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kabe1:
He's currently not in the frontline. He's on leave.

Besides he recently shared an old video of another soldier calling out BHT.

Until official sources release visual evidence, I'll take this news with some skepticism.

him sharing that video doesn't mean his source aren't authentic.
He drops regular updates so I believe him

Nigeria Troops Beat Terror Attack, Kill 19 Insurgents
Nigerian soldiers on Tuesday repelled an attack from ISWAP in Rann, Borno, Northeast Nigeria.
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Nigeria Troops Beat Terror Attack, Kill 19 Insurgents Nigerian troops patrol Tungushe area in Borno state. Photo: AFP
Nigerian troops on Tuesday thwarted an attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Rann, Borno State, Northeast Nigeria after launching aerial and ground offensives against the insurgents.

Rann, the headquarters of Kala Balge local government, is adjacent Cameroon.

The area has experienced repeated attacks and fierce clashes between Nigerian troops, Boko Haram, and ISWAP.

After a fierce battle, the troops with Air Task Force combat aircraft support were reported to have killed 19 insurgents in five gun trucks.

According to PRNigeria, the insurgents approached Rann around 6 pm in eight gun trucks and several motorbikes in an attempt to ambush the 3 Brigade base.

“During the attack, five gun trucks belonging to the Boko Haram terrorists were destroyed, including the occupants,” the newspaper quoted a source as said.

“Many terrorists were eliminated during the air interdiction and ground attacks executed by troops. At least 19 battered bodies of Boko Haram fighters littered the scene, with the destroyed gun trucks, apart from others in the bush,” a source in the paper.”

Access to Rann is mostly through helicopters and areas outside the town are considered dangerous.

The over a decade-old conflict has killed over 30,000 people and displaced more than 2 million people.

kabe1:
He's currently not in the frontline. He's on leave.

Besides he recently shared an old video of another soldier calling out BHT.

Until official sources release visual evidence, I'll take this news with some skepticism.

it's already on the news you can confirm

kabe1:
I really hope this news is true.

This one Defence Headquarters have stopped releasing videos and pictures.

fresh from a soldier of 159 battalion, active in TURA TAKAIBANGO

Nigerian Troops with close air support of fighter jets killed 100 insurgents yesterday evening in Askira Uba in Borno State. Guntrucks & one APC belonging to the terrorists destroyed, while one APC+weapons & ammunition were captured.
Ten Guntrucks captured

BREAKING: Nigerian Troops with close air support of fighter jets killed 100 insurgents this evening in Askira Uba in Borno State. Guntrucks & one APC belonging to the terrorists destroyed, while one APC+weapons & ammunition were captured
Ten Guntrucks captured

Another 8 #BokoHaram gun trucks were destroyed yesterday by Nigerian Air-force.
Yesterday at about 6pm,they actually wanted to ambush Nigerian troops. As usual the hunter became the hunted.
Nigerian Air Force, receiving advanced warning & hits on the targets.

jln115:
when??

just ignore the dude

IGpro1:
Alaye, when ever Nigeria and Egypt are mentioned here without SA,I always expect to see the username jln115 with his unsolicited and unnecessary opinion and you bruv always never disappoint.

guy what's ur problem.

shadowprimezero:
Good news lads! Seems the long awaited Yabhon Flash-40 UCAVs are in Nigeria

this is 103 composite group Maiduguri right?
Wing of CH-3A visible

marvin906:
How many are actually worth the name special forces..

707 special forces brigade (they liberated Baga along side Navy SBS)
72 strike Group
4 special forces Doma
AFSF is under DHQ not NA
Also NA rangers aren't independent SF brigades.
159 special forces brigade also has some highly trained Men who are actively participating in TURA TAKAIBANGO
Some are CQB specialist
.
The NAF SF he mentioned aren't independent they fall under Panthers

I'm sure same goes to the NA SF brigade.
They fall under NASFC.

The SF we have in Nigeria are
NAF Panthers
NASFC
NNSBS
AFSF
NPSF

kabe1:
Nigerian made patrol boats for the Nigerian navy with bulletproof shields.

it's a new version of Epenal...
E2 gunboat.
Looks a lot like the SeWa Gunboat delivered to the navy too.
Difference is that One has rail at the front the other doesn't.

bidexiii:
Seriously .,..

Thanks for the additional info ! But are you sure of these numbers.

yes sir...
One was lost yesterday when Iswap ambushed a patrol team protecting workers.
That's making it 5

bidexiii:
Just In: Bandits in disarray as roops of Operation Hadarin Daji neutralize 52 bandits; recover 16 motorcycles, arms and ammunition, amongst others in Zamfara State.

According to local sources on the ground, the latest success occurred on Friday 5th February 2021 when the troops received credible intelligence on the purchase of arms by armed bandits in Shinkafi area of Zamfara State. The troops swiftly deployed to the area and staged an ambush on the bandits while making their way back to Sububu forest.

first pic they're using a drone...

bidexiii:
Hmmmm....?


I think we only got few, 8 in total and we've already lost one to I.E.D. One can't really tell if we purchased them or they where gift

we've lost actually up to 5
Two to IED,one to VBIED,two during ambush

youghs:
Please does anyone knows why NAF isn't releasing footage of their operations since the change of their chief

NAF hardly release footages only DHQ does go check when last NAF released strike footages..
It has nothing to do with change of CAS.

ariesbull:
Okay... But do you agree that the igbo has been hated and maligned over the years as you can see a demonstration of that in this thread.....

We have the right to speak up , not because of Biafran spirit but becuase we are igbo and humans

I am not particularly about Biafra trust mee, I want a country where south east would have autonomy likee 90% and create their own policies

What's your take on this narrative

Egbon it's a good argument but this thread isn't met for it...
"Battlefield Discussion" not "Tribal Discussion"
It's pretty easy to create a thread for it bro..
It's wat should be done you're derailing okay
So please it should just stop...
Thank you

ariesbull:
did you see the igbo hate in them.... They would always show it irrespective of how they mask it


It's glaring

omo guy carry ur stuffs with ur crew to another thread to argue.

Whyem15:
Reading about the Timbuktu triangle and I found out the place was heavily protected by the insurgents with some camps having the capability to bring down low flying aircrafts. Several soldiers have been lost in that area until the insurgents were finally dislodged from the location few days ago.

My question is what exactly is the purpose of the NA artillery corps? Artillery bombardment would have made the camps hell for the terrorists. The same thing with the bandits camps in the forests of northwest and northcentral Nigeria. Many of these camps can be targeted by artillery bombardments. The psychological effects alone is enough to prevent many of the attacks from the terrorist and bandits. It will also reduce casualties on the part of the infantry corps.

Capability development for the artillery corps is far more important, cheaper and more effective than establishing a air corps for the army.

Troops Casualties was as a result of IEDs
It's a problem Artillery can't handle.
We lost a few Of UAE-made Isortex APC due to IEDs we thank God troops managed to dislodge the Camp

Pls y'all should carry this unnecessary arguments to another thread plss

SamuelAnyawu:
Nothing much my brother. Just several APC and MRAPS rolling up these our Sambisa axis.

Military don lock us down for two weeks now self. Them dey open the road once in a week now without prior notice. Food price don increase by force.

Abeg Which set of Army guys now where up and down Black (Black long sleeve and black trousers)

particularly NA special forces I know 159 SF battalion

The once ‘impenetrable’ stronghold of the BokoHaram for 4years, the Timbuktu Triangle straddling #Borno & #Yobe States, comprising Buk, Talala, Gorgi in dreaded #Sambisa Forest finally captured by the gallant Nigerian Troops & MNJTF. Several kidnap victims also freed.

The once ‘impenetrable’ stronghold of the BokoHaram for 4years, the Timbuktu Triangle straddling #Borno & #Yobe States, comprising Buk, Talala, Gorgi in dreaded #Sambisa Forest finally captured by the gallant Nigerian Troops & MNJTF. Several kidnap victims also freed.

All this una unnecessary argument me don tire o
Abeg SamuelAnyawu Afar any updates

The hunt continues https://twitter.com/mobilisingniger/status/1356928396547211266?s=20

kabe1:
Nigerian troops scoring big gains against BHT

the hunt continues https://twitter.com/mobilisingniger/status/1356928396547211266?s=20

QuietMynd:
Sorry !!
Why should sbs manned a base.
Misusing of resources

I saw sometime ago here people claiming the base was manned by SBS I'm trying to clear them out It wasn't true

BabaOwen:
Base on fact available before us, I will say ISWAP have an upper hand. Have you forgotten so soon how Boko haram chased out the army out of baga? The army was so ashamed of itself, they started denying Baga has been taken over. Thousands of people lost their lives. Properties that worth billions of naira was destroyed.

wrong ISWAP did not Take control of Baga.The situation is more like what recently happened in Marte.
ISWAP attacked from multiple positions
Also note the Naval base In Baga wasn't manned by SBS but naval Ratings.
Troops of the 707 special forces brigade laid seige on Baga to drive out ISWAP incursion, while NAF provided Airsupport for MNJTF and Navy to reclaim the naval base.
Get your facts straight

Whyem15:
DHQ hasn't been posting any updates on the offensive for a while now, they are dulling spirit oooo.

they rarely update on TURA TAKAIBANGO
only soilders in the FL drops update

Nigerian Air Force HQ
NIGERIEN CHIEF OF AIR STAFF VISITS NAF, ASSURES OF INCREASED DEFENCE COOPERATION, AS NAF WINGS 7 ADDITIONAL 7 NIGERIAN AIR FORCE PILOTS

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Nigerien Air Force, Colonel Amirou Abdoulkader, has assured the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) of his commitment towards strengthening the strategic relationship with the NAF in fight against insurgency and other criminal activities affecting Nigeria and the Republic of Niger whilst also taking advantage of the opportunities available in the NAF to enhance professionalism and build needed capacity for the effective and efficient employment of Air Power in his Service. The Nigerien CAS disclosed this today, 26 January 2021, when he led a delegation on an official visit to the outgoing NAF CAS, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, at Headquarters NAF, Abuja. While in Nigeria, the Nigerien CAS also served as the Guest of Honour as the NAF winged 7 additional NAF pilots; 6 of whom recently completed their Basic and Intermediate Fixed Wing Training at 403 Flying Training School, Kano while the seventh completed his training with the Indian Air Force.

In his remarks during the visit, Colonel Amirou Abdoulkader, restated the commitment of the Niger Republic to strengthen the existing cordial relationship between the two air forces, which so far has yielded several mutually beneficial military collaborations. He noted that Nigeria and Niger are neighboring countries that share a common border of about 1,500km and have always maintained exemplary and fraternal relations covering social, cultural economic, and security interests amongst others. He noted that the context of the security challenges being faced by both countries necessitates greater synergy in relations on all levels. The Nigerien CAS disclosed that the mandate of the visit was to ensure the protection of the respective countries from all kinds of threats, both external and internal. He added that the nature of conflicts and the persistence of groups associated with unhealthy activities require the 2 countries to find lasting solutions and continuously adapt to current and future threats. According to him, “we must continue to strengthen our human material and operational capacities in order to be in line with current and future threats, it is in this context we visited the NAF which represents a model in the sub-region and could assist us to ensure growth and consolidation of our achievements.”

The Nigerien CAS also commended Air Marshal Abubakar for his visionary, focused and upright leadership while lauding NAF’s pivotal role in Counter Insurgency (COIN) Operations in Nigeria. He thanked the NAF CAS for the collaboration with Diffa Air Base 501 (BA501). He further urged the BA501 and the ATF to sustain the momentum. He prayed that the visit would mark a significant turning point in collaboration between the countries’ armed forces.

While welcoming the Nigerien CAS, Air Marshal Abubakar remarked that Twenty First Century security challenges require strong collaboration and strategic partnerships to successfully overcome them. He noted that this was the kind of partnership the NAF had enjoyed with its Nigérien counterpart over the years. He said the visit of the Nigérien Air Force CAS to HQ NAF was yet another strong demonstration of the Niger Republic's commitment to strengthening the partnership between both countries. He noted in particular that the story of the successes recorded in the COIN Operations in the Northeast of Nigeria would not be complete without mentioning how the partnership between the 2 air forces has contributed significantly to the gains made in the Northeast and other theatres of conflict.

Speaking on the winging of new pilots, the CAS highlighted that several NAF personnel had been trained in various specialties, with many others currently undergoing training both within and outside the country. He also noted that, from July 2015 to date, the NAF has winged 124 pilots comprising 76 pilots who completed their training in foreign institutions and 48 who had trained in local institutions. He further disclosed that with today’s winging of 7 pilots, the total number of pilots trained by the current Nigerian Air Force administration is now 131, which constitutes 49.6 per cent of the total strength of NAF active pilots. The CAS added that the 7 pilots who completed basic fighter pilot training are a testament of NAF’s deliberate efforts at training fighter pilots to man the fighter platforms in its inventory as well as those expected to be received in the nearest future, consequently, placing the NAF at a dominant position to deliver on its constitutional role, especially at this time when the nation is facing numerous security challenges.

Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar further disclosed that, at present, the NAF has a total of 193 officers and airmen/airwomen undergoing training abroad cutting across several specialties and trades. “Out of this number”, the CAS said, “2 pilots are currently undergoing Undergraduate Pilot Training with the United States Air Force, while 4 student pilots are in the Czech Republic undergoing Basic Fighter Training on the L-39 aircraft. In the same vein, 4 pilots are undergoing helicopter training at the United States Army Aviation, while another 4 have been processed to join up in the coming days”. He noted, furthermore, that 9 pilots were in the United Kingdom undergoing Basic Helicopter Pilot Training. The CAS also highlighted that another 9 personnel were in South Africa undergoing Basic Fixed Wing Pilot Training. According to him, “it is pertinent to highlight that notwithstanding these achievements, the NAF cannot afford to rest on its oars at training her personnel for combat readiness in the face of current security challenges”. Air Marshal Abubakar reminded the young pilots that the feat they had achieved came with responsibility and as such, much would be expected of them. He further thanked the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, for his consistent commitment to the development of the Armed Forces, particularly the NAF.

In his welcome address the Chief of Policy and Plans (COPP), Air Vice Marshal Mohammed Idris, noted that both countries were currently confronted with common security challenges along a shared border. According to him. "In response to these threats, the Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) was established and our nations collectively play a major role in troops and equipment contribution to the Force. Your visit is therefore timely as it will give both air forces the opportunity to critically deliberate on the security challenges confronting our nations with a view to finding lasting solutions. The Nigerian Air Force is open to partnerships and collaborations that would effectively address these security challenges.” He further encouraged the visiting CAS to explore all opportunities considered mutually beneficial to both air forces and nations.

While receiving the Nigerien CAS in his office, the Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS) General Abayomi Olonisakin, stated that the visit would reinforce and further consolidate on the existing cooperation between the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) and Nigerien Armed Forces. The CDS noted that the visit would open up more areas of cooperation especially, training between the NAF and Nigerien Air Force. General Olonisakin further stated that the AFN and MNJTF have been working together to ensure that peace is restored in the Lake Chard Basin area.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Vice Marshal
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force
26 January 2021

https://twitter.com/NwaforlorSimeon/status/1353879664561971200?s=20
NAF special forces Fighting possibly BHT/ISWAP