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1983 Face Off Buhari Vs Idris Deby by bilal4riid(m): 7:29pm On Apr 09, 2020 |
Forgotten Facts : The Three Day War Between Nigeria And Chad. - Politics - Nairaland Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Politics / Forgotten Facts : The Three Day War Between Nigeria And Chad. (42265 Views) Forgotten Facts : Nigeria’s Ballistic Missile Program. Part II. / Forgotten Facts –the Day U.S And Nigerian Soldiers Jointly Kicked ASS In Somalia / Forgotten Facts: The Day Nigeria And Cameroon Almost Went To War Part 1. FAMILY. In the late 1970s, shortly after the civil war and early 1980s, a permanent drought ravaged the entire African Sahel. This led to the deaths of thousands. Thousands more emigrated from one region to another freely despite existing inter state borders. It is in this context of crisis that Nigerian populations begin to occupy certain Cameroonian and Chadian islands arising as a result of the drying up of Lake Chad. But we must realise that for those living in this area, the lines demarcating both countries by Britannia were arbitrary as far as they were concerned. The inhabitants have coexistenced for generations, and were for the most part family. If the settlers, especially Chadian populations live in peace, sharing their useful land and somehow endorsing Nigerian domination? Can we really speak of fixed boundaries in this doubly unstable region? Shortly thereafter, successive military administrators of Borno State supported this occupation by establishing its domination over territories that theoretically were in Chadian soil. Curiously, the Nigerian settlement does not seem to be considered foreign. In 1962 the Lake Chad Basin Commission was established. Iron bars 10 km distant from each other were erected in the Lake to serve as effective border demarcation points. People from both sides lived in relative peace. The gradual withdrawal of the waters of Lake Chad began changing the situation. CLIMATE CHANGE. Since the dawn of the twentieth century, the Lake has been receding :23,500 km in 1962. 19,000 km in 1973. Thus in the mid-1990’s, over 30 villages have been created by more than 11,000 Nigerians in the Chadian of Lake Chad. The contentious Darak, located 35km east of the border with Nigeria was originally occupied by Nigeria fisherman who followed the withdrawal of the waters of the lake in the late 1980’s. PROVOCATION. image nigeriannation.com On 18 April 1983, in a well planned and rehearsed operation, three thousand Chadian soldiers under the command of Idris Derby invaded and seized 19 Islands in the Lake Chad axis in Borno State. Twenty four hours later six villages in Borno State fell to Chadian troops. Stunned by this daring unprovoked attack, Nigeria’s President Alhaji Shehu Shagari orders the Commander of the Nigerian Army 3rd Army Division General Muhammadu Buhari to flush out the invaders. General Buhari, in his capacity as General Officer Comnanding (GOC) augmented his forces with the Nigerian Army 21st Amoured Brigade in Maiduguri. A skilled military tactician General Buhari resisted the temptation to use Nigeria’s overwhelming superiority in amoury and man power to charge headlong . He knew the Chadians were highly skilled fighters who use their excellent mobility to their advantage. Instead he ordered the Nigerian Army Scout Regiment to recconnitor Chadian military positions. The Nigerian Army Scout Regiment is the reconnaissance arm of the infantry. Their job is to obtain and disperse viral combat and battlefield information on the enemy under any conditions. An Army Scout assigned to the 301 Field Artillery Regiment scans the horizon for artillery targets in the vast featureless plains of the Sambisa Forest. Reports from Scouts confirmed the Generals suspicion. Expecting a massive retaliatory attack spearheaded by tanks, the occupying Chadian troops had prepared anti series of tank obstacles on the likely approaches by digging 10 ft trenches around fortified positions. The plan was to lure Nigerian tanks towards the myriad of concealed trenches, making it impossible to navigate. Once trapped the tanks would then be engaged by concealed troops with anti-tank weapons and RPG’s at close range. SHOCK AND AWE. With the Intel gathered by scouts the GOC began preparation for a punitive attack. Taking advantage of the night Nigerian troops quitely moved into flanking positions. At day break, the Nigerian Army, under the able Commander General Muhammadu Buhari launched a massive operation to dislodge the invading Chadian forces. 4,000 soldiers besieged Chadian forces on three fronts. As Chadian troops came under relentless artillery bombardment from the eastern flank, Nigerian soldiers in the Western axis began their push to link up with the 3rd strike component in the rear, effectively encircling Chadian forces. As Chadian casualties mounted General Buhari ordered a temporary halt to the advance, to allow Chadian forces an escape route back into Chad via the northern axis. Stunned and disoriented by the unexpected attack from seemingly everywhere by Nigeria infantry, Chadian soldiers began to abandoned their positions in a disorganized manner and fled the battlefield in droves, leaving their vehicles and equipment behind. It was at this moment that Nigerian troops, led by General Buhari gave chase to the fleeing Chadian soldiers. To the General, flushing out the invaders was not enough, he was determined to make a bold statement to the Chadians and teach them a bitter lesson. Nigerian troops crossed the border into Chadian territory and continued its pursuit. Orders from Nigeria’s President to halt his advance fell on deaf ears. Nigerian troops continued its advance until they were 50 kilometres from the N’Djamena, the Chadian Capital. Facing possible court marshal General Buhari stoped the advance and withdrew his forces. General Buhari was immediately summoned by the President for disobeying a direct order from the President to stop his advance. In his defence the General claimed in the heat of battle he was unaware he had crossed into Chadian territory. Source : https://defensenigeria.blog/2017/08/21/forgotten-facts-the-three-day-war-between-nigeria-and-chad/ (Quote) (Report) 106 Likes (Like) 13 Shares (Share) Re: Forgotten Facts : The Three Day War Between Nigeria And Chad. by aolawale025: 11:56pm On Aug 21, 2017 He was to be fired by Shagari. Hence the coup (Quote) (Report) 108 Likes (Like) 3 Shares (Share) Re: Forgotten Facts : The Three Day War Between Nigeria And Chad. by Mynd44: 11:56pm On Aug 21, 2017 "In his defence the General claimed in the heat of battle he was unaware he had crossed into Chadian territory." grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin Nigga has a sense of humor. (Quote) (Report) 249 Likes (Like) 16 Shares (Share) Re: Forgotten Facts : The Three Day War Between Nigeria And Chad. by TheHistorian(m): 11:59pm On Aug 21, 2017 Is this thread in any way aimed at ridiculing the President?? undecided And to the fOOl dude above me....It's highly disappointing he uses "nigga" indiscreetly when it's clearly an offensive/vulgar word. (Quote) (Report) 17 Likes (Like) 4 Shares (Share) Re: Forgotten Facts : The Three Day War Between Nigeria And Chad. by Nobody: 11:59pm On Aug 21, 2017 aolawale025: He was to be fired by Shagari. Hence the coup He was not. The dire straits of the economy and broad day light corruption was the motivating factor. (Quote) (Report) 63 Likes (Like) 3 Shares (Share) Re: Forgotten Facts : The Three Day War Between Nigeria And Chad. by Mendelssohn(m): 12:00am On Aug 22, 2017 Moral lesson...... (Quote) (Report) 1 Like (Like) 1 Share (Share) Re: Forgotten Facts : The Three Day War Between Nigeria And Chad. by Leomidas46(m): 12:00am On Aug 22, |
Re: 1983 Face Off Buhari Vs Idris Deby by healthserve(m): 7:35pm On Apr 09, 2020 |
I'm cuming. Lemme go an fry beans first. 1 Like |
Re: 1983 Face Off Buhari Vs Idris Deby by kestolove95(m): 7:42pm On Apr 09, 2020 |
We talking 2020 u talking 1983,are u normal at all? 3 Likes |
Re: 1983 Face Off Buhari Vs Idris Deby by bilal4riid(m): 7:52pm On Apr 09, 2020 |
kestolove95:History is power 1 Like |
Re: 1983 Face Off Buhari Vs Idris Deby by Xisnin(m): 7:52pm On Apr 09, 2020 |
Fake news. Total fiction. 3 Likes |
Re: 1983 Face Off Buhari Vs Idris Deby by bilal4riid(m): 7:53pm On Apr 09, 2020 |
healthserve:E b like say edris deby is on mission |
Re: 1983 Face Off Buhari Vs Idris Deby by bilal4riid(m): 7:55pm On Apr 09, 2020 |
Xisnin:https://www.nairaland.com/4003909/forgotten-facts-three-day-war |
Re: 1983 Face Off Buhari Vs Idris Deby by healthserve(m): 7:56pm On Apr 09, 2020 |
Re: 1983 Face Off Buhari Vs Idris Deby by Precious4real50(f): 8:08pm On Apr 09, 2020 |
BMC trying so well to earn a living I still remain Ada ogwashi 3 Likes |
Re: 1983 Face Off Buhari Vs Idris Deby by bilal4riid(m): 9:05pm On Apr 09, 2020 |
Precious4real50:Abed talk to the message |
Re: 1983 Face Off Buhari Vs Idris Deby by Hofbrauhaus(m): 9:11pm On Apr 09, 2020 |
Kudos to the chadians soldiers for helping us kill those useless Bokoharam. After they cut off the head of shekau, they are coming for the sponsors and the BMCs. |
Re: 1983 Face Off Buhari Vs Idris Deby by BoboNkiti19: 9:16pm On Apr 09, 2020 |
Unfortunately that was a long time ago... decades of corruption and coups killed the sophistication and effectiveness of the Nigerian military, the once revered military which used to be an enviable institution of class and professionalism has now been reduced to a political army to serve the parochial interests of a select few of useless leaders... Nigeria right now can't even afford to dare a military confrontation with Chad and not get bloodied badly. 3 Likes |
Re: 1983 Face Off Buhari Vs Idris Deby by DanHaske: 9:21pm On Apr 09, 2020 |
Xisnin:Eyaa, the thing pain you |
Re: 1983 Face Off Buhari Vs Idris Deby by huptin(m): 9:28pm On Apr 09, 2020 |
Una don start again, na all dese tales by moonlight una take scam us to vote Buhari in 2015, where Buhari been see the sense to carry out this well planned strategy? 1 Like |
Re: 1983 Face Off Buhari Vs Idris Deby by GamalNasser: 9:44pm On Apr 09, 2020 |
Lies from the pits of hell , I just called my dad who partook in this particular operation to find out and he said they only went to secure Nigerian Side of the lake Chad shores which has been occupied by chadian fishermen and fish monger , they closed the settlement and sent them back to the chadian side and set up Nigerian authority there . |
Re: 1983 Face Off Buhari Vs Idris Deby by dustmalik(m): 9:54pm On Apr 09, 2020 |
GamalNasser:I know this kind of history pains you a lot |
Re: 1983 Face Off Buhari Vs Idris Deby by JAMO84: 10:21pm On Apr 09, 2020 |
dustmalik:Had the story been about Chadian soldiers chasing Nigerian army into our territory in 1800, he would believe it without asking his father. That dude is allergic to anything good about his own country!!! I AM DONE TALKING |
Re: 1983 Face Off Buhari Vs Idris Deby by pedrilo: 10:24pm On Apr 09, 2020 |
so dis man has very low self awareness from day 1. he is never aware of tins around happenin around him Idris derby invaded naija in 1983 and buhari confronted him history is about to repeat itself cos Idris derby just attacked buhari's boys in sambisa forest last week. bornu state gov met him today to giv him report of d attack by derby on buhari's boys. lets wait n see wat he does dis time |
Re: 1983 Face Off Buhari Vs Idris Deby by Xisnin(m): 10:55pm On Apr 09, 2020 |
bilal4riid:Someone posted fake news about an event that never happened. Then you pointed me to another thread with a link to propaganda website. What difference does it make? |
Re: 1983 Face Off Buhari Vs Idris Deby by kestolove95(m): 12:05am On Apr 10, 2020 |
bilal4riid:Buhari is mad |
Re: 1983 Face Off Buhari Vs Idris Deby by Freddykrueger: 2:15am On Apr 10, 2020 |
Very boring story. President Idriss Debi must have really hurt these zombies so seriously |
Re: 1983 Face Off Buhari Vs Idris Deby by stonemasonn: 2:49am On Apr 10, 2020 |
Lol, We're talking about BH now, let's defeat BH first then we can talk about 1983. |
Re: 1983 Face Off Buhari Vs Idris Deby by Nobody: 2:57am On Apr 10, 2020 |
Oga leave story! We know who the real General is now |
Re: 1983 Face Off Buhari Vs Idris Deby by TRUTHTOPOWER: 6:20am On Apr 10, 2020 |
bilal4riid: Remarkable |
Re: 1983 Face Off Buhari Vs Idris Deby by 0m0nnakoda: 7:10am On Apr 10, 2020 |
There is no need to exaggerate. Nigeria was never at war with Chad Deby was not in charge in 1983 There was a minor skirmish just like we have often seen with Cameroonian gendarmes There is no evidence Buhari was to be sacked Buhari did not conduct the coup ,in fact Babangida was more involved after the coup he was brought in by the plotters just like Murtala Muhammad and Gowon Buhari is not smart enough to plot a coup,he does not have the interpersonal skills and never commanded any loyalty within the army personally u like IBB,Danjuma ,Obasanjo |
Re: 1983 Face Off Buhari Vs Idris Deby by Firstorderwizard(m): 7:15am On Apr 10, 2020 |
Fake news |
Re: 1983 Face Off Buhari Vs Idris Deby by supercase1(m): 8:35am On Apr 10, 2020 |
The chadians ran out of weapons,which wise general will tell his troops to chase the enemy only a foolish commander does that.what if the chadians had ambushed Nigerian troops as they where coming back and killed all of them with mines IEDs and rockets including buhari himself? buhari had always been a foolish and clueless man that how he is foolishly leading Nigerian troops to their death in the war against bokoharam |
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