Toju200:
HMOD COMMENDS NAF ON CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVES, INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT AS NEW SET OF SPECIAL FORCES, BACK DOOR GUNNERS GRADUATE IN BAUCHI

The Honourable Minister of Defence (HMOD), Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi (retired) has commended the leadership of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), led by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, for its capacity building initiatives and infrastructural development efforts towards improving the living standards of personnel for enhanced professional performance. “I believe that the achievements recorded by the NAF are results of your intensive efforts towards repositioning the Service to adequately respond to Nigeria’s security imperatives. I must say that we are proud of you and we urge you not to relent in your efforts”, the HMOD said. This commendation was made today, 29 November 2019, during the combined graduation ceremony of 162 personnel from Special Forces (SF) Course 5/2019 and 46 from the Helicopter Backdoor Gunners (HBDG) Course 5/2019 at the Regiment Training Centre (RTC) Annex in Bauchi State. The HMOD also specially applauded the NAF for training 10 Nigeria Police Force (NPF) officers alongside NAF personnel as HBDGs. According to him, “this singular act, not only promotes inter-Service cooperation but will go a long way in substantiating the fact that no Service can single-handedly prosecute a war or conduct an operation without the support .......


IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

Toju200:
PRESS RELEASE*

*MORE BOKO HARAM/ISWAP ELEMENTS FALL AS NIGERIAN ARMY TROOPS’ INTENSIFY THEIR ONSLAUGHT AGAINST CRIMINAL ELEMENTS NATIONWIDE*

As troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE continue to exert their superiority against remnants of Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province elements, troops of 121 Battalion deployed at Pulka in Gwoza LGA of Borno State in conjunction with elements of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) today the 26 November 2019 conducted a fighting patrol along the Mararaba Junction – Kirawa road in the same LGA. During the patrol, troops came in contact with some Boko Haram logistics elements at Sabon Gari, a known Boko Haram criminals’ crossing point into Sambisa Forest. Troops instinctively responded and neutralized 3 of the Boko Haram criminals’ logistics couriers while others escaped into the forest. Items captured in the aftermath of the encounter include 81 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, food items and 7 bicycles belonging to the criminals.

In another display of courage, bravery and professionalism, troops of 29 Task Force Brigade of Operation LAFIYA DOLE deployed at Borgozo in Kaga LGA of Borno State overwhelmed some marauding Boko Haram criminals. The criminal Boko Haram elements who had dared the lethality of the troops with an uncoordinated attack on the troops’ location on 21 November 2019 were overwhelmed by own troops. At the end of the brief encounter, 3 Boko Haram criminals were neutralised while several others escaped with gunshot wounds as evidenced by the traces of blood discovered along their escape route. Additionally, one AK 47 Rifle, 7 AK 47 Rifle magazines, 86 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, 300 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, 3 camel bags and one black Boko Haram flag were recovered by the troops in the aftermath of the encounter.

Regrettably, one officer and 2 soldiers were wounded in action. The wounded personnel are in stable condition and responding to treatment in a military medical facility.

In a similar encounter, troops of 21 Special Armoured Brigade deployed at Banki Junction in Bama LGA, Borno State while responding to a Boko Haram attempted attack on their location on 21 November 2019, neutralized one Boko Haram criminal and captured 2 AK 47 Rifles and 60 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.

Relatedly, on 22 November 2019, troops of 25 Task Force Brigade deployed at Damboa in Damboa LGA of Borno State swiftly responded to a distress call by some residents of Grijan Village along Damboa - Chibok road. The Boko Haram criminals who were sighted massing up to attack the Village were pursued by troops. During the pursuit, 2 Boko Haram criminals were neutralized and 4 AK 47 Rifle magazines, 32 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, one bandolier, one military jungle hat and one locally made bomb were captured from the insurgents.

Similarly, on 22 November 2019, troops of 26 Task Force Brigade deployed at Pulka in Bama LGA of Borno State sprung a successful ambush at a known Boko Haram criminals’ crossing point along Banki Junction - Pulka road. During the ambush, 3 Boko Haram criminals believed to be logistics suppliers were neutralised while conveying various food items to the desperate insurgents in Sambisa Forest.

In yet another development, troops of 152 Battalion deployed at Firgi in Bama LGA of Borno State arrested a suspected Boko Haram member at a Check Point. The suspect was apprehended in possession of one empty case of Anti-Aircraft Gun ammunition (used for making suicide vest), one tap head and some electronic devices for making explosive devices.


Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator
27 November 2019

bidexiii:
#NPF

slimthugchimee2:
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Lol bro chill you didn't see my sarcasm there? I was being sarcastic towards tobi and destructive criticisms towards ezugwu

mysticwarrior:
the mounted gun in the third picture looks like a minigun.

bidexiii:
Algeria receiving another batch of T-90S/A Main Battle Tanks from Russia.

kemicalreaction:

slimthugchimee2:


Ikr, I'm envious

bidexiii:
More

bidexiii:
More

Fynline:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEp_9ncU8EY

NAF

Tobiloba2407:


are those sound suppressors on the tavors?

SamuelAnyawu:


On My way from Monguno to Maiduguri today. I met some soldiers at a Checkpoint in a location that is an hour drive from Monguno.

One of the soldiers begged me to take his phone to Maiduguri so that the network in Maiduguri will easily deliver the text message in his phone outbox to his there is no network in his location. He complained he has not spoken to her for six weeks now and that she will be worried. He gave me his phone as I'll be returning the next day.

I arrived at Maiduguri and did as expected. His wife called immediately. I received her call which was kinda emotional because i tried convincing her that her Husband is alive and explained why i am with his phone.

Aswear may God bless all our Gallant Soldiers

Uwaomaokey:


Swears!!! Those guys are trying mehn. God bless all gallant soldiers, I like the job.

True bro my highest respect for them.

On my way from Maiduguri to Monguno a two hour journey with thy heart in thy hands

SamuelAnyawu:
Updates on my 2hours trip from Maiduguri to Monguno

1) I noticed that a military base an hour from Maiduguri had a very big trench with the dug up sand standing above six feet like a barricade around this military base. Would a solid fence not be much better?

2) Some Soldiers stopped us at a military check point for identification. I was really scared when they spoke in Hausa language i refused abiding until one of them used a proper pidgin English. I don't wanna become the case of the dudes on Maiduguri --- Damaturu road at Djimtilo last week

3) I hope the Army understands that even ISWAP dudes got voters cards

4) In the NorthCentral whenever i see Fulani's Herdsmen on Highways i get scared, But here in the Northeast i feel so happy seeing Fulani Herdsmen on the Maiduguri-Monguno road

5) The journey was peaceful