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bidexiii:
The Nigerian Navy has sourced for 3 additional AW-109 trekker helicopters from Caverton. Namely NN501, NN502 & NN503.

The white helicopter (NN503) is brand new, while the two repainted gray helicopters, previously registered in Cambodia as XU-035 and XU-045, are nearly new.

XU-035 and XU-045 were sold to America and re registered as N199RR and N399RR before being sold to Caverton.


Source; @jakespor21

Former pictures before refurbishment

bidexiii:
Nigerian Navy personnel in Türkiye receiving maintenance level training on Abramak IP based integrated communication system to be installed on 2x 76m Dearsan Offshore patrol vessels.

source: @Jakepor21

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This is commendable but honestly I wish the NN would step up to covertte/Frigates.

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[/b]NIGERIAN NAVY RESCUES 59 PERSONS FROM DROWNING IN TURBULENT WATERS BUT LOSE ONE OFFICER[b]

On 30 July 2024, the Nigerian Navy received a distress call from MV AMBIKA 4, a dredging vessel working at Okpobo field contracted to Sterling Global Oil Limited. It was reported that the vessel was at the risk of sinking near Okpobo River entrance an area known to be turbulent at this time of the year. Accordingly, Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base BONNY deployed a Rescue Team comprising 10 armed personnel in 2 Interceptor Boats led by the Base Operations Officer Lieutenant Commander Gideon Yashim Gwaza, for the rescue operation.

Attempts to approach the distressed vessel proved challenging due to the force of the waves and another squadron of 3 boats was dispatched to reinforce the rescue team. Additionally, another vessel, Nigerian Navy Ship GONGOLA, drones, Nigerian Navy Helicopters, and one Nigerian Airforce helicopter were deployed for the Search and Rescue mission.

Eventually, all 59 crew were rescued successfully but the Base Operations Officer, Lieutenant Commander Gideon Yashim Gwaza paid the supreme price. He fell overboard accidentally during the rescue operation which lasted for about 10hours from midnight of 29 July 2024 to 1000 hours on 30 July 2024. The Nigerian Navy deeply mourns the loss of Lieutenant Commander Gideon Yashim Gwaza, who bravely risked his life to save others. Lieutenant Commander Gwaza was a well-trained combat diver whose painful death reflects the risks and sacrifices of Nigerian Navy personnel towards the safety of Nigeria’s maritime domain. His dedication and sacrifice will forever be remembered.

You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public.
#NigerianNavy
#OnwardTogether

[/b]CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF CONDOLES FAMILY OF LIEUTENANT COMMANDER GIDEON YASHIM GWAZA[b]

On Thursday 22 August 2024, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla paid a condolence visit to the family of Lieutenant Commander Gideon Yashim Gwaza.
Recall that Lieutenant Commander Gwaza passed on heroically in the early hours of 30 July 2024 when he led his team to rescue 59 persons on the verge of drowning onboard a dredging vessel, MV AMBIKA 4 at Okpobo River entrance.
Lieutenant Commander Gideon Yashim Gwaza was a highly dedicated officer who went over and above the call of duty to fulfil mission objectives.
The CNS enjoined the widow and children of the late officer to take heart despite the physical absence of their breadwinner. He further assured them that the Nigerian Navy will not forget Lieutenant Commander Gwaza's sacrifice and will continue to stand with the family.
The visit was solemn but encouraging to the family. The CNS was accompanied by the Chief of Administration, Rear Admiral Kennedy Ezete, the Director Veteran Affairs, Rear Admiral MY Dahiru and the Commander Naval Unit, Commodore ST Lengaya.
#NigerianNavy
#OnwardTogether

#NN PILOTS

Operation DELTA SANITY: On Friday 23 August 2024, Forward Operating Base BONNY discovered and deactivated an illegal refining site with 1 storage tank, 2 cooking ovens, 1wooden boat and several dug out pits laden with large amounts of stolen crude oil in Alakiri general area, Rivers State. #NigerianNavy #CrudeOilTheft #OperationDeltaSanity #TheNigerianNavyIsUndettered #UnrelentlessFightAgainstCrudeOilTheft #OnwardTogether

[/b]WARNING VIEWERS DESCRITION IS HIGLY ADVISED BEFORE CLICKING ON THE LINK ![b]

Video has emerged showing Burkina Faso's Barsalogho residents were digging trenches for military before jihadist attacked them and killed 208 on Saturday  

The residents, unaware of the danger that awaited them, were accused of collaborating with security forces by jihadists who… pic.twitter.com/q2L23dBkrX

— Zagazola (@ZagazOlaMakama) August 26, 2024

https://x.com/jcokechukwu/status/1828393391459041595?t=se4kfer1gY0eO81stgbctA&s=19


Video has emerged showing Burkina Faso's Barsalogho residents were digging trenches for military before jihadist attacked them and killed 208 on Saturday. Their sons was collaborating with the military and helping them dig trenches, guess what the same military failed them.

A serious Jihadi war is looming ahead and most of this military ruling states are falling apart by the day.

bidexiii:
[/b]WARNING VIEWERS DESCRITION IS HIGLY ADVISED BEFORE CLICKING ON THE LINK ![b]

Video has emerged showing Burkina Faso's Barsalogho residents were digging trenches for military before jihadist attacked them and killed 208 on Saturday  

The residents, unaware of the danger that awaited them, were accused of collaborating with security forces by jihadists who… pic.twitter.com/q2L23dBkrX

— Zagazola (@ZagazOlaMakama) August 26, 2024

https://x.com/jcokechukwu/status/1828393391459041595?t=se4kfer1gY0eO81stgbctA&s=19


Video has emerged showing Burkina Faso's Barsalogho residents were digging trenches for military before jihadist attacked them and killed 208 on Saturday. Their sons was collaborating with the military and helping them dig trenches, guess what the same military failed them.

A serious Jihadi war is looming ahead and most of this military ruling states are falling apart by the day.

Military shouldn't have taken over in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.

Paraman:
Military shouldn't have taken over in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.

Because 200 people where killed..?

Back in our own yard here..killing is no longer news it has become a norm...effectively we can call Nigeria one giant killing field...!!

So what exactly are you saying or mean when you said the military shouldn't have taken over...? Infact the best thing to have happened to those countries is the military stepping in to give them a reset...!!

France can do all they can in collaboration with their puppets in africa to sabotage those countries but they would come out tops at the end..!!!

Floky215:
Because 200 people where killed..?

Back in our own yard here..killing is no longer news it has become a norm...effectively we can call Nigeria one giant killing field...!!

So what exactly are you saying or mean when you said the military shouldn't have taken over...? Infact the best thing to have happened to those countries is the military stepping in to give them a reset...!!

France can do all they can in collaboration with their puppets in africa to sabotage those countries but they would come out tops at the end..!!!

Military shouldn't have taken over in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso

The military should face thier job while the politicians face thier job

Paraman:
Military shouldn't have taken over in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso

The military should face thier job while the politicians face thier job

And what if the politicians are running the country into the abyss just like what we have here in Nigeria now, what do the military do? Continue to sit down face their job and watch until things get out of hands and the masses pour into the street uncontrollable right..?

Clap for yourself..!!
The military taken over is the best thing that happened to those countries..!!

Floky215:
And what if the politicians are running the country into the abyss just like what we have here in Nigeria now, what do the military do? Continue to sit down face their job and watch until things get out of hands and the masses pour into the street uncontrollable right..?

Clap for yourself..!!
The military taken over is the best thing that happened to those countries..!!

Is the military not running Burkina Faso into the abyss now? So what next? Another coup?

Paraman:
Is the military not running Burkina Faso into the abyss now? So what next? Another coup?

They are by far way better than civilians.....peharp there would have been no more Burkina Faso today. .!!

Floky215:
They are by far way better than civilians.....peharp there would have been no more Burkina Faso today. .!!

Can you please provide data like side by side comparison of GDP, inflation etc. Of pre coup and post coup Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali?

NabiAsli:
Can you please provide data like side by side comparison of GDP, inflation etc. Of pre coup and post coup Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali?

He can't provide data.
Don't waste your energy arguing with him.

bidexiii:
[/b]NSCDC personnels withLMG's[b]

These ones should be converted into the Nigerian National Guard and they should be placed under the Army’s command where they can serve as Army Reserve. Way too much uniform agencies in Nigeria that are straining our budget unnecessarily.

Exnavyboy62:
These ones should be converted into the Nigerian National Guard and they should be placed under the Army’s command where they can serve as Army Reserve. Way too much uniform agencies in Nigeria that are straining our budget unnecessarily.

Honestly same here; I'll convert them to national Guard/reservists.
But not under the command of the Army, place them under the army soon you'll see them with rusty ak's.

NabiAsli:
Can you please provide data like side by side comparison of GDP, inflation etc. Of pre coup and post coup Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali?

Your are asking me for data you can easily google yourself..?
Haba..!!

Exnavyboy62:
These ones should be converted into the Nigerian National Guard and they should be placed under the Army’s command where they can serve as Army Reserve. Way too much uniform agencies in Nigeria that are straining our budget unnecessarily.

The thing is, outside the Armed Forces the paramilitary have a 20th century Command and Control system. I often ask if they don't send their officers abroad to learn best practices.

It is one reason I shit on the Ministry of Interior. All these years of putting Generals and no significant upgrade.

Sets of MSPV Panthera T8 3DR APC for the NPF.

[/b]NAF SPECIAL FORCES NEUTRALIZE NOTORIOUS TERRORIST KINGPIN, OTHERS IN IGABI LGA, KADUNA STATE[b]

Following intelligence report received on 31 August 2024 that a known terrorist kingpin, Mustapha Abdullahi, and 5 members of his group were sighted near Sabon Gida Forest along Sabon Birni Road in Igabi Local Government Area (LGA), Kaduna State with likely intent to kidnap, harm or kill innocent civilians, a team of Special Forces from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) 413 Force Protection Group was dispatched to comb the location. After making contact with the terrorists who were on motor cycles, on sighting the Special Forces, the terrorists immediately opened fire and were met with superior fire power by the troops, eliminating all the terrorists.

Items recovered from the terrorists included 5 den guns, locally fabricated sub-machine gun, and live ammunitions. Others include assorted charms, lighters, sim cards and phone cases.

Efforts by the troops to rid Igabi, Birnin Gwari and environs if criminals and their activities remain ongoing. Troops have also been commended and urged to intensify ongoing efforts to safeguard lives and properties.

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

bidexiii:
[/b]NAF T129 ATAK[b]

Are non-commissioned officers allowed to fly aircraft’s in the NAF...?? I have only seen commissioned officers do so.

Exnavyboy62:
Are non-commissioned officers allowed to fly aircraft’s in the NAF...?? I have only seen commissioned officers do so.

Those with pilot experience can, I know of 2 helicopter pilot

[/b]#NORTH-EAST UPDATES[b]

In a shocking turn of events, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) launched devastating attacks on two communities in Yobe State, northeastern Nigeria, resulting in the death of 130 people. The corpses were recovered by rescue teams.
In a gruesome turn of events, ISWAP terrorists strapped the bodies of the dead commanders with improvised explosive devices (IEDs) after their deaths, targeting mourners, rescuers, and security agencies who would respond to the scene.
The group also planted several bombs on the roads leading to Mafa, aiming to delay response teams and inflict further casualties.


Source; @zagazola

bidexiii:
[/b]#NORTH-EAST UPDATES[b]

In a shocking turn of events, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) launched devastating attacks on two communities in Yobe State, northeastern Nigeria, resulting in the death of 130 people. The corpses were recovered by rescue teams.
In a gruesome turn of events, ISWAP terrorists strapped the bodies of the dead commanders with improvised explosive devices (IEDs) after their deaths, targeting mourners, rescuers, and security agencies who would respond to the scene.
The group also planted several bombs on the roads leading to Mafa, aiming to delay response teams and inflict further casualties.


Source; @zagazola

This is so so bad and a setback for all the achievements solar in the North East theatre.

R.I.P to these innocent souls.

We could learn from the tactics of Koevoet. Our Police and paramilitary should not be this useless!

bidexiii:
[/b]#NORTH-EAST UPDATES[b]

In a shocking turn of events, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) launched devastating attacks on two communities in Yobe State, northeastern Nigeria, resulting in the death of 130 people. The corpses were recovered by rescue teams.
In a gruesome turn of events, ISWAP terrorists strapped the bodies of the dead commanders with improvised explosive devices (IEDs) after their deaths, targeting mourners, rescuers, and security agencies who would respond to the scene.
The group also planted several bombs on the roads leading to Mafa, aiming to delay response teams and inflict further casualties.


Source; @zagazola

Hmmmm

bidexiii:
Sets of MSPV Panthera T8 3DR APC for the NPF.

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