₦airaland Forum

Odunayaw:
Those are secondary to vision. NAF doesn't take medium lift helos seriously

well they do.
The former CAS was stressing on the need to acquire more helicopters like the mi17 before his replacement

bidexiii:
‎[/b]2 DIVISION LAUNCHES OPERATION IGBO DANU (OPERATION FOREST FLUSH) CRUSHES TERRORISTS IN KWARA[b]
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‎Troops of 22 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army with massive support from ONSA has sustained coordinated offensive operations against terrorist elements within the Joint Operations Area (JOA), achieving notable successes between 23 and 29 January 2026.
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‎These operations were conducted under the leadership of Major General Chinedu Nnebife, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 3, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), alongside Brigadier General Nicholas Rume, the Commander 22 Brigade. Their efforts reflect high operational responsiveness and determination to dismantle terrorist networks.
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[/b]‎In the engagements, troops , in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), conducted fighting patrols in several bandits enclaves[b] They successfully neutralised a terrorists, while others managed to escape into the forest with suspected gunshot wounds. Their hideouts and camps were completely destroyed leaving the brigands dislodged.
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‎Similarly, troops cleared Garin Dandi, a known enclave of bandits in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State leading to the decimation of the bandits logistics bases and supply system.
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‎Troops also stormed remote camps hitherto inaccessible to security forces where several abandoned camps and logistics enablers were destroyed significantly degrading the terrorists' sustainment capability.
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‎Despite the difficult and restrictive terrain, troops maintained an aggressive posture throughout the forested areas, effectively denying the bandits freedom of movement. Furthermore, troops intercepted fleeing elements at various blocking positions, leading to the arrest of suspected bandits. The operations also resulted in the rescue of numerous kidnap victims from different camps in the state.
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‎Observations from the operations indicate that bandits receive support from collaborators within nearby communities, who provide intelligence on troop movements, enabling early withdrawal from targeted locations. The successes recorded underscore the resolve and operational effectiveness of the Divison in degrading terrorist elements and restoring security across Kwara State.
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‎The GOC 2 Division Nigerian Army has called on members of the public to continue to provide credible and timely information on bandits and their collaborators to enhance ongoing operations. The operation is ongoing to deal decisively with all terrorist networks operating within Kwara State.

MAUREEN OGBUKA
Captain
For Acting Deputy Director
2 Division Army Public Relations Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operations FANSAN YAMMA
30 January 2026

NSA had their helicopters provide air support for this ops
One H125 and a gazelle

Late last year ISWAP used two VBIEDS to attack a super camp. They were detected on time, it was SHILKA that destroyed them both

Odunayaw:
Can this VBIEDs not be taken care of by loitering suicide drones or something?

They need to look at adding it to the ground commanders tools

it all comes down to early detection.
If you're able to detect VBIEDs early even with RPGs you'd take em out or tanks sef.

Odunayaw:
The bullet landing in the first few seconds was like death saying hello

Violence is chaotic

that's troops firing mortar rounds

Fidha254:
Whoopsies


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqK8j0kgohA?si=KCeCYv-v04X0nYKN

that was sick
The military guys didn't even flinch

Odunayaw:
Afaic this one is no different from the other sorties of NAF. Limited, prioritized targets.

It's not like they're flying over Benin 24hrs a day, 7 days a week

we just merely dropped six rockets

GreenandGold:
The SAAF

sick! Y'all got some of the best aviation photographers
Honestly

bidexiii:
God forgive you;Some or Most of them are anti-minning Marshal team/Special Intelligence Squard.

I know the Anti minning squad.
These ones are attached to CG close protection true or false?

bidexiii:
More...

this ones nor be COIN but Escort for the CG which is unnecessary IMO

Odunayaw:
How so?

30 men went on the patrol with bikes, then ambushed while returning

Nigeria Army UH-1D Huey helicopter cockpit

jteku:
Are the old unit retired or they are the new unit

The grey colours are the ones from France
Two out of the six slated for operational use are set for use the remaining four are being evaluated and assembled
While the other six will be cannibalized

Odunayaw:
We got fresh units?

yes boss

Inspection of recently delivered alpha jets from france

bidexiii:
NA trying some new locally made toys.

these aren't locally made Chief.
The guys that operate these drones are mostly private individuals/companies with expertise in security, Intelligence, Geospatial intelligence e.t.c

Defence Space Administration
Office of the National security adviser makes use of them.

Toju200:
Nothing tacticool for now

standard issue

kabe1:
Ok, thanks.

Do you have any pictures of them?

Nothing tacticool for now

kabe1:
Anybody has an idea of the guys that use the CZ-Bren 2?

What unit are they drawn from?

Are they ONSA guys?

Yeah.
They are selected from the military, and a handful from DHQSOF.

Department of State service STATT operators

kabe1:
Nigerian Navy SBS conduct train boarding exercise

second photo is of NAF not NN

kabe1:
Nigerian Navy Ground Forces.

marines

Exnavyboy62:
This post caught my attention. The recent trend of the Nigerian Airforce and Navy acquiring AW-109 helicopters with VIP transport-esque interior cabins. Is this a cause for concern about management of funds or the higher ups are improving in the department of personnel welfare.?? Are they really bought to transport high ranking officers and their wives or is it to create a comfortable environment for helo-borne teams.

Bidexiii, do you happen to know if the NA’s Aviation Squadron and its UH-1 Huey helicopters only transport high ranking officials or they also deliver utilities to FOBs or they are still in the planning stage to make them do so.

Only one of the helicopter came with such interior and that's the white trekker which has got it's camo changed to grey
The rest are fit for SBS insertion and Extraction
Same goes for the air force trekkers

Navy SBS

Nigeria Air Force SOF operator

kabe1:
The Helos are currently grounded due to maintenance issues as a result of the War in Ukraine.

But I think the Air Force is trying to do something about it.

they are working with AAL group to speed up PDM

Odunayaw:
^^^ Hey bro, NAF evolved from a day time force already.

We currently don't have (I'm not aware if we do) the capability for Air+Ground troop nighttime missions. Besides the risk of it is too great to commit non technical forces.

I'd suggest night ISR should increase and the interval between ISR - Action should be reduced. More freedom for field commanders (Lt. Colonel/Major) to identify, build and execute packages

post/pre Marte attack the Nigeria army UAV command increased Night Time ISR operations as a result of that there were several precision airstrikes around and within the Timbuktu Triangle/ lake Chad.

Shaytun:
Don’t think so, the project is listed “New” under Type, while under previous budget the project was listed as “Ongoing” .

same happened with the JF17 acquisition

Shaytun:
Good news!!

The Nigerian Airforce is getting an additional 6 T129 ATAK helicopters.

not confirmed
It's likely last payment for it's previous set

Odunayaw:
The bottom barrel journalism here though. So much time was given to clips of speech from dignitaries that no one remembered to provide specs about the UAV itself.

the matter tire me