bidexiii:


I totally disagree with you, most pictures of NAF drone we've seeing are usually cropped/screen grabs from videos and they ate from individuals.

I think ayd91 is right. That's probably because #ISIS uses high grade consumer drones with 4k fitted HD cams (most times GoPro) just for publicity stunt. I am sure HD clarity images is the last thing on NAF list.

#JustGetTheJobDone

persius555:
I think ayd91 is right. That's probably because #ISIS uses high grade consumer drones with 4k fitted HD cams (most times GoPro) just for publicity stunt. I am sure HD clarity images is the last thing on NAF list.

#JustGetTheJobDone

Only videos of NAF drones we've seeing, we can just come into conclusion on the quality of the CH-3 & Gulma drones.

#RANDOM

OPERATION DELTA SAFE: CAS VISITS 97 SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP PORT HARCOURT

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Mshl Sadique Abubakar today visited 97 Special Operations Group (SOG) Port Harcourt to assess the operational status of the unit and welfare of the personnel. The visit was to enable the NAF leadership know first-hand how to address the challenges facing the unit in order to enhance the operational effectiveness and efficiency of the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe.

The visit was to enable the NAF leadership know first-hand the challenges facing the unit and how best to address them for enhanced operational effectiveness and efficiency. As the Air Component of OPERATION DELTA SAFE, the 97 SOG has been actively involved in the ongoing joint military operations to curb pipeline vandalism, illegal bunkering, armed banditry and other forms of economic sabotage in the Niger Delta. Of recent, the unit has destroyed a number of illegal refineries and oil barges carrying stolen petroleum products, in addition to undertaking aerial surveillance missions to provide intelligence for the operations of the surface forces. These are aimed at protecting the lives and property of the citizenry as well as safeguard the nation’s oil facilities in the region.

Air Mshl Abubakar also used the opportunity of his to Port Harcourt to commission newly provided accommodation facilities put-in place to enhance the welfare of personnel and dependants in the unit. The new projects include a newly constructed block of 18 units of 2-bedroom flats for Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs), a remodelled block of 10 units of one-bedroom apartment for Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) and assembly ground newly provided for Air Force Secondary School, Port Harcourt.

The new facilities were commissioned by former Chief of Policy and Plans at the Defence Headquarters and one-time Chief of Administration at Headquarters Nigerian Air Force (HQ NAF), Air Vice Marshal Tomboiyi Dick-Iruenabere (retired). Meanwhile, the retired senior officer has used the occasion to call on the people of Niger Delta, particularly the youths, to embrace peace and dialogue by working with the Federal Government to find lasting solutions to the problems in the region.

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CONCLUSION.

More Militants Surrender At Andoni And Isiokpo In Rivers



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTyn3FLe_xc

Borno IDPs Returning Home Suffer Landmine Explosion


A truck conveying internally displaced persons, IDPs, ran into a landmine planted on an highway causing an explosion which injured some of the passengers, officials said.

The displaced persons were being conveyed from Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, back to Gamboru-Ngala, a border community about 145km away. The community is one of those liberated from Boko Haram.

The incident occurred barely an hour after the military authority in Maiduguri, officially okayed the movement of over 200 cars and trucks conveying the returnee IDPs and food items to the liberated border community.

The Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Bello Moduganari, confirmed the incident to PREMIUM TIMES in his office.

"We just received the sad news that one of the vehicles that we had cleared to move to Gamboru-Ngala ran into a landmine at Ngom Village, some 20km away from Maiduguri.

"There is no report of death in the incident so far, but we have arranged to take the victims to the hospital here in Maiduguri.

"We learnt the landmine was planted in the centre of the road and an unsuspecting Land Cruiser jeep ran over it", he said.

A PREMIUM TIMES reporter was at the venue where the soldiers commenced the escort of the very long convoy of trucks, pickup vans and passenger buses conveying foodstuff and persons.

The Secretary of the NURTW in Borno, Amodu Musa, branch had earlier informed reporters that they could not convey the passengers because of the bad nature of the road especially during the rainy season.

"Initially we had ignorantly blamed the soldiers for not trying to help us; but when we went there on our own we met 18 of our trucks stuck in the clay mud blocking the entire routes", said Mr. Musa.

"We had to employ the service of a mega crane and towing vans to pull them out; then we also hired tippers to sand fill the route before we could make it to Gamboru some two weeks ago.

"And when we got to Gamboru we discovered that there were people but no food; a cube of Maggi was being sold for N20. A can of malt was sold at N350 and N300. That was why we pleaded with the military to assist us by allowing the trucks conveying food items to go first before the passenger vehicles".

The theatre commander of the operation 'Lafiya Dole', Lucky Irabor, had also informed journalists that the movement of persons and trucks through the routes leading to Gamboru was one of the most difficult tasks because of the dangers on the route.

Mr. Irabor, a major general, dispelled the claims made by the returnee IDPs that soldiers took bribes from truck owners before providing them escorts.

Army inaugurates internet phones for troops in Borno


http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/213916-army-inaugurates-internet-phones-troops-borno.html?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter

#CION

Somalia: KDF Jets Bomb Al Shabaab Stronghold in Gedo Region

Kenyan defense forces (KDF) military jets are reportedly launched an airstrike on Al shabaab camp near Bardere city in Gedo region on Friday, a local resident said. The aerial bombing against the militant base by KDF warplanes came after Al shabaab fighters staged an attack on army bases in Ali Hared area, about 20Km away from Juungal district.

Juungal, is key town re-captured by Somali forces on Wednesday from Al shabaab after a deadly offensive that claimed lives of three militants and two soldiers. The Al shabaab attack sparked heavy exchange of gunfire between the militants and allied troops that left 4 Somali government soldiers dead, the anonymous villager said.

The casualty figures on Al shabaab fighters as a result of the skirmish is sketchy, but the resident said the coalition forces repelled the militant attack. Al shabaab did not comment on the reported casualties and the attack, which was the latest in string of clashes between its fighters and Somali troops backing by KDF in Gedo.

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Confirmed reports have it that there were two separate bomb blast in Maiduguri this morning, one at the entrance to Bakassi IDPs and the second at NNPC station. 5 people confirmed dead

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the explosion.

More details to come

http://www.metronaija.com/2016/10/photos-bomb-blast-in-bakassi-idp-and.html

8TH NAF GAMES: ARRIVAL OF VIPs
Arrival of the Perm Sec and Director Air Force Ministry of Defence

Tug of War competition between HQ NAF and Nigerian Army

*PRESS RELEASE*

CAMEROONIAN ARMY COMMMANDER COMMENDS NIGERIAN ARMY ON FIGHT AGAINST INSURGENCY

The Commander Sector 1 of the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Brigadier General Bouba Dobekreo has commended the Nigerian Army for its gallantry in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency saying that such action has shown the determination of the Nigerian government to end the menace of Boko Haram Terrorism (BHT). He said Boko Haram insurgency since its inception has affected the economy of Cameroon especially as it concerns Trans Sahara Trade. General Bouba made this comment when he paid a courtesy visit to the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division, Brigadier General Victor Ezugwu at the Headquarters of the division in Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri, Borno State.

He described the GOC as a strategist, professional and team player who believes in synergy and cooperation to achieve set objectives. He thanked the GOC for all the support his troops enjoyed from his command especially in the area of information sharing and promised to maintain the already existing synergy between the Nigerian Army and the Cameroonian Forces. General Bouba described the challenges posed by the terrorists as a test for West African countries to handle security threats in the region by themselves. He called on West African countries to always be security conscious along the borders of the Chad Basin. The Cameroonian Commander promised to stand by Nigeria to end the insurgency in the shortest possible time.

The GOC in his remarks thanked the visiting General and the delegation for the visit which he attributed to the excellent relationship between the two countries through collaboration and capacity building in the fight against insurgency. He described the visit as timely and that it will afford the Commanders the opportunity to sit and re-strategize for the final onslaught against the terrorists. The Cameroonian Army commander was accompanied on the visit by Commander 4th Military Region of the Cameroon Defence Force, Brigadier General Kodji Jacob, Operation Officer MNJTF, Lt Col ML Ashetkuemun and some officers of sector 1 MNJTF.

You are please requested to disseminate this information to the public through your medium.

Thank you for your usual cooperation.

*Colonel Mustapha Anka*
Deputy Director Army Public Relations
7 Division Nigerian Army

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FG to purchase 2 additional satellites for NigComSat at $550m – Minister

https://www.today.ng/technology/p/purchase-2-additional-satellites-nigcomsat-550m-minister‎

RE: BURATAI SHOULD RESPOND APPROPRIATELY TO GASHIGAR ATTACK

Good morning Mr Yemi Adebowale, I have just read your piece titled “Buratai should respond appropriately to Gashigar Attack” on page 11 of today’s Thisday newspaper in which you are a Deputy Editor. It is really a pity that you do not have sufficient knowledge and understanding of the subject at hand or working of the military to write or comment.

If you do, you should have understood that there is no conflicting positions between what I said and the updates and further details provided by the Theatre Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE on the above mentioned attack. We must look at the sequence of events knowing well that this is an unconventional war situation and in line with the position of the Defence Spokesman yesterday, the pockets of attacks are not enough to stop the celebration that Boko Haram terrorists have been defeated.

I must tell you that I was so disappointed with you when you made reference to my response to an enquiry by your colleague without equally quoting the question he asked and putting it in that perspective. If at all you follow things, you would have known that I was the one that issued a statement on Tuesday 18th October 2016 in respect of the attack.

In fact, many of your senior colleagues called to praise our sincerity, while others query why we should talk about it at all. In it, I made it explicitly clear that troops were missing. So, how can you say that I said that it is not true? In any case, the said journalist was asking question whether it was true 83 soldiers were missing and my answer was that it was not true and went further state that he should ask Premium Times how they come about that information.

It is most uncharitable of you to state that our troops were ill-equipped. The issue of troops having low morale is also not true.

For you to request that the Chief of Army Staff should respond shows the level of your prejudice, contempt and ignorance of things. Both the Theatre Commander and my humble self speak for the Nigerian Army and have no cause whatsoever to mislead the public or anybody. In any case what you were saying is that no one should believe anything about Thisday newspaper unless it came from Mr Nduka Ogbeibeina, the publisher of Thisday.

Consequently, I demand an unreserved apology from you for casting aspersions on my integrity and honour. You should also please educate yourself on any subject matter before penning your thoughts.

Thank you.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations

Somalia: AU troops clash with Al Shabaab in Lower Shabelle region


A fierce gunfight between African Union forces and Al shabaab fighters broke out near Bulo-Marer district in Lower Shabelle region on Saturday, Garowe Online reports.

Saturday's battle has erupted after armed Al Shabaab militants ambushed a military convoy transporting Uganda soldiers of AMISOM contingent in a remote area close to Bulo Marer.

The ambush began with roadside blast targeted the military convoy, sparking a hours-long firefight between Al Shabaab fighters and AMISOM forces, according to sources. Pro-Al Shabab media reported that an armored vehicle belonging to AU forces was destroyed in the improvised explosive device (IED) explosion, a claim that AMISOM denies.

The AU convoy was attacked shortly after leaving Shalanbod district, which was carrying military supply to AMISOM bases in Barawe town, a coastal city in Lower Shabelle region.

No casualties were reported by the Ugandan troops, who are serving with the African Union mission in Somalia known as AMISOM.

In a separate incident, Al Shabaab said it has gunned down a senior Somali police officer in Mogadishu on Friday night, the latest in series of assassinations against security force members in the capital Mogadishu.

The officer who was identified as Colonel Ismail has been shot dead by two pistol-wielding men at his house located in Waberi district, however, the killers have escaped from the scene before the arrival of police.

Al Qaida linked Al Shabaab group has intensified its raids in the past weeks in a bid to overthrow the western-backed Somali government in Mogadishu.

#BYKERS......

TROOPS FOIL ANOTHER SUICIDE BOMB ATTEMPT ON “BAKASSI” IDP CAMP MAIDUGURI

At about 9.00am this morning, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE deployed behind Bakassi Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, Damboa road, Maiduguri, on security duty, intercepted and killed a male suicide bomber who had attempted to sneak through the troops’ inner parapet towards the IDP camp.

The vigilant sentry sighted the bomber and laid in wait until the suicide bomber came close. The sniper instantly shot and killed the terrorists as he tried to force his way to the western flank of the IDP camp fence.

Unfortunately, the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) vest strapped on the bomber failed to detonate. Consequently, a combined team of military and police Explosive Ordinance Device (EOD) have been called to safely detonate the IED.

The situation at the camp and the general area is calm.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations

TROOPS ARREST BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS DRUGS SUPPLIER

Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE on patrol from Bama to Pulka, intercepted suspected Boko Haram terrorists drugs and other logistics suppliers from Firgi and Zawan axis, Bama Local Governmnet Area of Borno State, at suspected Boko Haram terrorists crossing point, trying to cross into Sambisa forest today afternoon.
The troops pursued them but were only able to apprehend Kadiri Umate, 35 years, while others fled into the bush. The patrol team recovered 35 packets of 500ml of Glocose Intravenous infusion (Drip), assorted analgenics and pain killer drugs, clothes, bathroom slippers, insecticides, salt, kolanuts and a bicycle.
The suspect is undergoing preliminary investigations.
In a related development, a suspected Boko Haram terrorists logistics and fuel supplier, Fantoma Lasani was arrested today by troops in conjunction with Civilian JTF at Muna garage when he came to pick his wife to finally relocate out of Maiduguri.
The suspect who hailed from Flatari village, Bama Local Government Area, is among some unpatriotic elements in the society that had been supplying Boko Haram terrorists with Premium Motor Spirit and Automative Gas Oil in Bama, Gwoza and Sambisa general area.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations

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Excellent work I hope this Eagle eyed Sniper is not only promoted but when his rotation is up he and other Snipers share their experiences
Question 1.What did he see?
Question 2.When did he make the decision to scope (sight) such suspect.
Question 3.What was Suspect's body language like.
These types of lessons have to be shared with the First year Lieutenants and Final year NDA Candidates.
Once again job well done.

BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS AMBUSH TROOPS


Operation LAFIYA DOLE troops carrying out clearance operations on suspected Boko Haram terrorists hideouts in Talala and Ajigin, southern part of Borno State, were ambushed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists at Ugundiri village, Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State, while returning to base after clearance operations yesterday.
Unfortunately, 5 soldiers, 3 vigilantes and 1 Civilian JTF lost their lives during the ambush, while 19 soldiers and 1 Civilian JTF sustained various degrees of injuries.
The bodies of the late soldiers and civilians have been evacuated to Maiduguri while the injured are receiving commensurate medical care and are in stable condition.
The troops destroyed the terrorists Gun truck and recovered 2 Anti-Aircraft guns, 2 spare Gun barrels, 1 General Purpose Machine Gun, 1 Rocket Propelled Grenade, 1 AK-47 Rifle and 320 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.
Troops have been mobilized into blocking positions to further neutralize fleeing Boko Haram terrorists.
Please recall that another set of troops had earlier cleared Zira, Abulam, Dusula, and Buk villages before returning to base in Bulabulin.
In a related development, based on information received about gathering of some suspected Boko Haram terrorists around Bori village, which is 16 kilometres away from Mainok, outskirts of Maiduguri, troops swung into action and neutralized them.
The troops recovered 3 Motorcycles, 1 hand Grenade, 1 round of 7.62mm ammunition, Solar panel, a pair of Niger Republic military camouflage uniform, 1 Gionee mobile telephone handset, 1 Wet Cell battery and half bag of groundnut.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations

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LTGEN:
Excellent work I hope this Eagle eyed Sniper is not only promoted but when his rotation is up he and other Snipers share their experiences
Question 1.What did he see?
Question 2.When did he make the decision to scope (sight) such suspect.
Question 3.What was Suspect's body language like.
These types of lessons have to be shared with the First year Lieutenants and Final year NDA Candidates.
Once again job well done.

Definitely mate....

bidexiii:

TROOPS ARREST BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS DRUGS SUPPLIER

Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE on patrol from Bama to Pulka, intercepted suspected Boko Haram terrorists drugs and other logistics suppliers from Firgi and Zawan axis, Bama Local Governmnet Area of Borno State, at suspected Boko Haram terrorists crossing point, trying to cross into Sambisa forest today afternoon.
The troops pursued them but were only able to apprehend Kadiri Umate, 35 years, while others fled into the bush. The patrol team recovered 35 packets of 500ml of Glocose Intravenous infusion (Drip), assorted analgenics and pain killer drugs, clothes, bathroom slippers, insecticides, salt, kolanuts and a bicycle.
The suspect is undergoing preliminary investigations.
In a related development, a suspected Boko Haram terrorists logistics and fuel supplier, Fantoma Lasani was arrested today by troops in conjunction with Civilian JTF at Muna garage when he came to pick his wife to finally relocate out of Maiduguri.
The suspect who hailed from Flatari village, Bama Local Government Area, is among some unpatriotic elements in the society that had been supplying Boko Haram terrorists with Premium Motor Spirit and Automative Gas Oil in Bama, Gwoza and Sambisa general area.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations

The pain killers and the Glucose means Boko Haram is either carrying a Lot of bh Terrorists with gunshot wounds or shrapnel /fragmentation wounds in additional a lot of sick people.

LTGEN:

The pain killers and the Glucose means Boko Haram is either carrying a Lot of bh Terrorists with gunshot wounds or shrapnel /fragmentation wounds in additional a lot of sick people.

Yeap. ......

Al Shabaab seizes town from Somali government


http://www.reuters.com/article/us-somalia-security-idUSKBN12U08A

bidexiii:
TROOPS FOIL ANOTHER SUICIDE BOMB ATTEMPT ON “BAKASSI” IDP CAMP MAIDUGURI

At about 9.00am this morning, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE deployed behind Bakassi Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, Damboa road, Maiduguri, on security duty, intercepted and killed a male suicide bomber who had attempted to sneak through the troops’ inner parapet towards the IDP camp.

The vigilant sentry sighted the bomber and laid in wait until the suicide bomber came close. The sniper instantly shot and killed the terrorists as he tried to force his way to the western flank of the IDP camp fence.

Unfortunately, the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) vest strapped on the bomber failed to detonate. Consequently, a combined team of military and police Explosive Ordinance Device (EOD) have been called to safely detonate the IED.

The situation at the camp and the general area is calm.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations

visual examination does collaborate the story,its looks like the poor fellow was killed by pre-mature detonation of the suicide vest which blow his back.also it caused a combustion,thats why part of the vest on his back is burnt and the vegetation around him.as he laid dying an excruciating death

20 killed as military, Boko Haram clash in Damboa


http://dailypost.ng/2016/10/30/20-killed-military-boko-haram-clash-damboa/?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter