#Algeria- small weapons cache (1 HMG, 3 AKs, 2 rifles) discovered by ANP in Bordj Badji Mokhtar (near border with #Mali)

#Libya- Photos purportedly showing LNA MRAPs (Ural Typhoon/Caiman?) with AT cages en route to #Benghazi from Al-Abyar

#Libya- #SDB weapons storage discovered by LNA in #Hun; tank&mortar shells and what looks like pressure plate initiation system for IED

#Egypt- {#IS..} release photos of assassination of 2 police officers in al-Arish, North #Sinai and "spoils" taken from them

#Libya- Amidst growing anti-#Qatar rhetoric, LNA claims to have discovered #Hamas al-Qassam Brigades headband with militants in #Benghazi

#Libya- technicals, ammo, other equipment confiscated by LNA al-Saiqa 302 from former #SDB encampment in #Jufrah District

#Mali: Burkinabe #MINUSMA peacekeepers of battalion Goondal 2 receive @UN Medals at decoration ceremony in Alatona, #Diabaly on June 6

BOKO HARAM: NO ONE WILL END INSURGENCY BUT YOU --- GOC TELLS TROOPS


The Acting General Officer Commanding (Acting GOC), 8 Task Force Division, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Stevenson Olabanji has told troops that no one other than them, will fight and clear the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists. The GOC made the assertion while addressing Officers and soldiers at the Headquarters of 133 Special Forces Battalion Kangarwa, northern Borno State, during a familiarization visit.
Brigadier General Olabanji further remarked that the Nigerian Army is the bastion of democracy and freedom in Nigeria, hence their compatriots are currently deployed across other states of the federation dealing with one internal security challenge or another. He added that their colleagues who were not in the North East are similarly dealing with challenges of insecurity where they are. Therefore, no one will end Boko Haram Insurgency in Nigeria but the Nigerian soldiers. However, he assured troops who have overstayed in the operational area that they would soon be given the opportunity to go home during the ongoing rotation exercise.
The Acting GOC commended the tenacity and courage of the troops in the face of a determined enemy and conveyed the appreciation and good wishes of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai to the troops. He assured them that the leadership of the Nigerian Army is fully committed to their welfare and urged them to continue the relentless pursuit and routing of the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists wherever they might be within 8 Task Force Division's area of responsibility.
Please disseminate this information to the general public.
Col Timothy Antigha
Deputy Director
Public Relations
8 Task Force Division

DSS Nabs Abuja-Kaduna kidnappers and other Criminal Gangs Nationwide


The Department of State Services wishes to inform the public of the successes recorded in its tactical operations, some of which were planned and executed with sister agencies and targeted at kidnappers, terrorists and other high profile criminals across the country.
In this regard, the hunt for the notorious kidnap kingpin, Terwase AKWAZA (aka Ghana), led to the arrest of some of his close associates. For instance, on 9th June, 2017, the trio of Dondo ORSAA, Terhile MBALOHA and Teryima IHIAMBE(aka Clark) were apprehended at various locations within Katsina-Ala LGA, Benue State for their sustenance of kidnap operations across Benue and Taraba States. During the operation, one (1) AK-47 rifle, a 9mm Pistol, Ammunition and complete set of Army uniform were recovered from ORSAA. Relatedly, on 10th April, 2017, one Terna SAPKO, an informant to the AKWAZA syndicate was arrested around the Army Barracks in Takum, Taraba State.
In Edo State, the Service on 9th June, 2017 at Aviele, Etsako West LGA, arrested fifteen (15) kidnap suspects led by Lance Corporal Samaila MADU, a dismissed soldier. Another member of the gang, Ibrahim TOPA sustained gunshot injury in his left leg while he was trying to escape.
Similarly, in Ebonyi State, one Chinonso ONWE (a.k.a Abino Flash) was arrested at Izhia Community, Ohaukwu LGA on 1st June, 2017, by the Service in collaboration with the Community’s Security Council for armed robbery and kidnapping. He was identified to be a member of the confraternity. During his arrest, two (2) locally made pistols and a pair of Nigerian Army fatigue were among items recovered from him.
Prior to these arrests, the Service, in collaboration with the Military, on 11th May, 2017, at the Kano State stretch of the Falgore Forest, arrested five (5) suspected Kidnappers/Cattle rustlers namely– Sani HASSAN (aka Ashana); Suleiman ABDULLAHI (aka Dogo Sule); Bashiru ABDULLAHI (aka Lamo); Amadu ABDULLAHI (aka Mallam); and Auwalu SANDA (aka Maitaru).
Also, on 17th May, 2017, along the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) road, Rivers State, the Service arrested one Alesa ABDULKARIM, for his alleged involvement in the kidnap of one Mayowa AKINKUADE.
Similarly, on 19th May, 2017, at Achala Autonomous Community, Obowo LGA, Imo State, the Service arrested one Chinyere ONYEANULUM for his connection with the kidnap of one Jennifer Chizitere ANURUO.
Concerned with the plethora of kidnappings on the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway, the Service, on 28th May, 2017, arrested Aminu ALIYU in Sokoto State for the kidnap of Ifeanyi AMOS (a Nigerian Army Captain) on 27th May, 2017 along the Jaji-Kaduna Highway.
On 7th June, 2017, the Service also arrested Yusuf ALIYU at Ungwar Danmani, Rigasa, Kaduna-North LGA, for his suspected membership of the syndicate terrorizing users of the Abuja-Kaduna Road.
Again, on 9th June, 2017, at Dankande village, Rigachiku, Igabi LGA, Kaduna State, the Service confronted a notorious kidnap gang. Though Isah BAKI, leader of the gang escaped with gunshot wounds, three (3) of his members namely: Hassan ABDULLAHI (22 years), Abubakar ABDULLAHI (27 years) and Suleiman ABDULLAHI (30 years) were arrested.
On the same 9th June, 2017, along the Nnamdi Azikiwe Express Road in Kaduna, the Service engaged another dangerous kidnap group and arrested two (2) of its members: Yusuf SANI and Yusuf ADAMU. Two (2) AK-47 rifles and nine (9) live ammunitions were recovered from the suspects who are currently being interrogated.
Committed to the effort aimed at achieving a terror free country, the Service sustained its counter terrorism/insurgency operations. To this effect, it continued the degrading of the capabilities of these terrorist elements. Consequently, the Service in a joint operation with the Military on 9th June, 2017, arrested Abdulhamid ISIAKA (aka SMALL) and Habib AUDU, at Obajana and Ibilo in Kogi and Edo States respectively. It is instructive to note that ISIAKA is a Libyan returnee, who had travelled to that country alongside Abu UWAIS, a most wanted terrorist. While in Libya, ISIAKA had undergone terrorism training and also acquired a cache of weapons in preparation for attacks in Kogi and Kaduna States. He however became notorious and specialized in gun-running, kidnapping, armed robbery and terrorist acts. ISIAKA has made useful statements to facilitate further investigations and actions against the terrorist and kidnap networks on the Abuja-Okene and the Kaduna-Abuja axis.
Earlier, on 1st May, 2017, at Galadima, Kogo District in Shiroro LGA of Niger State, Ishaq HASHIM and six (6) of his accomplices namely: Hassan MOHAMMED, Uzairu UMAR, Adamu ABDULLAHI, Sa’idu ABDULLAHI, Salisu HARUNA and Abubakar MUHAMMADU were arrested by the Service, in collaboration with the Military, for their notoriety in Boko Haram activities.
These groups were responsible for several armed robberies and string of kidnappings in Niger State, especially around the Suleja area.
On 8th May, 2017, at Damaturu, Yobe State, the Service arrested one Samaila ABDULLAHI (a.k.a Mohammadu), a close associate of Mai-Mata, an ally of a Boko Haram Commander, Abu AMMAR.
Following the ongoing concerted operations by the Military in the North East, some Boko Haram elements in a bid to spread their network resettled in Kaduna and its environs. The Service’s current operations in the Kaduna axis are targeted at thwarting the new terror cells before they become fully active and deadly. For this reason, on 19th May, 2017, the Service arrested six (6) suspected Boko Haram insurgents at various locations in Igabi and Kaduna North LGAs, Kaduna State. Those arrested have been identified as Abubakar Sadiq MUHAMMED, Muhammed NAZIFI, Abubakar USMAN, Yusufu Idris USMAN, Usman Idris USMAN, and Ismail IDRIS. At Unguwan Sanusi, Kaduna South LGA, Abubakar MOHAMMED, a Boko Haram suspect was also arrested.
Lastly, on 30th May, 2017, at Gwagwalada Town, Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT, two (2) suspected Boko Haram insurgents, Muhammed BABANGIDA and Abdullahi SALIHU, were arrested by the Service.
The Service wishes to reiterate its commitment to public peace and order and renewed determination to partner with appropriate agencies and authorities to ensure that the country is cleared, within the confines of the law, of criminal elements. Sequel to this, law abiding citizens and residents are enjoined to go about their normal businesses without fear or hindrance.
Tony OPUIYO
Department of State Services,
National Headquarters,
Abuja.
12 june 2017

Army arrest 24 suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Edo forest


http://thenewsguru.com/army-arrest-24-suspected-boko-haram-insurgents-edo-forest/

NPF K-9 DOGS






https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypKK-HGQwx4

Al Shabaab kills 38 in Somalia's Puntland: military



https://www.reuters.com/article/us-somalia-attack-idUSKBN18Z13B

US military carries out first offensive airstrike in Somalia under Trump's new authorities



http://abcnews.go.com/International/us-military-carries-offensive-airstrike-somalia-trumps-authorities/story?id=47966876

10 of NAFs youngest pilots receive their wings after a One year training program at Westline aviation SA


https://www.naij.com/1109847-10-flying-officers-officially-winged-by-naf-year-training.html?pk_campaign=ush

Mali-Burkina Faso: Burkinabe soldiers arrested at least 50 people in Malian territory



http://nordsudjournal.com/2017/06/13/mali-burkina-des-soldats-burkinabes-ont-arrete-en-territoire-malien-au-moins-50-personnes/

Here's what seems to be first #Tunisia-n UH-60M #BlackHawk #Helicopter #Tunisie #Defense #Military #US

#Libya- T-55 & BMP-1 taken by LNA from former #SDB camp at #Jufra District

NA TROOPS IN GAMBIA

CION

NAF technicians successfully repaired 6 Alpha Jet aircraft engine, foreign vendors had earlier quoted $2.4 million to repair the 6 engines.

NAF REAPS FROM CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVE


The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is already directly reaping from its human capacity building drive, being one of the key drivers of the vision of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar. The revelation came to the fore during the recent tour of operational facilities embarked upon by the CAS to the NAF unit in Kainji. While on the visit, Air Marshal Abubakar was briefed by the NAF technicians who had just successfully repaired 6 Alpha Jet aircraft engines.
The NAF Team that repaired the aircraft engines comprised one officer and 2 airmen, all of who, in December 2016, attended a 12-day Alpha Jet Aircraft Engine Assembly and Disassembly Course in Canada, as part of the NAF's capacity building efforts. It is noteworthy that foreign vendors had earlier quoted the sum of $400,000 to recover each of the engines, amounting to $2.4 million to repair the 6 engines. However, the NAF team was able to repair the engines by using spare parts available in the warehouse. As a result, the country was saved the sum of over $2.4 million that would have otherwise been used to recover the engines. This is besides the usually huge cost of freighting the engines to and from overseas repair facilities and the associated delay.
Meanwhile, the engines have already been installed on 3 Alpha Jet aircraft and deployed for air operations in the ongoing counterinsurgency operations in the northeastern part of the country. According to Air Marshal Abubakar, the capacity building efforts of the NAF had been made largely successful due to the unflinching support the NAF was receiving from the Federal Government, especially through timely releases of needed funds.
DOPRI

bidexiii:
NAF technicians successfully repaired 6 Alpha Jet aircraft engine, foreign vendors had earlier quoted $2.4 million to repair the 6 engines.

you can imagine, something that was first flown by NAF in the 70/80's! what kind of system did we operate in this country till date ?
how are they just qualifying technicians for this ??
former CAS and top bras were probably making millions from sending engines abroad for maintenance.

jakeporeshenko:

you can imagine, something that was first flown by NAF in the 70/80's! what kind of system did we operate in this country till date ?
how are they just qualifying technicians for this ??
former CAS and top bras were probably making millions from sending engines abroad for maintenance.

thats the type of country we find ourselves in.............

NAF RANDOM

NPF RANDOM

Kenya foils planned Al Shabaab attack, arrests 6 suspects



http://www.africanews.com/2017/06/12/kenya-foils-planned-al-shabaab-attack-arrests-6-suspects/

1 DIVISION TROOPS CLEAR ARMED BANDITS AND KIDNAPPERS CAMP


Due to the disturbing resurgence of armed banditry and kidnappings along Abuja-Kaduna road, troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army have carried out clearance operation at Rijana forest, Kaduna State on Wednesday 14th June 2017.
The troops cordoned armed bandits' camp at Rijana forest where they arrested the suspected notorious gang leader, Sani Ibrahim (alias Burtu), who has been on the declared wanted list of the Security Agencies in Kaduna State for a long time. The troops also recovered 1 motorcycle and 25 goats from the camp.
Similarly, troops mounted ambush along Zamfara State border with Kebbi State in which they neutralized 3 armed bandits and recovered 134 cows and 13 sheep. The operations are ongoing.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Relations

#Libya- an LNA self-production RPG-7 workshop (probably in the area of #Benghazi)- looks very high end

Boko Haram: Intelligence report reveals new strategy suicide bomber use


http://dailypost.ng/2017/03/15/boko-haram-intelligence-report-reveals-new-strategy-suicide-bomber-use/

bidex111:


NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya, who disclosed this at the weekend, said the war against the insurgents is largely been won from the air through brave efforts of the officers who are mostly Flight Lieutenants of the Airforce.

“In the past, war planes, including the heavy C-130 transport aircrafts were flown by senior officers of the rank of Air Vice Marshals (AVMs), but NAF has been modernised and there is now increased capacity in younger officers who are daily performing bombing raids on terrorist hideouts with efficiency and precision,” Adesanya said.

Most of the well-trained young pilots, including women, according to him, now fly warplanes almost 24-hours to prevent Boko Haram fighters from regrouping.

funny country, so nah marshals dey fly jet and bomb boko haram before,wetin squadron leaders,flying lieutenants and the other junior officers con dey do

And why is it that almost all the military training school is located in Kaduna?
Why is the federal character principle not included in the sharing of military formation?

walemoney007:
funny country, so nah marshals dey fly jet and bomb boko haram before,wetin squadron leaders,flying lieutenants and the other junior officers con dey do

And why is it that almost all the military training school is located in Kaduna?
Why is the federal character principle not included in the sharing of military formation?

because neglect took place and training had to go at a slower place which meant the older guys who had experience had to fly but that was like say 15 years ago.
As for military institutions, they are spread around the country its just the popular ones people know.
Military installations are sited for security reasons of which the northern flank is our Achilles heel with a large and porus border as against the south protected naturally by the Atlantic ocean so it is right to site installations there.do you know the military installations in Lagos are close to twenty alone.

Nigerdeltaboi:
because neglect took place and training had to go at a slower place which meant the older guys who had experience had to fly but that was like say 15 years ago.
As for military institutions, they are spread around the country its just the popular ones people know.
Military installations are sited for security reasons if which the northern flank is our Achilles heel with a large and porus border as against the south protected naturally by the Atlantic ocean so it is right to site installations there.do you know the military installations in Lagos are close to twenty.

Thank you very much for telling him,nah because we dey nairaland man no fit yabis.