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What's an United States pilot doing in Nigerian

Yesterdays attack on #Auno should be an eye opener to the community and @HQNigerianArmy as well. Our gallant army stood their ground, protected their base and showed #BokoHaram a higher fire power killing 1 terrorist even though they managed to take their dead one away.

Residents of #Auno confirmed that
The attack was planned from Kolomattari village axis which about 12km off North of Damboa /Biu road.from M/guri,from M/guri, Kano highway,it is about 52km south of AUNO. They operate from a Mango garden out the outside the community.



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PRESS BRIEFING BY BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN AGIM ACTING DIRECTOR DEFENCE INFORMATION ON THE OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF OPERATION DELTA SAFE

1. It gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to the Conference Room of Headquarters Operation DELTA SAFE (OPDS), Igbogene, Yenagoa, venue for this Media Chat. I am Brigadier General John Agim, the Acting Director Defence Information, Defence Headquarters Abuja. I am here at HQ OPDS to brief members of the press on the modest achievements of this operation that has been on since 24th June 2016 as part of the Chief of Defence Staff’s instructions to let you and Nigerians know of our activities.
2. Operation DELTA SAFE was activated on 24 Jun 16 following the termination of Op PULO SHIELD. The Joint Operations Area (JOA) of the Force covers the entire Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers States, as well as the southern parts of Abia, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Imo and Ondo States. The Force’s Mandate is “To protect oil and gas infrastructure and deter militancy, sea robbery, crude oil theft and other forms of criminality within the JOA that could impact negatively on economic activities in the Niger Delta”.
3. It is therefore imperative to state that the role of the components of OPDS is the implementation of the Mandate which is achieved through the conduct of Operations on Land, Maritime and Air. These Operations are conducted using available platforms in the theatre which include vehicles, boats and aircrafts. Also, static check points along the routes, roads and choke points along waterways are established to deny criminals and illegal bunkerers operating space. Troops are deployed to houseboats at identified choke points where illegalities thrive for quick response.
4. Since its activation, the Force has made some modest efforts towards achieving its Mandate. These efforts are in line with the Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin’s directive, as well as meeting the strategic expectations for the establishment of Op DELTA SAFE. Some of these achievements include enhanced safety of lives, rise in crude oil production, recovery of arms and ammunition, seizure and impoundment, destruction of illegal refineries and its ancillaries and arrest of suspects. Others include, successes achieved in prosecuting cases, profiling of suspects and persons of interest, and conduct of in-theatre operations.

5. Hitherto, the incessant destruction and sabotage of oil facilities resulted in a drastic drop in crude oil production which affected the economic fortunes of the country. Likewise, attacks on gas pipelines further affected the power generation capacity of the nation. As at when the Force was activated on 24 Jun 16, oil production output of Nigeria had dropped from about 2.2m to less than 900,000 barrels per day. It is gratifying to note that as at date, the production levels are averaging about 2.5 million barrels per day. Indeed, the NNPC management recently affirmed that pipeline vandalism had dropped significantly. These tangible successes have further spurred the Task Force to improve upon this standard to drastically reduce breaches on oil infrastructure in the JOA.

6. The Force has made concerted efforts to clear the JOA of identified militant camps whose activities have threatened national security. Several camps have been destroyed in this process. For example, the Force has been engaged in a clearance operation in Ese Odo LGA of Ondo State to dislocate militant camps. Several militants have been neutralized and camps destroyed in the process. Furthermore, a high profile militant called Ossy IBORI was neutralized at Ajakpa, Ese-Odo LGA of Ondo State. One Augustine GBANGBANRAN, who operated along the Sapele/Warri North axis of Delta State, died of gunshot wounds he sustained in an encounter with troops. Operations which were initiated in 2017, eventually led to the neutralization of another notorious militant called Oyawerikumor PEREGBAKUMOR (a.k.a. Kariowei) in early 2018.
7. Subject had terrorized communities along the Bomadi/Burutu axis of Delta state, and staged high profile kidnappings including that of four (4) British expatriates in 2017 in which one missionary died. These operations were highly successful as they further degraded the capacity of hostile elements to threaten peace in the Niger Delta area. In Southern Cross Rivers and Akwa Ibom, Operation Delta Safe carried out an extensive clearance operation from 24 March – 1 April 2018. Prior to the operation, the security situation had significantly deteriorated following violent cult and militants activities. Two Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom States namely Etim Ekpo and Ukanafun were cleared of miscreants who had negatively impacted socio-economic life. The operation was a huge success owing to synergy amongst the security agencies in Akwa Ibom State with the OPDS.
8. Also, on 11th April 2018, Operation Delta Safe successfully conducted a covert operation with Special Forces. It could be recalled that a high profile militant leader of the Bakassi Strike Force alias G1 had continued to pose a transnational threat in Cameroun and the coastal territory of Bakassi, Ikang and environs in Nigeria. Concertedly, our troops dislodged the militant group’s camp at a creek along Efut Esighi in Cross River States where several arms and ammunition were recovered and some of the Militants neutralized.
9. The recovery and mopping up of arms and ammo are considered essential to the restoration of law and order in the Niger Delta area. From 1 Jan 17 till date, the Force has recovered 1,389 different types of arms and 20,352 items of munitions from militants and other hostile elements. Details include those by militants granted amnesty in Ondo State after they’ve surrendered.

10. In order to continually degrade the capacity of criminals involved in crude oil theft and its associated crimes, the Force routinely seizes and impounds items used to facilitate such economic crimes. From 1 Jan 17 till date, the Force had seized and impounded 24 vessels, 191 barges, 234 outboard engines and 476 other types of passenger boats. Additionally, the Force has seized 105 tanker trucks, 228 other vehicles and 610 pumping machines as well as 76 generator sets and 5,842 other items being used in facilitating illegalities in the JOA.

11. Suffice to state that part of the Force’s efforts to deny criminals any freedom of action, involves the destruction of their safe havens and the items used in perpetrating illegalities. The Force has in this process destroyed 1,437 illegal refineries, 795 wooden cargo boats (also known as Cotonou boats), 3,872 metal surface tanks and 1,019 plastic tanks. Also, 13,129 drums and13,343 Jerry cans have been destroyed. It is instructive to add that the introduction of the use of swamp buggy in the JTF’s anti-illegal refining operations has significantly degraded the capacity of illegal refinery operators to revamp destroyed illegal refineries. However, individuals are discouraged from indulging in illegal refining and bunkering of crude products as this has huge implication in undermining and destroying the ecosystem.

12. The perpetrators of criminal acts within the JOA are also being tracked and apprehended for interrogation and possible prosecution. Since activation, a total of 1,846 persons involved in diverse acts of criminality have been arrested in the JOA. A large percentage of these suspects have been transferred to prosecuting agencies accordingly. The Force has also made efforts to target the arrest of high profile elements and criminal kingpins, thus reducing the freedom of action they erstwhile exploited.

13. The Force has achieved tremendous success in the area of civil-military relations. A number of community relations activities were undertaken to touch base with the operating environment. The Land Component of OPDS has undertaken a complete renovation of the famous Oloibiri Oil Well 1, the first commercial oil well discovered in Nigeria at Otuabagi in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. It was done basically to add tourist value to the iconic site. The site was signposted and this has not only attracted tourists to the iconic oil well but enhanced greatly the profile of the site as the mother of all commercial oil wells in Nigeria. Additionally, a number of medical outreaches were conducted in the JOA with huge success. Medical items were donated to the maternity and pediatric wards of the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, with Medical Outreaches conducted at Azagbene and Obama towns where troops of OPDS are deployed.

14. The Land Component also renovated a primary school at Uzochi community in Rivers State. This was done to encourage the IDPs who returned to their community to have access to conducive learning environment for their children and wards. This is in line with the drive to enhance confidence of the community in the operation.

15. Also, in pursuant of its civil-military obligations, the operation has made efforts towards ensuring peace in the JOA. This is carried out with engagements of companies and communities in areas where friction exists. So far over 140 issues have been resolved amicably. It is worthy to state that host communities in the JOA prefer OPDS arbitration through CIMIC to conventional legal system. This is due to the quick dispensation of issues. With these interventions, the Force has minimal cases of human right abuses occasioned by confrontations with troops by aggrieved communities.

16. Let me also add that these huge operational successes wouldn’t have been possible without the robust support and cooperation of all stakeholders in the JOA. I therefore enjoin you to oblige the Force with actionable intelligence that would assist in realizing the Mandate of the mission.

According to @kommersant, #Egyptian Air force will receive 20 K-52 crocodile attack helicopter during this month .

#NAF.

bidex111:
#NAF.

there's something significant about this two pictures. can you deduce it?

Shit I didn't know these baby came around o. I serve with the air force in Kano and that's my big bro

lionel4power:
there's something significant about this two pictures. can you deduce it?

What..?

bidex111:
What..?

the position of the fuel tank on the Alpha jet..

NAF don't usually use the outboard hardpoint for fuel tanks. also looking at the size of the tank shows that two modification was done on the wings of this particular aircraft.

1) Reinforcement of the wing spar structure
2) Wet plumbing of the 1 and 4 hardpoint.

lionel4power:
the position of the fuel tank on the Alpha jet..

NAF don't usually use the outboard hardpoint for fuel tanks. also looking at the size of the tank shows that two modification was done on the wings of this particular aircraft.

1) Reinforcement of the wing spar structure
2) Wet plumbing of the 1 and 4 hardpoint.

my G, the outer hard points carry the fuel tanks all the time.
there’s nothing unusual about the size or shape of the tanks either

#AFSF

jakeporeshenko:
p my G, the outer hard points carry the fuel tanks all the time.
there’s nothing unusual about the size or shape of the tanks either

you just confirmed what I said.

those pictures you posted are part the four aircraft recently purchased to replace those lost from attrition.
they are more modernized and upgraded.



this are the configuration they usually fly with...

lionel4power:
you just confirmed what I said.

those pictures you posted are part the four aircraft purchased to replace those lost from attrition.
they are more modernized and upgraded.



this are the configuration they usually fly with...

First of all none of the the pics you posted has the fuel tanks on the inner hardpoints, what you see in pic 2 is a cluster Bomb rack

Pic 1 and 3 just reinforces my point. You’d sweat to Find a pic were fuel tank is on the inside and munitions on the outer hard point.

lionel4power:
you just confirmed what I said.

those pictures you posted are part the four aircraft recently purchased to replace those lost from attrition.
they are more modernized and upgraded.



this are the configuration they usually fly with...

Even during Ecomog days...

lionel4power:
you just confirmed what I said.

those pictures you posted are part the four aircraft recently purchased to replace those lost from attrition.
they are more modernized and upgraded.



this are the configuration they usually fly with...

You’re wrong, your own pictures say you’re wrong.

jakeporeshenko:
First of all none of the the pics you posted has the fuel tanks on the inner hardpoints, what you see in pic 2 is a cluster Bomb rack

Pic 1 and 3 just reinforces my point. You’d sweat to Find a pic were fuel tank is on the inside and munitions on the outer hard point.

what I'm pointing out which I know you probably understand is that the outboard hardpoints are not usually used for fuel tanks prior to the more recent US-version purchased.

for an alpha jet to carry such load without the wings coming off... it needs some structural reinforcement.
which I am pointing out the NAF did


remember the recent upgrade most of our Alpha jets underwent sometimes last year or so...

jakeporeshenko:
Even during Ecomog days...

that Picture was taken in Gambia.

bidex111:
#CAPTION THESE.....


What's an a United States pilot doing in Nigerian

I love and cherish your posts sir... But please always do spelling check before posting

lionel4power:
that Picture was taken in Gambia.

is there a Gambia Sierra Leone ? This picture is a “beegeagles exclusive”

A Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet deployed for ECOMOG operations at the Lungi Airport,Sierra Leone 1999

NAF COMMISSIONS DIALYSIS CENTRE AT NAF REFERENCE HOSPITAL PORT HACOURT, INSPECTS ONGOING HELICOPTER REACTIVATION WORKS

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), yesterday 3 May 2018, commissioned a Dialysis Centre and an emergency ramp at the recently established NAF Reference Hospital in Port Harcourt to further enhance healthcare delivery for personnel, their families and members of the civil populace. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, also commissioned a well-furnished 6 x 2-room officers’ accommodation, as part of concerted efforts to address the accommodation needs of NAF personnel in general, and those serving at 115 Special Operations Group Port Harcourt in particular. The new residential block was named after Wing Commander MB Umar, a NAF combat helicopter pilot, for his sterling and outstanding act of gallantry in the face of adversaries in the Northeast counterinsurgency operations.

In his remarks, Air Marshal Abubakar expressed delight at the timely completion of the projects, which are in line with the policy trust of the current NAF leadership to reposition the NAF by promoting and inculcating excellence and service delivery. He added that the NAF was not oblivious of the fact that the human needs of a fighting force are very critical to operational effectiveness. “This is why this administration places a lot of premium on the welfare needs of personnel and that is why we have continued to take far reaching initiatives designed to enhance the capacity of our key strategic resource, which is the human capital”, the CAS added.

The CAS expressed hope that the new project would provide some form of leverage for personnel of the Unit and further enhance their efficiency during the conduct of their military duties. The CAS congratulated the beneficiaries of the project and charged them to ensure proper maintenance of the facilities. Air Marshal Abubakar further stated that the newly commissioned facilities at the NAF Reference Hospital Port Harcourt were designed to address the secondary and tertiary healthcare needs of personnel as well as the host community. He added that the provision of the new projects would not have been possible but for the enabling environment constantly created by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari. The CAS, therefore, expressed appreciation to President Buhari for his unflinching support in ensuring that the needs of the NAF are given utmost attention whenever required.

The CAS seized the opportunity of the visit to inspect other on-going projects aimed at enhancing personnel welfare. He also took the time to assess the level of progress of the on-going reactivation of some NAF combat helicopters. He expressed his satisfaction with the extent of work, which was nearing completion, and noted with delight that the operational capability of the NAF would soon receive a further boost. In a subsequent interview with pressmen, the CAS stated that the NAF was making comprehensive efforts at combatting the security challenges in the country. According to him, the NAF is not only focussed on the improvement of its operational capability, through the acquisition/reactivation of platforms, but also investing towards enhancing the welfare of its personnel, having recognized the primacy of the human being as a resource. He added that the resolution of the nation’s security challenges required military and socio-economic measures. According to him, the NAF would continue to adequately play its part in contributing to the military measures at resolving the challenges while expecting those challenges facing other dimensions of security, especially at levels that are closest to the people, will be addressed. The CAS and his entourage from HQ NAF had since returned to Abuja.

OLATOKUNBO ADESANYA
Air Vice Marshal
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

Can these helicopters still make it to the air show ?
a first for NAF I ihy that hind paint scheme

NEWLY ESTABLISHED NAF COMMAND LOCATED IN ENUGU TO ENHANCE SECURITY IN SOUTH EAST, SAYS CAS

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has disclosed that the establishment of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Ground Training Command (GTC) in Enugu State was primarily to enhance the security of lives and properties of Nigerians in the Southeast of the country. He made this known yesterday, 2 May 2018, during the Ground Breaking and Foundation Laying Ceremony of the Headquarters Complex of GTC at Gabon Village in Enugu State. Shortly before the Ground Breaking Ceremony, the CAS paid a courtesy call on the Executive Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency Rt Hon Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, at Government House, Enugu. He thanked the Governor for the State’s contributions to efforts at ensuring that the new Command takes off in earnest. He added that it was an indication of Governor Ugwuanyi’s interest in the security of his people and indeed all Nigerians. Furthermore, the CAS reiterated the commitment of the NAF to the security of all Nigerians, particularly those in the Southeast, and hence, the siting of the new NAF Command in Enugu, in addition to its 211 Regiment Group in Owerri. He also explained that the GTC is very strategic in the scheme of things as NAF operations are no longer limited to the air, with the advent of its Special Forces, which operate on the ground to combat Nigeria’s contemporary security challenges. In addition, Air Marshal Abubakar stated that the NAF was set to deploy its Special Forces to the recently established Quick Response Wing in Nguroje, Taraba State, as part of efforts at improving nationwide security. Air Marshal Abubakar then revealed the NAF’s plans to build a reference hospital in Enugu for the benefit of personnel, their dependants and members of the civil populace.

In his response, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi lauded the NAF leadership for its pragmatic efforts at ensuring that the whole of the country is safe for all Nigerians. He noted that Enugu State had enjoyed a long-standing relationship with the NAF, particularly in the area of security. The Governor then expressed his delight over the decision of the NAF to locate the GTC in Enugu, noting that it would further cement the existing cordial relationship between the NAF and Enugu State.

During the Ground Breaking Ceremony, the CAS announced plans to bring additional combat helicopters to the NAF unit in the State towards boosting air operations and Internal Security in the Southeast. He added that plans were on-going to establish a Quick Response Wing in one of the local government areas in the State to bring security closer to the people. The CAS further announced plans to upgrade facilities at the Air Force Comprehensive School Enugu to make it one of the best in the country. Air Marshal Abubakar had earlier urged everyone at the occasion to observe a minute’s silence in honour of late Air Commodore EO Akinbayo, the former Commander of 553 Base Services Group Enugu, who died on the eve of the date originally scheduled for the Ground Breaking Ceremony.

In his remarks at the ceremony, Governor Ugwuanyi lauded the NAF leadership for the NAF’s significant contributions towards making Enugu State one of the most peaceful states in the country. The Governor therefore assured the NAF of the continuous support of the Government and the people of Enugu in ensuring that the NAF continues to operate smoothly in the State. The Governor also commended the Federal Government of Nigeria for its continuous efforts at ensuring that the Armed Forces of Nigeria are well equipped to combat the nation’s security challenges.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Air Officer Commanding (AOC) GTC, Air Vice Marshal Samson Akpasa, had expressed delight that the Ground Breaking and Foundation Laying Ceremony of the Headquarters of the Command was holding. He seized the opportunity to enumerate some of the achievements of the new Command within the relatively short time it was established. The AOC said the building of a befitting office accommodation for the Command would no doubt further enhance its efficiency and better position it for optimum service delivery.

The GTC was unbundled from the erstwhile Training Command on 4 July 2017 to play the specialized role of training ground elements in response to contemporary security challenges while the Air Training Command concentrates on the training of aircrew.

OLATOKUNBO ADESANYA
Air Vice Marshal
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

NPF Air wing

The ever vigilant men of the Nigerian army have intercepted a suicide bomber who was planning to wreck havoc in Adamawa state.

jakeporeshenko:
is there a Gambia Sierra Leone ? This picture is a “beegeagles exclusive”

A Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet deployed for ECOMOG operations at the Lungi Airport,Sierra Leone 1999

Okay let's say the 1 and 4 outboard has been wet plumbed all along..


nonetheless, looking at the size of both fuel tanks, some reinforcement have gone into the wing.

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abiodunalasa:
I love and cherish your posts sir... But please always do spelling check before posting

Seriously; "Bro you get time o".

jakeporeshenko:
Can these helicopters still make it to the air show ?
a first for NAF I ihy that hind paint scheme

The 3rd: His a back view of an MI-17 right ..

jakeporeshenko:
Can these helicopters still make it to the air show ?
a first for NAF I ihy that hind paint scheme

They should make it to the air show.

bidex111:
The 3rd: His a back view of an MI-17 right ..

EC-135

The Nigerian Army sponsored Special Enlightenment Programme on respect for human life against suicide bombing will be on NTA tomorrow,Friday 4 May 2018 from 10:30_1130 am. Please watch and pass this information to others to look out for it.