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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Xbee007(m): 4:55pm On Jul 07, 2020
Tobiloba2407:


Aircraft we have had since before the atr 42, it's used as a trainee aircraft and isr platform....I think it was bought during the Niger delta crisis, Ghana too acquired some after we did
You are correct. I just saw more pictures of it on Beegeagle.

https://beegeagle./2012/12/13/spotilight-on-nigerian-special-mission-aircraft-diamond-sensing-da-42mpp-guardian/

Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Tobiloba2407: 5:01pm On Jul 07, 2020
Xbee007:

I know but this is not the trainer version. This is designed mainly for ISR. It features a totally different seat configuration.

The version we use is the diamond da42 twinstar, and it's used for training and isr, but as other platforms have been bought, it's used for isr....the airborne sensor on it , doesn't mean its limited to that.

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii: 5:11pm On Jul 07, 2020
NAF LAUNCHES RENEWED OFFENSIVE AGAINST ARMED BANDITS IN SOKOTO AS CAS ASSURES OF SUSTAINED EFFORTS TO RESTORE PEACE TO TROUBLED AREAS IN THE NORTH WEST

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through the Air Component of Operation HADARIN DAJI, has destroyed some armed bandits’ camps and neutralized several bandits in a fresh air interdiction operation launched yesterday, 6 July 2020, in Sokoto State, North West Nigeria. The subsidiary Air Interdiction Operation is being conducted as part of efforts to rid the North West of armed bandits, cattle rustlers, kidnappers and other criminal elements under the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) led Operation ACCORD.

Speaking today, 7 July 2020, on the progress so far made, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, who has been in Sokoto to oversee the planning and launch of the Operation, expressed satisfaction with what has been achieved in the day and night missions executed to smoke out the bandits from their camps within the Kagara Forest area of Sokoto State. He noted that, while sustaining the air offensive, the Air Component was working closely with ground troops to ensure that the armed bandits that escape the aerial bombardments are mopped up on the ground. Similarly, he disclosed that, because the Kagara Forest extends to Niger Republic, there was also ongoing liaison with the Nigerien Authorities to ensure that the bandits do not escape through the international borders.

While assuring the people of Sokoto State, and indeed all Nigerians, of the NAF’s unalloyed commitment towards ensuring a secured and stable environment, the CAS emphasized that every Nigerian has a role to play, noting that all hands need to be on deck to ensure the peace and prosperity of the Nation. He further stated that security was not just about bombs and bullets but also about development. According to him, “security and development are two sides of the same coin and I am very happy with what the State Government is doing in order to enhance development of communities so that people can see that they have a stake in the system. With what we are doing and what State Governments are doing, the problem of armed banditry will soon fizzle out”.

Speaking further, Air Marshal Abubakar noted that the massive deployment of air assets to Sokoto State was to add impetus to operations in the State and its environs with a view to bringing the spate of criminal activities to a decisive end. “With the number of platforms deployed for operations in Sokoto as well as the ones operating in Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna and Niger States, you can be assured that all available resources have been mobilized to ensure that our society is secured and our people can go about their businesses without fear”, the CAS said.

The CAS expressed appreciation to the Government and people of Sokoto State for their support and resilience, while urging the Air Component to sustain the momentum of its operations to bring about the total defeat of the criminal elements, working in synergy with sister Services and other security agencies. Air Marshal Abubakar also thanked the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, for his unflinching support to the NAF. He equally expressed gratitude to the National Assembly, especially the Senate and House Committees on Defence and Air Force, for their support and understanding towards the needs of the Service.

The CAS, who had earlier received series of briefings on the conduct of the Operation from the Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Tactical Air Command, Air Vice Marshal Olusegun Philip, and the Operation HADARIN DAJI Sokoto Sector Air Component Commander, was accompanied on the visit by Branch Chiefs and Directors from Headquarters NAF as well as the AOC Special Operations Command.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force
7 July 2020

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii: 5:12pm On Jul 07, 2020
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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii: 5:12pm On Jul 07, 2020
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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by youghs: 5:16pm On Jul 07, 2020
bidexiii:
[/b]BH’s Shekau faction has released its first clip of a spokesman claiming to be speaking from Niger State. He greeted Shekau and their “brothers” in Sambisa, Lake Chad & Zamfara.

This may be mere bluff but if it’s true, it’s another evidence of BH’s presence in the north-central. Niger has dense mountainous forestry that links all the way to Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara & Sokoto.

This vegetation will a perfect safe haven for BH. It’s thicker than Sambisa forest where BH has eluded security forces for ten years. And Abuja will be within a striking distance.

It’s high time the operations in the northwest and north-central have changed to an anti-insurgency one.

Our intelligence agencies need to invest more resources into these dynamics to investigate this claim and understand the extent of the threat and their coordination strategy.[b]

This cycle would continue until we secure the borders whether land, maritime or even air borders.
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii: 5:40pm On Jul 07, 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-simBMZsof0
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii: 6:25pm On Jul 07, 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH-AIHSzRBc
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii: 8:02pm On Jul 07, 2020
Exercise CAMP HIGHLAND 2020. We appreciate the locals of Heipang in Plateau State for their cooperation that led to successful Map Reading phase on 6 July 20.

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Odunayaw(m): 9:09pm On Jul 07, 2020
bidexiii:
What do you think guys grin
angry Inspires disgust

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii: 9:20pm On Jul 07, 2020
Odunayaw:
angry Inspires disgust


grin grin grin shocked

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by komekn(m): 9:31pm On Jul 07, 2020
SamuelAnyawu:
I Lost a Gallant Soldier and a school classmate killed by Bandits/Kidnappers yesterday along Abuja-Okene road after attending his promotion course at Jaji. I once again met him in Gwoza in 2018 of which we spoke about the old school days.

Its really painful to lose you at this time bro. After serving in South South and spent three years in Northeast of which you fought Gallantly well till you returned back to Lagos last year embarassed embarassed. You always promise to input your Northeast experience especially in Bitta, when i fully kick-off my Book on the Northeastern experience.

We also pray for the release of your wife and Mum who were abducted embarassed

I ill definitely miss you bro.

R.I.P Captain Abubakar Sadiq. embarassed embarassed

Very sad

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by komekn(m): 9:34pm On Jul 07, 2020
FieldMarshall06:


True, but all the engrained, systemic, corruption are not exclusive to the police. They are everywhere in Naija, within institutions and citizens, ,,, including you... cheesy ....

Yet we all have brains.

Can you expand please.

Your diction includes me, so please expand.
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by komekn(m): 9:44pm On Jul 07, 2020
bidexiii:
What do you think guys grin

It reminds me of something l saw in the civil war memorial museum at the UNN in the early 90's.

It was a Mercedes-Benz 911 truck made into an armoured vehicle by the then Biafran army with several corrugated iron sheets welded together to create armour of about 70mm thick. I dont think there was any mine protection just all round body armour.

Very rudimentary but effective.

That's what this reminds me of.
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by joshingjosh(m): 9:57pm On Jul 07, 2020
bidexiii:
What do you think guys grin



Are we now turning our MRAPS into what looks VBIED...I never expected it to get to this level undecided

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by LTGEN: 10:04pm On Jul 07, 2020
Odunayaw:
angry Inspires disgust
About what?
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii: 10:31pm On Jul 07, 2020
joshingjosh:




Are we now turning our MRAPS into what looks VBIED...I never expected it to get to this level undecided

The body used are not MRAP’s, it’s the body of MOWAG AFV !
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Odunayaw(m): 10:41pm On Jul 07, 2020
Xbee007:
Nigerian Air Force latest ISR aircraft.

With Airborne Sensor clearly written in the nose area. Can someone identify the aircraft?
Edit: You've found it

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Odunayaw(m): 10:46pm On Jul 07, 2020
bidexiii:
NAF LAUNCHES RENEWED OFFENSIVE AGAINST ARMED BANDITS IN SOKOTO AS CAS ASSURES OF SUSTAINED EFFORTS TO RESTORE PEACE TO TROUBLED AREAS IN THE NORTH WEST

Hope we can see why assets cannot be with the ground boys at every attack? Sometimes they may be too far away —Sokoto.

angry Just sad sha
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Odunayaw(m): 10:51pm On Jul 07, 2020
LTGEN:

About what?
Aesthetically its looks like a Yoruba deity [before anyone comes making noise on my mentions. I'm Yoruba]

I just wish...

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Fynline(m): 11:11pm On Jul 07, 2020
Fynline:


I guess we will all agree that we have a poor man's army.

This is not an achievement. It is only the physical manifestation of the rot in the army in particular.

Buratai Army angry


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csIVoO6IoB0
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by yoged(m): 12:37am On Jul 08, 2020
JUST IN: Troops of 25 Task Force Brigade on fighting patrol came under BHT IED attack along Maiduguri
-Damboa Road on 7 July 2020. Many terrorists were neutralized. Unfortunately,some gallant soldiers paid the supreme price. Reconnaissance and Reinforcements are ongoing.

It hurts me hearing about the death of our soldiers. Please NA should do the needful and purchase so many MRAP. Thats what we need

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by SamuelAnyawu(m): 6:26am On Jul 08, 2020
yoged:
JUST IN: Troops of 25 Task Force Brigade on fighting patrol came under BHT IED attack along Maiduguri
-Damboa Road on 7 July 2020. Many terrorists were neutralized. Unfortunately,some gallant soldiers paid the supreme price. Reconnaissance and Reinforcements are ongoing.

It hurts me hearing about the death of our soldiers. Please NA should do the needful and purchase so many MRAP. Thats what we need


Maiduguri-Damboa road remains the worst road movement in the Northeast. Since 2016 till date it has the highest number of Military convoy casualties.

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Toju200(m): 7:40am On Jul 08, 2020
Xbee007:
Breaking News:

Gallant troops of Sector 3 OP LAFIYA DOLE neutralized and annihilated some Boko Haram Terrorists who attempted to infiltrate Mongonu at about 1100hrs, 7 July 2020. Details later.
Guntruck was hit by a rocket from an Alpha jet...
Pin point accuracy....

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by JohnEagle96(m): 7:43am On Jul 08, 2020
This is the high time as a matter of urgency Defense HQ needs to prevail on NAF to fly Consistent Helicopter Gunships on Armed Reconnaissance and escorts along Maiduguri - Damboa road

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Toju200(m): 7:54am On Jul 08, 2020
Toju200:
Guntruck was hit by a rocket from an Alpha jet...
Pin point accuracy....
https://twitter.com/DefenceInfoNG/status/1280749786296209408?s=20
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by youghs: 8:19am On Jul 08, 2020
yoged:
JUST IN: Troops of 25 Task Force Brigade on fighting patrol came under BHT IED attack along Maiduguri
-Damboa Road on 7 July 2020. Many terrorists were neutralized. Unfortunately,some gallant soldiers paid the supreme price. Reconnaissance and Reinforcements are ongoing.

It hurts me hearing about the death of our soldiers. Please NA should do the needful and purchase so many MRAP. Thats what we need

Just a hand held drone could have save the day.
There are some little things the army is taking for granted for instance equipping all its vehicles with trackers, assigning atleast one handheld drones to every vehicle or unit, purchasing or producing IFV.
long endurance handheld drones/UAVs would definitely reduce ambushes by more than 80% if fully utilized

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 8:25am On Jul 08, 2020
Toju200:
https://twitter.com/DefenceInfoNG/status/1280749786296209408?s=20

nice video

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 8:26am On Jul 08, 2020
COIN

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by patwilly(m): 8:31am On Jul 08, 2020
bidexiii:
This his what we face on daily basis while fighting for the unity of this nation, for those at the battle field, the lord shall be your strength. Rest in peace!!!!!
Sad loss. His wife lost her baby just a week ago. The baby was born prematurely. The capt had come to Lagos to take both his wife and mother away but met unfortunately lost his life to armed bandits/kidnappers on the okene/lokoja road. Wife and mother kidnapped. Very sad news
Cc samuelanyawu

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by komekn(m): 9:17am On Jul 08, 2020
bidexiii:


Call it what ever you want grin
Yeah we have a poor man’s army, for you it’s not an achievement but for those soldiers that face he’ll on the frontline it’s helping and saving lives.
If the[b] government funds the Army[/b] well we shouldn’t be seeing stuffs like these, but this is bought out of “when the preferable is not available then the available becomes preferred”.

I really don't have the statistics.

But when we hear of the massive amounts or asset acquisition by the top brass of the army and it's just not Burutai. This has been ongoing for decades.

Let's make an informed and objective assessment.

How much has been spent on the NA in particular and the Armed forces in general over the past decades. So we can assess if Indeed they have been underfunded.

There is also the judicious and prudent use of scarce resources for the best value and most effective delivery impact.

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by komekn(m): 9:26am On Jul 08, 2020
patwilly:

Sad loss. His wife lost her baby just a week ago. The baby was born prematurely. The capt had come to Lagos to take both his wife and mother away but met unfortunately lost his life to armed bandits/kidnappers on the okene/lokoja road. Wife and mother kidnapped. Very sad news
Cc samuelanyawu

Very very sad and in all honesty totally unacceptable.

The state of security in the nation has never in its entire history sunk to such levels.

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