₦airaland Forum

BabaOwen:
Not all the police force should be scrapped. Just the MOPOL unit. They should be the ones holding territory the military takes over from the terrorists.

In fact, MOPOLS should be the ones fighting the terrorist in Nigeria territory with support from the Airforce.

Even along side CTU.
Those guys that raided Ansaru camp where are they we need men like them

Lurker4Long:
You do not control what you do not patrol.

Nigeria’s super camps leave civilians exposed to terrorists

Boko Haram has moved in to control spaces vacated by the military in north-east Nigeria.

Last year, the Nigerian military started pulling soldiers out of villages, small unit formations and bases into bigger, stronger and better equipped camps. This ‘super camp strategy’ sought to bolster the military’s combat posture and enhance its resistance to Boko Haram attacks on its bases.

The approach has indeed improved the ability of the Nigerian military to counter Boko Haram, but it has also eroded the protection of civilians and their access to livelihoods.

Read the rest here:

https://issafrica.org/iss-today/nigerias-super-camps-leave-civilians-exposed-to-terrorists

so perhaps this calls for "eyes in the skies" to keep watch .
This is were drones come in

A-29 SUPER TUCANO AIRCRAFT PROJECT ON COURSE FOR DELIVERY AS SCHEDULED

The attention of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has been drawn to media reports insinuating that the subsisting contractual agreement between the Nigerian Government and the United States of America (USA) for the supply of 12 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, for which payment has been made, is in jeopardy due to “bad runway” at the 407 Air Combat Training Group (407 ACTG), Kainji. The NAF wishes to state that the reports, which were purportedly drawn from remarks made by the Vice Chairman Senate Committee on Air Force while briefing the Senate Appropriation Committee on the 2021 NAF Budget proposal, were clearly taken out of context.

For the avoidance of doubts, it is necessary to state that the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft project is on track to be delivered on schedule and in accordance with the Terms of the Contract. Currently, 6 of the expected 12 aircraft have been produced and are presently being employed for conversion training of 6 NAF pilots who are in the USA, along with 26 NAF engineers, technicians and logisticians, who are also undergoing various trainings on the aircraft as part of the provisions of the Contract. Another set of 35 personnel are also scheduled to join them early next year. In addition, a team from the USA is currently in Kainji overseeing the construction of critical infrastructure provided in the Contract ahead of the delivery of the aircraft.

Meanwhile, the about 40-year old 407 ACTG Kainji Runway, which has been in use for more than the number of years estimated as its lifespan, has been earmarked for resurfacing. In this regard, the National Assembly, through the Senate and House Committees on Air Force, as well as the Federal Government are working assiduously to secure funding for the resurfacing. The United States Government, on its part, has also assured of its commitment to delivering the 12 aircraft within the agreed timelines, while the NAF will continue to work to emplace necessary infrastructure to ensure that the aircraft can be effectively utilized immediately they arrive the Country.

The NAF therefore wishes to appreciate both the Senate and House Committees on Air Force and other agencies of the Federal Government for their continued support that has enabled the Service to fulfill its constitutional roles. Similarly, the NAF is grateful to the United States Government for its support and commitment towards ensuring the success of the Super Tucano project. Whilst also thanking the media for their usual support, the NAF wishes to urge circumspection in reportage in order not to raise unnecessary alarm.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations & Information
Nigerian Air Force
30 November 2020

A-29 SUPER TUCANO AIRCRAFT PROJECT ON COURSE FOR DELIVERY AS SCHEDULED

The attention of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has been drawn to media reports insinuating that the subsisting contractual agreement between the Nigerian Government and the United States of America (USA) for the supply of 12 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, for which payment has been made, is in jeopardy due to “bad runway” at the 407 Air Combat Training Group (407 ACTG), Kainji. The NAF wishes to state that the reports, which were purportedly drawn from remarks made by the Vice Chairman Senate Committee on Air Force while briefing the Senate Appropriation Committee on the 2021 NAF Budget proposal, were clearly taken out of context.

For the avoidance of doubts, it is necessary to state that the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft project is on track to be delivered on schedule and in accordance with the Terms of the Contract. Currently, 6 of the expected 12 aircraft have been produced and are presently being employed for conversion training of 6 NAF pilots who are in the USA, along with 26 NAF engineers, technicians and logisticians, who are also undergoing various trainings on the aircraft as part of the provisions of the Contract. Another set of 35 personnel are also scheduled to join them early next year. In addition, a team from the USA is currently in Kainji overseeing the construction of critical infrastructure provided in the Contract ahead of the delivery of the aircraft.

Meanwhile, the about 40-year old 407 ACTG Kainji Runway, which has been in use for more than the number of years estimated as its lifespan, has been earmarked for resurfacing. In this regard, the National Assembly, through the Senate and House Committees on Air Force, as well as the Federal Government are working assiduously to secure funding for the resurfacing. The United States Government, on its part, has also assured of its commitment to delivering the 12 aircraft within the agreed timelines, while the NAF will continue to work to emplace necessary infrastructure to ensure that the aircraft can be effectively utilized immediately they arrive the Country.

The NAF therefore wishes to appreciate both the Senate and House Committees on Air Force and other agencies of the Federal Government for their continued support that has enabled the Service to fulfill its constitutional roles. Similarly, the NAF is grateful to the United States Government for its support and commitment towards ensuring the success of the Super Tucano project. Whilst also thanking the media for their usual support, the NAF wishes to urge circumspection in reportage in order not to raise unnecessary alarm.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations & Information
Nigerian Air Force
30 November 2020

Nigeria Navy Ship
MCMV

Nigeria naval Dockyard

SDB 3 at the Background

BabaOwen:
Some few weeks ago, you said it boldly and with confidence that the JF17 will start landing from November 2020, now you Don change mouth again. November still get 1 day left sha, e fit still land tomorrow, no lose faith

it will still come na whether Nov or Dec that one is not issue

BabaOwen:
Some few weeks ago, you said it boldly and with confidence that the JF17 will start landing from November 2020, now you Don change mouth again. November still get 1 day left sha, e fit still land tomorrow, no lose faith

it will still come na whether Nov or Dec that one is not issue

SamuelAnyawu:
This Military Helicopter should take it easy na. My Beer table dey shake

they are going to do the Lord's work

SamuelAnyawu:
That Question is Deep. I repeat "Are we really fighting Insurgency in the Northeast?

Don't get angry Bro. Read the bolded deeply

Typing from a Military Brigade Officers Bar in a deep field location

You too like enjoyment

NewDelhi:
Too bad ... Look at the kind of mediocrity we are celebrating. It's a joint excecise. It's very normal to learn a thing or two from two other team no matter how poor they are.

African military has been seen as learners and not really teachers well that exercise proved we have something to give and that's something to be proud of it ain't mediocrity

NuraSambo:
We are fighting insurgency yet the enemy is being clothed and fed. When was the last time you personally drank juice? Look at Boko animals that should be wasted by the Nigerian Solider Ants, eating and having a nice time.

you really don't know what to say...
Most people don't know how this rehab stuff works still I don't support it.even soilders don't
A recent operation when NA special forces dealt with ISWAP in magumeri the terrorists they captured was used to do shooting practice

NuraSambo:
Your armed forces aka Nigeria Solider Ants will succeed by granting amnesty to terrorists and regarding them as 'repentant' and 'rehabilitated' abi? The Nigeria Solider Ants will succeed by squandering millions of tax payers money on the welfare of terrorists through the so called operation safe corridor abi? Make una continue to dey mumu una sef

I'll advise u keep shut

SamuelAnyawu:
Are we really fighting Insurgency in Nigeria?

the true soilders are fighting but top powers are using them to cash out they aren't making it any easier for them.

Salatavor:
I am proud that a US man says he is proud of our pilot. But I lost all those pride when 40farmers died under their watch. When protesting citizens are murdered in cold blood by these men acting under the interest of politicians. I thought professional soldiers hate politicians.

I don't really want to talk about the lekki issue
Also soilders aren't omini present they can't be everywhere at the same time What are Civil defence and Police there for..
These two units needs serious overhaul they are just not effective at all

Salatavor:
the animals are the people meant to protect the farmers.

the way some of y'all talk about the soilders ehh is very disheartening..
These are people who left their families some are married with kids, They've volunteered to be at the front line some has lost an arm or limb and even lifes, December 2018 we lost are a mi35m gunship crew defending ground troops and the NE at large one of the pilot just got married sadly he died trying to fight for you,the flight technician has a family with kids sadly he died defending the people.
And you're here talking are they not men like you in the front lines.if soilders are to withdraw and say no we aren't fighting for the people again they aren't grateful everybody is doomed in a matter of weeks the whole Nigeria will turn to mosul iraq,it's like you don't know what ISWAP is capable of doing,but God bless Nigeria armed force they are keeping them at bay day and night pilots are in the skies on the lookout flying some old era alpha jets and still striking like they use the F16 bro show some respect..

Last year in Germany during an air Force training exercise with different nations a US pilot stated boldly He has learnt a lot from NAF pilots,Now that's something to be proud of..

Defence Headquarters Nigeria
#PressRelease #DHQUpdate

OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE: TROOPS OF OPERATION FIRE BALL NEUTRALIZE BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS CAPTURE GUN TRUCK CACHE OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION

1. The troops of Operation FIRE BALL under Operation Lafiya Dole in continuation of their aggressive clearance operation to stamp out the remnants of the Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province criminals from their identified enclaves in the North East region have continued to record more successes. These achievements are as a result of the aggressive and responsive posture adopted by the troops throughout the theatre of operation.

2. On 24 November 2020, troops of 192 Battalion following actionable intelligent on BHT/ISWAP activities within Shyadawe Nagasino. The gallant troops quickly advanced and laid ambush on the criminals. On contact with the terrorists, the unrelenting troops engaged them with rapid gun fire. The terrorists withdrew in disarray as several of them fled with fatal injuries. Consequently, 2x BHT/ISWAP Criminals were neutralized. Items recovered includes: 3x AK 47 Rifles, 6x AK 47 Rifle Magazine, 2x Hand Grenades, one x wrist watch, 162 Rounds of 7.62MM Special, one x Motorcycle, one x Mobile Phone and One x Camel Backpack.

3. Relatedly on 21 November 2020, troops of 202 Battalion at Strong Response Area Bocobs sprang an ambush against the terrorists at Ngurusoye. One terrorist was neutralized in the process. Also a pair of Camouflaged boots and other items were revovered.

4. Similarly, on 20 November 2020, troops of Army Super Camp 12 deployed in Magumeri LGA of Borno State inflicted heavy casualty on some marauding Boko Haram/Islamic State's West Africa Province criminals who attempted to infiltrate the well fortified Super Camp. The troops who were on high alert engaged the criminals with a heavy volume of fire which dealt a devastating blow on them forcing the criminals to flee with varying degrees of gunshot wounds abandoning some of their arms and ammunition. The unrelenting troops further gave them a hot pursuit and inflicted heavy casualties on the fleeing insurgents. In the aftermath of the decisive encounter, 6 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists were neutralized while one Gun Truck, one PKT Gun and one AK 47 Rifle were captured.

5. In another development, On 19 November 2020, troops of 151 Battalion while conducting a fighting patrol in Burari Village at the fringes of Sambisa Forest made contact with the criminals. The gallant troops engaged them with heavy gun fire forcing the terrorists to flee into the bush in disarray. In the aftermath of the encounter, 3 Boko Haram terrorists were neutralized while others escaped with gunshot wounds as traces of blood of dragged casualties by the criminals were seen during exploitation. Also one Dane Gun was recovered.

6. The troops of Operation FIRE BALL are hereby commended for their resilience, doggednes and commitment exhibited during the above encounters. They are equally encouraged not to rest on the successes so far achieved but build on them.

7. The entire populace of the North East zone are hereby assured of the determination of the High Command of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to finally rout out the remnants of the Boko Haram Terrorists /ISWAP criminals from their enclaves.


BENARD ONYEUKO
Brigadier General
Ag Director
Defence Media Operations
27 November 2020

Tobiloba2407:
If you look at the post " it doesn't say runway anywhere", still I'm amazed as to what issues the present runway might have, and why it has to lead to the loss of aircraft, let's wait and get clarity from the airforce

exactly

Faithful007:
that's a very ridiculous story. I think it's untrue. Aside from the fact that tucanos are rugged. The deal contained runway rehabilitation and expansion to accommodate c5 galaxies. that story is just unreal

thank You...
Same last week CAS visited the base saying things are almost set for the Tucs to be completed this month ending/ Early December, that's when the first set of Tucs will come then final delivery by Second quarter of next year
So me sef no understand punchng story

Tobiloba2407:
https://punchng.com/naf-runway-cant-carry-tucano-fighter-jet-493m-payment-threatened/

I read it and I'm fuvking confused...
Runway Asin
For Tucs that can operate anywhere

#PressRelease #DHQUpdate

OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE: Air Task Force Records More Successes, Neutralizes Dozens of ISWAP Fighters at Doron Naira In Borno Statehttps://t.co/a4ujtWZX6U pic.twitter.com/dxxzAldbQ2

— DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA (@DHQNigeria) November 26, 2020

NAF airstrike on 24th Nov 2020 @Doron Naira
Bro SamuelAnyawu you know this place?

Looks like mi35m did most of the bombarding

SamuelAnyawu:
Upcoming LGA election in Borno state this weekend.

Tho these four LGAs Marte, Guzamala, Abadam and Kukawa are exempted

iswap go hold their own for there..
Is any civilians residing in these LGS

oyinpr:
https://twitter.com/aaibrahim01/status/1331929761061466112?s=20 SOMETHING!!

dude it's fake I'm not sure it's NA look no one is dropping dead even at close range...
SSBN should clarify before posting...
Most people who watched it knew it's not real.

lebuhsi:
Alright, noted.


Toju, Have you seen this video?

🎥This is not movie BUT a Live footage Nigerian Army troops engaging #BokoHaram terrorists in gunfire fight in #Borno Northeastern zone of Nigeria. Frontline troops deserves our prayer & support

NB: The 🇳🇬#military is currently deployed on internal security operations nationwide pic.twitter.com/ezp0n5tV9d

— UNCLE DEJI™️ (@DejiAdesogan) November 26, 2020

I saw it a couple of months ago, it only recently popped up on Twitter, this close range and bullets seem to be dodging their target, either this is a poorly choreographed movie or men taking really bad shots at close range, either way, it's ridiculous

yeah I've watched it....
Seems fake and people are already spreading it that it's NA fighting BH
and no one is dying
I saw it yesterday on a YouTube channel and I'm shocked to see it on Twitter this morning

lebuhsi:
The rocket rack is made of metal and is stored in large modular cases that are affixed to the helicopters door. It is constructed of aluminum and is one third the weight of conventional designs. It also has the capability to house multiple weapons including the M4 guns, Mk. /2 https:///U5MEffO857

some corrections that is a test bench for the jc-6 rocket launchers it can't carry any other weapon system,Also the Hardport holding the rocket with the helicopter is designed only for the rocket pods not guns

SamuelAnyawu:
Lots of military trucks moving out. I noticed some of the military Vehicle AA Gunners are wearing a Red beret.

Why do some military guys wear red beret?

those might be SF units

kabe1:
New Nigerian Defence innovation.

2 Nigerian companies ( Epail & DICON) collaborate to brings us this advanced border security installation.



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

I have to admit this is impressive...
More PPP
Just as Innoson has partnered with DICON to produce the Ezugwu MRAP,we need more of this

kabe1:
Nigerian made Ezugwu MRAPs

yo kabe check out the last pic looks like our first armoured vehicle convoy...

kabe1:
Sweet video of Nigerian Air Force MI-35M Hind E providing escort for ground forces while flying Nap of the Earth.


https://mobile.twitter.com/ChiefOjukwu/status/1331109000432160768

I've seen an mi35p providing escort for Gunboat of NN and NA Amphibious brigade

kabe1:
Nigerian navy

UAV procured for Deep Blue Project

looks like the aerosonde

youghs:
The video is an old video.
I don't know about the pictures tho

probably

bidexiii:
They're not recent video.
Infact they are very old videos

i really don't sha.. that's why I asked Samuel
Although he posts old videos but he regularly posts recent operations on his storyyy