha Yohannes

Ras Mengesha Yohannes is the founder of one of the two most senior cadet branches of the Ethiopian Imperial Solomonic Dynasty. Defeating the Egyptians in the Battle of Gundet and Gura in 1876, Yohannes fought for Ethiopian sovereignty. His efforts resulted in the restoration of Ethiopia’s right to import weapons and goods. Although Yohannes died in battle, his efforts and military leadership shaped Ethiopian history and restored their economic power.

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Taharqa

A Pharaoh of the 25th Dynasty and King of the Kingdom of Kush in northern Sudan, Taharqa succeeded his father Piye, who was said to be the first of a series of Nubian kings who ruled throughout Egypt for nearly a century. Taharqa led one of the strongest armies, and main international forces of the time, and busts and monuments of him could be seen throughout Egypt. Taharqa’s success in battle led to a period of peace in which the country flourished.

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King Shaka Zulu

Born in 1787, South African King Shaka Zulu was drafted into the military at 23. He rose through the ranks at a rapid pace, proving to be especially skilled in battle strategy and tactics. He became the chieftain of the Zulu in 1816 when his father passed away. Shaka Zulu developed several methods of battle, to include the use of short-handled spears to create better cover and accuracy in battle; and military formations which proved optimal for success. Shaka Zulu also instilled a discipline in his army that made them legendary throughout the region. These changes and advancements as an army led to a better economy for the Zulu Nation, and had a lasting effect on South African history.

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Toussaint L’Ouverture

The Haitian Revolution was led by Toussaint L’Overture, born in 1743, in an effort to equalize master and slave. His effort, which began in 1791 in Saint Domingue as an uprising of enslaved Africans, eventually created the independent state of Haiti, bringing the vile institution to the attention of the world. L’Ouverture also worked to improve the economy of Saint Domingue, instated paid labor on plantations, negotiated trade, and built a formidable army. Rather than war, much of L’Overture’s success was a result of carefully strategized political and military tactics to overcome his enemies.

7 Great African Military Leaders Who Repelled European and Arab Oppression


African military history is considered one of the oldest in the world. These militaries were led by some of the greatest leaders in time. Here’s a look at seven of the most extraordinary commanders in history:


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Hannibal Barca

Born in 247 B.C., while there is no picture of Hannibal in existence, the coin pictured below is often used to represent Hannibal and his legacy of tamed elephants. Hannibal is said to be one of the greatest military strategists of all time, whose battles helped to build African history. Hannibal began serving in the military at 17 years old, when his father was killed in battle. In 218 BC, Hannibal and his troops fought in the Second Punic War in the Alps. While Hannibal lost many men in the Alps, he went on to lead troops for 15 years, winning several battles, including the Battle of Cannae, where he lost 6,000 troops to Rome’s 70,000.

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Nigerian govt says Boko Haram ready to negotiate release of 83 more Chibok girls


http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/212893-nigerian-govt-says-boko-haram-ready-to-negotiate-release-of-83-more-chibok-girls.html?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter

Many killed as Somali Troops battle Al-Shabaab in Afgoye


http://africa.tvcnews.tv/2016/10/19/many-killed-somali-troops-battle-al-shabaab-afgoye/#.WAkbz51MXHw

Somalia: Al Shabaab Seizes Town From Somali Military Forces


http://allafrica.com/stories/201610170560.html

UPDATE ON OPERATION SHARAN DAJI: TROOPS RAID LIVESTOCK RUSTLERS CAMP ARREST KIDNAPPERS

Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army deployed on Operation SHARAN DAJI have carried out raid on livestock rustlers and armed bandits' camp at Barikin Daji forest near Masafa village in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State, on Wednesday 18th October 2016.
During the operation, the troops killed 4 bandits, recovered a motorcycle and destroyed all the camps at the forest.
Similarly troops of the same formation, in conjunction with local vigilante also carried out similar operation at the notorious livestock, armed bandits and kidnappers hideout in Anchau forest, Kubau Local Government Area, Kaduna State same day.
During the operation, 3 kidnappers, Umaru Buje, Sanusi Shuaibu and Samaila Ibrahim were arrested by the troops.
The arrested persons are currently being interrogated.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Relations

TROOPS SUFFERS SET BACK IN GASHIGAR

Yesterday at about 5.30pm suspected escaping remnants of Boko Haram terrorists attacked troops location at Gashigar, border area with Niger Republic, northern Borno State. The troops did their best to defend the location in vain.

In the process, 13 soldiers sustained injuries while some are still missing in action.

The temporary setback made the troops to withdraw from the location.

However, the wounded soldiers have been evacuated and receiving treatment, while efforts are ongoing in search of those missing and clear the Boko Haram terrorists at the general area.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations