bidexiii:



I heard that Aradu was stripped off her secondary armaments ?

I can see 127mm, I can see dardo 40mm ciws, I can see aspire and the anti ship missiles.

bidexiii:


I mean the missiles ?

I see all the Armaments intact

You guys has sharp eyes; I can’t see anything from these pictures

bidexiii:
You guys has sharp eyes; I can’t see anything from these pictures

What's the logic behind retrofitting this vessel with $250m whereas we could get a nice new russian frigate at the same price

youghs:


What's the logic behind retrofitting this vessel with $250m whereas we could get a nice new russian frigate at the same price

How much are Russian frigates ? We use western radar, FCS....., even the Chinese opv we bought were installed with western sensors ; or Chinese sensors based on western technology.

If our aradu , can be brought back to life and upgraded to challenge other warships in Africa, for extra 15 to 20 years, then I will say we upgrade....because I really don't think we can afford a brand new frigate, especially with our economy and expenditure and the loans we keep collecting.

bidexiii:
You guys has sharp eyes; I can’t see anything from these pictures

There is a video that shows almost all (if not all) her armament still intact

youghs:


What's the logic behind retrofitting this vessel with $250m whereas we could get a nice new russian frigate at the same price

Honestly !
We could get good CORVETTES/ CLASS CUTTERS for such more cheaper rate less than $250m.
Will just need to pay up in tranches.

youghs:


What's the logic behind retrofitting this vessel with $250m whereas we could get a nice new russian frigate at the same price

That quotation is likely inflated. It'd take less than a $100m to make this ship fight again.

The only issue I seem to have is the useful life remaining

Tobiloba2407:


How much are Russian frigates ? We use western radar, FCS....., even the Chinese opv we bought were installed with western sensors ; or Chinese sensors based on western technology.

If our aradu , can be brought back to life and upgraded to challenge other warships in Africa, for extra 15 to 20 years, then I will say we upgrade....because I really don't think we can afford a brand new frigate, especially with our economy and expenditure and the loans we keep collecting.

I agree with you. A brand new frigate or frigates is not coming soon. A good competitive tender and we can give this ship a fighters robe for significantly less than the $250m quotation bandied about.

Odunayaw:
I agree with you. A brand new frigate or frigates is not coming soon. A good competitive tender and we can give this ship a fighters robe for significantly less than the $250m quotation bandied about.

Whatever cost we are willing to pay, it's best we give it to the original builder to upgrade, or a competent German ship building firm, that builds this size and quality of vessels, going through the German government, or else we would waste money just like our FACs.

Odunayaw:
That quotation is likely inflated. It'd take less than a $100m to make this ship fight again.

The only issue I seem to have is the useful life remaining

I'm sure we can still get 20 years from aradu....aradu hasn't really flogged water, it's just the limit of our technical expertise when we bought aradu, that killed her.

PRESS RELEASE

NIGERIAN SOLDIER SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION KILLS A SUBALTERN IN BORNO STATE

1. A trooper of the Nigerian Army serving in 202 Battalion of 21 Special Armoured Brigade Bama, Borno State, went beserk at about 1030 hours on the 29th of July 2020 and fired at an officer (a Subaltern) which led to his death.

2. The incident happened when the soldier approached the officer who was standing infront of the Unit's Headquarters making a phone call. The soldier has been arrested, is in custody undergoing investigation. General situation in the unit is calm.

3. The remains of the deceased officer has been evacuated to 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital.

4. Investigation into the case has since been instituted to determine the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident.

5. The family of the deceased has already been contacted.The Nigerian Army sympathizes and condoles with the family at this trying moment, and pray to the Almighty God to repose the soul of the departed and grant his family and other loved ones the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

SAGIR MUSA
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations
30 July 2020

two terrorist eliminated yesterday , algeria

PRESS RELEASE

RE: REPORT OF ATTACK ON THE CONVOY OF BORNO STATE GOVERNOR

1. The convoy of the Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Gana Zulum came under Boko Haram Terrorists fire while visiting Baga Town on the 29th of July 2020. The Executive Governor had earlier paid a visit to the Commander, 19 Brigade at the Nigerian Army Super Camp Baga where he was fully briefed about the prevailing security situation in the general area. The unfortunate incident occurred shortly after the Governor and his entourage departed the Super Camp to visit other parts of Baga town. The incident forced the Governor to abort his planned movement to Baga.

2. Although, details of the unfortunate incident is sketchy and under investigation, efforts are ongoing to comb the area where the incident occurred with a view to track down and deal decisively with the attackers. An investigation is also in progress to identify the circumstances that led to the attack.

3. Regretably, this is an isolated and most unfortunate incident that occurred in a territory where normalcy has since been restored with socio-economic activities picking up. The Nigerian Army wants to reassure the general public that this will be interrogated with a view to forestalling future re-occurance.

4. Additionally, Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public that it will continue to discharge its responsibilities professionally with respect for the fundamental human rights of all Nigerians and in compliance with the extant rules of engagement. The good people of Baga town and indeed the entire Borno State are enjoined to continue to provide credible information that will assist the security agencies to successfully combat terrorism as well as apprehend and flush out the perpetrators of the attack.

SAGIR MUSA
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations
30 July 2020

Some parts of Baga town is still controlled by
ISWAP.

Zulum just wan go kill himself

In late 2018 when Baga was overun. The Federal Government/Military lied that they took over in January 2019, but that was a big lie as ISWAP controlled Baga and imposed tax on Fishermen throughout 2019.

Infact at a time the military went back to Baga camp. The Military could not enter Baga for a long time. They begin share area like Black**Axe and Vikings as everyone should not cross his demarcated boundary in Baga.

Baga fish market is not what ISWAP will want to lose at all. Money dey roll there

The Airforce needs to really use air surveillance to monitor and bombard most of the Islands there like Doron Naira

The Government is not truthful about this war just imagine a Governor's convoy attacked inside a main town.

I pity Zulum shaaaa he is becoming frustrated as he has high regards for the welfare of his people.

If you read some of the stories on the internal wranglings of ISWAP posted here the tax imposed on fishermen or even farmers is Baga

Hennynitan:


There is a video that shows almost all (if not all) her armament still intact

Armament cages. No systems in them.

Jimi24:


Armament cages. No systems in them.

The fact you call them cages, shows everything you said here is a guess and stereotyped.p

bidexiii:



Definitely they both had unsettled issues, not from the psychological part at all !
The accused said:” he has accomplished his mission and shot him at the back six times.

1st picture is the officer and 2nd was the alleged NCO who killed him.

These NCOs are very volatile.. infact commissioned officers don't just mess with any of them anyhow. Once they start grumbling or complaining, do yourself a favor by petting them else na you go tire..

NewDelhi:

These NCOs are very volatile.. infact commissioned officers don't just mess with any of them anyhow. Once they start grumbling or complaining, do yourself a favor by petting them else na you go tire..

True yarn

That’s my secrets oh, these is the 2nd time these would be happening.

Tobiloba2407:


The fact you call them cages, shows everything you said here is a guess and stereotyped.p

I know that you don't keep those systems idle for so long. I know that stocks of missiles expire and must be decommissioned. I know that the NN has not had missile test firings in more than 20 years.

Tobiloba2407:



Whatever cost we are willing to pay, it's best we give it to the original builder to upgrade, or a competent German ship building firm, that builds this size and quality of vessels, going through the German government, or else we would waste money just like our FACs.

I agree. At least let our Navy have something to boast of!

What happened to the FACs?

Boko Haram controlling parts of Baga?. How completely redundant this information. Many gangs are controlling many parts of many cities the world over. Is that really control?.
We know Boko Haram can sneak in to commit havoc and melt away but does that really equal 'control'?.
I don't know.
I think Boko Haram sympathizers are many within the NA and feed some cells within the group with information. Based on the info, those cells can organize to carry out actions to awe weak minded people.
All these don't equal control.

Watch a Nigerian Army mortar crew with Brigade Combat Team 7th Infantry Division fire 120mm mortars from a trench during a fire fight with Boko Haram.



https://twitter.com/defensenigeria/status/1288907964229849088?s=21

Tobiloba2407:


How much are Russian frigates ? We use western radar, FCS....., even the Chinese opv we bought were installed with western sensors ; or Chinese sensors based on western technology.

If our aradu , can be brought back to life and upgraded to challenge other warships in Africa, for extra 15 to 20 years, then I will say we upgrade....because I really don't think we can afford a brand new frigate, especially with our economy and expenditure and the loans we keep collecting.

I don't understand your point..Are you saying russian ships won't work here?

bidexiii:


Honestly !
We could get good CORVETTES/ CLASS CUTTERS for such more cheaper rate less than $250m.
Will just need to pay up in tranches.

Exactly

The Borno Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Aliyu, on Thursday confirmed the death of one person with 16 others injured following three explosions in Maiduguri metropolis.
Aliyu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the explosions occurred in Mairi, Custom and Gwange areas of the metropolis.
Aliyu said that the actual cause of the explosions was yet to be ascertained, but Police teams had been dispatched to the areas.
He said: “We have dispatched our Explosive Ordinance Detection (EOD) to investigate the incidents and to determine whether it was an Improvised Explossive Device(IED).
“Right now, I am at the Specialist Hospital where we have 16 casualties and one dead so far.”
NAN reports that the echoes from the loud explosions sent many residents scampering for safety.
Security personnel comprising the Army, Police, Rapid Response Squad, Civilian Joint Tast Force(CJTF) and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were seen rushing to the scene to restore normalcy.

Jimi24:
Boko Haram controlling parts of Baga?. How completely redundant this information. Many gangs are controlling many parts of many cities the world over. Is that really control?.
We know Boko Haram can sneak in to commit havoc and melt away but does that really equal 'control'?.
I don't know.
I think Boko Haram sympathizers are many within the NA and feed some cells within the group with information. Based on the info, those cells can organize to carry out actions to awe weak minded people.
All these don't equal control.

What is with you guys trying to defend the indefensible? Is the governor also lying as well? Prof Zulum trusted the army too before he saw things for himself. The terrorists are known to collect taxes in and around Baga fish market which is only few kilometres from army base.

They also posted pictures from Baga during last Ramadan.

https://twitter.com/TomaszRolbiecki/status/1262357755270254592?s=19

SamuelAnyawu:
Some parts of Baga town is still controlled by
ISWAP.

Zulum just wan go kill himself

In late 2018 when Baga was overun. The Federal Government/Military lied that they took over in January 2019, but that was a big lie as ISWAP controlled Baga and imposed tax on Fishermen throughout 2019.

Infact at a time the military went back to Baga camp. The Military could not enter Baga for a long time. They begin share area like Black**Axe and Vikings as everyone should not cross his demarcated boundary in Baga.

Baga fish market is not what ISWAP will want to lose at all. Money dey roll there

The Airforce needs to really use air surveillance to monitor and bombard most of the Islands there like Doron Naira

The Government is not truthful about this war just imagine a Governor's convoy attacked inside a main town.

I pity Zulum shaaaa he is becoming frustrated as he has high regards for the welfare of his people.

If you read some of the stories on the internal wranglings of ISWAP posted here the tax imposed on fishermen or even farmers is Baga

The battlefront is really very complicated. This war has become an endless merry go round of attack, repel, ambush, executions, internal problems, etc. May God help us.

Xbee007:

What is with you guys trying to defend the indefensible? Is the governor also lying as well? Prof Zulum trusted the army too before he saw things for himself. The terrorists are known to collect taxes in and around Baga fish market which is only few kilometres from army base.

They also posted pictures from Baga during last Ramadan.

https://twitter.com/TomaszRolbiecki/status/1262357755270254592?s=19

I've seen this before..
NAF has pounded this area before.
I mean the next day after NAF released the Airstrike video that was when these images was released...

THIS WAR
MAY LAST FOR ANOTHER decade From what I see
Lord help us .

Reportedly, AOG operatives fired 3 projectiles into maiduguri City. 1 landed around gwange, 1around molai and the other didn't explode.

This festivity should be peaceful please.