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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by bajeen(m): 3:26pm On Oct 11, 2019 |
Why Nigerian Army has not defeated Boko Haram – Theatre Commander The major factor that hinders the Nigerian army from defeating Boko Haram is the lack of an “army aviation,” the man who heads the army’s operations against the terror group said. Olusegun Adeniyi, who is the Theater Commander of the army’s Operation Lafiya Dole, said this when he received a delegation of the National Assembly joint committee on the army on Thursday. Mr Adeniyi, a major general, took over the command of the military’s counter-insurgency operation about two months ago. The visiting lawmakers, led by Borno senator, Ali Ndume, arrived Maiduguri on Thursday afternoon for a two days oversight assignment at the front line. The war general said Boko Haram has never been a “formidable force” as they are perceived to be. “The only thing that needs to be given to the army now is Nigeria Army Aviation,” he said. “There is a way you solve a problem that will change the game. The army needs combat helicopters to end the Boko Haram war. If we have it, it will not be deployed like air force assets, air force jets which are for bigger strategic goals. “These helicopters will sleep with us in the trench, they will be with us in the front line. These helicopters and the rifles are dispatched together. “I know this has been on the table for years. When this is done, Nigeria can forget about Boko Haram.” Despite the insurgents killing hundreds of soldiers in the past year, Mr Adeniyi emphasised his belief that they are not a formidable force. “Let me say Boko Haram is not a formidable force, Boko Haram is not strong; Boko Haram cannot sustain 15 minutes of intensive firing. I personally exchange with Boko Haram in Marte, in Delta, in Gubio as deputy theater commander and as theatre commander,” he said. Mr Adeniyi urged the lawmakers to “please go and tell Abuja that Boko Haram is not a formidable force that the military cannot defeat.” He spoke more on the army’s request for its own combat helicopters, separate from those of the air force. He said unlike the air force jets, the army aviation helicopters would perform more critical roles during attacks. “Air force is doing a wonderful job, but their reach is too long;… it is what we call close air support.” The visiting lawmakers had, shortly after their arrival, met with some of the troops on the battlefront. The joint committee later had a closed-door meeting with Mr Adeniyi and his lieutenants who briefed them on the ongoing operation. At the end of the closed-door meeting that lasted around three hours, Mr. Ndume, who is the Senate Committee Chairman on Army, and his House of Reps counterpart, Abdulrazaq Namdas, informed journalists at a joint briefing that they were pleased with troops’ commitment to end the Boko Haram war. Mr Ndume said they were in Borno State as part of their oversight responsibilities to, specifically, interface with the troops with a view to finding out their challenges and what they need to effectively end the Boko Haram insurgency. “The main reason the joint committee on the army is here is in line with our collective decision that there is a need for us to see things for ourselves and have a first-hand appreciation of what is going on here in Borno State,” he said. “Now that the issue of the insurgency is resurfacing in this part of the northeast, it is the best time to visit especially as it coincides with the time the nation’s budget is being presented by Mr President. “This affords us golden opportunity to seat and have a discussion with the officers and men on ground so that we can know what needs to be done for the troops immediately can be captured in the next budget.” He said all the interaction the committee had with the men on the ground was “very useful.” “We have discussed with the troops; but as you know, our deliberations cannot be made public because it pertains security. “But I can assure you that the new leadership of the theatre and their demonstrated determination to this war is quite inspiring.” Adamawa State Reps member, Mr. Namdas, said their interaction with Mr Adeniyi has inspired their hopes that with little support the troops will deliver. “The commander and his troops are committed and very much ready to take on the fight and they are committed to it,” he said. “All they need is to see our support and we have given them our words that we are going to give all the supports that they need because commitment is key. They have demonstrated it and we are comfortable with them and we would take it on from there.” The NASS committee on army is expected to continue its tour of troops location around Maiduguri on Friday. The Boko Haram insurgency which started about 11 years ago, has continued to drag on till now despite government funding for the troops. The federal government has repeatedly claimed the terrorists and their activities have been decimated and that Boko Haram is no longer a threat. But the actions of the outlawed armed group in recent months during which hundreds of soldiers were killed have called to questions the claims by the government. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/357102-why-nigerian-army-has-not-defeated-boko-haram-theatre-commander.html/amp/ 2 Likes |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kikuyu2: 4:50pm On Oct 11, 2019 |
Seened: Every year on VJ day a dwindling band of Burma survivors would accost the Brit defence attache for word on their benefits and be chased away by guards. By the time they realised Johnnie Brit had no intention of paying they were in their 90s!? But when the fighting was over, Britain sent these men back home with an end-of-war bonus that was roughly a third of the reward given to their white counterparts, even those from settler communities living in the same African colonies.https://foreignpolicy.com/2019/02/23/britains-abandoned-black-soldiers/ They're talking about a mere 12 mn GBP aid package-talking,mind you! No wonder these guys were the vanguard of the Uhuru struggles in the 50s. The public flogging of African soldiers for petty crimes—illegal in the main British Army since 1881—led to a formal complaint in 1943 from an English-born missionary, with threats to go public with allegations of “sadism.” Such abuse was not formally abolished in Kenya until December 1946 but was still permitted in military prisons until April 1948. Look at this horrible ishyt! Rates of war gratuities were starkly different for white and black soldiers. A white private could earn 10 shillings for each month of service; for a black soldier of the same rank, just 3½ shillings. White corporals would get 12 shillings per month of service; for black corporals, just 4 shillings. Fearing any threat to the racial order, Britain barred its African soldiers from reaching higher ranks during the colonial period. The most senior position open to them was “warrant officer class 1,” which could earn them a war gratuity of six shillings per month of service, 30 percent of the sum on offer to white officers of that class. Stringent rules governing Britain’s colonial forces also prohibited these more senior African soldiers from disciplining lower-ranking white troops. Even higher-ranking black soldiers were expected to address the lowest white private as “sir.” What disappoints me is that most of us still have no idea. 1 Like
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by shadowprimezero: 6:54pm On Oct 11, 2019 |
Nigerian Military
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 8:28pm On Oct 11, 2019 |
Tunisia – T-6C Texan Trainer Aircraft WASHINGTON, October 10, 2019 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Tunisia for twelve (12) T-6C Texan trainer aircraft and related equipment and support for an estimated cost of $234 million . The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. 2 Likes |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 8:14am On Oct 12, 2019 |
China Z-20 Helicopter with it's PNVC in view. PNVC - Pilot Night Vision Camera 1 Like
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kabe1: 8:20am On Oct 12, 2019 |
Z-20 and blackhawk 1 Like
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by shadowprimezero: 10:07am On Oct 12, 2019 |
Interesting developments https://mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/af/idUSKBN1WQ20W?__twitter_impression=true |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by ViceAdmirlAgain: 12:26pm On Oct 12, 2019 |
Namibian Navy celebrates 15 years with a parade and open day at the Naval base 1. Marines 2. NS Elephant 3. Marines at the static display 4. Equipment 4 Likes
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by ViceAdmirlAgain: 12:28pm On Oct 12, 2019 |
ViceAdmirlAgain: 1. RG32's 2. Naval officers lined up 3. Marines 4. RG32 5 Likes
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by shadowprimezero: 6:25pm On Oct 12, 2019 |
NAF Air assault training 7 Likes
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Odunayaw(m): 6:52pm On Oct 12, 2019 |
shadowprimezero:Nice pix bro 2 Likes |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by shadowprimezero: 7:13pm On Oct 12, 2019 |
South Africa Maritime Reaction Squadron (MRS) 2 Likes
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by shadowprimezero: 10:31am On Oct 13, 2019 |
NAF Mi-35M dispersing flare countermeasures. 3 Likes
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by shadowprimezero: 11:17am On Oct 13, 2019 |
Nigerian AFSF 2 Likes
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Cannonleo(m): 12:31pm On Oct 13, 2019 |
shadowprimezero:insignia tag shows his navy 2 Likes |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by gabng(m): 3:02pm On Oct 13, 2019 |
Are you confirming or contesting the fact that the pic is that of an AFSF operator? Cannonleo: 2 Likes |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by shadowprimezero: 9:54pm On Oct 13, 2019 |
2 new high speed patrol vessels for the Nigerian navy, NNS OVIA and IRRUA were launched early this year in Wuhan China Displacement 200 tons. Armament 30mm single barreled RCWS, a top speed of up to 35 knots and a cruising range of 1,200 nautical miles (at a speed of 12 knots) Courtesy; @Jakepor21 4 Likes
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Toju200(m): 5:04am On Oct 14, 2019 |
shadowprimezero:Hw are u sure they belong to Nigeria Navy .what if it's private security in Nigeria.Just asking. 1 Like |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by shadowprimezero: 8:23am On Oct 14, 2019 |
Toju200: Just did a bit of digging and found out that the boats do indeed belong to a private security company in Nigeria and NOT the Nigerian Navy. I apologize for the wrong information. https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/maritime-security-world/non-naval/nigeria-s-oms-christens-new-patrol-boat/ 3 Likes |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by shadowprimezero: 8:50am On Oct 14, 2019 |
ISWAP vehicles destroyed by NAF after an attack in Gubio. 23mm technical amongst ISWAP losses 1 Like
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by shadowprimezero: 11:39am On Oct 14, 2019 |
Good couple of days for the NA in Northern Borno against ISWAP. Top commander killed wearing NA uniform armed with a stripped down, railed AK-74 used by the AFSF, two walkie talkies and a pistol 3 Likes 1 Share
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by MiddleDimension: 7:25am On Oct 15, 2019 |
shadowprimezero: pls take this down |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Cannonleo(m): 10:57am On Oct 15, 2019 |
gabng:my humble understanding of AFSF is Airforce Special Forces Operator And you have a navy guy. Do the maths Correct me if am wrong |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Cannonleo(m): 10:59am On Oct 15, 2019 |
shadowprimezero:recognize one radio as a beifong two way radio |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Shaytun: 11:22am On Oct 15, 2019 |
Cannonleo: ARMED FORCES SPECIAL FORCES not Airforce Special Forces Operator. Notice the emphasis on armed forces. 2 Likes |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Shaytun: 11:23am On Oct 15, 2019 |
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 11:51am On Oct 15, 2019 |
Shaytun:Was about to say the same thing 1 Like |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Jimi24: 12:17pm On Oct 15, 2019 |
shadowprimezero: Nigerian Navy will own the GUNS on the boat and CREW the boats. So who owns the boats. The so called owner only gets daily hire rates which is good money I admit. The Nigerian Army is also looking at this model of acquisition funding in addition to making and selling small arms, MRAPs and IFVs. If this model is deployed well, most of state govt security votes in the 36 states will go into buying NAVMC vehicles and Nigerian made surveillance gear for anti banditry and anti kumidnapping patrols to be crewed by NA personnel. 2 Likes |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by shadowprimezero: 5:55pm On Oct 15, 2019 |
SANF soldier on high alert in the DRC 2018 1 Like
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 6:44pm On Oct 15, 2019 |
shadowprimezero: shadowprimezero: Some cat sh!t one stuff here. Good riddance! |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by jteku(m): 6:55pm On Oct 15, 2019 |
Nigerian Air force wings first female fighter/helicopter pilot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Jjgr7XXuGk 2 Likes |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by shadowprimezero: 9:32am On Oct 16, 2019 |
SANF Exercise UKUTHULA 2019 is an integrated exercise which will see the Military Component stabilizing the Country of Carana through military intervention (Scenario 6 of the AU). 3 Likes
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