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Drones Used By Terrorists, Not Military Grade, Pose No Threat- Defence Spokesman by zero8zero(op): 8:04am On Dec 28, 2024

The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, says drones being used by terrorist groups are not military grade and cannot pose any threat in the counter-terrorism war.

Buba said this on Friday in Abuja while briefing newsmen on the recent airstrike incident in Sokoto State.

According to him, the use of drones in battles is not new as they have different classes and capabilities.

“We are having a war against terrorists and insurgents across the country.

” When we are talking of drones, these are not professional drones, not military-grade drones.

“These are toys that you went to buy and found a way to put one or two things on board and use them.

“They are not effective but we are doing something about it,” he said.

Buba also reiterated the position of the Federal Government that there is no foreign base anywhere in Nigeria.

He described the rumoured French base in Nigeria as mischievous, adding that the country would not be a base for proximity war.

“I heard one of the African leaders say something like that.

” That is a distraction from him, instead of tackling the problem in his country,” he said.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/12/drones-used-by-terrorists-not-military-grade-pose-no-threat-defence-spokesman/

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Re: Drones Used By Terrorists, Not Military Grade, Pose No Threat- Defence Spokesman by Zulu11zulu: 8:07am On Dec 28, 2024

don't trust Nigeria minatry, the army who are killing the people they should protect I don't see any deference with Nigeria army and a terrorist just one get licensed to kill another killing for Allah.

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Re: Drones Used By Terrorists, Not Military Grade, Pose No Threat- Defence Spokesman by illicit(m): 8:08am On Dec 28, 2024

But u shd be scared that the even know how to fly one...

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Re: Drones Used By Terrorists, Not Military Grade, Pose No Threat- Defence Spokesman by Donald7610: 8:09am On Dec 28, 2024

It's beautiful you've stepped up in the game of battle terrorism

Don't underestimate your enemies, they are internationally sponsored

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Re: Drones Used By Terrorists, Not Military Grade, Pose No Threat- Defence Spokesman by jmoore(m): 8:14am On Dec 28, 2024

Put a bomb in a toy drone, fly it into an military zone. It won't explode because it is not military grade drone.

Babablu bulabu.

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Re: Drones Used By Terrorists, Not Military Grade, Pose No Threat- Defence Spokesman by Donald7610: 8:15am On Dec 28, 2024

Zulu11zulu:
don't trust Nigeria minatry, the army who are killing the people they should protect I don't see any deference with Nigeria army and a terrorist just one get licensed to kill another killing for Allah.

Everywhere in the world 🌍
Terrorists are civilians

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Re: Drones Used By Terrorists, Not Military Grade, Pose No Threat- Defence Spokesman by Xisnin(m): 8:35am On Dec 28, 2024

illicit:
But u shd be scared that the even know how to fly one...

Even kids learn could fly drone effectively within days of practising.
A drone is not an aircraft!

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Re: Drones Used By Terrorists, Not Military Grade, Pose No Threat- Defence Spokesman by illicit(m): 8:37am On Dec 28, 2024

Xisnin:
Even kids learn could fly drone effectively within days of practising.
A drone is not an aircraft!

Yeah sure, but kids just wanna play

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Re: Drones Used By Terrorists, Not Military Grade, Pose No Threat- Defence Spokesman by YeyeGbami: 8:38am On Dec 28, 2024

It doesn’t have to be military grade before it can do some sort of damage, they can use it for surveillance or attach explosive to it.

This should be treated as a potential threat

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Re: Drones Used By Terrorists, Not Military Grade, Pose No Threat- Defence Spokesman by pafra(m): 8:39am On Dec 28, 2024

This drones can kill.
Forget the standard.

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Re: Drones Used By Terrorists, Not Military Grade, Pose No Threat- Defence Spokesman by Mrchippychappy(m): 8:39am On Dec 28, 2024

Where did they get the drones from first? 2025 would be interesting, There would be drone attacks and the Nigerian army would
A) Either deny they ever took place
Or
B) Save face and claim that they did it, instead of acknowledging the truth that terrorists are attacking Nigerians with drones.

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Re: Drones Used By Terrorists, Not Military Grade, Pose No Threat- Defence Spokesman by Ironfaceman(m): 8:39am On Dec 28, 2024

That is what they say until you see brain matter all over the ground

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Re: Drones Used By Terrorists, Not Military Grade, Pose No Threat- Defence Spokesman by Sheuns(m): 8:40am On Dec 28, 2024

Don’t underestimate your enemy. Sun Tzu - Art of war.

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Re: Drones Used By Terrorists, Not Military Grade, Pose No Threat- Defence Spokesman by DaGC(m): 8:40am On Dec 28, 2024

Please, don't just write it off as posing no threat, sounds unprofessional to me.

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Re: Drones Used By Terrorists, Not Military Grade, Pose No Threat- Defence Spokesman by NOETHNICITY(m): 8:40am On Dec 28, 2024

What kind of foooolish talk is this?

So until the terrorists begin to load missiles on the drones before you realize how dangerous it is for terrorists to be in possession of drones within your country!

You should have redlines for godsake!

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Re: Drones Used By Terrorists, Not Military Grade, Pose No Threat- Defence Spokesman by Omotaday(m): 8:40am On Dec 28, 2024

With the recent events, and for the first time, I’m beginning to have faith in the Nigerian military .

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Re: Drones Used By Terrorists, Not Military Grade, Pose No Threat- Defence Spokesman by JASONjnr(m): 8:41am On Dec 28, 2024

Imagine these folks?

Same way you denigrated their efforts until they became a menace....

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Re: Drones Used By Terrorists, Not Military Grade, Pose No Threat- Defence Spokesman by Watcharena: 8:42am On Dec 28, 2024

They have used many non military grade drones to kill many soldiers in Ukraine

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Re: Drones Used By Terrorists, Not Military Grade, Pose No Threat- Defence Spokesman by Lanretoye(m): 8:42am On Dec 28, 2024

Which one is across the country

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Re: Drones Used By Terrorists, Not Military Grade, Pose No Threat- Defence Spokesman by Forumites: 8:42am On Dec 28, 2024

We used to have strong military but not anymore. What we have now is propaganda military.

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Re: Drones Used By Terrorists, Not Military Grade, Pose No Threat- Defence Spokesman by GloriousGbola: 8:42am On Dec 28, 2024

i am sure everyone who heard this immediately felt safer

it is not as if the okadas used by these terrorists are military grade
or as if they wear military grade uniforms
or are trained in the best military schools

there is absolutely nothing to fear from prosecution of an asymmetrical warfare campaign against a corrupt and outmatched Nigerian military

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Re: Drones Used By Terrorists, Not Military Grade, Pose No Threat- Defence Spokesman by SouthSouth1914: 8:43am On Dec 28, 2024

This is a defense spokesperson? This man is just completely useless. Drones no matter armed or not are used for intelligence gathering! This makes them deadlier than anything!

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Re: Drones Used By Terrorists, Not Military Grade, Pose No Threat- Defence Spokesman by HenryWilliams(m): 8:43am On Dec 28, 2024*

This is the kind of talk that exposes the ineptitude of this country's security apparatus..
Was there an attack on military installations using drones? Yes or No?
Yes.. so what's the meaning of this tripe.
It's not professional drone or whatever. So domestic drones can't be weaponized? Terrorists are thinking outside the box, these ones still have their heads burned under the sand like ostriches.
Such talk just irritates the sensibilities of normal Nigerians

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Re: Drones Used By Terrorists, Not Military Grade, Pose No Threat- Defence Spokesman by Nahunger(m): 8:45am On Dec 28, 2024

Smart move

Re: Drones Used By Terrorists, Not Military Grade, Pose No Threat- Defence Spokesman by JAWBONE(m): 8:45am On Dec 28, 2024

Lol.
But e fit kill person abi?

Re: Drones Used By Terrorists, Not Military Grade, Pose No Threat- Defence Spokesman by tommy589(m): 8:47am On Dec 28, 2024*

Terrorists now take the initiative of modifying non military grade to wreck havoc.While our Military prefers the expensive way of engaging them in battle with fighter jets and helicopters.
Empower vigilantes on the use of drones for surveillance alone is zero.Making money from people miseries is what enriches this crisis managers

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