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Nigeria's leading defence corporation, delivers 20 Mine Resistance Armoured Protected Vehicles (MRAPs) to the Republic of Chad.

These are built for recovery, medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), command and control, patrolling, and surveillance missions.

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On Tuesday, Nigerian Navy SBS operatives rescued seven individuals who were kidnapped along Rivers/ Bayelsa waterways.

The Navy special forces were able to secure the hostages after tracking them and their abductors for 12 days.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF NAF DAY/REUNION 2022

Stormtrooper11:
What China cannot copy, doesn't exist.

The Nigerian Military and the MNJTFOfficial friendly forces of Chad, Niger, and Cameroon are expected to seize ISWAP last few strongholds in the North-East over the next few weeks.

ISWAP may be completely pushed out of the Lake Chad.



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Nigerian Troops repel Boko Haram attack on Nigeria military formation

Source : Zagazola Makama

Nigerian troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack on a military formation by Boko Haram militants in the North East of Borno state.

*PUBLIC NOTICE*

A highlight of activities lined up for the NAF Day Celebration 2022 will be the Ceremonial Parade and Fly Pass by NAF aircraft fleet on Monday, 23 May 2022 by 10. 00am.

The Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, is expected to review the parade and it will be beamed live on the following TV stations;

*1. Channels TV (channel 420 on DSTV & 48 on Gotv)*
*2. NTA International (channels 419 on DSTV & 91 on Gotv)*

Please endeavour to watch with your friends and families. Thank you

PRESS RELEASE

NAF @ 58 ANNIVERSARY: MINISTER OF DEFENCE SAYS IMPROVED SYNERGY HAS ENHANCED OPERATIONS

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) 58th Anniversary celebration kicked off on a high note with the Honourable Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi(Rtd) stating that increased levels of successes by the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) can be attributed to the improved levels of synergy and cooperation among the Services, He stated this while declaring open the NAF Day Anniversary Celebration 2022 Seminar held at the NAF Base, Kano. The Minister also noted that the theme for the Seminar, ‘Enhancing NAF’s Operational Efficiency in Joint Operations for Effective Response to Contemporary National Security Imperatives’ was apt, as it would address operational challenges being experienced in the field particularly in the areas of air to ground integration and Unmanned Aircraft Systems optimization in the theatres. “That is why I believe that this Seminar could not have come at a better time as it will facilitate better use of airpower in the joint employment of our Armed Forces”, he noted. The Minster also stated that the despite its limitations, the NAF since its inception, has commendably carried out the core functions of protecting Nigeria’s air space and providing support to surface forces. In doing so, he noted, the NAF has always displayed the highest level of professionalism and shown great resourcefulness in the areas of manpower management, Research and Development and in air operations execution. Major General Magashi (Rtd) also reiterated the commitment of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration towards revamping the fortunes of the NAF and the AFN in general. According to him, ‘Today, the fleet of the Nigerian Air Force have been reinforced with several platforms which have improve its Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance as well as attack capabilities and extended the reach of the Armed Forces.” He then called on the NAF and the AFN to renew their commitment and determination to play their part in addressing the security challenges threatening the peace and progress of the Nation.

In his welcome address, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao noted that since assuming office, President Muhammadu Buhari has fully supported the AFN in general and indeed the NAF in particular to enable them achieve their set objectives. Accordingly, the Federal Government has committed substantial national resources to enhance the overall capabilities of the Armed Forces in a bid to addressing the security challenges in various parts of the country. This, he said, has not only succeeded in ameliorating equipment constraints experienced in previous years and the attendant implications of such constraints, but it has also spurred NAF personnel to be more committed to the decimation of subversive elements, who seek to undermine the peace, progress, unity and faith of Nigeria. Air Marshal Amao also stated that the theme of the seminar was timely as the seminar will enable the NAF appraise its current efforts while further repositioning itself to continuously project air power to definitively meet its constitutional mandate. He went on to state that the seminar stood out among other activities lined up for the celebrations as the deliberations were expected to produce tangible strategies going forward in NAF operations. Accordingly, he noted, one of the papers presented will address Air to Ground Integration and Operational Efficiency from a holistic perspective while the other will proffer ways of Optimizing NAF’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle operations for efficiency in joint force employment. He then expressed confidence that the discourse will spur better ideas for the NAF to be more effective in the discharge of its responsibilities.
The CAS then specially recognized and appreciated the unflinching support of the President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, without which NAF’s achievements would have been unrealizable. He also expressed deep appreciation to the Executive Governor of Kano State, His Excellency Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Ganduje for his continued support to the NAF in Kano and to the Special Guest of Honour, the Honourable Minister of Defence for his guidance and encouragement. The Seminar also had in attendance, senior military officers from the services headquarters as well as senior retired military officers.

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

22 May 2022

Al-Qaeda terrorists  launched a failed attack targeting a Burkina Faso army camp in Bourzanga, Bam region, on Saturday 21/5/2022.

As a result, a warplane of the French Barkhane forces and a military force intervened, killing at least 40 militiamen.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

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Military clears 14 more ISWAP camps in Kukawa

Source: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Army Special Forces troops had cleared 14 more suspected Islamic State of the West African Province(ISWAP), terrorists camps in its operations in the North Eastern the Lake Chad, Zagazola learnt.
In a major boost, the Army's troops of 198 Special Forces, conducted a major fighting patrol in conjunction with the Chadian Forces of the Multi National Joint Task Force(MNJTF), to clear the strong holds of the terrorists around the axis Kukawa LGA of Borno state.
An Intelligence Officer, told Zagazola Makama, a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analysts in the Lake Chad, that the troops cleared Kangarwa, Alagarno,Daban Masara, Kwatan Daban Masara, Grede, Makar, Daban Karfe, Bulawa,Daban Gajere, Kwatan Garba, Ali Sharafti/ Tamfalla. The Sources said that some uncomfirmed numbers of the terrorists were killed during the troops agressive incursion into the the terror hideouts as many of them fled, abandoning their belongings, Motorcycle, and other logistics.
The sources said that the ongoing regional combined sustained operations as well as airstrikes and heavy Artillary bombardments by troops of DESERT SANITY and MNJTF LAKE SANITY have exerted so much pressure on the fighters and totally disoriented them.
"Many more of the fighters and their families have also given up their arms following intense pressure and the near impossibility of accessing drugs for their wounded Mujahedeens, while the surviving terrorists were forced to fled to other camps considered to be safe.
"They ran toward the waterways of Daban Masara and are currently hiding at Sabon Tumbu, Tudun Wulgo, Kusuma and Sigir Marte and Ngala local government areas.
Others fighters were spotted on boats with their families and logistics while trying to escape through Kaduna Ruwa and Kandahar, located between the axis between Niger and Chad Republic,"said the top Intelligence sources.

Troops kills two Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno

Atleast two Boko Haram/Islamic State of the West African Province(ISWAP) terrorists were killed in an encounter with troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Gamborun Ngala local government area of Borno state.
It was gathered that the troops in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force(CJTF), came in contact with some insurgents during fighting patrol. An Intelligence Officer, told Zagazola Makama, a Counter Insurgency Expert that the troops successfully killed three of the terrorists after a gunbattle while one Civilian JTF personnel was injured.

Two riffles belonging to the terrorists were recovered.

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Military clears 14 more ISWAP camps in Kukawa

Source: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Army Special Forces troops had cleared 14 more suspected Islamic State of the West African Province(ISWAP), terrorists camps in its operations in the North Eastern the Lake Chad, Zagazola learnt.
In a major boost, the Army's troops of 198 Special Forces, conducted a major fighting patrol in conjunction with the Chadian Forces of the Multi National Joint Task Force(MNJTF), to clear the strong holds of the terrorists around the axis Kukawa LGA of Borno state.
An Intelligence Officer, told Zagazola Makama, a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analysts in the Lake Chad, that the troops cleared Kangarwa, Alagarno,Daban Masara, Kwatan Daban Masara, Grede, Makar, Daban Karfe, Bulawa,Daban Gajere, Kwatan Garba, Ali Sharafti/ Tamfalla. The Sources said that some uncomfirmed numbers of the terrorists were killed during the troops agressive incursion into the the terror hideouts as many of them fled, abandoning their belongings, Motorcycle, and other logistics.
The sources said that the ongoing regional combined sustained operations as well as airstrikes and heavy Artillary bombardments by troops of DESERT SANITY and MNJTF LAKE SANITY have exerted so much pressure on the fighters and totally disoriented them.
"Many more of the fighters and their families have also given up their arms following intense pressure and the near impossibility of accessing drugs for their wounded Mujahedeens, while the surviving terrorists were forced to fled to other camps considered to be safe.
"They ran toward the waterways of Daban Masara and are currently hiding at Sabon Tumbu, Tudun Wulgo, Kusuma and Sigir Marte and Ngala local government areas.
Others fighters were spotted on boats with their families and logistics while trying to escape through Kaduna Ruwa and Kandahar, located between the axis between Niger and Chad Republic,"said the top Intelligence sources.

Here are NEW orders for the Nigerian Military by the Federal Government

A new Warship (NNS KADA) currently sailing home from its construction yard in UAE (arriving next week)

•100 new MRAPs also from UAE

•12 new AH-1Z Attack Helicopters

•24 M-346 Light Combat Aircraft

Source @toluogunlesi

Algeria has reportedly received the first batch of new Chinese coastal missile systems carrying YJ-12B anti-ship cruise missiles.

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oyinpr:
We see them almost everyday here in rigachikun, but why fly so low?

too low, please take pictures for us next time

Few days ago over Panteka Kaduna. 1st visual confirmation of CH-4/Wing loong drone.

ObosiLandlord:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VhnV6EUwVs

I swear this guy just landed himself inside frying hot frying pan

TROOPS EMBARK ON SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS FOR MISSING PERSONNEL

Troops of 93 Battalion have launched out, on a search and rescue mission for a personnel who is missing in action while responding to a distress call of an attack on Tati community, in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba state in the early hours of Tuesday 20 May 2022.

The troops had launched out swiftly on receiving a distress call that Tati community was under attack and razed by suspected bandits. While in pursuit of the bandits, troops fell into an ambush staged by the criminals. The troops fought fiercely through the ambush neutralizing four of the bandits.

Sadly, during the fire fight, six gallant soldiers paid the supreme price, while one personnel is missing in action. However, a reinforcement team from 6 Brigade deployed against the fleeing bandits at Ananum village in Donga Local Government Area of the state, neutralized 2 additional bandits and recovered one Ak 47 rifle, one pistol, one locally fabricated gun, 2 AK 47 Magazines, 19 rounds of 7.62 mm special, 7 rounds of 9 mm ammunition and 3 motorbikes.

Troops are currently in pursuit of the bandits and will leave no stone unturned in the ongoing search and rescue operations for the missing personnel.

The good people of Taraba state are enjoined to be vigilant and report any suspicious movement to security agencies.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
11 May 2022

#CION
#NORTHEAST

R.I.P

left too young

COAS FELICITATES WITH TROOPS ON EID-EL-FITR, CHARGES THEM TO REMAIN LOYAL APOLITICAL

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has felicitated with troops of the Nigerian Army (NA) on the occasion of the Eid-El-Fitr Celebration. Presenting his Goodwill message to personnel across all NA formations and units, the COAS specially recognized and appreciated their sacrifices and commitment in various ongoing operations nationwide.

The COAS urged officers and soldiers to leverage on the holy season of Ramadan to reflect on the significance of loyalty, obedience and sacrifice, stressing that the season provides a unique opportunity to re-examine and re-adjust efforts towards fulfilling their constitutional roles, in order to justify the confidence reposed in them by Nigerians. He charged field commanders to redouble their efforts in ongoing operations, adding that the best Sallah gift he expects from them is to eliminate as many bandits, kidnappers and terrorists as possible, and recover as much weapons and ammunition from criminal elements.

Gen Yahaya used the medium to pay special tributes to officers and soldiers who paid the supreme price in the defence of fatherland. He emphasized that under his watch training and welfare of personnel and their families will continue to receive paramount attention. The COAS noted that this informed his resolve to improve on medical facilities and services, while ensuring that treatment of personnel and their families, particularly those who are wounded in action will continue to get support and special vocational training to help them cope with their new health status and overcome associated psychological trauma.

He however, admonished officers and soldiers to remain apolitical and professional in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities, as the electioneering period approaches. He urged them to defend the nation's democracy and avoid being lured into politics.

While wishing all Nigerians a happy Eid-el-Fitr, Gen Yahaya expressed gratitude to the President, Commander-in- Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari and all Nigerians for their unflinching support to the Nigerian Army in the execution of its constitutional mandate.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
29 April 2022

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COAS TO TROOPS IN THE NORTH EAST AS EID-EL-FITR APPROACHES - "Remain Dogged, Unrelenting"

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has charged troops in the ongoing counter terrorism and insurgency Operations in North East to remain dogged and unrelenting in the critical stage of ongoing operations. He gave the charge at Headquarters Joint Task Force(JTF) North East (NE) Operation Hadin Kai(OPHK), Maiduguri today Sunday, 1 May 2022.

The COAS, who was on routine operational visit to the JTF OPHK to assess the level of successes recorded thus far, called on troops to be more decisive in routing the criminal elements from their enclaves.

Gen Yahaya arrived the theatre of operations in company of some principal staff officers, where he was given an update on the ongoing Operation DESERT SANITY and Operation LAKE SANITY. He expressed satisfaction with the successes so far, urging them to remain vigilant and proactive during the Eid-el-Fitr Celebration.

General Yahaya enjoined troops to continue to decimate the insurgents, and deny them freedom of action. This he said, will provide a safe environment and opportunity for other elements of national power to play their statutory roles in the fight against terrorism and insurgency in the theatre.

The COAS was conducted round on inspection of some combat equipment recently revamped using the Nigerian Army Electrical Mechanical Engineers Corps repair capability.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
1 May 2022

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