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Litmus:
Bidexii,

thanks for all these photos. The down side is that, faces are beginning to become familiar and thus truly forcing the viewer to become more involved with their struggles for the Nation, caring and worrying for their safety and no longer just in empty words and platitudes.

www.nairaland.com/attachments/4255263_facebook20160913071835_jpeg773f497be63fb08d254283d19192859b
i recognize this soldier for instance, by his muscular arms only, as being the same one in the BBC photo below.The one with the uzi (is it uzi ?) looking over the bridge.

https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/660/media/images/82490000/jpg/_82490994_82490987.jpg

You av a sharp memory......

I wanted to say u where wrong at first but how come the soldier is built and wearing the same camouflage silk T-shirt.

#CION....

chinese8107:
BAE M8 AGS light tank

Beautiful horse.

BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS AMBUSH ESCORT

Today afternoon, suspected elements of the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists who were foraging for food, ambushed troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE escorting commercial vehicles from Damboa to Maiduguri, at Sanda general area, Borno State.
Unfortunately, 5 civilians lost their lives at the incident and another died on the way to the hospital. Three soldiers also sustained injuries.
The wounded have been evacuated to Maiduguri.
Consequently, another robust patrol team has been despatched to reinforce the troops, clear the general area and pursue the terrorists.
This unfortunate incident has brought to the fore the need for more vigilance and cooperation amongst all.
We would like to assure the public that we would not allow this isolated incident to thwart the peace and security commuters enjoy along the route and all other opened routes in the North East.
Troops are on the heels of the attackers and would not relent till they are apprehended or killed.
Additional security measures have also been placed to avert reoccurrence.
In addition, the Theatre Command, Operation LAFIYA DOLE wishes to clarify that alleged suspected Boko Haram terrorists attack at Chibok is not correct.
What happened was that, 2 persons were murdered at Kwamjilari village, (which is over 30 kilometres from Chibok, and very close to Sambisa forest), by suspected remnants of Boko Haram terrorists looking for food.
We wish to reiterate that they weren't killed outside or near a church as being bandied around. The people from the said village are all in Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Chibok.
Those who went back to the village without authorization were moved back to Chibok 2 weeks ago.
Those killed went back on their own contrary to security advise.
Nevertheless, a patrol team was sent from Chibok went to the village this morning. Adequate measures would be taken to ensure no one go back to the village for now.
Thank you for your usual and kind cooperation.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations

africaken254:
Nigeria need to start carrying out airborne Deep Insertion Behind Enemy Lines and kill or grab high ranking boko haram.

Nigeria military operates a doctrine of secrecy: alot of Oops deep behind enemy lines. only bwe dont get to know...

EGYPT AND RUSSIA WAXING STRONGER......

Boko Haram: Army reacts to fresh attack near Chibok


The Nigerian Army, Theatre Command, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, has clarified that reports of alleged suspected Boko Haram terrorists attack at Chibok “is not correct”.

A statement Monday night on behalf of the command by Army spokesman, Col. Sani Usman, explained that “what happened was that 2 persons were murdered at Kwamjilari village, (over 30 kilometres from Chibok, and very close to Sambisa forest), by remnants of Boko Haram terrorists looking for food.”

“We wish to reiterate that they weren’t killed outside or near a church as being bandied around. The people from the said village are all in Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Chibok.

“Those who went back to the village without authorization were moved back to Chibok 2 weeks ago. Those killed went back on their own contrary to security advise.

“Nevertheless, a patrol team sent from Chibok went to the village this morning. Adequate measures would be taken to ensure no one go back to the village for now.”

Suspected Boko Haram militants kill six in northern Nigeria ambush: army

Suspected members of the Islamist militant group Boko Haram killed six people in an attack on a commercial convoy being escorted by the army in Nigeria's northeastern state of Borno, the military said on Monday.

Boko Haram has killed more than 15,000 people and displaced 2.4 million across Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger and Chad during a seven-year insurgency aimed at creating a state based on a radical interpretation of Islamic law.

Nigerian army spokesman Sani Usman said suspected elements of the group who were foraging for food had ambushed troops escorting the commercial vehicles from Damboa to Maiduguri, a journey of around 50 miles (80 km).

"Unfortunately, five civilians lost their lives at the incident and another died on the way to the hospital," said Usman. "Three soldiers also sustained injuries."

Boko Haram controlled a swathe of land in northeast Nigeria around the size of Belgium at the start of last year, but has been pushed out of most of that territory by the Nigerian army, aided by troops from neighboring countries.

The militants have nevertheless continued to carry out suicide bombings in northeast Nigeria and neighboring Cameroon, Niger and Chad.

On Saturday, Niger said its soldiers and Chadian troops had killed 38 Boko Haram fighters during operations that followed attacks on two border towns in southeastern Niger.

LTGEN:
http://odili.net/news/source/2016/sep/18/501.html
This is interesting.

Not only serious,

Seriously it has gotten to these.....

#RUGGED
#LIVE IN SAMBISA

Odunayaw:
young man you are on the right track...When u grad..Apply for RC

it seems oga bidexii is confusing RC with RRI

Tnx mate..... ....

@adelz you r on the right track then.

But when did they start referring NDA has regular combatant..?

#SF

Adelz:
I would be graduating by 19, can I still apply for RC after my first degree?

You mean (RC); .."recuites" non-commission officers. Do I get you right why descend so low friend, a graduate...?

INSIDE ONE OF NAF I.S.R PLATFORMS



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXHSx8ttPK4

Somalia general killed by al-Shabab suicide car bomber


http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-37401849‎

Nigerdeltaboi:
if they require such professionals they would put such vacancy out for DSSC ,you qualify for SSC because a degree in any field is accepted so far you are between 24-29 years of age .yes NYSC discharge certificate is mandatory.

Tnks mate.

persius555:
What's the purpose of the bombardment if ground forces are not present to round up and finish off the remnants who flee on foot. Just
wondering.

Definitely such type of clean up or mop up operation is done after any air strike/bombardment. Except for deep any territory that might prove suicidal.

But right now BHT is not holding any territory, they use the gorilla tactics. So in such air strikes there will be even ISR Assets still in the sky to give ground troops with real time events.

The Nigeria military in the north east has really stepped up its ware fare game.

#CION

Adelz:
bidexiii and Henry240 could we have a video thread? I stopped following the African militaries thread around 527 and just got to the current thread. Plan on doing midnight sub to watch the videos but going back again It's scary. Meanwhile got something else I would like to ask you guys

What's that .....you would like to ask?

Good evening all, please be informed that Major General Lamidi Adeosun, Commander of Mutinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) will be on African Independent Televesion (AIT) by 8.00pm tonight to discuss war against terrorism and insurgency. Kindly watch and also inform others to watch. Thank you.

NIGERIAN AIR FORCE FIGHTER JETS BOMBARD BOKO HARAM LOCATIONS IN NORTHERN BORNO

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), in continuation of its efforts at finishing the remnants of the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT), conducted several air strikes at suspected BHT locations on the outskirts of Tumbin Gini and Tumbin Kayewa Northeastern Borno State on Friday 16 September 2016. The air strikes were as a result of ground based intelligence and successive Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance reports obtained from several missions flown by NAF platforms. In a video released by the NAF, some of the terrorists could be seen at one of the rendezvous where they were believed to be holding a high-level meeting when NAF jets were scrambled to hit the locations.

A post-strike battle damage assessment of the the strikes revealed that the rendezvous was badly damaged with many casualties while those far from the vicinity could be seen scrambling to safety. The aircrafts involved in the air strikes are the NAF F-7Ni and the Alpha jets. The air offensive of the NAF have continued to deny the terrorists any hiding place and room for maneuver. This has enabled unhindered advance by the surface forces as part of the ongoing Operation GAMA AIKI. It will be recalled that the NAF had, in an earlier operation successfully conducted air strikes on BHT Camps at Tumbin Rego on 26 August which led to the death of many high ranking members of the group.

NAF DROPPING BOMBS ON BHT LOCATION



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aOtj_DdBro

#RANDOM...

-1st pic is a batch of the 72 MSF of the NA

-2nd pic is a logo of the NAF QRF grafted/painting on the wall .

chkil:
Pantsyr-S1 [Sa-22 Greyhound] Janus version algerian air defence

for short and medium air defense work with the S-300 PMU2 ,Tor-M2, Buk-M2, S-125 Petchora M2 in algeria

I say watch out for algeria military...

Am impressed by there recent hardware acquisition.

Sylvester665:
Hello babies
How are you?

Hello,

Please these is a defense, military discussion thread. Please adhere to the rules & regulations, tnks.

Nigerian Army recovers 55 assorted weapons from Niger Delta militants


http://www.nigeriasun.com/index.php/sid/247766033

chkil:
mi 24 MKIII super hind algerian army

I love the first picture.

It's a super - beasty - fortress

rugged7:
Nothing wrong with Beegs
No be people carry politics enter beegeagles blog?
He left it for una go twitter
Its a free country and hez allowed to blow off steam when he deems fit.
Afterall, he ran Beegeagles blog close on 15 years when nobody had no input to what a nigerian military blog entails.
Oga Beegs deserves to be respected.

no disrespect and dem anybody here.

He started the twitter handle together with the blog.

Has you rightly said his free to "blow off steam " and so also people do have there opinion's...

#CION

Henry240:
No offence. I no dey follow beeg again. Em don fall hand scatter, don turn to "linda ikeji", always ranting on that handle, with so much politics.


I go wait make another person confirm first.

Hmmmmmm.. ?

Someone complained about the same thing, which cauased serious exchange of words, of being turned into politicking.

Henry240:
The CS/VP3 hasn't failed to deliver, far from it. It has performed well and is widely deployed across the country. My point is, with the ARA MRAP coming on stream, i don't see the Nigerian army going for the CS/VP3. They both are primarily APCs, while the Reva is a light, more mobile MRAP, a support QRF vehicle, if any word like this exists.

These are the stats for the ARA MRAP


DIMENSIONS :
LENGTH : 6800mm
HEIGHT : 2500mm
WIDTH : 2500mm
WHEELBASE : 3500mm
GROUND CLEARANCE : 250mm
GVW : 19 Ton
PAYLOAD : 3000kg
ENGINE : 218 @ 2200rpm
GEARBOX : Allison 6 Speed Automatic
APPROACH ANGLE : 40deg
DEPARTURE ANGLE : 60deg
MAX SPEED : 96km/h
FUEL TANK CAPACITY : 200 L


The Nigerian army operates an extensive test facility at the Styer vehicle manufacturing plant in Bauchi.



There are a number of IFVs which have reached their terminal life span, however i'm sure there are plans in place to replace them. Unlike the SANDF, we do not usually have "Projects", publicly known projects, example with the Badger.

I read on beegeagles twitter handle. That the army is rounding up the numbers of the Bigfoot MRAPS to 200.

Henry240:
Hopefully by december we get to see the first vehicle deployed for testing.


I've even forgotten about the Igirigi, i loved that vehicle when it first came out. The Igirigi is an LAV. For LAVs, it could replace vehicles such as the Otokar Cobra, or be deployed alongside it. However, we made so few of them.


The Steyr gotta go, it is simply outdated. However, we haven't yet seen anything in the works as to replacements.

I once watched a video on youtube where the defence minister, said something shocking to me about the Igirigi, that they are all out of service except few.

And the few once are the one that are not being used in the N.E front.