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sleuthhound:
https://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/peopleandpower/2015/05/chad-war-boko-haram-150520165103249.html

OBSERVATIONS MADE FROM THE LINK'S CONTENT...

*** The Date of the Article is May 2015, that shows to some extent that Whatever therein MIGHT NOT BE TOO RELEVANT to this present Day situation*****

QuadrilAyinde:
There are currently seventeen African countries involved in war, or are experiencing post-war conflict and tension. In West Africa, the countries include Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Togo. In East Africa, the countries include Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda. In Central Africa, the countries include Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda. In North Africa, the country is Algeria and in South Africa, the countries include Angola and Zimbabwe.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC)

The war in the DRC is one of Africa’s deadliest. More than five million people have been killed in the Congolese war, according to the news agency Reuters. It began in 1998 with the involvement of about 20 different armed groups who maraud the country’s vast jungles. Many of these groups fight each other, while others from neighbouring countries use the Congolese territory to launch attacks on their home countries. Others simply exploit the country’s mineral resources, including gold, platinum and coltan fueling the various conflicts further.

Among the several armed groups are the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda; the Allied Democratic Forces, a Ugandan rebel group based in the Rwenzori Mountains of eastern Congo; the Lord’s Resistance Army, another Ugandan rebel group based along the northern border; the National Forces of Liberation, a Burundian rebel group operating in South Kivu; and the Mai-Mai militias operating in the Kivu.

sleuthhound:
moreover do u have any of those ur top ranked african countries having idps, insurgents running dis riot & maiming civilians & soldiers like we do? dnt get me wrong i sabi egypt & Algeria hv little pockets of insurgents

There are currently seventeen African countries involved in war, or are experiencing post-war conflict and tension. In West Africa, the countries include Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Togo. In East Africa, the countries include Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda. In Central Africa, the countries include Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda. In North Africa, the country is Algeria and in South Africa, the countries include Angola and Zimbabwe.

sleuthhound:
oga where dem kuku hide d firepower put na? ur pple r being slaughtered

GlobalFirepower (GFP) is a Trusted website that tracks military strength, and has provided a unique analytical display of data concerning 138 modern military powers. The GFP ranking is based on each nation's potential war-making capability across land, sea, and air fought by conventional means.

To know more about Some Counterinsurgency Victories that has been Recorded historically so far, I'd recommend anyone that is interested in knowing more to go and read the following...

Nicaragua (Somoza), 1978–1979

Afghanistan (Anti-Soviet), 1978–1992

Kampuchea, 1978–1992

El Salvador, 1979–1992

Somalia, 1980–1991

Peru, 1980–1992

Nicaragua (Contras), 1981–1990

Senegal 1982 - 2002

Turkey (PKK), 1984–1999

Sudan (SPLA), 1984–2004

Uganda (ADF), 1986–2000

Papua New Guinea, 1988–1998

Liberia, 1989–1997

Rwanda, 1990 - 1994

Moldova, 1990–1992

Sierra Leone, 1991 - 2002

Algeria (GIA), 1992–2004

Croatia, 1992–1995

Afghanistan (Post-Soviet), 1992–1996

Tajikistan, 1992–1997

Georgia/Abkhazia, 1992–1994

Nagorno-Karabakh, 1992–1994

Bosnia, 1992 - 1995

Burundi, 1993–2003

Chechnya I, 1994–1996

Afghanistan (Taliban), 1996–2001

Zaire (Anti-Mobutu), 1996–1997

Kosovo, 1996 - 1999

Nepal, 1997–2006

Democratic Republic of the Congo (Anti-Kabila), 1998–2003

ugo4u:
When it comes to counter insurgency and desert warfare the Chadians are the best and most battle tested warriors in the entire Sub-saharan region, they even defeated Ghadafi's

You are right on the desert Analogy though Coz The Chadian Armed Forces were able to deploy on short notice 2,000 desert-trained troops to engage militant Islamist forces in the Adrar des Ifoghas region in northern Mali during the 2012 multinational intervention.

The UN Development Program lists 46 of Africa's 54 countries as "sub-Saharan", excluding ALGERIA,
DJIBOUTI, EGYPT, LIBYA, MOROCCO, SOMALIA, SUDAN and TUNISIA.

And According to the Global firepower Ranking 2020, NIGERIA is the 2nd Strongest And Battle-Tested Military in the SubSahara Africa, with South Africa Topping the List

sleuthhound:
bro i understand drones will do but nt any drone as such cos it wouldnt be worth it..dese r toys...if dem drones aint armed & long distance reaching den 4get it!! My opinion is time is a factor...truth is Nigeria cant do dis alone cos dey r poorly kitted & equipped 4dis kind warfare..all d lies or bragging wouldnt help...seeking outside help even if its 2 put foreign boots on ground+ tools here will do alot of good while employing changes to our policing structure simultaneously cos as it is, u can see ur northwest & central is showing obvious failure in implementing changes...the change dey only see na dem "amnesty" 4criminals lol

Even though I seem to understand Y buhari cancled the Mercenaries' contract back then (Our GrandPa felt it kinda sound Embarrassing for a Country Like 9ja to seek the physical presence of External Assistance while we have our indigenous Armed forces..Lol)

But even at that, My own question now is that CAN'T THE 9JA ARMED FORCES AUTHORITY SEEK FOR COUNSEL AND GUIDANCE FROM COUNTRIES THAT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ELIMINATE INSURGENCY IN THEIR LAND IN THE PAST??

sikowitz17:
lol bro you want to use commercial drones to do what? Do you know the fly limit of these drones, I have a drone and I can tell you that it won’t do much really and they are basically flying targets with the noise they make while flying! This is my drone that I bought from amazon! You can’t use these for strategic military play! They sell these to kids as toys bro
I’ve not even used it in 3 months Cos why!! It’s just to fly and relax!

My brother, Trust me, I honestly understand ur point.. My submission is that DRONES are just a Realistic alternative to Very expensive fighter jets... Haba Nah which Ignoramus Battle commander will now Deploy a COMMERCIAL DRONE in the Frontline... Nah Military Grade Drones I dey refer to oo... Drones like (TAI Anka, MQ-5B hunter, CAIG Wing Loong II, MQ-1C Gray Eagle etc etc)

Though It needs no Argument b4 knowing that THESE DRONES aren't Cost Friendly by Direct Purchase, and THIS IS WHY SOMEONE LIKE ME HAVE BEEN CLAMOURING FOR THE REVITALIZATION OF LOCALLY AVAILABLE ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS..

(FOR EXAMPLE) :::: AN ATTACK on Russian forces in Syria on January 5th 2018 by 13 HOME-MADE DRONES is a good example of “asymmetric” warfare. On one side, it Involved EXQUISITE HIGH-TECH WEAPONS. On the other, it also involves CHEAP-AS-CHIPS DISPOSABLE ROBOT AIRCRAFT. Ten of the drones involved attacked a Russian airbase at Khmeimim. They had three-metre wingspans, and WERE BUILT CRUDELY OF WOOD AND PLASTICS, AND WERE POWERED BY LAWNMOWER ENGINES. Each carried ten home-made shrapnel grenades under its wings.)

I want to believe that THE NIGERIAN ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS AND THEIR AIRFORCE COUNTERPART SHOULD BE ABLE TO COME UP WITH DESIGNING AND FABRICATING A NIGERIAN-MADE MILITARY GRADE UAV/DRONE provided THEY ARE BOTH SERIOUS AS REGARFS ENDING THIS BOKO BOYS MADNESS

sleuthhound:
Do those rugged chadians have all that? i am jst curious bro

LET'S ASSUME the Nigerian Army CANNOT AFFORD fighter jets or helicopters that will sweep the area before ground troops arrive. Maybe they have helicopters and fighter jets but don't want to sacrifice them on every mission...there are alternatives!

What are our alternatives?.... DRONES.... Yes, since the government doesn't want to sacrifice the few jets and helicopters we have on ground, we can always use Drones for aerial support.

Again, I'd like to assume the worst case scenario, SO NIGERIA CAN'T AFFORD A DRONE LIKE THE ONE THE USA USED IN TAKING OUT GENERAL SOLEMANI OF IRAN (Armed with Automatic guns, missiles and night vision

This way even if the enemy spots the drone, their location would already be given away, leaving them with TWO OPTIONS: SPLIT OR TAKE THE DRONE DOWN. IN ANY EVENT, THE OPERATOR WOULD HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND ALERTED THE UNIT, THIS WAY, THEY ARE PREPARED FOR WHAT IS TO COME.

If they have to man defensive positions or reach out to the nearest base for support or backup, they now have the upper hand as the enemy has lost the element of surprise

Hopeyehmey:
With the latest promotion of immigration officials i think that's a good sign that might prompt quick recruitment process the only obstacle could be this inter state lockdown and financial issues due to the covid 19 effects on our economy...let's pray and work towards been among the chosen ones may the good God grant us all our heart desires..Amen

I share your thought boss... Now that Interstate Lockdown has been cancelled as well sef, let's be hopeful the re recruitment process wouldn't drag for Long again

ugo4u:
Why it seems PMC especially Revenant coy were kinda more effective is because they are given everything they need including a dedicated air support fleet which includes Gazelle helicopter, Eurocopter and Mi 17. There is nothing special Eeben Barlow does that the NA can't do, if they are spoilt with equipment Eeben and 72MSF enjoyed bokoharam would have being since be forgotten. They all have the REVA MRAPs, dedicated air wings, enjoyed gunships and airstrike when ever and how ever they needed it.
These are the capabilities he enjoyed, Give the army their own dedicated air wing/attack helicopters, equip them well. Make MRAPs are basic means of transport for all troops and you’ll see that BHT will dare not to attack our military convoys any how again.

HIS INTERVIEW WITH ALJAZEERA

Barlow said his army was initially engaged to rescue the Chibok girls but that changed to combating Boko Haram.
“Our initial aim was not Boko Haram per se, it was to rescue the Chibok girls. They were the girls that were kidnapped and the western response was #Savethegirls (#BringBackOurGirls),” he said.

“That type of nonsense does not save girls. Unfortunately, these girls became victims of a situation where the security had broken down in a specific area, they were kidnapped and that was the first mission – rescue the Chibok girls.
“We ended a selection process of the Nigerian soldiers, the soldiers were retained after a selection process, they were trained in a specific way to conduct a hostage rescue operation.

“However, after about five or six weeks of the training of the hostage rescue team we were asked to change our mission and that mission was to go to a town called Maiduguri in north-east Nigeria that had come under severe threat of Boko Haram and we rapidly had to transition what we were doing and suddenly train an offensive force with the minimum of equipment.

“We rushed to Maiduguri and we met with 7th infantry division commander, he was under pressure, we finally understood the pressure he was under and our suggestion to him that the force that we have trained which named the 72nd mobile strike force would actually spearhead the division and that is precisely what we did.

“The operation was in three phases, the first phase was to cut a dividing line across north-eastern Nigeria and isolate Boko Haram into two isolated areas and mop up. One area in the south was the start and after that then mop up in the north. The division will follow behind and occupy terrain.

“But we were never allowed to execute the entire operation. In one month, we took back terrain larger than the terrain of Belgium from Boko Haram. We were not allowed to finish because it came at a time that governments were in the process of changing.

“President Jonathan’s government saw the entire Boko Haram contract, if we call it that, as a last grasp to regain popularity. The incoming president, President Buhari was heavily supported by a foreign government and one of the first missions was to terminate our contract.

“We were told it was the United States and they had actually funded President Buhari’s campaign and the campaign manager for President Buhari came from the US.

“I’m not saying the United States is bad, I understand foreign interests but I’d have thought that a threat like Boko Haram on the integrity of Nigeria ought to be a priority but it wasn’t.”

When asked why the US allegedly aborted the mission, he said: “I think the US can answer that, I have come to realise that when a foreign interest clashes with a state’s interest and domestic interest, conflict is bound to ensue and those conflicts continue with no end.”

Barlow added that the federal government would be in the right position to disclose how much they were paid for the operation.

ugo4u:
Why it seems PMC especially Revenant coy were kinda more effective is because they are given everything they need including a dedicated air support fleet which includes Gazelle helicopter, Eurocopter and Mi 17. There is nothing special Eeben Barlow does that the NA can't do, if they are spoilt with equipment Eeben and 72MSF enjoyed bokoharam would have being since be forgotten. They all have the REVA MRAPs, dedicated air wings, enjoyed gunships and airstrike when ever and how ever they needed it.
These are the capabilities he enjoyed, Give the army their own dedicated air wing/attack helicopters, equip them well. Make MRAPs are basic means of transport for all troops and you’ll see that BHT will dare not to attack our military convoys any how again.

May God Save this Country from the Corrupt Naija Armed forces Authorities...

Also, at times, the Mercenaries get defeated too sef.

When President Filipe Nyusi wanted help last year to tackle a jihadist insurgency in northern Mozambique, various private military firms were keen to oblige. Mr Nyusi chose Russia’s Wagner Group, which vowed to make short work of the rebels. But after a bunch of its men were killed, it pulled out, humiliated.

sleuthhound:
No4...hw come mercenaries are far more effective dealing with boko than 9ja army?....e.g when goodluck postponed elections & when chad anytime gets involved? Dere r underlining problems bro if d root causes aint addressed anything govt does na waste or patch patch....u patch small here anoda wahala open anoda side

Col Eeben Barlow ( a veteran commander in the apartheid-era South African Defence Forces, who led a team of mercenaries who were back in 2015 Hired by President Goodluck Jonathan in the wake of the Chibok schoolgirl abduction) said:

"It is sad that the President Buhari preferred defeat above victory, as SOLDIERS CAN ONLY DO WHAT THEY ARE TRAINED, EQUIPPED, AND LED TO DO."...

This simply means that THE MERCENARIES AREN'T TOO AFFECTED BY THE 1949 GENEVA CONVENTION RESTRICTIONS....

sikowitz17:
i like how you have read most or all these books and how you have something to contribute to Winning the war against insurgency! In my opinion I think baby steps is required as the first step now is to get in first! Of which even after getting in, as a a young officer you can’t have an opinion or opportunity for policy reform till one hits the rank of colonel..so bro! Press button!! Make dem Shortlist you! That’s more important

My brother, Nah Baba God be my connect ooo... Wetin Local man wan do... This Nah my 3td Attemt though, but I'm quite hopeful something cool is coming out of it this Year...

And me never know, if U can also link me up to, me no mind ooo Boss Mi... My DM is Open brother

ugo4u:
For me, they faced more ferocious enemies than now, because then it was a conventional warfare aka face me I face. Bokoharam uses guerilla tactics and pockets of ambushes to kill our soldiers though their are sometimes they overrun bases mostly it's to still weapons, food, medical supplies etc after which they'll run away, them no born them well to hold ground.

Seriously Sir Ugo4U, At this Juncture, I'M STRONGLY CONVINCED that the Higher Authorities ain't ready to stop this Boko haram menace COZ THERE ARE EASY AND IMPLEMENTABLE WAYS OF THRASHING OUT GUERILLA ACT OF TERRORISM... These books Below are the Reason for my Submission coz I've Painstakingly gone through it All..

(1) TRANSFORMATION : A BOLD CASE FOR UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE by (Steven P Basilici and Jeremy Simmons).... This is actually a NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL THESIS, MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA (June 2004)

(2) ASSESSING IRREGULAR WARFARE (A framework for Intelligence Analysis) By Eric V Larson, Derek Eaton, Brian Nichiporuk, Thomas S Szayna

(3) COUNTERING ASSYMETRICAL WARFARE IN THE 21ST CENTURY (A Grand Strategic Vision) By David E Long

(4) NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR COMBATING TERRORISM (A 32 PAGES February 2003 Publication of the USA)

Blueelf:
But bro, can we really compare the ferocity of battle in peacekeeping operations (partly funded by UN and ECOMOG) to the ferocity of battle in the North_east(funded by thieving politicians and Generals)?

I can't see the dues they paid ooo

Although Nigeria has been among the top five contributors to UN peacekeeping operations, the prevailing domestic security challenges faced by Nigeria, if not quickly addressed, might restrict its participation in future missions. The Boko Haram insurgency has grown from a strictly domestic affair, to an issue of global concern. Due to domestic security issues, the country has been spending about 20% of its national budget on defense and security matters.

Blueelf:
There us widespread corruption in the army. The .money will be looted. Whether local pdtn or foreign

Na so my brother... U no Lie... Las Las The Boko Palava might NOT END SOON

sikowitz17:
Na this kind thing dey always dey make me dey think say when my own turn go come!! Mhen God has come through for me this year oo

God go make way for us this year

Las Las, God no go shame us

Level 8 nah for fresh Intake wey be Graduate ooo Brother

PaulH07:
Why people no dey show for the recruitment na? Shey Immigration no dey pay well ni?

They pay well bro... Their Salary for Level 8 is about 135K, so that's reasonable enough

LATEST UPDATE

The Depot Nigeria Army Zaria, says families of the passing out recruits are not invited for Passing Out Parade (POP) of 79 Regular Recruit Intake (79 RRI) for the first time due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Capt. Audu Arigu, the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Depot Nigeria Army, made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday in Zaria.

Arigu said the event was scheduled to hold on a low key as family members of the passing out recruits were not invited to attend due to the COVID-19 pandemic protocol.

According to Arigu, the passing out parade is scheduled for June 27 at the Depot Nigerian Army.

He added that the event would have the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, as the Special Guest of Honour/Reviewing Officer.

Dannyhonda:
Asking yourself that doesnt mean u won't get it especially if u in a deadly zone, the only way u can avoid such is not joining the army and moreover ptsd can be caused by a lot of things but mostly found in the military setting. As far u in the army whether u dssc, ssc or a graduate of nda u can't find such especially if u posted to a deadly zone.

All is well brother

ugo4u:
GEJ's administration suffered arms embargo from Obama's administration for similar reasons, it dealt a real blow in the war against the insurgents..

Seriously Sir Ugo4U, it is at this Juncture that I think We need to start taking Local Production of Arms and Weaponry serious in this country... All we need is Just to Fund the Research and Develop a Product from its Outcome... At Least the Likes of DICON, NAVMC and PROFORCE can be Consulted for a Lead or Wayout... Seriously We've got Intellectuals and Geniuses in this Country, but Unfortunately, No Morale Boosting Aide

This is the kind of mentality I hope to bring into the Nigerian Army, provided I make it to Training and that's Y I'm going for the DSSC cadre... Funny Enough, Since Last Month, I've bn working Earnestly to come up with the RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON HOW BATTLE TANK COMPONENTS CAN BE SOURCED FOR, MANUFACTURED AND ASSEMBLED LOCALLY IN NIGERIA and God Willing, I should be Through b4 the End of the Month (I'm A Certified Materials Engineer, so that Ain't a Biggie in the Real sense)

Dannyhonda:
It is not matter of if u are ready for it, u can't be prepared for it if only u know how it is.

My brother, U can actually be prepared for it by asking ur Ursef that DOES IT WORTH IT RISKING BEING A VICTIM OF PTSD since This occurrence is particularly associated with the Army Personnels, majorly the SSC guys

ugo4u:
The international criminal court has jurisdiction to try erring soldiers/commanders/individuals the only thing needed to nail such a person are evidences of atrocities committed and trust me some of those NGOs are specialised in documenting such things e.g Amnesty international, USaid, U.k aid UN etc even Journalists.
The international community(world powers) can place arms embargo or in worst cases economic blockade on countries proven to have committed war crimes. GEJ's administration suffered arms embargo from Obama's administration for similar reasons, it dealt a real blow in the war against the insurgents. All the US need to do is to invoke the Leahy's Law and you're done for.
No army/govt will want to be caught in the web of human rights violation especially as pertaining to conduct during war...

Aiit Our Very own Civilian General... Thanks for the Explanation...

But Now that the Boko Boys Alongside the Bandit Criminals are getting More Deadlier
(1) How do we then Go about Eliminating the Miscreants Completely Since there's Restriction on the kind of weapon that can be used?? Though I'm Aware of the 9 KINDS OF WEAPONS THAT ARE BANNED FROM MODERN WARFARE

(2) Are we now saying that Killing the Boko and Bandit Guys is Tantamount to Violating Human Right coz that's Only when Leahy's Law comes in (The Leahy Laws or Leahy amendments are U.S. human rights laws that prohibit the U.S. Department of State and Department of Defense from providing military assistance to foreign security force units that violate human rights with impunity).

ugo4u:
Remember the NA is a professional army and are bound by the international laws/Geneva convention on war, nothing concerns Bokoharam with all these conventions. The NA can't use certain weapons on the enemy like AA, but bokoharam are at liberty to use all kinds of unconventional weapons on humans. They use Anti-aircraft guns(AA) etc used to shoot down aircrafts against our soldiers..

THE GENEVA CONVENTION is a standard by which prisoners and civilians should be treated during a time of war. The document HAS NO PROVISIONS FOR PUNISHMENT, BUT VIOLATIONS CAN BRING MORAL OUTRAGE AND LEAD TO TRADE SANCTIONS OR OTHER KINDS OF ECONOMIC REPRISALS AGAINST THE OFFENDING GOVERNMENT.

So I want to blv that If The FG decides to go all out on the Boko guys with any means possible at this Juncture, I doubt if any Form of Outrage will Ensue...

Aftermath Effect of PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder). A mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

HOPE U GUYS ARE READY FOR THIS? PLS BE SINCERE EITH URSEF