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Nigerian Troops Are Better Equipped For War Against Terror


Nigeria’s Chief of Army staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, on Wednesday assured Nigerians that the troops on the front line are now better equipped for the counter-terrorism war.

The army chief gave the assurance while assessing the equipment recently acquired to prosecute the war against terror in Nigeria’s north east region.

Buratai further told journalists that despite pockets of desperate attacks by the insurgents, troops have been making progress.

Buratai has also said the collaboration between Nigerian army and neighbouring countries under the Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) arrangement is paying off.

He listed Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC), unmanned camera drones and desert motorbikes as part of the equipment acquired.

Buratai said that the Nigerian Army is effectively using satellite and communication facilities for proper coordination, maintaining that the war is now technology driven.

Nigerian Airforce Pilots Treated to a Feast !!


War is a stressfull business, not only for troops on the ground but for airmen as well. Without precision guided munitions pilots often times have to strike  targets up close, this brings with it the risk of being hit by anti aicraft fire, it takes raw nerves to carry out such missions.

To boost morale base commanders and workers treat pilots to a special treat-paid for by the base commanders  after each strike mission.

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Nigerian troops foil Boko Haram’s attack on Dikwa, kill several insurgents


The Nigerian Army, on Wednesday announced that it dislodged an attempt by the Boko Haram insurgents to invade Dikwa in Borno State.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the Acting Director Army Public Relations, who confirmed this in a statement said “following dislodgement of Boko Haram terrorists camps in the border towns of Kumshe and Talala by joint operations of Nigerian and Cameroonian forces, the terrorists made a futile attempt on Dikwa early today.”

He disclosed that “From all indications, the terrorists aimed at causing havoc at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp located at Dikwa. However and unknown to the fleeing Boko Haram terrorists, the Armed Forces Special Forces in blocking positions decisively dealt with the terrorists, killing many, recovered vehicle, arms and ammunitions.


“Unfortunately, we lost a soldier and a member of the local vigilante (Civilian JTF) during the encounter, while 3 soldiers and 4 Internally Displaced Persons sustained injuries. A military vehicle was damaged by a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) suicide bomber.

“The troops recovered 26 bodies of the Boko Haram terrorists, while others escaped with gun shot wounds, destroyed 3 VIED, 1 MBIED and 2 Gun trucks. The gallant troops recovered 1 Gun truck mounted with an Anti-Aircraft Gun, 1 Dushka Anti-Aircraft Gun, 1 Browning Anti-Aircraft Gun, 1 Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) Tube. Others include 1 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), 4 AK 47 Rifles, 3 RPG Bombs, 36 Hand Grenades, 1 Smoke Grenade and 8 AK-47 rifles magazines. The troops also recovered 236 rounds of 12.7mm ammunitions, 396 rounds of 7.62mm ammunitions and 101 rounds of 762mm (Special), ammunitions.

“The casualties have seen been evacuated while the troops have been pursuing those terrorists that escaped with gunshot wounds.

“It is encouraging to note that despite loss of colleague and the vigilante, the troops have maintain dominating presence in the general area and poised to continue to clear the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists.”

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THE BOZENA 5 MINE/I.E.D SWEEPER MIGHT BE THE MUCH SAID HIGH TECH MINE EQUIPMENT RECENTLY PURCHASED BY THE NA......


MAIDUGURI—The Nigerian Army said yesterday that it had deployed its newly-acquired hi-tech mine clearing equipment in the ongoing military operation against Boko Haram in the North East. This came as Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, inspected military hardware recently deployed to the Operation Lafiya Dole theatre Command as the military pushes towards final defeat of Boko Haram insurgency in the North-east. Army Army Acting Director Army Public Relation, Col. Sani Usman, in a statement on update of the counter-insurgency, said other supporting weapons and ammunition had also been launched in the ongoing operations across the area. He said the commissioned equipment were the first mine clearing machine in the inventory of the Nigerian Army and among the best in the world. The Army spokesman said the introduction of new equipment for the northeast operation had begun to yield results. Usman disclosed that Nigerian troops in joint operation with their Cameroonian counterparts had destroyed many of the insurgents’ hideouts around Bank-Kumashe axis. He said several suspected insurgents were killed in the particular operation while different kinds of items were recovered. According to him, the joint operation between elements of 7 Division and the Cameroonian forces along Banki-Kumshe axis, led to the killing of 20 Boko Haram terrorists, destruction of 4 AK 47 rifles and capture of a gun truck mounted with an Anti-Aircraft Gun (AA Gun) and 2 AK 47 rifles, as well as a 60mm mortar and a Dane gun. He however lamented that three soldiers sustained injuries and a vehicle damaged as a result of an Improvised Explosive Device, IED. Usman added that 150 persons, mainly children, were rescued at Kodo community in Borno by troops in the ongoing offensive against the insurgents.


Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/02/army-deploys-new-hi-tech-mine-clearing-equipment-against-boko-haram/



Early the 2014 there was these news that the NA was going to buy high tech equipment for clearing the much bubbie trapped sambisa forest and ever since then nothing has being heard...?


http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2015-05/18/c_134249824.htm

TROOPS INTENSIFY RESCUE OPERATIONS


In continuation of the clearance operations by troops to mop up the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists, troops have rescued 1890 persons held captives by Boko Haram terrorists at various locations within the last two weeks.

Those rescued include 800 Nigerians refugees that crossed to Cameroon that were brought back to Banki town in Nigeria by troops of 21 Brigade yesterday.

Troops of 121 Task Force conducted joint patrols with Cameroonian forces at Mararraba, Angwan Fada, Dale and Wizha Bokko Timit, Bokko Nasanu and Bokko Hidde up to Ngoshe in which they rescued 17 women and 28 children.

Similarly, troops of 7 Division Garrison, in a joint operations with 112 Battalion, Army Headquarters Support Group and Armed Forces Special Forces at Gajibo, Maula, Gamai, Gamare, Maiwa, Warsale, Tangli, Tushi, Sowa, Hasanari, Changuwa, Malamaja, and Marya in Dikwa and Mafa Local Government Areas rescued 350 people including 5 Cameroonian girls that were held hostages by the Boko Haram terrists in those areas.

In a similar operation, troops of 7 Division Garrison in conjunction with troops of 112 Task Force Battalion, and Armed Forces Special Forces on 17th February 2016, conducted clearance operations at Kwaptara, Mijigete, Garin Boka, Mosole, Ngubdori, Ma'asa, Dukje and Gulumba in Dikwa and Bama Local Government Areas in which they rescued 195 persons held hostage by Boko Haram terrorists.

On 23rd February 2016, troops of 21 Brigade in conjunction with troops of MNJTF on clearance operations at Kumshe general area, rescued 250 and persons, mainly women and children held hostages by Boko Haram terrorists and brought back 800 refugees from Cameroon. On 23rd February 2016, troops of 7 Division rescued 150 persons at Kodo.

Troops of 21 Brigade had today intercepted over 3,000 Nigerian refugees crossing from Wambatche, Liman and Kodo Fata villages in Cameroon into Nigeria. The refugees have been moved to Bama Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp.

Also, in a clearance operations troops of 25 Task Force Brigade today, at Galmasku, Muli, Chiralia, Maisani, Talala, Ajigin, Shetimalau, 1 and 2 and Dalomi also rescued 250 civilians held hostages by Boko Haram terrorists.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations

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TROOPS RECORDS TREMENDOUS SUCCESS IN CLEARANCE OPERATIONS

Today, troops of 7 Division Garrison, 112 Battalion and Army Headquarters Strike Group, recorded tremendous success in a clearance operations against Boko Haram terrorists at Kotokuma, Dikwa Local Government Area.

The troops cleared the terrorists camp which was equipped with medical facility, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) factory, fuel dump, mechanical workshop, generators and several water points.

The gallant troops also destroyed 3 vehicles laden with IEDs meant for suicide bombings somewhere and killed 37 Boko Haram terrorists.

The troops also recovered 12 vehicles, 27 motorcycles, 9 AK-47 rifles, 2 Fabrique Nationale rifles, fabricated rocket bomb and a Sniper rifle. Other items recovered include 4 Dane Guns, solar panels and other household items. In addition to that, they also rescued 20 persons held hostage by the terrorists.

Unfortunately, 2 of our soldiers sustained gun shot wounds. The wounded soldiers have been evacuated to 7 Division Hospital where they are receiving medical care.

We wish to state here that buoyed with this unprecedented success, the troops morale is very high.

We would like to assure the public that the troops would continue to do their best to clear all the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists wherever they may be to successfully bring to an end the menace of the terrorists.

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Army Chief Meets Joint Task Force Troops In Baga




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm5ZKEA-XIY

NEWKY COMMISIONED NA DESERT BYKERS.....

Air Force unveils new camouflage uniforms

The Director in Charge of Logistics at the Air Force Headquarters garrison, Mogadishu Cantonment Abuja, Air Commodore Ali Mohammed stated this at the unveiling of the new woodland camouflage.

He said the Presidential directive stated that only the Nigerian armed forces comprising the Nigerian Army, the Navy and the Air Force are allowed to use military camouflage.

He issued the new pairs of woodland camouflage to personnel of the Nigeria Air Force in Abuja stating that the distribution of the new camouflage is in compliance with the December 2015 deadline to the military to stop the use of the old camouflage.

Mohammed added that the Air Force had earlier distributed the desert camouflage to troops involved in the ongoing operation against the Boko Haram in the North East on Monday.

He added that: “You may recall that due to the proliferation of different sets of camouflage ‎as it has been noticed which beached the security in general in the country.”

Mohammed explained that: “we see a lot of paramilitary and other security outfits, continuing to come up with different set of camouflage. So because of that Mr. President gave a directive sometime last year that only the two shirts of woodland and the desert camouflage are permitted only for the military.”

“It is unique because the Army, the Navy and the Air Force are now using the same camouflage. As from today anybody who is found with any set of uniforms other than this‎ as a camouflage is contradicting the directive and there would be sanctions,” Mohammed said.

bidexiii:
Air Force unveils new camouflage uniforms

The Director in Charge of Logistics at the Air Force Headquarters garrison, Mogadishu Cantonment Abuja, Air Commodore Ali Mohammed stated this at the unveiling of the new woodland camouflage.

He said the Presidential directive stated that only the Nigerian armed forces comprising the Nigerian Army, the Navy and the Air Force are allowed to use military camouflage.

He issued the new pairs of woodland camouflage to personnel of the Nigeria Air Force in Abuja stating that the distribution of the new camouflage is in compliance with the December 2015 deadline to the military to stop the use of the old camouflage.

Mohammed added that the Air Force had earlier distributed the desert camouflage to troops involved in the ongoing operation against the Boko Haram in the North East on Monday.

He added that: “You may recall that due to the proliferation of different sets of camouflage ‎as it has been noticed which beached the security in general in the country.”

Mohammed explained that: “we see a lot of paramilitary and other security outfits, continuing to come up with different set of camouflage. So because of that Mr. President gave a directive sometime last year that only the two shirts of woodland and the desert camouflage are permitted only for the military.”

“It is unique because the Army, the Navy and the Air Force are now using the same camouflage. As from today anybody who is found with any set of uniforms other than this‎ as a
camouflage is contradicting ni the directive and there would be sanctions,” Mohammed said. 

Finally, some standardization. We have too many desert camos.

This video was created by someone I Know who wants to remain anonymous as a tribute to Nigerian Armed forces.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOFOBF6w1KA

Panzerfaust:
Finally, some standardization. We have too many desert camos.

Abii oo........

#RANDOM PICTURES.......


THE 3RD PISTURE ARE NAF QRF .

Patented:
This video was created by someone I Know who wants to remain anonymous as a tribute to Nigerian Armed forces.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOFOBF6w1KA

nice job and video..........

Excitement In Borno As Troops Reclaim Gudumbari



​Displaced people celebrated in Borno state as troops of the Nigerian military under the Armed Forces Special Force (AFSF) cleared all trace of Boko Haram occupation from Gudumbari, the headquarters of Guzamala local government area of Borno state.

Gudumbari is one of the remote local government areas in northern Borno state that was sacked and occupied by Boko Haram fighters.

It was once reclaimed in the past, but the insurgents crept back and reoccupy the area after the troops had moved.

But with the Tuesday take over of Gudumbari after a victorious operation by the Nigerian AFSF troops, the news sent wave of jubilation from displaced residents of the area who were all in IDP camps in Maiduguri.

​Spokesman of the Nigeria Army, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman confirmed the development to Leadership via a press statement.
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n continuation of the clearance of the remnants of recalcitrant members of Boko Haram terrorists in the various nooks and corners of the north east, the Armed Forces Special Forces (AFSF) carried out successful clearance of Boko Haram terrorists hiding in Gudumbali general area​”, Colonel
Usman​, who is​
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Acting Director Army Public Relations​, said.

​Aisami Goni, an IDP from Guzamala said, ​”we give glory to God for the good news we are hearing about soldiers’ victory over Boko Haram terrorists in Guumbari; now our hope of going back home is assured”.

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7 DIVISION DEMYSTIFIES BOKO HARAM SPIRITUAL POWER BASE IN ALAGARNO FOREST


In continuation of their offensive clearance operations of remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in the North East, today, troops of 81 Battalion and 251 Task Force Battalion of 25 Task Force Brigade, 7 Division Nigerian Army, demystified Boko Haram terrorists spiritual power base at the Alagarno forest, Borno State.

The troops based on tip off, conducted a clearance operation around Alagarno forest general area, destroying terrorists camps at Mosa, Ariwuzumari and Kagalmari, as well as Missene, Joba, Yajiwa and Sansan.

During the operations, the troops were able to clear all the camps, killing quite a number of terrorists and recovered Boko Haram terrorists flags hoisted on some premises, destroyed their logistics base and recovered 31 motorcycles, assorted foodstuffs, a donkey and a pick up van, AK-45 rifle with registration number 17714 and a Dane gun.

Other items recovered include 2 boxes of 7.62mm ammunition, 4 loaded magazines of AK-47 rifles and 2 magazines pack.

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TROOPS RESCUED 63 PERSONS FROM TERRORISTS


Today, Army Headquarters Special Forces Team B, 7 Division Garrison, conducted fighting patrol in which they cleared Boko Haram terrorists hideout at Lawin Meleri, Matiri Bulaka and Aljeri villages.

During the operation, they killed 5 Boko Haram terrorists and also rescued 63 persons held captives by the terrorists.
The troops recovered 1 Dane gun and 1 Light Machine Gun Bipod Stand and detonated 1 Improvised Explosive Device enroute.

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PLEASE CAN ANYONE I.D........ THE 1st & 2nd VEHICLE AND 3rd GRENADE LUNCHER........?

bidexiii:
PLEASE CAN ANYONE I.D........ THE 1st & 2nd VEHICLE AND 3rd GRENADE LUNCHER........?

-OTT Hunter Light Strike Vehicle (LSV), Ghana Army


- looks like some sort of refurbished LG3, with it's barrel modified.

Henry240:


-OTT Hunter Light Strike Vehicle (LSV), Ghana Army


- looks like some sort of refurbished LG3, with it's barrel modified.

Tnks man

Nigerian Army Clears Escaping Boko Haram Terrorists From Sambisa Forest – Graphic Photos


Troops of 21 Brigade in Bama, under 7 Division area of operational responsibility, in a blocking position, have at the early hours of today, cleared escaping Boko Haram terrorists that came through Sabsawa axis of Sambisa forest.

The troops also recovered a Toyota Hilux, 2 AK-47 rifles with registration numbers 58006915 and KO 35839, as well as 37 rounds of 12.7mm metal linked ammunition.

One of the officers is said to have sustained injury during the encounter.

Henry240:


-OTT Hunter Light Strike Vehicle (LSV), Ghana Army


- looks like some sort of refurbished LG3, with it's barrel modified.

it is the QLZ-04 a Chinese automatic grenade launcher

Weldone bidexiii for continously updating this thread. It is such a joy to see our armed forces kicking the shit out of BHT. Good job boys, keep it up.