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MULTI NATIONAL JOINT TASK FORCE HANDS OVER DONATED MILITARY EQUIPMENT TO TROOPS

Sequel to the visit of the Force Commander Multinational Joint Task (MNJTF) Force Commander (FC) Maj Gen Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim to the African Union (AU) Continental Logistics Base Doula, Cameroon in November 2021 where the FC and his team inspected and identified various equipment that would be useful in its Counter Insurgency operations. The equipment include Armored personnel carriers (APC) Troops Carrying Vehicles, Buses, high caliber generators, Counter Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) equipment and office equipment among others. Consequently approval to issue was sought from the AU through the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC). Thereafter ,after the necessary paper work and authorization by the AU, the host country Cameroun,escorted the equipment to the recipients Troops Contributing Countries ( TCCs) of Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon, and Chad respectively.

In a statement released to journalists, the Chief of Military Information Officer Lieutenant Colonel Kamarudeen Adegoke said that, the FC in company of the Theatre Commander (TC), Operation Hadin Kai, Maj Gen CG Musa , formally handed over the equipment to Sector 3 of the MNJTF. The items were received after a brief ceremony by the Commander Sector 3 with headquarters in Monguno Nigeria ,Maj Gen GM Mutkut.

In his remarks, the FC said the equipment were given to the sector to improve their combat efficiency and to enable them take the fight to the enemy. He praised the doggedness of the Sector in the course of Operation Lake Sanity and urge them to do more. The TC , Maj Gen Musa in his remarks ,thanked the AU for the donations and said with such donations the North East (NE) operational environment will soon be secured and this would allow forces to concentrate on other security challenged areas in the country. He charged the Sector to be offensive minded always.The Commander Sector 3 thanked the AU and LCBC through the FC and stated that the equipment would be well maintained and deployed effectively against the Insurgents stating that he to whom much is given, much is expected from him.

In related development, on Saturday 16 July 22 at MNJTF Sector 1 Headquarters Mora Republic of Cameroon, the FC accompanied by staff officers and Head of Cells from HQ MNJTF formally handed over the equipment meant for the Sector. The equipment include Armour Personnel Carriers, Counter Improvised Explosive Device equipment, 2 high caliber generators , vehicles and office equipment.In attendance were outgoing Sector 1 Commander Brig Gen Bouba Dokebreo and other senior officers of the Sector headquarters. The Sector Commander in his remarks thanked the AU and the LCBC for facilitating the delivery of the equipment. Brig Gen Bouba further appreciated the FC for always supporting the Sector in the course of its operations.

The FC in his remarks stated that he is happy and proud of the work of Sector 1 MNJTF and with the new equipment, the sector would maintain and surpass its high standards. He added that he is sad that the Sector Commander is leaving the MNJTF for another assignment. However, he praised and thanked him for his stellar services rendered to the MNJTF and most especially to his country the Republic of Cameroon. He described the Sector Commander as a professional officer that would be sorely missed.

In another development, the equipment meant for the Republic of Chad were formally handed over to Sector 2 MNJTF in Bagasola ,Chad by the Chief of Staff (COS) of the Headquarters MNJTF Col Nana Njomo Paulin who represented the FC on Monday 18 July 22.In his remarks during the handing over, the COS said the equipment were provided to improve the Sector’s capacity in the counter Insurgency operations in their area of operations. He urged the Sector to maintain the equipment and make judicious use of them to help secure the Lake Chad Basin areas. Receiving the equipment on behalf of the Sector, the Deputy Sector Commander , Brig Gen Omar Adam thanked HQ MNJTF for facilitating the issue of the equipment and promised to use them judiciously.

Earlier, on 7 July 22, the Deputy Force Commander (DFC) MNJTF Brig Gen Harouna Assoumane on behalf of the FC handed over the equipment allotted to Sector 4 MNJTF with headquarters in Diffa Niger Republic. In his speech, the DFC expressed his gratitude to the AU for making the equipment available and urged the Sector to always maintain the equipment to improve their combat efficiency. The event was witnessed by Commander Sector 4 MNJTF , Col Maj Sani Kiaou and the Inspector General of the National Gendarmerie of Niger Republic. Brig Gen Sidikou Abdou Issa. The 2 senior officers were also happy with the arrival of the equipment and thanked the AU for the donation. Equally, the equipment meant for the Headquarters MNJTF arrived N'Djamena Chad safely. They were inspected by the Head of Mission (HoM) of the MNJTF,Ambassador Mamman Nuhu accompanied by the FC, The HoM expressed satisfaction following the detailed arrangements made for the safe delivery of the equipment to all TCCs. He said the equipment would surely lead to greater stability in the Lake Chad Basin. He wished the MNJTF more success in its operations. All the events were hitch free and the FC has safely rejoined his headquarters in Ndjamena Chad. (Attached are photographs of the various hand over ceremonies)

kabe1:
Nigeria Defence



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The Imo state governor confirms he has bought APCs from Proforce.

He said it in this video.

Nigeria Defence



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7NVe0nKr-Q

jl115:
quite a bit longer than the Hornet actually

Yea, it's longer. The concept and sitting arrangements are similar though.

Again with vehicles that Proforce produces, we will see upgrades and updated models soon.

The PF Viper which is a brand new vehicle has already had updated versions.

Odunayaw:
Yo beauty!!!

We've come a long way

Indeed, we have.

If we can get additional companies, a few more producing at the level of Proforce, it would do our industry a world of good.

Toju200:
very impressive vehicle by the way

Solid nimble looking vehicle. Well suited for Special Forces and Fast intervention squads.

I hope Nigeria military buy a couple of these.

DSS can also use them.

Toju200:
so you followed the countdown

No vex sir!!

Proforce Fury Special Forces Vehicle

Gostomel landing, one of most successful landing operations in modern warfare history.



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Stargate254:
Kenyas modest version

South African Army Commander admiring a Kenyan soldiers Scar rifle

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NTSA:
More of Monusco troops

What vehicle is that?

South African Special Forces Vehicle

Similar vehicles from around the world.

Norway

NTSA:
Looks like a rebadged vehicle.

It's based on a Toyota 76 Land cruiser.

Nigerian made Proforce Fury Special Forces Vehicle

Nigerian army Armour, Main Battle Tanks and Tank Destroyers.

MAN1960:
Kabe 1 you can see only 6 I think you need to visit the eye clinic

The others are FV-103 models.

Nigerian army FV-107 IFVs prior to delivery to the army.

There are at least 6 units visible in this photo.

jl115:
looks very similar to the hornet

Yeah, very similar. I'm sure we would see some additional photos of the vehicle soon.

It looks good.

Fynline:
Proforce fury?

Special Forces vehicle, it looks neat.

kabe1:
Nigerian army Infantry Fighting Vehicle.

Full video from today's Army Day Celebration.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMg0xzGtiCo

Nigerian army Spartan Infantry Fighting Vehicle, introduced to Nigerian army service in 1976.

NTSA:
I don't think the Nigerian problem is lack of equipment there are gaps in intelligence collection .

One word: Laxity.

Odunayaw:
Na BMPT and SAMs wan replace sense? I've been saying it that the Ministry of Interior is a circus.

Inept ministry

I don't even know again, shame dey catch me.

Odunayaw:
Won't the roads be affected?

You are seeing better military equipment, you are talking road.

Security before infrastructure. If we had half this capacity, Boko for not fit disgrace all of us for Kuje yesterday night.

Pantsir S1
Buk-M2

Algerian Army Air Defense Systems

Paris keen to help Abuja create light aviation unit
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Various Algerian Air Defense Systems

[quote author=Exnavyboy62 post=114386600][/quote]I know the army wants helicopters and have been training pilots for some years now. I'm not disputing that.

What I think is, army priorities should lie elsewhere. Good quality artillery, mortars paired with off the shelf drones are a more potent proposition.