#Algeria- weapons cache discovered by ANP in Boumerdes (unusual) including a PK, RPG + 2 warheads and some ammo (look to be in bad condition), an IED, map and radio.

An Egyptian Special Forces “Thunderbolts” Officer with a Joint Terminal Attack Controller badge JTAC

JTAC responsible for directing any combat aircraft platform onto ground targets for close air support for the ground combat troops or in the air raids.

Egyptian Ministry of Interior newly formed counter-terrorism unit “Black Cobra” first deployment to secure the referendum on constitutional amendments.

Jelal0007:
I guess he was right about you after all. Dimwit.

Loool

FIGHT AGAINST INSURGENCY: NAF TAKES DELIVERY OF 2 NEW ATTACK HELICOPTERS, AS CAS CELEBRATES EASTER WITH FRONTLINE TROOPS IN MAIDUGURI, YOLA

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of 2 Agusta 109 Power attack helicopters, which are currently being assembled for induction during the forthcoming 2019 NAF Day Celebration taking place in Abuja from 27 - 29 April 2019. This was disclosed by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, today, 22 April 2019, in Maiduguri during a luncheon with troops of the Air Task Force (ATF) Operation LAFIYA DOLE (OPLD) to mark the Easter Celebrations. ‪The luncheon, which is in keeping with the CAS’ tradition of celebrating festive periods with frontline troops, afforded him the opportunity to interact with the troops in an informal setting to appreciate them for their sacrifices in the fight against insurgency, thereby boosting their morale while also filling the void created by their inability to celebrate the season with their families. ‬

In his remarks at the event, the CAS expressed delight to be in Maiduguri and commended the resilience and commitment of the troops in ensuring that Nigeria and Nigerians are safe. He said the NAF, with the support of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari, as well as the National Assembly, would continue to acquire new platforms and build human capacity whilst ensuring the welfare of personnel, in order to effectively and efficiently respond to national security imperatives. He specially commended the Commader, officers, airmen and airwomen of the ATF for the successes recorded in the fight against the terrorists within the OPLD Theatre as well as in the Multi-National Joint Task Force Operation YANCIN TAFKI. He equally commended the ATF Commander for the various value adding welfare projects that had been executed to enhance the wellbeing of personnel. The CAS reminded the personnel that so much was at stake in the fight to rid the Nation of insurgents, terrorists, armed bandits and other criminal elements. Accordingly, he urged them to remain resolute while intensifying their efforts and maintaining continuous vigilance to defend the liberties and values Nigerians hold so dear.

Air Marshal Abubakar seized the opportunity to thank the government and people of Borno State as well as the Shehu of Borno and other traditional rulers in the State for their continued support to the NAF through the ATF OPLD. He equally appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari for his unflinching support to the NAF by ensuring the enabling environment and providing the necessary resources for the Service to perform its assigned duties. He noted that the delivery of the 2 Agusta 109 Power attack helicopters was a testimony of this immense support. He remarked that the NAF, working in concert with sister Services and other security agencies, would continue to reciprocate by sustaining its operations, not only in the Northeast but also in the Northwest, in order to ensure that Nigerians are able to pursue their legitimate aspirations, without fear.

Earlier in his welcome address, the ATF Commander, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) James Gwani, expressed the appreciation of the officers and men of the ATF to the CAS for his consistent presence in Maiduguri, which he said, was not only a huge source of motivation, but also a staunch indication of his commitment to the welfare and morale of the personnel. He thanked the CAS for providing all necessary facilities to ensure effective service delivery and pledged their unwavering loyalty and commitment towards ensuring mission accomplishment. Branch Chiefs and other senior officers from Headquarters NAF accompanied the CAS to the luncheon, which also had the Lawan of Gomari and other members of the Gomari Community in attendance.

In a similar vein, the CAS had earlier feted ATF troops in Yola at an Easter Luncheon on 21 April 2019. The CAS, who was represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans (COPP) Headquarters NAF, AVM Emmanuel Anebi, commended the troops for their commitment and resilience in the fight against insurgency noting that Nigerians were appreciative of their enormous sacrifices and efforts at ensuring the territorial integrity and security of the Nation. He emphasised that the get-together was also aimed at fostering comradeship and regimentation among troops, while charging them to maintain continuous vigilance at all times.

The CAS appreciated the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari, for his unflinching support to the NAF by ensuring the enabling environment and providing the necessary resources for the Service to perform its assigned duties. According to him, “We can only show our gratitude for the President’s support to the NAF by remaining a disciplined force and exhibiting the highest level of professionalism in all our activities. I therefore enjoin you all not to relent in your efforts”, he said.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

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I hope they mount the guns and rocket pods during NAf day celebration

jakeporeshenko:
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I hope they mount the guns and rocket pods during NAf day celebration

I pray so too....

Can someone help me out here

The Army Special Forces includes;
1)72MSF
2) AHSG
3) SFS (The buni yandi own...hope am correct with about it)
4) Rangers

That of NAF Includes;
1) NAF Regiment
2) The Panthers

And NN is Only The SBS...(Unless there is another)

Questions;
1) does it mean that the SBS is the only special forces that the Navy has? If No, which other one?
2) This special forces are they All Battalions?? like NAF
Panthers Battalions and 72MSF Battalion?
3) When training members of this SFS, Do they advertise it? Like Can a Soldier of NN apply for Naf Panthers or 72MSF?

joshingjosh:
Can someone help me out here

The Army Special Forces includes;
1)72MSF
2) AHSG AFSF
(not sure if 72MSG and AFSF are acually the same formation)
[s]3) SFS (The buni yandi own...hope am correct with about it)[/s]
4) Rangers army instructors
707 Special Forces brigade
101, 111, 123 Battalion all named Special Forces

That of NAF Includes;
1) NAF Regiment Regular Infantry of the NAF
2) The Panthers

NN is The SBS...!!

Just my corrections. Who knows more?

PRESS RELEASE

TROOPS AVERT BLOODY COMMUNAL CLASH, Exterminate 5 Mercenaries, Recover Arms & Ammunition In Benue State

Some troops of 72 Special Forces (SF) Battalion Makurdi, deployed for internal security operation in Katsina - Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, have averted what could have been a terrible clash between two Tiv clans - Shitile and Ikyora in the early hours of today Monday the 22nd of April 2019.

The efforts of the troops was sequel to information received about the planned attack on Katsina - Ala town by Shitile armed bandits. Hence, the 72 SF Battalion troops laid an ambush along the suspected route where they intercepted the armed fighters/attackers.

Consequently, there was an exchange of fire between the armed fighters and the soldiers. Five armed militia met their waterloo during the encounter. The following items were recovered:
a. 1 x General Purpose Machine Gun
b. 2 x AK 47 Rifles
c. 198 x 7.62 mm rounds of NATO Ammunition
d. 16 x 7.63 mm rounds of Special Ammunition
e. 2 x Vehicles
f 7 x Motorcycles

The Nigerian Army hereby applaud those who provided the information that led to the success of this operation. Nigerian Army also use this opportunity to remind the public on the need to be brothers' keepers and continue to provide useful and timely information to the nearest security agencies for decisive action.

SAGIR MUSA
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations
22 April 2019

SuperSixSeven:


Just my corrections. Who knows more?

I thought AFSF is the combination of all special forces drawn from the three Armed Forces

SuperSixSeven:


Just my corrections. Who knows more?

I think he was correct for army, AHQSG (army headquarters strike group) is army, meanwhile AFSF is either MOD or ONSA

The special forces battalions you mentioned (101, 123...) fall into the newly formed Nigerian army special forces command NASFC

Xbee007:

Truth be told, the Chadians are a big game changer. They are bringing back the long lost morale of Nigerian soldiers.

Chad caused Nigeria's problem in the first place. Thousand kpv zsu anti aircraft killer technical Toyota battalions came through their lands into Nigeria from 2012 when BH started overrunning NA bases. Cameroon, Niger Rep, Chad are permanent open transit routes for deadly Libya, Sudan, Somalia, Arabia Middle East black market military grade weapons killing our soldiers and alpha jets. 300 Chibok girls were kept enslaved for years in Cameroon-Chad forests, reason UK, US, and NAF flews best ISR planes and drones searching Nigeria but never found our girls.

If Chad like, let them not join us, if Nigeria becomes viable BHT ISWAP base, they will launch Jihad into Chad too, they never get satisfied taking one country, they spread caliphate everywhere they can to gain worldwide empire, Mali was not enough prize fro them. If those 40,000 Boko Haram fighters at full strength had focused on Chad's 20,000 army, they will beg France for oyinbo legion battalions intervention force. As for BHT focusing on Cameroon, Biya will run to hide in Paris, while Niger Rep will cease to exist . Nigeria's 195 million population, NAF young pilots like late Hedima that will never give up, our 500,000 army+police is just too big for BHT to overrun. Let other countries now claiming champion, taste what Nigeria had to swallow, then lets see how they perform

SupremeCourt:


Chad caused Nigeria's problem in the first place. Thousand kpv zsu anti aircraft killer technical Toyota battalions came through their lands into Nigeria from 2012 when BH started overrunning NA bases. Cameroon, Niger Rep, Chad are permanent open transit routes for deadly Libya, Sudan, Somalia, Arabia Middle East black market military grade weapons killing our soldiers and alpha jets. 300 Chibok girls were kept enslaved for years in Cameroon-Chad forests, reason UK, US, and NAF flews best ISR planes and drones searching Nigeria but never found our girls.

If Chad like, let them not join us, if Nigeria becomes viable BHT ISWAP base, they will launch Jihad into Chad too, they never get satisfied taking one country, they spread caliphate everywhere they can to gain worldwide empire, Mali was not enough prize fro them. If those 40,000 Boko Haram fighters at full strength had focused on Chad's 20,000 army, they will beg France for oyinbo legion battalions intervention force. As for BHT focusing on Cameroon, Biya will run to hide in Paris, while Niger Rep will cease to exist . Nigeria's 195 million population, NAF young pilots like late Hedima that will never give up, our 500,000 army+police is just too big for BHT to overrun. Let other countries now claiming champion, taste what Nigeria had to swallow, then lets see how they perform

Were you high on leaves my brother when you wrote this stuff

fabselad:


Were you high on leaves my brother when you wrote this stuff

I think its nothing short of pawpaw leaves

Odunayaw:
I think its nothing short of pawpaw leaves

MY brother Ohhh. Sometimes i wonder if people really take time to read what they write.Can some people stop exposing their ignorance in public i beg.

NAF AIRCRAFT NEUTRALIZES SEVERAL ARMED BANDITS AT SUBUBU FOREST IN ZAMFARA STATE

The Air Task Force (ATF) for Operation DIRAN MIKIYA has neutralized no fewer than 10 armed bandits at Sububu Forest area in Zamfara State. This was achieved yesterday, 22 April 2019, while the ATF was responding to a request for close air support by ground troops of Sector 7 Area of Responsibility of Operation SHARAN DAJI, who had come into contact with armed bandits in Shinkafi Local Government Area (LGA).

Accordingly, the ATF dispatched 2 Alpha Jets and an attack helicopter to provide the needed support and also conduct armed reconnaissance over identified locations in Shinkafi LGA as well as Sububu and Dumburum Forests and environs. At Sububu Forest, one of the Alpha Jets spotted a group of armed bandits, who fired at the aircraft with their rifles, whilst running for cover. The Alpha Jet engaged the bandits, neutralizing no fewer than 10 of them while others escaped with injuries.

The NAF, working in consonance with surface forces and other security agencies, will sustain its operations to flush the bandits out of the Northwest of the Country.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

fabselad:


Were you high on leaves my brother when you wrote this stuff

that individual is smoking ijebu ode weed, you people think I'm joking, how can a sane person claim Boko boys number 40,000?

jakeporeshenkoo:


that individual is smoking ijebu ode weed, you people think I'm joking, how can a sane person claim Boko boys number 40,000?

na him do the head count

jakeporeshenko:
PRESS RELEASE

TROOPS AVERT BLOODY COMMUNAL CLASH, Exterminate 5 Mercenaries, Recover Arms & Ammunition In Benue State

Some troops of 72 Special Forces (SF) Battalion Makurdi, deployed for internal security operation in Katsina - Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, have averted what could have been a terrible clash between two Tiv clans - Shitile and Ikyora in the early hours of today Monday the 22nd of April 2019.

The efforts of the troops was sequel to information received about the planned attack on Katsina - Ala town by Shitile armed bandits. Hence, the 72 SF Battalion troops laid an ambush along the suspected route where they intercepted the armed fighters/attackers.

Consequently, there was an exchange of fire between the armed fighters and the soldiers. Five armed militia met their waterloo during the encounter. The following items were recovered:
a. 1 x General Purpose Machine Gun
b. 2 x AK 47 Rifles
c. 198 x 7.62 mm rounds of NATO Ammunition
d. 16 x 7.63 mm rounds of Special Ammunition
e. 2 x Vehicles
f 7 x Motorcycles

The Nigerian Army hereby applaud those who provided the information that led to the success of this operation. Nigerian Army also use this opportunity to remind the public on the need to be brothers' keepers and continue to provide useful and timely information to the nearest security agencies for decisive action.

SAGIR MUSA
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations
22 April 2019

These guys are no more bandits/mercenaries again but terrorist ! They now use vehicles and GPMG/Russian PK weapons.

Community/villages elders and leaders should be held responsible or arrested when there is a communal clash, for heaven sake what do they stand to benefit: than the poor villagers who are going to loose there lives and means of livelihood.

NIS, remaining civil defense to buy Tavor, I don’t know how they even justify these things to MOD

CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF CELEBRATES EASTER WITH TROOPS OF OPERATION YANCIN TAFKI AT THE FRONT LINE

Following the successes recorded so far by Sector 2 (Chad) and Sector 3 (Nigeria) Operation YANCIN TAFKI , Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), the Chief of Army Staff ( COAS) paid a morale boosting visit to troops at Monguno and Cross Kauwa during the Easter celebration.

The COAS who was represented by the Chief of Training and Operations (CTOP)at the Army Headquartres Major General Lamidi Adeosun was received and briefed by the Land Component Commander, Operation YANCIN TAFKI Major General Olufemi Akinjobi at Kinnasara Cantonment Monguno.

Addressing the troops of Sector 2 (Chad) and Sector 3 (Nigeria) at Cross Kauwa and Monguno, the representative of the COAS, Major General Adeosun commended troops for the overwhelming successes so far achieved since the commencement of Operation YANCIN TAFKI. He charged them to maintain the momentum while promising to continue to provide the necessary logistics required to make the operation successful.

Also, speaking during the occasion, the Contingent Commander Sector 2 (Chad) Col Bakhet Ali Djar thanked the COAS for the visit. He equally appreciated the COAS for attending to all their request promptly promising that the Chadian Contingent in collaboration with their Nigerian counterparts would do anything within their means to find, fix and strike the Boko Haram Insurgents wherever they may be. Col Ali Djar also appreciated the cordial relationship that exist between troops of Sector 2 and Sector 3 MNJTF

The CTOP also visited Sector 3 Medical Services and Hospital where he checked on some wounded soldiers.He praised the wounded for putting the needs of the nation ahead of their personal needs promising that the nation will never forget their sacrifice.

It would be recalled that the MNJTF comprising of troops from Cameroon (Sector 1) Chad (Sector 2) Nigeria (Sector 3) Niger (Sector 4) launched a military operation code named operation YANCIN TAFKI in February to root out the remnants of Boko Haram Insurgents in Northern Borno and other parts of Lake Chad Basin.

Major General Lamidi Adeosun, CTOP (Army) was accompanied by Major General Benson Akinroluyo, the Theatre Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Brigadier General Adeyemi Alabi and Brigadier General Danladi Salihu

EZINDU IDIMAH
Colonel
Deputy Director Army Public Relations
Sector 3 Operation LAFIYA DOLE

jakeporeshenko:
NIS, remaining civil defense to buy Tavor, I don’t know how they even justify these things to MOD

1. I doubt MOD is anything more than a figurehead these days
2. Its painful to see no result even after all these

PRESS RELEASE
82 DIVISION CONDUCTS ANNUAL RANGE CLASSIFICATION 2019

The 82 Division, Nigerian Army, will be conducting the 2019 Range Classification Exercise; in line with the Nigerian Army 2019 training schedule from Tuesday 23 April to Saturday 27 April 2019 at 34 Brigade Shooting Range Owerri, Imo State. The exercise which is an annual routine training activity, aim at testing personnel effectiveness in weapon handling and firing efficiency, thereby providing the required platform for better professional competence.
In view of the above, movement of troops to and from the exercise area as well as sound of gun shots will be expected. The general public is therefore advised to go about their daily activities without panic as this is a normal military routine exercise.
You are please requested to disseminate this important information to the general public through your various medium. Thanks for your kind cooperation.


Aliyu Yusuf
Colonel
Deputy Director Army Public Relation 82 Division
22 April 2019

Nigerian and Pakistan military strengthen bilateral relationships.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBOVUPA_1Yc

By Daniel Anderson “Go Nigerian Army! For over two years the California National Guard and Army Aviation has been assisting the Nigerian Army start an Aviation Branch equipped to provide Helicopter support to their ground forces and people. Through the State Partnership program we’ve held several exchanges and visits to share our Army Aviation experiences, lessons, and way of doing business. In July of 2018 I went to Nigeria to provide training to their Aviation leadership and pilots. Just this week their leadership came here and I had the privilege to assist in hosting and providing training again. What an honor it is to assist them in starting a program from ground zero and to engage in all areas of helicopter aviation management, maintenance, training, and doctrine development.”

Leadership of nigerian army aviation corp visit California army national guard.

Simulator

[quote author=jakeporeshenko post=77799728][/quote]we buying or dashing us

jakeporeshenko:


I think he was correct for army, AHQSG (army headquarters strike group) is army, meanwhile AFSF is either MOD or ONSA

The special forces battalions you mentioned (101, 123...) fall into the newly formed Nigerian army special forces command NASFC

Ok, i see! I am waiting for the day we see an official ORBAT of the NA.

All you five mumus that replied my comment saying I smoke hemp your type of senselessness is why I hate wasting my precious time on this boringly monotonous and repetitive ak-47-hilux-alpha jet forum full of shallow thinkers except the 3 or 4 sensible guys here.

You cannot even figure out peak strength of Boko Haram? We ordinary folks have more sense than you who claim military knowledge.

I don't post anything without first reading lots of facts and asking those who know better, ¾ of my posts need you to do research before you can say my facts are wrong. Am no genius, but I do my homework before I write.

Yes, Boko Haram I called 40,000 fighters at peak era, I am 100% correct, na you be born mumu.

"Local and international experts put number at between 5,000 and 50,000 active Boko Haram fighters."

https://medium.com/war-is-boring/how-big-is-boko-haram-fac21c25807

You don't know science of estimates, your brain needs full upgrade like alpha jet for you to think at that level, I need to find web info sources all the time to educate you adults with brains like Fulani cow

1. First, how can BHT withstand NA, NAF, NN 30,000 troops if Boko Haram is not ± 40,000 fighters?

2. Second, 2014, how can Boko Haram firmly hold Nigerian lands big as size of Belgium with permanent caliphate garrison 24/7 impregnable to DHQ for months, and still have thousands of fighters based in camps in Cameroon, Niger Rep, Chad, added to 14 big local governments in Nigeria, and still have enough additional mobile guerilla forces that overrun our FOBs, if it has men not near 40,000 strength?

So your half empty skull cannot do basic quadrant mapping calculations of these four countries per square kilometre of BHT caliphate size to estimate total of how many men Shekau will need as roaming guerillas and occupying huge swaths of land?

Na your mumu type full dis Africa till we miss road to progress. Kikikikikiki Now, find another fault in that my comment so I can squeeze more pepper inside eyeballs of you five adult mumus

Texman21:
we buying or dashing us