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MISSING DAPCHI GIRLS: CAS TEMPORARILY RELOCATES TO MAIDUGURI, NSA COMMISSIONS PROJECTS TO EXTEND REACH OF NAF HELICOPTERS

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has temporarily relocated to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base at Maiduguri, from where the air search operations for the missing Dapchi girls are being coordinated. This is in order to have first hand information on the progress of the air search efforts and also give additional directives as might be necessary. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mohammed Monguno was equally at the NAF Base Maiduguri, where he spoke to and encouraged the NAF personnel involved in the day and night air search operations. Furthermore, both the NSA and the CAS visited Damaturu, where they paid a courtesy call on His Excellency, Governor Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe State, during which they held useful discussions regarding the missing girls. Later in the day, the NSA, accompanied by the CAS and other top military officers, travelled to Monguno to commission new projects at 171 NAF Detachment Monguno. The newly commissioned projects include the Unit’s Headquarters Complex, a block of 4 Single Officers’ Quarters, a block of 10 flats for airmen/airwomen and 2 helipads, all of which have just been constructed.

According to the Commander of the Air Task Force, Air Vice Marshal Idi Lubo, air power projection has limitations, one of which is reach. He therefore expressed his delight, noting that with the commissioning of the projects at 171 NAF Detachment Monguno, the NAF had just extended the reach of its helicopters. In his remarks at the commissioning ceremony, the CAS stated that the projects were undertaken in pursuit of the NAF’s commitment to ensuring security in the Northeast. He added that the NAF would continue to deploy air assets in all parts of the country towards ensuring that Nigerians are able to prosecute their businesses in a safe and secured environment. On the missing Dapchi girls, Air Marshal Abubakar declared that no efforts would be spared by the NAF in locating the girls, in conjunction with other security forces. He disclosed that NAF pilots on different NAF platforms were operating day and night to locate the girls, adding that he had decided to temporarily relocate to Maiduguri, given the import of the unfortunate incident.

While commissioning the projects, the Special Guest of Honour, Mohammed Monguno, lauded the monumental achievements of the NAF under its current leadership. He recalled that 171 NAF Detachment Monguno was only established in 2017; he was therefore surprised to see all that had been accomplished within the short period. He described the feats as a testimony to the zeal and commitment of the CAS to repositioning the NAF into a highly professional force in line with his clearly stated vision. The NSA also described the establishment of NAF presence in Monguno as being long overdue, as it would add the much needed value to the efforts of the other security agencies in ensuring peace in the Northeast. Speaking further, the NSA commended the NAF for its immense contributions to the overall efforts at degrading the capability of the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) while urging NAF personnel to remain steadfast. He equally seized the opportunity to appreciate President Buhari for his support to the Armed Forces of Nigeria in ensuring the sustenance of operations.

Also commissioned yesterday, by the NSA, were a newly constructed Fire Fighting and an Aircraft Arming Bay at NAF Base Maiduguri. It is recalled that the Dapchi girls were declared missing on 19 February 2018 after reported attacks by BHTs following which the NAF immediately commenced an air search for them. The NAF has had to deploy additional air assets, including Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms, to the Northeast, on 25 February 208, in a renewed effort at locating the missing girls. The CAS was still in the Northeast as at the time of writing this report.

OLATOKUNBO ADESANYA
Air Vice Marshal
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

Henry240:
Work related, i won't be posting as i used to.

I switched careers, new job doesn't afford me that leisure.

U don't leave FCMB abi

Is the proforce ARA MRAP already in service .

PHOTONEWS: Nigerian Troops 'Kill' More Boko Haram Terrorists, Recover Arms From Hideouts

Nigerian Army troops attached to Operation Lafiya Dole, the counter-insurgency intiative, have recorded more successes in their efforts against Boko Haram. Through Operation Deep Punch 11, which is aimed at clearing the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists within Sambisa Forest and Lake Chad Basin general area,the troops, on Thursday and Friday, launched a series of raids on terrorists' hideouts in Sambisa Forest.

READ MORE: http:///2sNoios

Henry240:
American brutality at it's finest.

That's an Apache AH-64 firing it's 30mm chin gun at everyday Iraqi civilians.

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This was a long time ago when some Iraqi journalist were mistaken for militias.

Henry240:
Tsaigumi UAV, which is capable of day and night operations, has an operational endurance in excess of 10 hours, a service ceiling of 15,000 feet and a mission radius of 100km. It has a maximum take-off weight of 95kg and its payload is an electro-optic/infra-red camera system.


The Nigerian Air Force is currently working on the Ichoku Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle(UCAV).

It can carry and deliver more firepower ( up to 80kg from initial 40)

This is crazy shit.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Be0XhiZAAeQ/

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Pictures from inside Sambisa Forest yesterday.We recaptured our main battle tank from the insurgents

Lolz....with this you can miss a target 10ft in front of you.

Xbee007:
Misleading info, they just finished a course in Jaji cantonment. Don't be misled by sensational Sahara reporter.

OK Boss

VIDEO: All Female Nigerian Troops deploying to fight Boko Haram terrorists


https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10155176242337703&id=96184337702

Off topic.

Caption this....

M14A1:
Educate me on one major heavy handed decision PMB has undertaken as regards killer herdsmen

Let me quickly run a check on Google

Lolz, this reply is just too funny

Patchesagain:
They are watching you

Pic 1&2: BH propaganda footage of drone footage
Pic 3,4: the yellow dump truck

Is this the crashed NAF mi17

ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY 2018

The sacrifices of our fallen heroes are not in vain
We immortalize them
We remember them
We celebrate them
We honour them and
We care for their loved ones
All because
They paid the supreme sacrifice so that
Nigeria may survive and so that
Nigerians may live in unity, peace and progress

OLATOKUNBO ADESANYA
Air Vice Marshal
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

Henry240:
Motorised infantry is just as important as Mechanized Infantry. In places like Syria and Nigeria at the height of the insurgency. Insurgents ripped through bases with guys firing 23mm HMGs from the back of hilux trucks.

This tactic allows the insurgents to easily maneuver defence lines with ease, maximum firepower and speed. If a base comes under attack from 5 different directions with insurgents fielding 23mm's, there is a high likely hood that the small base would collapse.

You won't be able to do this with armour or deploy in considerable numbers.

Regular armies have also adopted this technique, with the Russians developing a new motorised brigade based on pick-up trucks.

Personally I don't believe the Hilux can be replaced with this, it should be replaced with the Innoson G12 military truck. The hilux, doesn't have the characteristics of a military jeep, which the G12 has. It would suffer in many areas the G12 will excel.

In my opinion, the Hilux should be replaced by the G12, while the PF2 LAV is equally purchased.

Armour can be overated. The PF2 can only provide protection against 7.62mm, it won't stop a 23mm fired from 2km away.Right there, you now have to choose between having 5 pickup trucks armed with 12.5mm HMG or a single PF2 LAV armed with a 12.7mm.

Anyway, it is about providing a good balance at the end of the day.

I guess it looks better this way.

Can anyone ID the weapon and what vehicle its mounted on

Henry240:
Locally produced Nigerian army Innoson IVM G12 military trucks.

The Nigerian army has so far procured 173 units of this rugged truck.

This might end the era of Toyota Hilux

CAPACITY BUILDING: NAF TAKES DELIVERY OF FINAL BATCH OF SUPER MUSHSHAK AIRCRAFT

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today, 14 January 2018, took delivery of the second batch of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft that the Federal Government had since ordered from Pakistan. The Ilyushin 76 Strategic Airlifter aircraft that brought the new Super Mushshak aircraft touched down at NAF Base Kaduna at exactly 7.45 am today. The Chief of Logistics at NAF Headquarters, Air Vice Marshal Bello Garba, received the new aircraft on behalf of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar. A combined team of NAF and Pakistan Air Force (PAF) personnel were also on hand to assist in offloading the new aircraft, some parts of which came in crates. In addition, officials of the National Customs Service and the National Immigration Service were present to ensure necessary documentation. The newly delivered aircraft, which are capable of being used for acrobatics training, are all brand new and fitted with digital glass cockpit.

The newly received aircraft, five in number, form the final batch of a total of 10 Super Mushshak aircraft, the procurement of which the current Federal Government Administration initiated in Year 2016. As at 2015, local primary flying training in the NAF was almost grounded thereby necessitating the procurement of the Super Mushshak Aircraft. Consequently, with the delivery of the new Super Mushshak aircraft, primary flying training of NAF pilots at 401 Flying Training School (FTS), Kaduna has just received a boost. Without doubts, the delivery of the aircraft would go a long way in helping to sustain the process of building capacity to effectively prosecute the counterinsurgency operations in the North East as well as other forms of criminalities in the country.

It would be recalled that the NAF took delivery of the first batch of 5 brand new Super Mushshak Aircraft on 14 July 2017, following which the aircraft were inducted and deployed for primary training of NAF pilots. Furthermore, some NAF personnel had undergone training in Pakistan, as Instructor Pilots and technicians on the Super Mushshak aircraft, as part of the contract. The delivery went without any hitches and the Ilyushin 76 Aircraft has departed from Nigeria. The newly received aircraft will now be assembled in Nigeria by a team of PAF and NAF technicians prior to test flying and formal induction into the NAF.



OLATOKUNBO ADESANYA
Air Vice Marshal
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

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My Mum Says Am Wicked And Heartless”; Handsome Gallant Nigerian Soldier Freeman Daniel Reveals

A handsome Nigerian soldier has revealed how his family especially his mother is displeased with him for being in the north eastern part of the country for the past three years without telling any of them.

According to Daniel, his reason for doing that is because she (the mother) would consistently worry over his safety in the region as he also revealed that he’s preparing to go back home soon.

This is what Daniel shared on his Facebook wall

"My mummy says am wicked and heartless all because for the past 3years have been in Northeast without telling any of them. But i told her that i have my reasons of doing that because she might have sleepless night but i always let her knw dat am fine and strong. Finally i will be with you soon mummy, preparing to come back home.

Mummy blessings is required.

newafricaken254:
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Mi-17 Helicopter has suffered a mishap while undertaking a mission in the ongoing counterinsurgency operation in the North East. The incident, which occurred today, 8 January 2018, resulted in significant damage to the helicopter. There was, however, no loss of lives as a result of the incident. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has immediately directed the constitution of a board of inquiry to determine the exact cause of the incident, in line with global best practices. The NAF continues to solicit the understanding and support of the general populace as it daily strives to ensure the security of Nigeria and Nigerians.
OLATOKUNBO ADESANYA
Air Vice Marshal
Director of Public
Relations and Information
link https://www.instagram.com/p/Bdsel16Bdi9/

Just read about it
"incident, which occurred today, 8 January 2018, resulted in significant damage to the helicopter."
That's the painful part of the story.

Nigerian troops on Operation LAFIYA DOLE in the ongoing Operation DEEP PUNCH II have been recording tremendous successes. Yesterday night, Friday 5th January 2018, the gallant troops dealt decisive blow on the Boko Haram terrorists by inflicting heavy casualty on them and capturing the following high calibre weapons and equipment from the Boko Haram terrorists in Sambisa Forest:

Can someone assist ID rifle 2.

And is Rifle 2 & 3 same..

Who can name all the ammo.

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ssaengine:

My point is Nigeria is getting nothing more than any other Tucano customer has received. It's a straight arms deal.

"The sale of the 12 aircraft, with weapons and services, is worth $593 million, and includes thousands of bombs and rockets."

Its gonna look a lot like this.