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BabaOwen:
HOW DOES A SANE MIND DEFEND THIS?
Please take time to read this.


Imagine for a minute that you are a trained soldier.

In fact, a Lieutenant.

You have a wife and two kids.

Now, imagine that during the quarterly rotation, you were sent to Bornu to fight insurgence (Boko Haram)

On this fateful day, as you were moving with your platoon.

There was an ambush.

Gun fire ensured.

You shot with all you've got.
You know that you have a slim chance of surviving the attack.

As you were running out of ammo, you called john, your buddy, for fresh supply.

No response.

You glanced and saw John's head split into two halves.
By your left is Barry, his torso turn and one of his arm lying 10 ft away.

With nothing to fight with, you made a run for it and took a deep dive into the abondoned crater while bullets were getting fired at you.

You passed out

When you woke, you saw yourself in the hospital.

The doctor came in.
"Officer, you are awake, we did an emergency surgery"
"We had to amputate you"

We are sorry.

You then asked.

'What of my team mates ?"

"Well, you lost 18 men and 2 survivors", the doctor replied. "You and Barry.

Barry is still in intensive care."

Now, 3 months later, at the defence headquarters.

Your commanding officer, General Gida told you.
"You are back, lieutenant "

" Good news!
We rounded up all the terrorist that attacked your platoon after in another battle confrontation."

They are now in rehabilitation center.

"Can I see them?" you asked

'Sure!'

You got wheeled to the center.

They opened the door.

And yes.

' There they are !'

Across the hall,
Young men in white flowing gowns were eating fried and Jellof rice with multiple chicken parts.
Some were drinking wine.

Laughter filled the air.
Having a ball.

You were told they will soon be taken abroad on scholarship.

Government sponsored.

As you were getting back to the generals office.

Just outisde the defence headquarters gate, you saw the wives of your team, now widowed, as they agitate with high voices and placards.

"We have been abandoned!"
"Pay us our husbands benefits!"
"We are hungry"

Just imagine all that.

------

It is the reality of a Nigerian Soldier in the corridor of terrorism.

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Whyem15:
About three days ago, a large military base was overrun in Mali by the terrorists in Mali. This video is most likely from there.
We should be very careful of what we say in public especially in this period of heightened tension.
Absolutely nothing suggests that the armed men in the video are Fulanis yet by some way you reached the conclusion that they must be Fulani.
This video and the statement attached to it can be the justification some hot headed individuals have been looking for to target and kill innocent people.


If not because the present administration is weak and stupid, they would have passed the hate speech and misinformation bill and many of the needless deaths and destruction would have been avoided.

BabaOwen:
10 killed, 30 missing as Amotekun allegedly ‘joined hoodlums to attack Northerners’ in Oyo

At least 10 people have been killed, 70 sustained gunshots injuries and over 30 Northerners declared missing in a deadly attack on Sasa Market traders in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State.

DAILY NIGERIAN gathered over 6,000 Northerners, mostly Hausas, are currently taking refuge at the residence of Sarkin Sasa, Haruna Maiyasin.

“I have over 6,000 displaced people packed in my house. Many people have been killed, while others injured,” Mr Maiyasin told DAILY NIGERIAN.

Witnesses said the crisis erupted on Thursday when a porter carrying a basket of tomato inadvertently nudged a Yoruba woman. The woman allegedly retaliated and organised a group of Yoruba thugs to avenge.

DAILY NIGERIAN gathered that after the fight, one of the thugs died in the hospital.

When the news of the death circulated, the Yoruba youths allegedly gathered and started attacking the Northern traders.

In a interview with DAILY NIGERIAN, the chairman of Sasa Market Traders, Usman Yako, said they informed the police immediately after the report of the death, but the police did not promptly respond to their call until the situation went out of control.

“We called the police to inform them about the issue, and possible break down of law and order, but they did not take action immediately until the situation deteriorated,” he said.

According to Mr Yako, when the operatives of the regional security outfit, Amotekun, came, they started shooting at Northern traders instead of protecting them from attack.

“When Amotekun came, they started shooting at Northerners. The hoodlums started setting houses ablaze, shooting and burning Hausa traders’ shops.

“It is apparent that it was a targeted attack on Hausas and other Northerners.

“The attack also spread to the Lagos-Ojo Expressway, which is not far from the market. Trailers belonging to Northerners were looted, burnt down, and the drivers slaughtered.

“We were invited to Government House yesterday (Friday), and two of us were delegated. Nothing was actually done to avert the crisis and safeguard our lives.

“We have so far counted 10 bodies in the hospital. Over 70 people sustained gunshot injuries. 30 people, including my own brother, are missing,” he added.

On Saturday, Governor Seyi Makinde imposed a curfew on the area and shut the market indefinitely.

A statement by Taiwo Adisa, the spokesman for Governor Seyi Makinde, indicated that the governor gave the order to forestall breakdown of law and order in the area.

The curfew is to run from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m.

The statement warned residents of the affected area to go about their legitimate businesses peacefully, stating that anyone caught perpetrating violence will face the wrath of the law.

Source: https://dailynigerian.com/killed-missing-amotekuns/

yoged:
You are fond of posting fake news. Someone just made mention it and boom , not even up to a day you've drop another. Are you curse or what ?

BabaOwen:
A video shared online shows Some suspected Fulani herdsmen sharing AK-47 and Ammunition in the Bush for self-defense.

Who could not hear exactly what they were saying but the video shows some weapons in Carton and guns beside them.

According to reports, the Herders are getting ready to fight back as they are being evicted from the Bushes and forests in the southern part of Nigeria due to terrorism.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZgASKp3NZY

Salatavor:
well written friend... The morale is ever so low in the Nigerian Armed Forces...

BabaOwen:
10 killed, 30 missing as Amotekun allegedly ‘joined hoodlums to attack Northerners’ in Oyo

At least 10 people have been killed, 70 sustained gunshots injuries and over 30 Northerners declared missing in a deadly attack on Sasa Market traders in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State.

DAILY NIGERIAN gathered over 6,000 Northerners, mostly Hausas, are currently taking refuge at the residence of Sarkin Sasa, Haruna Maiyasin.

“I have over 6,000 displaced people packed in my house. Many people have been killed, while others injured,” Mr Maiyasin told DAILY NIGERIAN.

Witnesses said the crisis erupted on Thursday when a porter carrying a basket of tomato inadvertently nudged a Yoruba woman. The woman allegedly retaliated and organised a group of Yoruba thugs to avenge.

DAILY NIGERIAN gathered that after the fight, one of the thugs died in the hospital.

When the news of the death circulated, the Yoruba youths allegedly gathered and started attacking the Northern traders.

In a interview with DAILY NIGERIAN, the chairman of Sasa Market Traders, Usman Yako, said they informed the police immediately after the report of the death, but the police did not promptly respond to their call until the situation went out of control.

“We called the police to inform them about the issue, and possible break down of law and order, but they did not take action immediately until the situation deteriorated,” he said.

According to Mr Yako, when the operatives of the regional security outfit, Amotekun, came, they started shooting at Northern traders instead of protecting them from attack.

“When Amotekun came, they started shooting at Northerners. The hoodlums started setting houses ablaze, shooting and burning Hausa traders’ shops.

“It is apparent that it was a targeted attack on Hausas and other Northerners.

“The attack also spread to the Lagos-Ojo Expressway, which is not far from the market. Trailers belonging to Northerners were looted, burnt down, and the drivers slaughtered.

“We were invited to Government House yesterday (Friday), and two of us were delegated. Nothing was actually done to avert the crisis and safeguard our lives.

“We have so far counted 10 bodies in the hospital. Over 70 people sustained gunshot injuries. 30 people, including my own brother, are missing,” he added.

On Saturday, Governor Seyi Makinde imposed a curfew on the area and shut the market indefinitely.

A statement by Taiwo Adisa, the spokesman for Governor Seyi Makinde, indicated that the governor gave the order to forestall breakdown of law and order in the area.

The curfew is to run from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m.

The statement warned residents of the affected area to go about their legitimate businesses peacefully, stating that anyone caught perpetrating violence will face the wrath of the law.

Source: https://dailynigerian.com/killed-missing-amotekuns/

bidex111:
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I swear
Some times I don't just understand those making our decisions

Tobiloba2407:
Truth is he isn't the only one that see posts and rush to post it, without critical analysis, those baba owen, seems to do his for attention, i think he needs a girlfriend.
A lot of people criticizing him, are guilty of exactly what he is doing and i have tried to educate them in the past, i remember an incident of a dead officer, and someone posted the story as factual as he saw it online , without verifying the information.
Let's all put our thinking caps on, before posting or forming, nah me get source and information pass, thank you

yoged:
You are fond of posting fake news. Someone just made mention it and boom , not even up to a day you've drop another. Are you curse or what ?

jpphilips:
Have you ever heard Fulani militia used IED in ambush attacks? this is a new threat, new development, the soldiers may not be aware of the Fulani Militia-Ansaru collaboration, hence they are beginning to copy boko techniques.
NAF will adapt & move on.

Odunayaw:
Who lowered it? You?

BabaOwen:
Armed Fulani herdsmen has been burnt to death as the tried to enter Edo State.

A two-minute live video was recorded from the scene of the lynching which reportedly occurred at the Upper Ekenwa area of the state.

According to sketchy reports, the herdsmen numbering about five were inside a vehicle with arms before they were overpowered and lynched.

Watch the video below;

Source: https://focusnaija.com.ng/2021/02/13/breaking-armed-fulani-herdsmen-burnt-to-death-as-they-tried-to-enter-edo-state-video/

Xbee007:
Do you have proof that they were bearing arms?

BabaOwen:
https://focusnaija.com.ng/2021/02/13/breaking-armed-fulani-herdsmen-burnt-to-death-as-they-tried-to-enter-edo-state-video/

I won't answer this sort of senseless and very foolish question from you again. You can send focusnaija.com.ng a message if you have any question to ask about the issue.

jpphilips:
It bothers me how you call someone with stolen cattle or no cattle at all a herdsman are you ok?

"Herding" is a trade done by almost all tribes in the Savannah vegetation, I see more Edo herdsmen at my base than Fulani, those Auchi guys are into that trade big time, Yorubas etc, herdsmen are not the problem.

The problem is the Fulani militia, they don't own cattle, they steal it from herdsmen, they pose a threat to herdsmen whose cattle they steal than you who is kidnapped for ransome.
Fulani militia are not herdsmen they are Alqaeda linked terror group from the lower Sahel (Northern Sokoto, Katsina, Jigawa, Yobe & Borno).

With ongoing ops Barkane pushing down their brothers from the Sahel region, drought at some periods of the year, push them down South to create havoc.

Ansaru a splinter Boko haram that almost went extinct after their leader Mamman nur was killed has been revived by this group (FULANI MILITIA), those linked to Ansaru are aka Bandits, the rest are FM.

Ignorant people call them herdsmen, NO, they are not, they don't own cattle, they rustle from herdsmen. There have been few occassions where the cattle breeders association (Cattle owners) hired them to fight their battles but that was so in the past because they possess their own structure now.

The cattle owners (breeders association) is different from the herdmen, also different from the Militia, the only thing the last two share in common is "Fulfude" their central language.
Herdsmen need protection from these Militias more than us.

Ruga was a missed opportunity to protect the herdsmen.
This was explained to me by a herdsman that came to seek refuge, I did a little research & the facts came together, the biggest problem we have in this country is media, they are as useless as a Sanitary towel.

BabaOwen:
HOW DOES A SANE MIND DEFEND THIS?
Please take time to read this.


Imagine for a minute that you are a trained soldier.

In fact, a Lieutenant.

You have a wife and two kids.

Now, imagine that during the quarterly rotation, you were sent to Bornu to fight insurgence (Boko Haram)

On this fateful day, as you were moving with your platoon.

There was an ambush.

Gun fire ensured.

You shot with all you've got.
You know that you have a slim chance of surviving the attack.

As you were running out of ammo, you called john, your buddy, for fresh supply.

No response.

You glanced and saw John's head split into two halves.
By your left is Barry, his torso turn and one of his arm lying 10 ft away.

With nothing to fight with, you made a run for it and took a deep dive into the abondoned crater while bullets were getting fired at you.

You passed out

When you woke, you saw yourself in the hospital.

The doctor came in.
"Officer, you are awake, we did an emergency surgery"
"We had to amputate you"

We are sorry.

You then asked.

'What of my team mates ?"

"Well, you lost 18 men and 2 survivors", the doctor replied. "You and Barry.

Barry is still in intensive care."

Now, 3 months later, at the defence headquarters.

Your commanding officer, General Gida told you.
"You are back, lieutenant "

" Good news!
We rounded up all the terrorist that attacked your platoon after in another battle confrontation."

They are now in rehabilitation center.

"Can I see them?" you asked

'Sure!'

You got wheeled to the center.

They opened the door.

And yes.

' There they are !'

Across the hall,
Young men in white flowing gowns were eating fried and Jellof rice with multiple chicken parts.
Some were drinking wine.

Laughter filled the air.
Having a ball.

You were told they will soon be taken abroad on scholarship.

Government sponsored.

As you were getting back to the generals office.

Just outisde the defence headquarters gate, you saw the wives of your team, now widowed, as they agitate with high voices and placards.

"We have been abandoned!"
"Pay us our husbands benefits!"
"We are hungry"

Just imagine all that.

------

It is the reality of a Nigerian Soldier in the corridor of terrorism.

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Whyem15:
Let's refrain from attacking one another. Most of us here are biased. We've been divided along political line; pro-government and anti-government factions. That is one of the major obstacles to solving the menace of insecurity in this country. We play politics with everything.
When government is failing, we shouldn't be shy to criticize. At the same time we should encourage and praise when they are doing well.



herdsmen should also help themselves by not carrying weapons about. How will people differentiate them from terrorists? And also the years of the conflicts they've had with farmers is coming back to haunt them. They will need to go extra miles to gain the trust of others. They should also be ready to make sacrifices. Only then will they be seen as victims of a common enemy. You cannot claim to be a victim and yet some among you are still destroying farmlands and quarreling with farmers because you have to feed your cattle.








Everything you've said is valid but let us also look at the plight of those who were forcefully conscripted to fight for the terrorists? Those whose family members were abducted and who had to join to at least protect their loved ones?
The kidnapped kids who were brought up and trained in the terrorists camps?
And if there's ever going to be an end to this war, there has to be a safe corridor for people who are willing to surrender and change their ways under reasonable conditions.
At the same time the soldiers shouldn't also be made to feel they were used and dumped. Their welfare should be of great importance to the country and they should be carried along as much as possible. In war, everyone is a victim.


And please note, there is a category of "terrorist" that are allowed into the operation safe corridor program. They screening is very thorough and most of those who go for the training are rejected and sent to detention camps to wait for a judge to sentence them. Also the requirement for being considered for the program is that the person must surrender willingly...... [/b]
When was the last time NA even took prisoners?[/b]

bidex111:
When BHT ass his been kicked seriously the MUMU is saying morale is low

Kalapizim:
I heard from a soldier that the new COAS told troops in his recent visit that he doesn't need POWs, in other words, finish them off.

Whyem15:
Let's sha make sure say na only us Don hear am and it cannot be traced to him. Otherwise we are playing with disaster......war crimes allegations and sanctions.