COAS COMMISSIONS THE NIGERIAN ARMY VEHICLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN RIGACHIKUN KADUNA STATE TODAY

The the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General TY Buratai, today, Saturday 26th January 2019, commissioned the newly established Nigerian Army Vehicles Manufacturing Company (NAVMC) and the take off of the production of the prototype of the light and heavy infantry vehicles at Rigachikun, Kaduna State.

The event also featured facility tour of Nigerian Army Vehicles Manufacturing Company production line, Which include NAC-V production line, B vehicles assembly plant, Fitter machine plant, Engine overhaul shop, Engine testing bay, Fabrication, Painting and Spray shop as well as Foundary and Metal Smith shop. The COAS also commissioned some refurbished A and B vehicles and other equipment resuscitated by the NAVMC.

Present at the historic occasion were Honourable Yusuf Zailani, Majority leader, Kaduna State House of Assembly, the Chairman, North East Development Commission and former Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Major General PC Tarfa (rtd), the current Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Major General Adeniyi Oyebade, Principal Staff Officers from Defence and Army Headquarters, Corps Commanders and Commandants of the various Nigerian Army training institutions and the representative of the Emir of Zazzau and other dignitaries, as well as officers and soldiers, community leaders and members of Rigachikun community. In fact, the visibly elated members of the host community, instantly decided to crown the Chief of Army Staff as the Garkuwan Rigachikun.

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

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

SANI KUKASHEKA USMAN
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
26th January 2019

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A Lexus as commander's battle wagon (Pic 1)

And no money for proper armour.

This is becoming a joke man

jakeporeshenko:
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Jake are these people okay?

Isn't this an asinine duplication of things and wastage of resource? What then is the purpose of SVP, Bauchi.


This COAS

Army confirms loss of personnel, equipment in Yobe Attacks

Adeyinka Akintunde Adeyinka Akintunde
2 mins ago


The Nigerian Army on Saturday confirmed that it lost vehicles, personnel and equipment to the recent Boko Haram terrorists’ attacks in Geidam, Yobe State.

It however asserted that troops of 159 Battalion responded to the attacks with a show of gallantry leading to the routing of the insurgents in the area.

The insurgents, according to a statement by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations in charge of Sector Two, Lt. Njoka Irabor, took advantage of the market day in Geidam to loot foodstuffs.

Lt Irabor said the troops handled the situation with professional acumen to prevent civilian casualties for which they were commended by the Acting Commander of the sector, Brig General Mohammed Dala.

Lt Irabor said :”Troops of 159 Battalion deployed in Sector 2 of Operation LAFIYA DOLE in Geidam , Yobe state, have been lauded for their display of gallantry at containing Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT), who infiltrated the serene town of Geidam on Wednesday, 23rd January 2019, at about 5:30pm, shooting sporadically, thereby creating panic and causing unnecessary apprehension.

” The Acting Commander Sector 2, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Brigadier General Mohammed Dala, gave the commendation today, during an on the spot assessment visit to Geidam.

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“He commended the troops for their gallantry and deliberate effort in protecting the civil populace in the town, particularly at the Geidam market.

“He directed the immediate replenishment of the troops’ supplies, assuring them that issues of their welfare will always be a top priority.

“The BHTs, who came to loot foodstuffs and other items, took advantage of the market day in Geidam to infiltrate the town and attacked the military base.

“The troops displayed a high sense of professionalism by discretely engaging the terrorists with less sophisticated weapons in order to minimize collateral damage with the attendant civilian casualties.

“Sadly however, the troops, in the process suffered some casualties in vehicles, equipment and personnel.

“The Sector Commander seized the opportunity to pay a visit to the Emir of Geidam and afterwards had a meeting with officials of other security agencies, where he sued for their cooperation and synergy in sharing timely information that would enhance the pro-activeness of troops.

“He further reassured them, that troops will continue to carry out aggressive patrols and offensives to deny Boko Haram and other criminal elements freedom of action.

“He further urged the good people of Geidam and Yobe state in general, to go about their lawful businesses, as the troops are committed to the protection of lives and property, as well as working round the clock to forestall any attempt by groups or individuals to cause breakdown of law and order in the state.

“The Commander however warned that anyone identified as a BHT collaborator will be arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law".

http://thenationonlineng.net/army-confirms-loss-of-personnel-equipment-in-yobe-attacks/

Odunayaw:


I suggest you read up on them. Either way, You call the Piranha old tech because of the year it was pressed into service or its role? Whichever it is, it doesn't fly.

The Piranha is an APC and not an IFV. There is a basic doctrinal usage of these classes of vehicles that you're not privy to because you prefer "history" lessons
An APC basically carries infantry protected from light caliber weapons to the objective wherein the troops debus and commence their business. It is basically a battle taxi

You see I couldn't help but be amused when you were all... probably you're thinking of an IFV

The Piranha is used in the same role a M113 APC (1960 tech is used). Oh, and before you start asking "who uses it" you can check out what Turkey uses most

Again
You can tell whatever British thing you're talking of to teenage girls

Hmmmmmmmmm you have not addressed the question and or the central theme of this particular discourse. Let me remind you so hopefully you will not deviate again.


We are talking the specific attributes of the old 1970 tech. of the Piranha 1,2 and Grizzly 6x6 that's the discussion.

And if this literally museum piece is fit for purpose. Considering who our current enemy is and what alternatives more effective platforms are available today.

My purpose is to inform not to debate, there is nothing to prove or points to score soldiers are dying because of inadequate equipment and you are talking cultural dynamics of the Nigerian military in organizational management and definition.

komekn:



Hmmmmmmmmm you have not addressed the question and or the central theme of this particular discourse. Let me remind you so hopefully you will not deviate again.


We are talking the specific attributes of the old 1970 tech. of the Piranha 1,2 and Grizzly 6x6 that's the discussion.

And if this literally museum piece is fit for purpose. Considering who our current enemy is and what alternatives more effective platforms are available today.

My purpose is to inform not to debate, there is nothing to prove or points to score soldiers are dying because of inadequate equipment and you are talking cultural dynamics of the Nigerian military in organizational management and definition.

What's "tech" in an APC
Just look at yourself at the bolded comments.

Am I the one asking for precision weaponry or you?
Do you know what an APC is or what its role is to Motorized Infantry?

If the Piranha answers Yes to these questions;

1) Does it provide protection from Light caliber weapons?
2) Is it inexpensive to operate and maintain?
3) Is it deployed in its roles?

then what are you arguing about? Just date? If so can you tell me why M113 APCs are still in existence and front line in western armies?

There aren't much vehicles that can withstand 12.7/14.5mm rounds or RPGs. And those that can are IFVs. IFVs are for Mechanized Infantry and nor Army on earth is an all Mechanized Infantry force.

Every other thing else is from your imagination

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Sizzorkay:
Why am i not surprised. No bad news that relates to the Nigerian Military ever passes you by

no be so o. If u check some of my previous post about the victory of the Nigerian army, someone else do post the exact article and pictures after I have done so. So I just feel say make I no dey waste data... Bad news plenty wey I no post this week sef. God bless Nigeria

jakeporeshenko:
COAS COMMISSIONS THE NIGERIAN ARMY VEHICLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN RIGACHIKUN KADUNA STATE TODAY

The the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General TY Buratai, today, Saturday 26th January 2019, commissioned the newly established Nigerian Army Vehicles Manufacturing Company (NAVMC) and the take off of the production of the prototype of the light and heavy infantry vehicles at Rigachikun, Kaduna State.

The event also featured facility tour of Nigerian Army Vehicles Manufacturing Company production line, Which include NAC-V production line, B vehicles assembly plant, Fitter machine plant, Engine overhaul shop, Engine testing bay, Fabrication, Painting and Spray shop as well as Foundary and Metal Smith shop. The COAS also commissioned some refurbished A and B vehicles and other equipment resuscitated by the NAVMC.

Present at the historic occasion were Honourable Yusuf Zailani, Majority leader, Kaduna State House of Assembly, the Chairman, North East Development Commission and former Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Major General PC Tarfa (rtd), the current Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Major General Adeniyi Oyebade, Principal Staff Officers from Defence and Army Headquarters, Corps Commanders and Commandants of the various Nigerian Army training institutions and the representative of the Emir of Zazzau and other dignitaries, as well as officers and soldiers, community leaders and members of Rigachikun community. In fact, the visibly elated members of the host community, instantly decided to crown the Chief of Army Staff as the Garkuwan Rigachikun.

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

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

SANI KUKASHEKA USMAN
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
26th January 2019

Odd how any new military facilities are always built in the North. Looks like an extreme case of marginalization to me.

jakeporeshenko:
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This is just to convince the president that they are working.

HORRORIZON:


Odd how any new military facilities are always built in the North. Looks like an extreme case of marginalization to me.

Hmmmmmm.....

True yarn...!

The Chief of the Air Staff’s (CAS’) 2018 Annual Awards Night is currently holding at Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Officers Mess Kado Abuja to appreciate and honour NAF personnel who have distinguished themselves in the performance of their duties during the past year‪. ‬The personnel are being specially recognized for making outstanding contributions to the development of the NAF. This includes those who have demonstrated courage and bravery in the line of duty, among whom are those who have paid the supreme price in service to our great nation‪. ‬Awards were also presented to officers of air rank who retired from the Service from September 2017 to date to recognize their years of invaluable contributions to the NAF and the Nation. Details later.

#NAF QRF

Odunayaw:
Jake are these people okay?

Isn't this an asinine duplication of things and wastage of resource? What then is the purpose of SVP, Bauchi.


This COAS

I guess Bauchi plant is repairs and this is manufacture, I stopped trying to make sense of NA decision long time ago, the latest rumor on twitter now is that Boko boys captured a SHORAD Sam system.

The source is usually reliable but this time his story sound more like fiction to me.

jakeporeshenko:

I guess Bauchi plant is repairs and this is manufacture, I stopped trying to make sense of NA decision long time ago, the latest rumor on twitter now is that Boko boys captured a SHORAD Sam system.

The source is usually reliable but this time his story sound more like fiction to me.

If so, why is it in the NE war theatre the first place when BH has no airborne capability. Lets pray this isn't true as we will be arming those vermins before the CAS birds arrive

Angolans Air Force Su-30 and simulators

HORRORIZON:


Odd how any new military facilities are always built in the North. Looks like an extreme case of marginalization to me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scEq2-qjzFc


you can skip to 5:45 Buhari provided insight to this in the 2007 presidential debate

Happy Sunday all

jakeporeshenko:

I guess Bauchi plant is repairs and this is manufacture, I stopped trying to make sense of NA decision long time ago, the latest rumor on twitter now is that Boko boys captured a SHORAD Sam system.

The source is usually reliable but this time his story sound more like fiction to me.

I can't see what they are manufacturing here (save the IPV which can be done in Bauchi).

I saw the stuff about the SAMs, that's just hokum.

bidexiii:
#NAF QRF

I don't like this AY pilot guy, he's always posting pictures on IG.

May God bless my father's armed forces! SF you do good things to good people and bad things to bad people...SF you are nameless and voiceless, you are assets to be used by the state...





God bless NA!! God bless Nigeria!!


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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z864IPRlOo

NNAMDIII:
I don't like this AY pilot guy, he's always posting pictures on IG.

So ? What’s wrong with that, he doesn’t compromise operational security in any way, all he does it express his willingness to give his all for a country that doesn’t give very much back, we are meant to encourage guys like him...

jakeporeshenko:

I guess Bauchi plant is repairs and this is manufacture, I stopped trying to make sense of NA decision long time ago, the latest rumor on twitter now is that Boko boys captured a SHORAD Sam system.

The source is usually reliable but this time his story sound more like fiction to me.

you disbelieve donkleruzio, that guy has been spot on for years even in the most mundane circumstances, prolly until some idiot gets a user manual and starts knocking platforms out of the air thats when you would realise there is no smoke without fire

Cannonleo:
you disbelieve donkleruzio, that guy has been spot on for years even in the most mundane circumstances, prolly until some idiot gets a user manual and starts knocking platforms out of the air thats when you would realise there is no smoke without fire

yeah I do, I’m trying to apply common sense, what’s the logic of NA deploying Roland surface to air missiles in Biu, to counter what threat ?

In order to rid the North East of insurgency and sustain the tempo of operations in the region, the recently established Nigerian Army Vehicle Manufacturing Company has refurbished some Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) to support Op LAFIYA DOLE.

Some of the newly refurbished AFVs of both wheeled and tracked variants, are fully fitted with advanced communications equipment, gun mounds and sophisticated weapon systems.

These AFVs would serve as force multipliers and overall game changers in the theatre of operations. Watch the clips below.

https://www.facebook.com/354312648014400/posts/1800736893371961/

“Did you know that?.."Niger Airbase 201" is the largest #UnitedStates #AirForce project anywhere in the World in #Agadez, #Niger rep, in #WestAfrica...(the massive air base project previously est USD280 million now reach half a billion dollars&counting!..via airforcetimes“

“Red Horse Airmen deployed to Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, sure are putting work in to the flight line project! Check out the largest Air Force-led construction project in recent history, building a flight line in the Sahara Desert, and the #Airmen who are making this possible here!
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)
U.S. Embassy Niamey”

https://www.facebook.com/1616164915092065/posts/2402803136428235/

Cannonleo:
you disbelieve donkleruzio, that guy has been spot on for years even in the most mundane circumstances, prolly until some idiot gets a user manual and starts knocking platforms out of the air thats when you would realise there is no smoke without fire

He's not always spot on as he's human and has been corrected about some claims/Intel a good number of times.

Asides that, never let critical reasoning become a casualty. Rolands are not staged anywhere in Biu, Borno nor is there any equipment like "MRAD with a range of 30km" like he claimed in any WA Army

jakeporeshenko:
“Did you know that?.."Niger Airbase 201" is the largest #UnitedStates #AirForce project anywhere in the World in #Agadez, #Niger rep, in #WestAfrica...(the massive air base project previously est USD280 million now reach half a billion dollars&counting!..via airforcetimes“

“Red Horse Airmen deployed to Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, sure are putting work in to the flight line project! Check out the largest Air Force-led construction project in recent history, building a flight line in the Sahara Desert, and the #Airmen who are making this possible here!
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)
U.S. Embassy Niamey”

https://www.facebook.com/1616164915092065/posts/2402803136428235/

What do you think Jake?