Xbee007:

As long as you maintain your sanity no problem.

You are not the "sanity police". Just stay on your lane and dont start a fight. Simple & Clear

If you don't like my post, just scroll and pass. Don't dare challenge me. If you want to, then keep the muds aside lets fight dirty.

Again, you are not the Sanity Police to tell me what to do here. So swerve.

Folks,
Kindly provide me with links, PDF books etc on Nigeria's military peace keeping operations. I'm talking the whole gamut, Liberia, Sierra Leone etc. I'll appreciate any other links on Nigerian military history, coup d'etat, biographies of major military actors etc. Thanks.

@Kabe2
@bidexiii
@GabrielYulaw
@Odunayaw
@S400
@Komen
@BlackBaron
@Fynline
And the rest of you kind folks. Much regards
Patwilly.

PRESS RELEASE

MORE BOKO HARAM/ISWAP TERRORISTS KILLED AND OTHERS SURRENDER AS TROOPS SUSTAINS ONSLAUGHT AGAINST ALL CRIMINAL ELEMENTS IN THE COUNTRY

1. In continuation of the aggressive clearance operations across the North East, on 3 June 2020, troops of Army Super Camp 6 Konduga, Borno State in conjunction with Borno State Civilian Joint Task Force, conducted a deliberate ambush operation against BH/ISWAP Terrorists at Lawanti River line and neutralized 6 of them, while others escaped with gunshot wounds.

2. Furthermore, resulting from sustained artillery bombardments and ground assaults against BH/ISWAP Terrorists hideouts, more are surrendering to troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE. On 2 June 2020, 3 of them namely: Mohammed Babagana, Modu Jugudun and Alhaji Usman surrendered to troops of Delta Company at Strong Response Area Pulka in Gwoza LGA of Borno State. The trio confessed to having escaped from their Boko Haram Camp in Dabulari Village, Bama LGA of Borno State after a heavy artillery bombardment of the Camp by troops that led to the death of many of their erstwhile colleagues. During interrogation, they confessed regretting their actions and called on their former colleagues to give up the struggle and save themselves from unprofitable death.

3. Relatedly, on 2 June 2020, the combined troops of 19 Brigade and 401 Special Forces Brigade conducted a robust clearance operation at Doron Naira and Magaji. In Doran Naira, troops recovered one 120mm Mortar base plate, one religious book, metal links for-Aircraft ammunition and a roll of copper wire abandoned by the Boko Haram criminals before the arrival of the own troops. Also, at Daban Magaji, troops had an encounter with some Boko Haram Terrorists hibernating in the area. The valiant troops, through superior fire neutralized 9 of them. Additionally, the troops destroyed one Boko Haram Gun Truck as well as captured one Anti-Aircraft Gun, 2 AK 47 Rifles, and a large cache of Anti-Aircraft ammunition. However, one officer paid the supreme price while one soldier was wounded in action. The soldier wounded in action is currently receiving treatment in our military medical facility.

4. Similarly, on 1 June 2020, troops of 144 Battalion deployed in Madagali, Adamawa State briskly cleared BHT Staging Area and Crossing Points at Lemu, Gajinji and Tsakiraku. During the encounter at Gajinji, troops neutralized one terrorist and arrested 2 adult females namely: Aishatu Manye and Kelune Mate identified to be the local BHT commander’s wives.

5. In the North West Region, on 3 June 2020, troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH acting on credible information raided a bandits’ Camp at Kurmin Dande in Chikun LGA of Kaduna State. During the operation, troops made contact and neutralized 2 of the bandits while others escaped with gunshot wounds. The troops recovered 2 Dane guns, 2 motorcycles, one locally fabricated short gun, 4 cutlasses, 3 cell phones, 2 small solar panels and some clothing items before destroying their camp.

6. Consequently, the Chief of Army Staff, congratulates the gallant troops for their resilience, courage and dedication to the noble cause of defending our fatherland. The High Command of the Armed Forces of Nigeria also encourages the troops to continue to be steadfast and focused as they sustain the onslaught against the enemies of our nation.

You are kindly requested to disseminate above information to the general public for awareness. Thank you for your usual cooperation.

JOHN ENENCHE
Major General
Coordinator
Defence Media Operations
Defence Headquarters
4 June 2020

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COAS VISITS HEADQUARTERS 3 DIVISION JOS, INSPECTS MULTIPLE WELFARE PROJECTS

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai was at the Headquarters 3 Division Nigerian Army Jos on Thursday 4th June 2020, where he inspected several completed and ongoing welfare projects in Maxwell Khobe Cantonment.

During the visit, Gen Buratai inspected Multi-purpose Dam/Integrated Water Treatment Plant which takes care of the water needs of the Barracks community and has capacity to assist surrounding communities in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. Additionally, the dam was designed and constructed to provide additional suitable arena for amphibious training of qualified Nigerian Army personnel.

Gen Buratai also inspected the newly built Rhino Super Market, Maxwell Khobe Cantonment Multi Purpose Cooperative Society Office Complex, newly built Nigerian Army Officers' Wives Association Nursery and Primary Schools' administrative Block, renovated Nigerian Army Officers Wives' Association Model School Playground and the completed elaborate renovation works done at 3 Division Medical Services and Hospital among others.

All these welfare projects would surely benefit officers/soldiers, their families and the surrounding communities of the Cantonment, and are strong indicators that the welfare of Army personnel and their families is one of the top most priorities of the COAS.

Instructively, all the intervention projects inspected by the COAS, including those that were earlier commissioned which cut across socio-economic and religious spheres, were funded by the Army Headquarters and the projects were executed under the direct supervision of the General Officer Commanding 3 Division Nigerian Army Maj Gen Nuhu Angbazo.

The Chief of Training and Operations (Army) Maj Gen EO Udo, Chief of Logistics (Army), Maj Gen JI Unuigbe, General Officer Commanding 3 Division Maj Gen NE Angbazo, Chief of Military Intelligence Maj Gen SA Adebayo, Commanders and Key Staff Officers of the Division accompanied the COAS during the inspection tour of the multiple project sites located in the Cantonment.

The General Officer Commanding the Division who was visibly elated, on behalf of the officers and soldiers of the Division, thanked the COAS for graciously funding the projects which are of tremendous benefits particularly to the soldiers and their families thereby underscoring the unflinching disposition/policy of Lt Gen TY Buratai to troops' welfare.

SAGIR MUSA
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations
4 June 2020

BREAKING: SOLDIER CLIMBS TOWER, INSISTS ON COMMITTING SUICIDE.
Posted by News Express

For over an hour, residents of Jalingo, Taraba State, have been struggling to save a military man from committing suicide.

The soldier, whose name is given as Ali, has climbed the Welcome to Taraba Roadblock Tower -over 24fts high, and is threatening to jump down.

He is speaking in Hausa and pidgin, saying: “I want to die. Allow me to jump down and die.” But the youth who have gathered there are begging him: “Please do not jump. We don’t want you to die.”

Ali is seen on the high altitude Tower, attempting severally to jump down, but the people are trying to make sure they save him if he jumps. But they say they prefer he changes his mind and does not jump.

Witnesses said the soldier’s behaviour attracted their attention when they spotted him on top of the tower pulling and throwing down the items of clothing on him.

“We noticed someone climbing the place and pulling off his clothes. We got there to discover he is someone we know. He was left with under pant and an inner vest and poised to jump. We went close and began to beg him,” an eyewitness said.

A close look reveals he has an injury on his left kneecap, which he bandaged

TERROR WAR: BURATAI WARNS TROOPS: ‘WE WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT COWARDICE, SABOTAGE AND INEFFICIENCY UNDER ANY GUISE; INSPECTS MILITARY HARDWARE AT ARMOURED CORPS CENTRE & SCHOOL, 33 ARTY BRIGADE, BAUCHI.
By Oghenahogie

Against the backdrop of ongoing military operations against national security threats and procurement of new sophisticated hardware, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai has warned troops against cowardice and sabotage as well as inefficiency under any guise.

With several newly acquired military hardware especially armoured battle tanks, it is the belief of the Army Chief that enemies of the country be they terrorists, armed bandits or militias would be crushed in mission areas when troops show commitment and display high level of professional skills.

General Buratai gave the warning on Wednesday when he visited the headquarters of the Nigerian Army Armoured Corps and School, and the 33 Artillery Brigade all in Bauchi to assess troops training in the Operation of Main Battle Tanks and long range Artillery gungire

Col Sagir Musa, Acting Director, Army Public Relations, in s statement noted that the COAS assessed ongoing VT4 Main Battle Tank Training in which 155 officers and soldiers are undergoing training for competent commanders, crew men, drivers and technicians.

Addressing the instructors, staff and 155 participants (all ranks), Gen Buratai expressed satisfaction on the quality/level of training, commitment and discipline of the participants.

He said, “Your discipline, commitment and assimilation is so far quite encouraging and commendable.”

“You should continue to learn well and be able to efficiently operate the new platforms in readiness to your deployment into the mission areas”.

“While I commend your efforts to the training, let me warn that you must operate/handle the new equipment proficiently, we will not accept cowardice, sabotage or inefficiency under any guise whatsoever”

Gen Buratai further urged the participants to maintain high standards of professionalism, effectiveness and discipline in whatever roles they might be assigned or deployed to.

He commended the Commandant, instructors and staff of the school for a good job and directed the students to cooperate fully and learn as well as to apply what they have learnt practically and effectively in the war front.

The course participants, through their course leader, appreciated and commended the inspiring leadership of Gen Buratai and his uncommon efforts in the struggle to end terrorism in Nigeria.

They assured him of unflinching support and commitment to bring terrorism to an end very soon, leveraging fully on the newly acquired equipment by the Nigerian Army.

Gen Buratai used the opportunity to assess the living accommodation of some soldiers in Shadawanka Barracks, 33 Brigade Bauchi whose roofs were destroyed by rainstorm on which repairs are already ongoing as seen during the visit to the affected areas.

Col Sagir said the visit to the sites reflected Gen Buratai’s disposition of placing troops’ welfare as one of his top most priorities noting that construction and renovation of accommodation for personnel of the Nigerian Army is equally ongoing in most of the Nigerian Army Barracks across the country just like in Lagos, Jos, Enugu and Portharcourt among others.

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Scores of armed bandits have been neutralized and their weapons destroyed in air strikes executed by the Air Component of Operation HADARIN DAJI at 2 separate bandits’ camps, at Tsibiri and Manya, in Zurmi Local Government Area (LGA) in Zamfara State. This was recorded yesterday, 6 June 2020, as part of offensive operations Operation ACCORD to rid the North West and North Central States of armed banditry.
The air interdiction mission at Tsibiri, which is located 15Km East of Zurmi, was executed on the heels of credible Human Intelligence (HUMINT) reports indicating that the camp, with its clusters of thatched huts nestled close to a group of trees, was being used by the bandits to house their fighters and store their weapons and ammunition. Accordingly, 2 Nigerian Air Force attack helicopters were dispatched to engage the location scoring accurate hits on the target area leading to the destruction of the structures and the weapons and ammunition stored in them as well as the neutralization of bandits in the huts and surrounding bushes.
The attack helicopters later conducted an air strike on another camp South of Manya, which also resulted in the killing of more armed bandits, including some of their leaders, as they gathered for a meeting at the location.
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, commends the Air Component of Operation HADARIN DAJI for their professionalism and directs them to remain resolute whilst continuing to provide close air support for ongoing ground operations, towards accomplishing the directives of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) to restore normalcy in the North West and North Central Zones of the Country.
JOHN ENENCHE

Major General

Coordinator

Defence Media Operations

Defence Headquarters

7 June 2020

FieldMarshall06:
https://punchng.com/ceding-bakassi-cameroon-saved-nigeria-major-war-ajibola-former-world-court-judge/?amp=1

I read this interview many years ago when coward Ajibola granted it... and I was disgusted.

Obasanjo goofed big time... war or no war, Nigeria should never have handed Bakassi to Cameroun. Despite world judgements, Israel has refused to release occipied territories it captured in wars. No nation would send their troops to fight for Cameroon.

Gens. Abacha or IBB would never have surrendered Bakassi like that. It is shameful when a full grown man touts "surrendering" your land because of fear of war. Very stupid and shameless man called Ajibola. Like Gens. Diya and Adisa.
Shamelessness and cowardise runs deep from that side

In as much as I shouldn't have gratify your comment with a response, but due to the sake of thread sanity, I will.
Don't even imagine that the subtle and coded language of tribalism and the use of pit latrine language in this your post would go unnoticed.
Kindly pass your comments without casting aspersions or denigrating men because of the steps they took. Whatever anyone did then, was done per their level of foresight.
Using subtle pit latrine language doesn't make you sound witty but witless.

Over and Out.

Is Wagner really coming to Nigeria?

Eta22seconds:
Is Wagner really coming to Nigeria?

I saw this too but no update yet

Vikkie14:
In as much as I shouldn't have gratify your comment with a response, but due to the sake of thread sanity, I will.
Don't even imagine that the subtle and coded language of tribalism and the use of pit latrine language in this your post would go unnoticed.
Kindly pass your comments without casting aspersions or denigrating men because of the steps they took. Whatever anyone did then, was done per their level of foresight.
Using subtle pit latrine language doesn't make you sound witty but witless.

Over and Out.

That is what I tried pointing out before he started playing the victim card. The joke is on the spineless mofos liking his posts. The boy is supposed to be serving a one-year ban after insulting another user's mother. Creating another account while serving a ban is even against Nairaland rules.

bidexiii:
BREAKING: SOLDIER CLIMBS TOWER, INSISTS ON COMMITTING SUICIDE.
Posted by News Express

For over an hour, residents of Jalingo, Taraba State, have been struggling to save a military man from committing suicide.

The soldier, whose name is given as Ali, has climbed the Welcome to Taraba Roadblock Tower -over 24fts high, and is threatening to jump down.

He is speaking in Hausa and pidgin, saying: “I want to die. Allow me to jump down and die.” But the youth who have gathered there are begging him: “Please do not jump. We don’t want you to die.”

Ali is seen on the high altitude Tower, attempting severally to jump down, but the people are trying to make sure they save him if he jumps. But they say they prefer he changes his mind and does not jump.

Witnesses said the soldier’s behaviour attracted their attention when they spotted him on top of the tower pulling and throwing down the items of clothing on him.

“We noticed someone climbing the place and pulling off his clothes. We got there to discover he is someone we know. He was left with under pant and an inner vest and poised to jump. We went close and began to beg him,” an eyewitness said.

A close look reveals he has an injury on his left kneecap, which he bandaged

If he jumps he may not die, it aint too high

GeneralFarouq:

If he jumps he may not die, it aint too high

:

#EA

bidexiii:
#EA

BREAKING: "We promised and we have fulfilled". President Sisi sends the Egyptian Army to fight GNA/ISIS/Nusra/FSA/Ottoman terrorist groups in Libya after the latter refused ceasefire deal

Toju200:
BREAKING: "We promised and we have fulfilled". President Sisi sends the Egyptian Army to fight GNA/ISIS/Nusra/FSA/Ottoman terrorist groups in Libya after the latter refused ceasefire deal

this guys are reliable then..
I suspected that cease fire was a trap, and they fell right into it

GeneralFarouq:

If he jumps he may not die, it aint too high

I was thinking the same , forget about the fellow dying , on contrary those on the ground were at the risk of getting squashed kind of.

bidex111:
PRESS RELEASE

MORE BOKO HARAM/ISWAP TERRORISTS KILLED AND OTHERS SURRENDER AS TROOPS SUSTAINS ONSLAUGHT AGAINST ALL CRIMINAL ELEMENTS IN THE COUNTRY

1. In continuation of the aggressive clearance operations across the North East, on 3 June 2020, troops of Army Super Camp 6 Konduga, Borno State in conjunction with Borno State Civilian Joint Task Force, conducted a deliberate ambush operation against BH/ISWAP Terrorists at Lawanti River line and neutralized 6 of them, while others escaped with gunshot wounds.

2. Furthermore, resulting from sustained artillery bombardments and ground assaults against BH/ISWAP Terrorists hideouts, more are surrendering to troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE. On 2 June 2020, 3 of them namely: Mohammed Babagana, Modu Jugudun and Alhaji Usman surrendered to troops of Delta Company at Strong Response Area Pulka in Gwoza LGA of Borno State. The trio confessed to having escaped from their Boko Haram Camp in Dabulari Village, Bama LGA of Borno State after a heavy artillery bombardment of the Camp by troops that led to the death of many of their erstwhile colleagues. During interrogation, they confessed regretting their actions and called on their former colleagues to give up the struggle and save themselves from unprofitable death.

3. Relatedly, on 2 June 2020, the combined troops of 19 Brigade and 401 Special Forces Brigade conducted a robust clearance operation at Doron Naira and Magaji. In Doran Naira, troops recovered one 120mm Mortar base plate, one religious book, metal links for-Aircraft ammunition and a roll of copper wire abandoned by the Boko Haram criminals before the arrival of the own troops. Also, at Daban Magaji, troops had an encounter with some Boko Haram Terrorists hibernating in the area. The valiant troops, through superior fire neutralized 9 of them. Additionally, the troops destroyed one Boko Haram Gun Truck as well as captured one Anti-Aircraft Gun, 2 AK 47 Rifles, and a large cache of Anti-Aircraft ammunition. However, one officer paid the supreme price while one soldier was wounded in action. The soldier wounded in action is currently receiving treatment in our military medical facility.

4. Similarly, on 1 June 2020, troops of 144 Battalion deployed in Madagali, Adamawa State briskly cleared BHT Staging Area and Crossing Points at Lemu, Gajinji and Tsakiraku. During the encounter at Gajinji, troops neutralized one terrorist and arrested 2 adult females namely: Aishatu Manye and Kelune Mate identified to be the local BHT commander’s wives.

5. In the North West Region, on 3 June 2020, troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH acting on credible information raided a bandits’ Camp at Kurmin Dande in Chikun LGA of Kaduna State. During the operation, troops made contact and neutralized 2 of the bandits while others escaped with gunshot wounds. The troops recovered 2 Dane guns, 2 motorcycles, one locally fabricated short gun, 4 cutlasses, 3 cell phones, 2 small solar panels and some clothing items before destroying their camp.

6. Consequently, the Chief of Army Staff, congratulates the gallant troops for their resilience, courage and dedication to the noble cause of defending our fatherland. The High Command of the Armed Forces of Nigeria also encourages the troops to continue to be steadfast and focused as they sustain the onslaught against the enemies of our nation.

You are kindly requested to disseminate above information to the general public for awareness. Thank you for your usual cooperation.

JOHN ENENCHE
Major General
Coordinator
Defence Media Operations
Defence Headquarters
4 June 2020

When them form this new SF brigade?

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1. During blocking operations against interstate movement of Bandits and Cattle rustlers, troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH under Operation ACCORD on 7 June 2020 neutralized 2 bandits, while others fled with gunshot wounds at Tabani and Tashan Bawa (Border between Sabuwa LGA in Katsina State and Kuyello District in Birnin Gwari LGA of KADUNA State). Items recovered include one AK 47 rifle and 2 mobile phones.

2. As a matter of security alert, people in the general area of Operation ACCORD, should report individuals with sudden and suspicious injuries to the security forces. This is to ensure that escapees are mopped up.

3. The Military High Command congratulates Operation WHIRL PUNCH for their commitment. While the general public is requested to continue to provide timely and credible information that is already yielding results.

JOHN ENENCHE
Major General
Coordinator
Defence Media Operations
Defence Headquarters
7 June 2020

bidexiii:
[/b]Boko Haram Engage Nigerian Troops In Gunfight Around Maiduguri, Borno State

The incident led to panic among civilians living in the area.[b]

I pray our troops come out victorious.

bidexiii:
[/b] African Al-Qaeda Chief, Abdelmalek Droukdel, Killed By French Forces In Mali After Seven-Year Manhunt.

Florence Parly has announced that Abdelmalek Droukdel and members of his inner circle were killed on Thursday during the operation in Mali where thousands of French troops have been deployed to tackle jihadist groups in the area [b]

Makes Shekau the longest evasive raghead leader now. @janjaweedi what’s your opinion?

Eta22seconds:

Makes Shekau the longest evasive raghead leader now. @janjaweedi what’s your opinion?

From my Opinion Mr Shekau BHT it's not even in Nigeria perhaps....

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

Eta22seconds:

Makes Shekau the longest evasive raghead leader now. @janjaweedi what’s your opinion?

Many soldiers believe the real shekau died in the first week of the offensive in 2015/2016...

Eta22seconds:

I pray our troops come out victorious.

BHT/ISWAP as gone back in Using Suicide Bombers
Three Killed yesterday
Unfortunately we lost three Vigilante when they tried to approach the third suspected one

Toju200:
BHT/ISWAP as gone back in Using Suicide Bombers
Three Killed yesterday
Unfortunately we lost three Vigilante when they tried to approach the third suspected one

ISWAP hardly attacks Maiduguri or even use Suicide bombers. It's Mostly BHT that does that. ISWAP controls an area where they can only come to Maiduguri through Baga Road and Yobe road. If they ever try coming through Baga Road it will likely be a death sentence because of the Biggest barracks in Northeast Maimalari Barracks is right at the entrance of Maiduguri-Monguno-Baga Road. That is why peeps who live at Baga and Damasak Road areas in Maid can snore till day break without any fear .

I doubt if anyone has ever confirmed ISWAP using suicide since its existence. If they wanna attack they come fully prepared with Gun trucks. Even BHT do not have as many Guntrucks as ISWAP. Last week they came out with 11 Guntrucks on Monguno to road and abducted some civilians and told others to tell the Military and community that Mamman Nur faction is back. Really saddening that those who they abducted have been slaughtered and their bodies were dropped back on the road side by ISWAP on Saturday.