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There is information about another #ISIS attack in #Nigeria.
This time terrorists reportedly attacked Borno state Governor's column. As a result, 42 people were killed and 10 vehicles were taken as trophies.
https://twitter.com/Goverstraeten/status/1095799837587636227?s=19

jakeporeshenko:
2019 ELECTIONS: NAF DEPLOYS MORE AIRCRAFT FOR AIRLIFT OF ELECTORAL MATERIALS:

In order to enhance the support provided to INEC for the airlift of electoral materials to locations across the country, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed 2 additional aircraft for the exercise

(2/2) The two ATR-42 transport aircraft (NAF 930 and 931) began airlift of materials from Abuja today, 14 Feb 19, joining the C-130H, which has conducted several day and night missions delivering materials across the country since 11 Feb 19.

really tired of this country and the way the military top brass think and reason.

why convert the NAF 930 & 931 to transport aircrafts.

giles14:
really tired of this country and the way the military top brass think and reason.

why convert the NAF 930 & 931 to transport aircrafts.

They are modular and boast the capability of switching between transport and ISR.
The C130s are not enough(in operational condition), neither do we have G222 in working other. The Beechcraft ISR are the ones in rotation in the NE at the moment so there is no gap.


After Elections they'd be retrofitted back to MPA and ISR standards (notice the dome still there)

SHETTIMA'S REACTION TO TUESDAY'S INCIDENT

Governor Kashim Shettima mourns, with the deepest thoughts and heartfelt condolences, the demise of some fellow citizens, brothers, associates and loyal supporters following an unfortunate ambush of some vehicles in his convoy by suspected insurgents on Tuesday evening along the road to Gamboru, headquarters of Ngala local government area.

While the Governor is expecting full security briefing to get accurate information on the incident, preliminary report on Wednesday, confirmed the killing of three persons during the attack, which principally aimed to attract local and global media attention in order to sustain propaganda strategy and to instil fear in citizens and gallant troops.

Governor Shettima who returned at night yesterday, will today (Thursday) meet families of those affected by the attack. The Governor will also meet some security heads to review the incident and more importantly, to continue his determined collaboration with all security agencies and volunteers in remaining committed to the ongoing fight against Boko Haram. The unfortunate incident will not make the Governor have doubt in the capacity of gallant and patriotic personnel of the Nigerian armed forces who have dedicated their lives fighting for peace and the freedom of Borno people. The Governor has absolute confidence in the armed forces and given his access to raw updates, he is aware of the successes being recorded by the armed forces despite Tuesday's and previous attacks by the insurgents. For one success recorded by the insurgents, the armed forces record dozens against them. The Governor remains optimistic and urges citizens to be calm, prayerful and supportive of the Nigerian armed forces and volunteers through means that include (as they have been doing) the sharing of useful information.

Tuesday's incident happened while the Governor was on his way to Gamboru in continuation of campaigns for the Presidential and national assembly elections coming up on Saturday. The Governor had left Maiduguri on Tuesday morning and stopped for campaigns in Mafa and Dikwa local government areas before heading to Gamboru where he passed the night and returned to Maiduguri on Wednesday. He had on Monday traveled to Damasak, headquarters of Mobbar local government area in northern Borno. Before then, he had previously held campaigns in most parts of northern Borno including Monguno where he spent the night. He had also been to all the nine local government areas of southern Borno including Chibok, Gwoza, Askira-Uba and Biu where he spent days.

The Governor extends his deepest gratitude to friends, associates and other well meaning Nigerians that shown concern over the incident.

Isa Gusau
Special Adviser on communications and strategy.
Thursday, February 14, 2019.
Government House, Maiduguri.

Odunayaw:
They are modular and boast the capability of switching between transport and ISR.
The C130s are not enough(in operational condition), neither do we have G222 in working other. The Beechcraft ISR are the ones in rotation in the NE at the moment so there is no gap.


After Elections they'd be retrofitted back to MPA and ISR standards (notice the dome still there)

giles14:
really tired of this country and the way the military top brass think and reason.

why convert the NAF 930 & 931 to transport aircrafts.

What he said

just thinking outside the box

joshingjosh:
just thinking outside the box

Protruding parts above skull look like horns, beside skull looks like earrings

joshingjosh:
just thinking outside the box

you spelt 'precision' wrong

Alert: Multiple sources are reporting that an attack on Maiduguri may be in the making, this night as over 50 #BokoHaram fighters have converged in Ajilari Kuros, which is approximately 2 kilometres from the city of #Maiduguri.

Odunayaw:
There's a thing like that?

I was called a dreamer some 2yrs ago for giving this opinion among my colleagues (I said it hypothetically tho)

Ah! in your face deriders!!

It's old news


The bugs r better becz they persist and even after cleaning up the spills will proliferate all over and break down any oil or related pollutants they find , and they are harmless like any other harmless bacteria found anywhere , so nature friendly too.

SuperSixOne:


It is possible that the NAF is using Thermobaric/Aerosol bombs? I watched a couple of NAF air strikes on youtube over the last weeks and i saw several times how green trees catched fire after a bombing. I wonder if that could be the result of of high heat generation as an effect of thermobaric blasts.

Apparently, Nigerian Air forces sunday's Airstrikes on #ISWAP camp at Malkonory NE Borno Nigeria destroyed an IED production line with 3 SVBIED's in advanced stages of production. - ISWAP contacts.

SternProphet:


Meanwhile, how about Russia's shitty Kamov helicopter?.

https://www.facebook.com/1032700920098740/posts/2074986995870122/

I've read the link-twice! Imo,both the Kamov and Mi 28 did well in real life combat but need tweaking specifically certain subsytems:

Meanwhile, in 2018, some sources have reported that modern Russian Ka-52 helicopter has engine installations, avionics, navigation systems, and night vision systems deficiencies discovered in real action in Syria and Egypt. At hot-climate conditions engine of Ka-52 significantly loses its power in different flight regimes. Also, avionics and navigation systems are untrustworthy which can give rise to an accident situation.
A source familiar with the Ka-52’s program explained that always technical issues when you take a new weapons system like heavy combat helicopter.

Iow,not shitty,def not!

jakeporeshenko:
What he said

I hope so.

jakeporeshenko:
What he said

I hope so.

Cameroon Air Force Aw109 e pre delivery

Chadian soldier with a suppressed tavor

Chadian army, another Israeli weapon, this time the Galil Ace

Chadian army peacekeepers, look like he has a DMR FN fal

The sudden use of Israeli weapons might not be unconnected to the recent visit of Benjamin Netanyahu. No do, no do them go build base for Chad begin sniff ASO rock from there.

jakeporeshenko:
UPDATE: The Borno Governor Was Unhurt When The Tail Of His 80+ Vehicle Convoy Which Was Travelling Between Dikwa & Gamboru Ngala On The Campaign Trail Got Ambushed By Insurgents At Moula Lat 12N At About Noon Today

UPDATE: The Borno Governor Was Unhurt When The Tail Of His 80+ Vehicle Convoy Which Was Travelling Between Dikwa & Gamboru Ngala On The Campaign Trail Got Ambushed By Insurgents At Moula (Lat 12N) At About Noon Today. The Governor Had Already Reached Gamboru

The rear one-fifth of the motorcade however bore the brunt of the onslaught by the insurgents. They fled to a nearby army base (location withheld for security reasons)

https://twitter.com/beegeaglesblog/status/1095750460168962048?s=21

Convoy of 80+? Damn!! That's a lot

Looks like Ghana is about to take delivery of another Mi8 workhorse

NA Troops posing in front of an Mi8 helicopter with their MNJTF colleagues from Cameroon, I think this is Baga

It’s Big foot Friday

Nigerian Air force

lionel4power:
you spelt 'precision' wrong

yeah...just noticed

Geronimoe:
https://www.facebook.com/159606064069946/posts/2362224277141436/?app=fbl

Good. All financed by the Saudis. Hope we get as many unit as the lebanese.

jakeporeshenko:
Looks like Ghana is about to take delivery of another Mi8 workhorse

The NAF needs more of these type of platforms for logistic/transportation.

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/02/sunni-jihad-turns-away-transnational-terrorism/582745/



One of the reasons we are having these local militants everywhere that are sunnis.

#NA