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"GO AFTER ECONOMIC SABOTEURS VANDALS, STAMP THEM OUT COMPLETELY” - COAS TELLS TROOPS

The Chief of Army Staff(COAS), Lieutenant General Toareed Lagbaja has charged troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army(NA) to go after economic saboteurs and ensure they are completely stamped out. He gave the charge today Friday 13 April 2023 in Port Harcourt, while addressing troops during his maiden working tour to 6 Division Area of Responsibility.

General Lagbaja reiterated that the main focus of the Federal Government is economic recovery, security and infrastructural development. The nation, he said cannot experience meaningful economic recovery without having a firm grip of the oil industry, stressing that troops are critical to securing the nation's oil industry. He further charged them to be loyal, disciplined and committed to their constitutional responsibilities. "Your loyalty, first is to the Constitution and Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria " he asserted. He used the platform to admonish troops not to violate the codes of conduct guiding the execution of their operations to ensure the safety and security of the society. He emphasized, that he wants to continually receive positive feedback about troops of 6 Division throughout the period of Exercise STILL WATERS III.

During the visit, General Lagbaja commissioned landmark projects, as well as critical operational platforms needed to rejig amphibious operations in the Niger Delta region. He stated that the set of 10 Gunboats procured is the first wave, as efforts are ongoing to acquire more platforms that will improve the operational capability of the NA in the riverine domain.

The COAS later visited 6 Division Step Up Headquarters at Ahoada, where he stressed the importance of inter agency collaboration. " We brought you here together with the personnel of other security agencies, so that you can work together in a multi agency environment, essentially to consolidate on existing interagency cooperation. You must work together, you must work as comrades" he averred.

Earlier at Ahoada, the General Officer Commanding 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Jamal Abdussalam appreciated the COAS for the strategic, moral and financial support to the Division. He clarified, that Exercise STILL WATERS III will provide an opportunity for commanders and operatives, to carry out effective operational planning, logistics preparation and conduct of Military Operations Other than War (MOOW), as well as tactical amphibious operations. He added, that it will also focus on the conduct of civil-military activities geared towards winning the hearts and minds of the local populace.

Highlight of the visit was the flag off of Exercise STILL WATERS III in Rivers state, courtesy call on the Governor of Rivers State, Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, commissioning of several projects, including 10 Gunboats, remodelled 6 Division Headquarters Complex reception, twin Regimental Sergeant Majors quarters, Ordnance tailoring factory, remodelled Corpers' Lodge and new office complex to accommodate the Headquarters 26 Support Engineer Regiment amongst others.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
13 October 2023

"NIGERIAN ARMY IS UNDERGOING VIGOROUS OPERATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSFORMATION , DON'T BE LEFT BEHIND" GEN LAGBAJA TELLS TROOPS

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has revealed that the Nigerian Army (NA) is currently undergoing vigorous and rare operational, administrative and structural transformation to shore up its capabilities and efficiency in confronting emerging security challenges. The COAS made the revelation when he addressed troops today Wednesday 11 October 2023, at the Headquarters 2 Division, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Ibadan. Gen Lagbaja noted further, that since his assumption of command, the Nigerian Army has continued to receive the support of the Federal Government in the form of logistics, combat enablers and welfare support schemes to motivate troops for optimal operational efficiency. Gen Lagbaja catalogued the interventions received from the government to include, clearing the backlog of Group Life Insurance scheme payment to Next of Kins of deceased personnel, Implementation of NA Accident Insurance scheme, Sponsorship cum scholarships for children and wards of personnel, who paid the supreme price, free welfare flights for troops in the front line, medical evacuation of personnel wounded in action for treatment, both in overseas and locally,[b][/b]as well as operationalization of Nigerian Army Aviation with the recent procurement of quantity 12 MD Cayuse Helicopters.[b][/b]He charged the troops to reciprocate the Federal Government's support by remaining loyal to the Constitution and Government of the Federation. The COAS lauded the troops for continuing to neutralize security threats and upholding the integrity of the Division's area of responsibility, thereby enabling peace and harmony in North West Nigeria. He assured them that the challenges confronting the Division will receive appropriate attention, adding that troops' welfare is paramount in his agenda. He called on the troops not to be left behind in the wave of transformation billowing across the Nigerian Army.

Earlier, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division Maj Gen Bamidele Alabi had briefed the COAS on the operational, training and administrative activities of the Division, as well as the security situation in the Division's area of responsibility. He added however, that the situation is relatively calm and stable.

The Army Chief later commissioned newly constructed Headquarters Central Ordnance Depot Administrative office complex in the cantonment. While inaugurating the office complex, Gen Lagbaja affirmed that the Central Ordnance Depot will be rejuvenated to provide requisite logistics support to troops in the frontline in the current effort to enhance their operational efficiency. He commended the Commander of the Depot, Brigadier General Yahya Yinusa for the successful completion of the edifice.The COAS equally embarked on a working tour of 81 Battalion, Letmauck Cantonment, Mokola, Ibadan, where he received a brief on the activities and challenges of the Battalion.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
11 October 2023

bidexiii:
BREAKING NEWS

Massive Win for the Nigerian Military as NAF Precision Airstrikes has Neutralized over 100 Terrorists on mass movement and their bodies burnt beyond recognition in Zamfara State. The battle damage assessment recorded accuracy of MopDemAll.

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bidexiii:
“Don’t just come and sleep in the Theatre, make sure you look for Boko Haram and kill. Anybody who comes to the theater and finishes without killing one Boko Haram is not complete.

“So you must make sure before you go  (kill one), look for them, that’s the only way we can finish them completely. They should not be looking for us, we should be looking for them. 

“Do not go and sit down until they attack and we repel; there is nothing like repel, go and find them and kill them.”The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, tell troops of Operation Hadin Kai.

BREAKING NEWS

Massive Win for the Nigerian Military as NAF Precision Airstrikes has Neutralized over 100 Terrorists on mass movement and their bodies burnt beyond recognition in Zamfara State. The battle damage assessment recorded accuracy of MopDemAll.

bidexiii:
Happening now;

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar arrives Ilorin, Kwara State, to receive the remaining 2 Diamond-62 aircraft purchased for the NAF by the Federal Government. These brand new aircraft, when deployed into the battlefields, will no doubt add bite to NAF's counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency efforts. More details later.

CAS HEAPS PRAISES ON FG AS NAF TAKES DELIVERY OF 2 ADDITIONAL DIAMOND-62 AIRCRAFT

In its bid to add impetus to ongoing air operations, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) earlier today, 11 October 2023, received 2 additional Diamond-62 (DA-62) aircraft at a brief but colourful ceremony held in Ilorin, Kwara State. In his remarks during the ceremony, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, noted that the process that culminated into the reception of the 2 additional aircraft began about 2 years ago when the Federal Government (FG) appropriated funds for the acquisition of 4 Diamond-62 aircraft for the NAF. According to him, out of the 4 aircraft, the first 2 aircraft were delivered between February and July 2023, while the remaining 2 were being received today. Speaking further, Air Marshal Abubakar noted that the 2 DA-62 aircraft received earlier in the year have since been deployed to the operating theatres in support of the ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability in troubled areas within the country. While urging the air and ground crew that would handle the aircraft to eschew discipline and professionalism, Air Marshal Abubakar admonished them to also ensure the proper maintenance and operation of the aircraft in line with recommended best practices by the Original Equipment Manufacturer. He also implored them to leverage the capabilities available on the aircraft to enhance NAF’s operational efficiency.

In paying glowing tribute to the FG for its commitment to revamping the fortunes of the NAF and other Services, Air Marshal Abubakar also noted that the receipt of the 2 additional DA-62 aircraft confirms the sincerity and commitment of the Government towards ensuring peace returns to hitherto troubled spots. He went on to add that the NAF will in no distant time take delivery of additional platforms that include the [/b]M346FA aircraft, AW109 Trekker light attack helicopter, AH-1Z Super Cobra, T-129 ATAK helicopters and the King Air 360i Beechcraft aircraft.[b]

In his remarks at the occasion, the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrazak Abdulrahman, commended the NAF for its efforts, alongside other security agencies towards ridding the nation of its numerous security challenges. He also expressed his appreciation for the CAS for making Ilorin the homebase of the DA-62, which is indicative of the peaceful and conducive nature of the State. He then assured the CAS of his administration’s unwavering support to the NAF and other security agencies in their onerous tasks of safeguarding lives and properties.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Air Officer Commanding Mobility Command, Air Vice Marshal Tajudeen Yusuf, noted that the acquisition of the DA-62 aircraft stems from its ability to carry out robust missions in furtherance of combat operations. He then added that domiciling the DA-62 under 303 Medium Airlift Group in Ilorin will no doubt go a long way in breathing live into the unit while enhancing its operational activities.

Edward Gabkwet
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

11 October 2023

Happening now;

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar arrives Ilorin, Kwara State, to receive the remaining 2 Diamond-62 aircraft purchased for the NAF by the Federal Government. These brand new aircraft, when deployed into the battlefields, will no doubt add bite to NAF's counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency efforts. More details later.

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*COAS FLAGS OFF MULTIPLE EXERCISES IN LAGOS... Charges Troops to Adhere to Rules of Engagement*

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja today 10 October 2023 simultaneously flagged off three training exercises. The exercises are EXERCISE STILL WATERS 3, GOLDEN DAWN 3 and ENDURING PEACE 3 in an effort to ensure the protection of lives and property across the federation, as the year draws to an end.

The Exercises, which are to curb the security challenges in the South South, South East, South West and North Central Nigeria, are to run concurrently in the respective geopolitical zones till the year runs out.

Flagging off the Exercise, General Lagbaja maintained that the exercises are to combat diverse emerging security challenges peculiar to the affected geopolitical zones, in order to mitigate the spiking of such challenges associated with the last quarter of the year. He added, that this is when many Nigerians travel around the country in the spirit of the yuletide thereby necessitating the need for a safe and enabling environment for citizens to go about their lawful businesses without fear or apprehension.

Gen Lagbaja however charged the troops to carry out their duties diligently within the confines of the law and stipulated codes of conduct. According to the Army Chief, "We should not be a problem to the citizens we are trying to protect".

In the same vein, the COAS also inaugurated EXERCISE CLEAN SWEEP" at the Ikeja Cantonment Lagos to clear Unexploded Explosive Ordnances at the site of the unfortunate 2002 bomb blast, which occurred then at the Nigerian Army Cantonment located at Maryland, Ikeja, Lagos.

Speaking during the flag off ceremony, the Army Chief revealed that the objective of the exercise is to completely disinfect the epicenter of the Ikeja bomb blast and clear it of all verified and suspected remaining Unexploded Explosive Ordnances lying around the cantonment.

He pointed out that initial clearance operations ensured some degree of safety in the Cantonment and its environ, adding that the recent discovery of some Unexploded Explosive Ordnances at the site of the blast raised the need for the Nigerian Army to carry out a follow-up clearance exercise in the Cantonment and its environ.

Noting that the exercise will be conducted for 61 days, the COAS enjoined members of the public, particularly those in Lagos and Ogun states not to panic on sighting the movement of special military vehicles and hearing the sound of explosion during the conduct of the exercise. He assured that appropriate safety and security measures have been emplaced to guarantee an accident free exercise. He disclosed further that in compliance with global best practice, all relevant emergency and response agencies, including the Nigeria Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Road Safety Corps, State Emergency Management Agency and the Medics will work in synergy to ensure successful completion of the exercise.
Gen Lagbaja expressed appreciation to the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unflinching support to the Nigerian Army in pursuit of its constitutional responsibilities. He assured that never again will such unfortunate incident be allowed in Nigerian Army Cantonments.

Present at the occasion were the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwoolu who was represented by the Chief of Staff, Mr Tayo Ayinde, the Oba of Onigbongbo Kingdom, HRH Oba Adeyemi Ajasa, Corps Commanders, Principal Staff Officers of the Army Headquarters, General Officer Commanding 81 Division, Air Officer Commanding Logistics Command, Heads of security agencies in Lagos state, amongst others.
The COAS later paid a courtesy visit to the Oba of Lagos His Royal Majesty Oba Rilwan Akiolu I and visited Headquarters 192 Battalion, Owode, Ogun state.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
10 October 2023

“Don’t just come and sleep in the Theatre, make sure you look for Boko Haram and kill. Anybody who comes to the theater and finishes without killing one Boko Haram is not complete.

“So you must make sure before you go  (kill one), look for them, that’s the only way we can finish them completely. They should not be looking for us, we should be looking for them. 

“Do not go and sit down until they attack and we repel; there is nothing like repel, go and find them and kill them.”The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, tell troops of Operation Hadin Kai.

Floky215:
Do they need to bomb it ? They can as well seize and destroy it...!!

Infact just watch some video of Palestinians trying to cross into Egyptian got air shelled.

The MILKOR 380 UAV
Proudly African !

In direct action against Israel, the Egyptian President orders a huge humanitarian convoy to Gaza, even after Israel has bombed the Rafah crossing.

The Crossing will open when the convoy will arrive.

We will see if Israel really bombs the aid convoy, as they promised

Amphibious armoured assault vehicle of the Tanzania People's Defence Forces

Tinfoil:
The Iron Dome is not performing well. It's having a lot of misses

How can the iron dome perform when hundreds of rockets are been fired simultaneously. It's simply loving the iron will run out of interceptors ?

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CAS INTERFACES WITH FOREIGN DEFENCE ATTACHÉS, HARPS ON DEEPENING DEFENCE COOPERATION

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has stated that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is ready to strengthen its relationship and deepen defence cooperation with friendly allied countries. According to him, “The NAF stands ready to partner with friendly military forces on international defence and security, just as we are willing and ready to extend similar assistance to our allied partners in any identified area where our defence interests coincide". The CAS stated this recently while playing host to a gathering of the Defence Attachés of allied countries accredited to Nigeria. The CAS further noted that the meeting was of utmost importance as the increasingly fragile global security landscape has brought to fore the indispensable role that military forces play in ensuring peace and stability in today’s world.

Speaking further, Air Marshal Abubakar stated that NAF’s role in tackling security challenges in concert with other security Services, demands sustenance of a diverse range of credible air power capabilities. These capabilities, according to him, are often products of innovations and advancements in technology developed beyond the shores of any one country, hence the need for strong alliances orchestrated by Defence Attachés”. He went on to call on the Defence Attachés to pursue the defence interests of their various countries within the context of NAF’s aspirations which, he said, would easily dovetail into the sustenance of a synergistic and symbiotic relationship with the NAF.

In his remarks, the Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major General Emmanuel Undiandeye, thanked the CAS for hosting the Defence Attachés and noted that the meeting would no doubt help to further boost the needed symbiotic relationship required to effectively combat contemporary global security challenges. He therefore encouraged the Defence Attachés to use the opportunity provided by the forum to make clarifications and clear any doubts they may have for a more robust inter-military cooperation with the NAF.

Also speaking at the event, the doyen of foreign Defence Attachés in Nigeria who is also the Defence Attaché of India, Colonel Roni Singh Legha, expressed his delight for the meeting as well as the opportunity to further the already existing relationship between their various countries and the NAF. He then assured the CAS of their full cooperation in the attainment of NAF’s objective of deepening cooperation.

The gathering was attended by 31 Defence Attaches of allied countries in Nigeria. Some of the countries present at the gathering include India, Germany, Cameroun, Italy, Russia, Ukraine, Egypt, South Africa, amongst others. Highlights of the event include an intensive interactive session and exchange of mementoes.

Faithful007:
I'm waiting for that point where they usually say:

"The International Community must not interfere in this operation"

That's when I'd be like yeah, shit is definitely going down.

Odunayaw:
One reason why I respect their government is that they won't sweep it under the carpet. Heads will roll.

And for Hama-s, they would shyte blood.

I say this not as a prophecy but this thing would likely become full blown

Airstrike has already began and close to 200 Palestinians are dead. Ground invasion has not started yet o !
Hamas has called hi soldiers to step down.

Odunayaw:
Intelligence failure.

But they can expect a cheerful repayment

Honestly have been on my phone on TV news, how could such an attack take place and Mossad was totally not aware.
The military was totally taken off gaurd 100%. Alot of military hardware was captured and the Israeli civilians are paying heavily.

BREAKING: Israel has confirmed the capture of IDF General Nimrod Eloni

bidexiii:
OFF TOPIC

Attack by HAMMAS on a Jewish holiday, a captured and damaged Makerva MBT, tank crew where captured .

Al Qassam Brigades (Hamas) destroyed a Merkava Mk4, perhaps the same one we have seen from the ground, with a drone-dropped PG-7VR tandem HEAT RPG projectile, easily piercing the armour from above.

Al Qassam Brigades (Hamas) destroyed a Merkava Mk4, perhaps the same one we have seen from the ground, with a drone-dropped PG-7VR tandem HEAT RPG projectile, easily piercing the armour from above. pic.twitter.com/6R3nq4h62c

— Cᴀʟɪʙʀᴇ Oʙsᴄᴜʀᴀ (@CalibreObscura) October 7, 2023

The future of modern battlefield is rapidly changing, can't believe an MBT like the merkava can be destroyed from the top.
The Russian-Ukraine war is rapidly changing the dynamics of war, A piece of RP7 warhead and cheap drone would take out a million dollar hardware.

Floky215:
Israel would do the needful and after all these gory pictures of their civilians been killed I don't think they would listen to any peace proposal from anywhere until they take their own pound of flesh...!!

Exactly

Floky215:
I sorry for these people...trust israel to come at them with greater force...RIP advice to those who would die and are going to die...!!

I watched a video of a woman been mutilated; I pray the Palestinians wouldn't be wiped out totally this time.

[quote author=bidexiii post=126249957]Militia groups are really evolving; Hamas publishes video footage of its fighters using motorized hang gliders to infiltrate southern Israel.

#BREAKING Hamas publishes video footage of its fighters using motorized hang gliders to infiltrate southern Israel. pic.twitter.com/TBNsJa9DOl

— Clash Report (@clashreport) October 7, 2023

videos from Israel are unprecedented in the country's history.

Palestinian terror group have entered Israel from Gaza and are massacring civilians on the streets and in their homes

Israel will strike back harshly. Prepare for months, if not years, of heightened instability. Israeli troops where totally caught unguarded, there are reports of some military FOB and police stations being overran.

This is a war the Palestinians and HAMAS has brought on their selves, trust me the Israelis will bring down all their hammer wrought on them this time around.

Confirmed images of the Nigerian Air Force DA62 Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircrafts while on ferry flight to Nigeria from Austria. They flew without the surveillance configurations w Reg No OEUDS + OEUDB.

Credits: @aaron_gcrr
@Florencio Martin Melian.

bidexiii:
OFF TOPIC

Attack by HAMMAS on a Jewish holiday, a captured and damaged Makerva MBT, tank crew where captured .

Video of captured crew member
https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1710567899801252102?t=eW_X4m_-XxlM6mEzjmos0g&s=19

OFF TOPIC

Attack by HAMMAS on a Jewish holiday, a captured and damaged Makerva MBT, tank crew where captured .

🔴Niger: 186 Soldiers Killed Under Tiani!

In just 2 months, the country has witnessed twelve (12) complex attacks and ambush on military positions, costing the lives of 186 valiant soldiers, more than twice the losses recorded during President Bazoum's 2 years.

●Oualam : 5 dead
●Goulbal : 5 dead
●Wabila : 7 dead
●Hondobon : 5 dead
●Katanga : 1 dead
●Samira (Bourke Bourke): 6 dead
●Sanam : 6 dead
●Bony : 17 dead
●Kandadji : 22 deaths
●News: 33 dead
●Takanamatt : 79 deaths


Source; @zagazola

#NA VT4 MBT
#CION

TERRORISTS IN TUMBUN FULANI AND TUMBUN SHITU AT RECEIVING END OF NAF FIREPOWER

Terrorists hibernating in the Tumbuns on the fringes of Lake Tchad in Borno State were at the receiving end of NAF’s firepower as air strikes obliterated their hideouts, destroying their structures and strategic logistics base. Specifically, Tumbun Fulani and Tumbun Shitu were struck between 27-30 September 2023, when activities of terrorists in the locations were confirmed to have constituted a threat to military formations and law-abiding Nigerians residing within the locations.

At Tumbun Fulani, terrorists were observed loading jerricans in 2 guntrucks concealed under shrubs. Subsequently, NAF aircraft were scrambled to interdict the location, believed to be a major logistics base. After the strike, Battle Damage Assessment revealed several terrorists were neutralised and the guntrucks destroyed. Similar strikes were also undertaken at Tumbun Shitu after structures believed to be terrorists’ hideout were observed tucked under thick foliage. Additionally, 3 guntrucks with terrorists were sighted moving into the location. The need to strike the location thus became imperative. The aftermath of the air strike revealed several terrorists were neutralised and the trucks destroyed.

The determination of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to significantly limit the activities of terrorists in the Northeast and indeed other parts of Nigeria remains on course. Operational gains by the AFN are indicative of improved synergy and cooperation by all security agencies as well as the unwavering support of all Nigerians.

Edward Gabkwet
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

2 October 2023