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Members of the Ghana Armed Forces conduct a range training exercise with a U.K. Ranger Regiment member at #Flintlock24 in Daboya, Ghana, May 13, 2024.

[b][/b]NAF @ 60 ANNIVERSARY[b][/b




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRqmNX6LtHU?si=qJDVttb8KFa5jO8J

Interesting interview with NAF spokesman

[/b]Man strapped with explosive found in a Nigerian Bank in Plateau[b]



A middle aged  man is reportedly found in a Nigerian Bank in Dadin Kowa town in Jos South in Plateau state with belts packed with what appeared to be a Person Borne Improvised Explosive Device(SPBIED).

It was gathered that he was apprehended  on May 13, 2024, when the suspect was found with an apparent bomb strapped to his body to detonate at the Bank. 

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad region that the vigilante Security at the bank prevented the  attack after they spotted the suspects. 

They immediately apprehended him before he could achieve his aim. The suspect was later surrounded by an angry mob who demanded that he should be killed immediately. 

It is, however, not clear if the suspect is linked with the Islamic State of the West African Province or Boko Haram. He was taken to the Police station where he was undergoing investigation.


Source: @zagazola

Video link: https://twitter.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1790271445508997273?t=usMbqfRaiz7RbxyMxgn43Q&s=19

TROOPS RESCUE CUSTECH KIDNAPPED STUDENTS, OTHERS IN MULTIPLE OPERATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

In a series of successful Counter-terrorism operations across the country , troops have delivered substantial blows to terrorist groups, rescuing several kidnap victims and compelling a notorious militant to surrender.

In the North Central region, troops deployed for the search and rescue of the abducted students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology in Osara, Kogi State, in collaboration with other security agencies and local vigilantes encountered the scouts deployed by the kidnappers in the vicinity of the Osara Forests and nearby areas, resulting to a fierce fire fight. The superior fire power of the troops led to the kidnappers abandoning 9 of the kidnapped students, who were subsequently rescued.

In a separate operation in North West of Zamfara State, troops demonstrated their rapid response capabilities, when they received a distress call concerning the abduction of two locals by violent extremists in Danzara Village, Kanoma District, within the Maru Local Government Area. The extremists, who had seized the victims in a red Golf car, were pursued by the troops. A confrontation ensued, forcing the kidnappers to flee and abandon the hostages without harm.

In a similar vein, the proactive efforts of the troops were on display in Katsina State, where troops responded to an abduction report in the Solar General Area of Batsari Local Government Area. Troops engaged the terrorists in a fierce gun battle, compelling them to abandon 17 kidnap victims, who were later safely returned to the care of Batsari Local Government officials.

In the Northeastern State of Borno, a notable incident occurred when Alhaji Wosai, identified as a notorious member of the Boko Haram Terrorists operating within the Garno Village, in Dikwa Local Government Area, voluntarily surrendered to troops. Wosai handed over his AK-47 rifle and a magazine containing two rounds of ammunition.

These operations, highlight the relentless efforts of Nigeria Army troops in combating terrorism and underscore their commitment to the safety and security of all citizens. Troops' resolve in addressing the threat posed by terrorists and kidnappers remains unwavering, as they continue to work towards restoring peace and stability in the affected regions.

[/b]Farewell to an exceptional soldier & a General; Maj Gen Victor Ezugwu[b]

You will be missed by the @NA

Love these Congolese SOF

Remains of a Malian L39 Albatros aircraft which fell near Meneka. The two deceased pilots are said to be of Russian nationality.
The cause of the jet crash has not yet been ascertained.

The Defence Attaché of Morocco, Col Mohammed Abounasr visits the NigAirForce Hq.
The NAF continues to benefit from the magnanimity of the Moroccan Armed Forces through training of pilots and aircraft maintenance.

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Army arrest lence Corporal for alleged stealing ammunition in Borno

Troops  of Operation Hadin Kai in Maiduguri, Borno State, have arrested a soldier, Lance Corporal, Mubarak Yakubu
for allegedly stealing ammunition.

It was gathered that the soldier was arrested by 7 Division Military Police K9 Team on routine search Operation at Borno express Terminal in Maiduguri on May 9, 2024.

Intelligence source told Zagazola Makama, that the  soldier was unlawfully in possession of Quantity 756 Rnds of 7.62 mm Special ammunition and 4 x 36 Hand Grenade concealed inside a small Bag of rice.

The soldier is currently in custody of the military for further action.
Source: @zagazola

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[/b]Insecurity: Nigerian military takes delivery of new fighting platforms[b]

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, on Wednesday, took delivery of 20 sets of improved versions of Armoured Personnel Carrier (APCs) to boost the ongoing fight against insecurity.

This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, on Wednesday in Abuja.

Gusau said the delivery was done in a brief ceremony by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence, Dr Ibrahim Kana, on behalf of the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru in Abuja.

He said the APCs were improved version with improved weapons and communication systems that could locate adversaries from distance and engage them effectively.

According to him, they also allow for seamless military operations, and the APCs were produced and supplied by an indigenous company based in Nigeria.

The Permanent Secretary described the consideration for contracting local manufacturers to produce the new APCs as a welcomed development.

He added that it would save the nation a lot of money, create employment and reduce over reliance on foreign currency.

In his response, the CDS thanked the Minister of Defence and pledged to put the carriers to optimum and judicious use.

He added that the machines would definitely boost the ongoing operations to rid the country of insecurity.

NA recieves Epail APC in Abuja, last picture are Epail APC painted both in Army green & traditional police Blue colours infront of there factory in Ogun State.

[/b]Insecurity: Nigerian military takes delivery of new fighting platforms[b]

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, on Wednesday, took delivery of 20 sets of improved versions of Armoured Personnel Carrier (APCs) to boost the ongoing fight against insecurity.

This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, on Wednesday in Abuja.

Gusau said the delivery was done in a brief ceremony by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence, Dr Ibrahim Kana, on behalf of the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru in Abuja.

He said the APCs were improved version with improved weapons and communication systems that could locate adversaries from distance and engage them effectively.

According to him, they also allow for seamless military operations, and the APCs were produced and supplied by an indigenous company based in Nigeria.

The Permanent Secretary described the consideration for contracting local manufacturers to produce the new APCs as a welcomed development.

He added that it would save the nation a lot of money, create employment and reduce over reliance on foreign currency.

In his response, the CDS thanked the Minister of Defence and pledged to put the carriers to optimum and judicious use.

He added that the machines would definitely boost the ongoing operations to rid the country of insecurity.

Faithful007:
Doesn't sound true to me. I don't think Pentagon is really interested in a new base in Nigeria or any West African country at all. The benefits are not much and you can be told to GTFO anytime. Chad also wants to remove US troops for absolutely no reason. This military base thing is no longer attractive for several reasons.

Maybe the US wants to reposition troops deployed in the Sahel temporarily in Nigeria for onward transfer. Or are asking for permit to carry out surveillance flights.

The country US is really interested in having military partnerships with is Morocco.

The US government establishing military bases abroad/overseas; enables her to project power and social political affluence e.g. to conduct expeditionary warfare and thereby influencing events abroad.
Depending on their size and infrastructure, they can be used as staging areas or for logistical, communications and intelligence support.
The US government loves intervening, dominating and influencing countries political will, forget about the benefits they love wasting tax payers money alot.

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The First Lady, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Hosts 2nd Lieutenant Princess Oluchukwu Owowoh, First Nigerian Female Graduand of the UK’s Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst (RMAS).
Senator Tinubu, who received Owowoh, led by Major General John Ochai, the Commandant, Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), to the State House on Monday described her achievement as outstanding and divine.

The First Lady commended the Nigeria Army for giving a female the chance to excel, she further encouraged the nation’s youth to emulate Owowoh’ resiliency and caution them to desist from being destructive, lousy and problematic. She recommended Owowoh for a national award and encouraged her superiors to encourage her to become a youth advocate for others to learn positively from her.

Earlier, the NDA Commandant Maj Gen John Ochai had said that Owowoh’s outstanding performance, marks history amidst countries like India, Pakistan, Qatar, UK, Canada, Australia and others, who brought their best to be trained in that institution where she succeeded

Russian Soldiers Enter Airbase Housing US Forces In Niger | Firstpost America



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvltkp3HlqE?si=QukE8CyM7U0WYaf0


Biden 'Unhappy' As Putin Deploys Russian Forces At Same Air Base As U.S. Troops In Niger | Report



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMJUKiBBt_k?si=EGb9kZFwI8zOcu5p

GeneralFarouq:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://saharareporters.com/2024/04/26/terrorists-shoot-nigerian-army-commander-major-mohammed-dead-katsina&ved=2ahUKEwjWra6_0OCFAxXsVUEAHbqeBXkQFnoECBAQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1uCw9hm5PZjphQoiLUFK70
Can anyone verify this... This is sad
After Ohkuama incident you would expect there be little more change in threat assesment...

Yeapnits true along side other soldiers too.

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[/b]Troops obliterate ISWAP terrorists in Timbuktu, destroy 2 gun trucks, recover Howitzer Artillery gun[b]



Troops of the Nigerian Army swooped on the stronghold of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Timbuktu triangle of the Lake Chad Region, killing scores of the fighters.

The week-long clearance operation being carried out by the troops of Sector 2, Special Forces Brigade of the Nigerian Army, HYBRID forces and Civilian JTF, in coordination with the Nigerian Air Force that provided aerial cover and reconnaissance duties, stormed and eliminated dozens of terrorists in the general area.

The strikes in Kafa and Mafi general area by the NAF Component, on April 15, resulted to the total obliteration of two vehicles and the decimation of all the fighters on board.

Again several terrorists were killed when they fell under the overwhelming superior fire power of the troops on April 16, 2024. The troops recovered one hilux truck and another on 1 x 105 Pack Howitzer.

The renewed vigor and determination of the troops and the synergy between the ground and air forces that produced the successful result have elicited joy among citizens in the area who expressed optimism that indeed, the days of the terrorist are numbered,” the source added.

By: Zagazola Makama

Seefinish:
This Yoruba agitators are cowards. They just went to Oyo state Secretariat for sight seeing and when they saw Nigerian Army, the cowards took their heels

just like the UGM, IPOB and ESN etc you have from the eastern part

[/b]History made!

Princess Owowoh becomes the first-ever female officer cadet from Nigeria to graduate from the UK’s @RMASandhurst.

24-year-old Officer Cadet Princess is an inspiration to many young women who dream to lead

#ServetoLead
#NA[b]


Princess Owowoh becomes first Nigerian female officer cadet to graduate from the UK’s Royal Military Academy
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[/b]EAC TOP MILITARY GENERALS VISIT UGANDA’S DEFENCE INDUSTRIES[b]



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKF9ouOYXx8?si=afMkj8BDiHoq3glN

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TERRORISTS ELIMINATED AT ZURMI, GUSAU AND MARADUN LGAs IN ZAMFARA STATE

Following carefully conducted observation missions over the Camps of terrorist kingpins, Abdullahi Nasanda in Zurmi Local Government Area (LGA) and Mallam Tukur’s camp in Gusau LGA of Zamfara State, air strikes by the air component of Operation Hadarin Daji on 10 April 2024, have led to the elimination of several terrorists and their structures.

Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission conducted on Abdullahi Nasanda’s Camp had revealed terrorists’ activities around some huts and thatched roof structures. Some of their motorcycles were also observed hidden on trees. Having established that their activities were consistent with terrorists’ modes of operation, the location was struck by multiple aircraft passes, thereby neutralizing several terrorists. Similar ISR missions were conducted at Mallam Tukur Camp, where terrorists’ activities were also observed. Air strikes conducted on the Camp neutralized several terrorists and showed several structures set ablaze and destroyed.

Air strikes were also extended to Kani kawa in Maradun town, under Maradun LGA of Zamfara State, where terrorists,their enclaves and equipment were attacked and destroyed.

Edward Gabkwet
Air Vice Marshal
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

11 April 2024

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A WEEKEND OF SUCCESSFUL AIR STRIKES AT YARTSAMIYA IN KATSINA STATE AND GRAZAH IN BORNO STATE

The streak of successful air strikes by the Air Components of Operation Hadarin Daji and Hadin Kai continued through the weekend as terrorists were, again, denied freedom of movement aimed at targeting soft targets, especially innocent civilians. One of such strikes was carried out under Operation Hadarin Daji on 5 April 2024 at a terrorist enclave located Northwest of Yartsamiya Village in Danmusa Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina state. At the location, a set of 11 armed terrorists were sighted moving towards a mountainous area. Soon after, 2 separate sets of terrorists joined the first set of terrorists, and all were observed heading towards the same direction towards the mountainous high ground. The need not to let the opportunity of neutralizing the terrorists thus became imperative. Subsequently, the terrorists were effectively engaged by NAF aircraft in several passes with several neutralized and the few survivors scampering in disarray.

Air strikes by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai in the early hours of 6 April 2024 at Grazah in Gwoza LGA of Borno State also yielded the requisite outcome. Previous intelligence had revealed that Grazah, previously known as a hideout for terrorists, was converted into a logistics storage hub and an area for fabricating their Improvised Explosive Devices and other ammunition. Recent intelligence also revealed significant terrorists’ activities consistent with terrorists’ behaviour around some makeshift structures at the location. Consequently, air interdiction was conducted at the location with Battle Damage Assessment footages and feedback received revealing several terrorists neutralized.

These operations, carried out deep into terrorists’ enclaves, will continue as these areas are believed to aid their recruitment, training and nurturing of potential terrorists. Attacking their logistics hubs also help in reducing their ability to carry out massive attacks, especially on innocent civilians and troop’s location. The provision of timely information/intelligence by the populace has also been key to the successes recorded and would remain so if sustained.

Edward Gabkwet
Air Vice Marshal
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

7 April 2024

AIR POWER; INDISPENSABLE COMPONENT OF MODERN WARFARE - GENERAL SHAIBU

The Theatre Commander Joint Task Force (JTF) North East (NE) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Maj Gen W Shaibu, has described air power as an indispensable component of modern warfare. He made the assertion, when the @NigAirForce Commanding (AOC) Tactical Air Command (TAC) Air Vice Marshal (AVM) FO Edosa paid him a courtesy visit at Headquarters Theatre Command, Maimalari Cantonment Maiduguri, today 8 April 2024.

Gen Shaibu who acknowledged the successes recorded in the ongoing onslaught against the remnants of terrorists in the theatre of operations, attributed it to the tremendous support of the air component. He noted that the feat achieved was a testament to collaboration and called for continued support to enhance operational effectiveness and success. He said if sustained, it would deny the terrorists the ability to bring fire to bear, as well as deny them freedom of action.

Speaking further, Gen Waidi said the Air Component of OPHK had conducted intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance, as well as air strikes in the terrorists' enclaves across the theatre, a development which he said had degraded and weakened their capabilities. He thanked the AOC for the visit, assuring him of more synergy with the air component. He added that his (AOC) visit to the Theatre, was a boost to the operations knowing what the Theatre stood to benefit.

Stating his purpose of visit earlier, the AOC AVM FO Edosa said he was in Maiduguri on an operational visit to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) formations to assess their level of readiness in support of the joint efforts of OPHK and to see how personnel of the NAF were fearing. While emphasising the significance of jointness in operations, AVM Edosa said "We must pursue jointness if we must achieve operational end state". He added that the sum of the whole was greater than individual efforts.

AVM Edosa who congratulated the Theatre Commander for his appointment and thanked him for the reception, assured him of the air component's continued support and collaboration towards the success of the operation. He equally pledged to resolve the areas of challenges presented by the Theatre Commander.

The visit featured a presentation quarter guard, signing of the visitor's book, presentation memento and group photographs.

REUBEN KOVANGIYA
Captain
Acting Deputy Director
Army Public Relations
Headquarters Theatre Command
8 April 2024.