BabaOwen:


Some comments for here dey always make me laugh

The only thing we can do is impose sanctions, if is a direct sanction by Nigeria on Mali, it might not even have an effect on them at all. Only through ECOWAS can we hurt them with sanctions.

Any decision that will be make on Mali can't be done by Nigeria alone. We need the cooperation of ECOWAS, France and the UN.

Make una stop exaggerating Nigeria power and influence as at now.

there is even no need for us to even form anything. They're doing fine. We'll keep our little God-given overstretched assets at home.

demolition:

Underestimating the enemy like this is why we are getting fisted by this clowns

The army needs to hire capable hands for PR.
See weting a whole national army handle dey post.

Omo


https://twitter.com/HQNigerianArmy/status/1296090328341057536?s=19

This is actually very good. It is not underestimating the enemy. It is propaganda. It is demoralizing young would be recruits planning on joining Boko Haram.

Egypt will receive 30 Sukhoi 35 . 22 in 2020 , 08 in 2021

another (unknown) export customer will receive 34 Su-35s from 2022.

#COIN

Whyem15:

Magumeri doesn't have any military presence. A telecommunication mast was destroyed and suspected military informants and tax defaulted were killed.
The Airforce had divided its assets between north east and north west hence the increase in the attacks.
This is the best time to give all police helicopters to the airforce so that they can be maximized

Soldiers were deployed there on Monday after over six months absence. On that same Monday ISWAP came looking for the Soldiers that redeployed there. The Soldiers got this info and moved out of Magumeri on the same day.

ISWAP has sworn that Soldiers should never return to that town called Magumeri

cutievik:

An attack on Maiduguri is eminent, this are human shields to be used as foot soldiers..

Nigeria Army is ......

Nope Bro. Monguno is the Biggest catch. They are more concerned on conquering Monguno and that will be the end of Northern Borno and the Lake Chad Basin. If Monguno is conquered every Soldier in Kukawa, Abadam, Damasak, Gubio, Nganzai, Marte, Gudumbali will be scared to remain in their respective FOBs

Whyem15:

Magumeri doesn't have any military presence. A telecommunication mast was destroyed and suspected military informants and tax defaulted were killed.
The Airforce had divided its assets between north east and north west hence the increase in the attacks.
This is the best time to give all police helicopters to the airforce so that they can be maximized

Wetin Airforce wan use Bell Helicopter do for a volatile region? that's suicidal bro. Bandits in Kaduna nearly brought down one talk more of the more ferocious and daring ISWAP guys.
Unless na fufu and tuwo them wan use am to dey distribute for IDP camps.

ugo4u:

Wetin Airforce wan use Bell Helicopter do for a volatile region? that's suicidal bro. Bandits in Kaduna nearly brought down one talk more of the more ferocious and daring ISWAP guys.
Unless na fufu and tuwo them wan use am to dey distribute for IDP camps.

At least for scout missions.

SamuelAnyawu:



Nope Bro. Monguno is the Biggest catch. They are more concerned on conquering Monguno and that will be the end of Northern Borno and the Lake Chad Basin. If Monguno is conquered every Soldier in Kukawa, Abadam, Damasak, Gubio, Nganzai, Marte, Gudumbali will be scared to remain in their respective FOBs

The military knows this yet they are waiting for the day another attempt will be made. I'm just tired
The civilians abducted in kukawa will be used as shields against air strikes. Everyday these terrorists adapts yet we have refused to change strategy.

Whyem15:


At least for scout missions.


The military knows this yet they are waiting for the day another attempt will be made. I'm just tired

The type of Helicopter NPF uses isn't fit for purpose in the theatre of operations. Moreover I don't know any country that uses Rotor wing for scouting/surveillance mission. One bullet AA round aimed at the engine, propeller or Pilot could spell doom.

bidexiii:
Egypt will receive 30 Sukhoi 35 . 22 in 2020 , 08 in 2021

another (unknown) export customer will receive 34 Su-35s from 2022.

hope they still have the us military aid. This one they're buying Russian hardware in tens

So some idiots in the defense ministry decided to give $394 million to a foreign individual for weapons procurement and he has now disappeared so they had no choice than to declare him wanted. Even if he is found, can that amount be recovered?
Honestly, heads need to roll for this.

Whyem15:
So some idiots in the defense ministry decided to give $394 million to a foreign individual for weapons procurement and he has now disappeared so they had no choice than to declare him wanted. Even if he is found, can that amount be recovered?
Honestly, heads need to roll for this.

I don't think it's true.

youghs:


I don't think it's true.

me too never still believe this thing

youghs:


I don't think it's true.

It is, the company was used by the former NSA several times in shady deals. There is even a case in a US court concerning weapons procurement on behalf of the Nigerian military involving the company and a US company that was supposed to supply the weapons but failed.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.casemine.com/judgement/us/5914f499add7b04934986b78/amp
The company was also contracted to pay Ukrainian mercenary pilots to fly NAF aircrafts in 2014.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://saharareporters.com/2017/10/14/%25E2%2580%2598how-we-fought-boko-haram-ukranian-mercenaries-posing-instructors%25E2%2580%2599-retired-airforce-chief&ved=2ahUKEwjxhLm0u6nrAhWHOcAKHQBNBAM4ChAWMAl6BAgEEAE&usg=AOvVaw0BtC984vAuMQirUyviDvGu
Pa
Part of the weapons the company was supposed to supply are 30 T-72s and some numbers of shilka guns with thousands of ammunitions. Just check the name of the company and you will see several weapons we paid for but will never get.

Whyem15:

It is, the company was used by the former NSA several times in shady deals. There is even a case in a US court concerning weapons procurement on behalf of the Nigerian military involving the company and a US company that was supposed to supply the weapons but failed.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.casemine.com/judgement/us/5914f499add7b04934986b78/amp
The company was also contracted to pay Ukrainian mercenary pilots to fly NAF aircrafts in 2014.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://saharareporters.com/2017/10/14/%25E2%2580%2598how-we-fought-boko-haram-ukranian-mercenaries-posing-instructors%25E2%2580%2599-retired-airforce-chief&ved=2ahUKEwjxhLm0u6nrAhWHOcAKHQBNBAM4ChAWMAl6BAgEEAE&usg=AOvVaw0BtC984vAuMQirUyviDvGu
Pa
Part of the weapons the company was supposed to supply are 30 T-72s and some numbers of shilka guns with thousands of ammunitions. Just check the name of the company and you will see several weapons we paid for but will never get.

so like this theft/ fraud incident happened around 2014
Am I right?

Whyem15:
So some idiots in the defense ministry decided to give $394 million to a foreign individual for weapons procurement and he has now disappeared so they had no choice than to declare him wanted. Even if he is found, can that amount be recovered?
Honestly, heads need to roll for this.

www.nairaland.com/attachments/12167957_img20200820094909_jpege33df2c251a3bec08afbf99b0b4fe725

If I’m not mistaken this happened in Niger not Nigeria. Oga Beegs coverd it, see below.

BEEGEAGLES BLOG
@beegeaglesblog
Defence Procurement Ripoffs in Niger By Citizens & The Inevitable Nigeria Angle..

https://www.occrp.org/en/investigations/notorious-arms-dealer-hijacked-nigers-budget-and-bought-arms-from-russia


Aboubacar Hima



I didn’t read the article.

Whyem15:

It is, the company was used by the former NSA several times in shady deals. There is even a case in a US court concerning weapons procurement on behalf of the Nigerian military involving the company and a US company that was supposed to supply the weapons but failed.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.casemine.com/judgement/us/5914f499add7b04934986b78/amp
The company was also contracted to pay Ukrainian mercenary pilots to fly NAF aircrafts in 2014.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://saharareporters.com/2017/10/14/%25E2%2580%2598how-we-fought-boko-haram-ukranian-mercenaries-posing-instructors%25E2%2580%2599-retired-airforce-chief&ved=2ahUKEwjxhLm0u6nrAhWHOcAKHQBNBAM4ChAWMAl6BAgEEAE&usg=AOvVaw0BtC984vAuMQirUyviDvGu
Pa
Part of the weapons the company was supposed to supply are 30 T-72s and some numbers of shilka guns with thousands of ammunitions. Just check the name of the company and you will see several weapons we paid for but will never get.

But this government doesn't deal with contractors now. It's government to government contracts when arms procurement is concerned

Toju200:
so like this theft/ fraud incident happened around 2014
Am I right?

Yeah, 2014. Dasuki really made use of the company to steal from the country.

Litmus:
BEEGEAGLES BLOG
@beegeaglesblog
Defence Procurement Ripoffs in Niger By Citizens & The Inevitable Nigeria Angle..

https://www.occrp.org/en/investigations/notorious-arms-dealer-hijacked-nigers-budget-and-bought-arms-from-russia

https://www.occrp.org/assets/investigations/Hima.jpg
Aboubacar Hima



I didn’t read the article.

He is a citizen of Niger but resides in Nigeria and the company is located in Nigeria.

youghs:
I have a question that has been on mind for a while now.
Do you guys think delivery of attack platforms we are expecting like the JF17, tucanos, mi35m etc would make any difference to this war?
To me I don't think there would be any difference cos with the look of things the Airforce doesn't lack any strike ability against bokoharam location. The platforms might only make striking easier for the pilots and that's all.
bidexiii
Toju200
faithful007
komekn
LTGEN
ugo4u
GeneralMarshall
demolition
nemesis8u
Tobiloba2407
seankafor

What's your thought on this?

you're right NAF does have strike capabilities against BHT/ ISWAP but it's limited hence procurement for advance systems.
For example the MI35M is more advanced than the other Mi24v/35p
The super Tucano is upgraded than the alpha jet and can deliver guided munitions
It can be used for ISR ( advantage over the alpha jet) and CAS
The alpha jet also depends on Other ISR platforms during interdiction missions for target acquisitions hence the procurement of Drones,JF17,super Tucano
For low fuel cost and longer Loitering time Drones play a big role

Litmus:

www.nairaland.com/attachments/12167957_img20200820094909_jpege33df2c251a3bec08afbf99b0b4fe725

If I’m not mistaken this happened in Niger not Nigeria. Oga Beegs coverd it, see below.

I guess he also duped Niger.

youghs:


But this government doesn't deal with contractors now. It's government to government contracts when arms procurement is concerned

GEJ's

Please why is ecowas and the UN trying to force Democracy down the throats of malians. If they like the military style, then leave them. They'll bear any consequences resulting from their choice.

This morning, I will be briefing you on operations of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies across the Country, in line with our weekly schedule. The various operations have progressed satisfactorily in all the theatres from 13-19 August 2020.
NORTH-EAST ZONE

The troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have continued to exhibit sustained resilience in the fight against terrorism in the North East zone of the Country. During the period under review, as troops successfully conducted aggressive clearance operations and dominate the theatres of operation, the Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE conducted comprehensive precision strikes, to mark the launching of its subsidiary Operation HAIL STORM.
Several air interdiction operations were conducted at identified Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) targets in the Lake Chad and Sambisa Forest areas of Borno State. These attacks were conducted at Tumbuma Baba, on 16 August 2020, one of the Island settlements on the fringes of the Lake Chad. Additionally, the logistics facilities of BHT at Bukar Meram on the fringes of the Lake Chad were also destroyed on 17 August 2020. The attack on the locations scored devastating hits on the settlement, killing not fewer than 20 terrorists and destroying their structures. Several BHT and ISWAP commanders were also killed and some of their dwellings destroyed at Boboshe, a village along the river line on the eastern part of the Sambisa Forest.
Meanwhile, troops of Army Super Camp 9, on 16 August 2020, engaged BHTs and ISWAP elements during clearance operations at Dikwa LGA of Borno State. During the operation, 2 terrorists were neutralized while one AK 47 rifle and 8 rounds of 7.62mm (special) were recovered. Similarly, troops of Strong Response Area, Pulka while on a fighting patrol, encountered and engaged BHTs/ISWAP elements along Road Pulka-Firgi-Banki Junction in Gwoza LGA of Borno State. In the process, a terrorist was neutralized while 2 fully loaded AK 47 rifles, two 36 hand grenades, one motorcycle and IED materials were recovered by the troops. Similarly, troops of 144 Battalion on ambush operation encountered and engaged BHTs/ISWAP elements at Wagga Mangoro and Wagga Lawal in the same LGA. The terrorists fled due to superior fire power of the troops. In another encounter troops of 151 Task Force Battalion neutralized 2 terrorists along Road Banki-Pulka in Bama LGA of Borno State.
Deducing from these results within the period, it is clear that, troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria are resolute in their endeavor to end the BHT/ISWAP menace in the North East.
NORTH-WEST ZONE

In continuation of intensive clearance operation in the North-West zone of the country, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI have continued to record tremendous successes against the bandits. Within the period under review, in a combined special clearance operation, troops of operation SAHEL SANITY destroyed 12 bandit camps at Yobe Baranda in Batsari LGA of Katsina State. Three armed bandits were also neutralized in the process while others escaped with various degrees of gunshot wounds. Equally, troops of Operation SAHEL SANITY deployed at Forward Operating Base Sabon Birni LGA of Sokoto State on 15 August 2020 after an undercover operation successfully smashed a notorious illegal arms smuggling syndicate who specialize in massive arms supply to bandits in the North West from across the international borders. The three suspects all Nigerien citizens were intercepted at Dantudu in Mailailai District of Sabon Birni LGA of Sokoto State with 6 AK 47 Rifles, 3 AK 47 Rifle magazines and 2,415 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition concealed in various parts of their vehicle. It therefore goes to show that some of the security challenges in the country have external influence. The suspects are currently in custody undergoing preliminary investigation before being handed over to the prosecuting agency.
These successes recorded within the period are evident of the troop’s determination, resilience and commitment to end the security challenges bedeviling the North West zone. Farming, social and economic activities are once again flourishing in the North West zone. Interestingly, a total of 14 bandits were killed from this zone of the country for the period reviewed.
SOUTH-SOUTH ZONE

Troops of Operation DELTA SAFE have continued with the aggressive fight against crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism and illegal oil bunkering in the zone with attendant successes. Within the period under review, Nigerian Navy Ship PATHFINDER patrol team discovered an illegal refining site at Okorosa Creek. The site had a reservoir laden with an estimated 943.47 barrels of product suspected to be crude oil. The site was deactivated. Similarly, on 14 August 2020, another site was discovered at Yalama community in Akokoturo LGA Rivers State. The site, which had 2 metal reservoirs laden with an estimated 150,000 litres of illegally refined AGO was deactivated.
Relatedly, personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship DELTA deployed onboard the Ocean Marine Solutions Houseboat along Yeye Creek in Burutu LGA of Delta State visited a previously deactivated Illegal Refining Site around Fonkro Community. The site was observed to have been reactivated and had 6 ovens, 7 surface metal storage tanks and 3 dugout pits cumulatively laden with about 120,000 litres of product suspected to be illegally refined AGO and 566.08 barrels of product suspected to be stolen crude oil. The storage facilities and product were dismantled while the site was earmarked for swamp buggy operation. Additionally, on 15 Aug 20, at Ikpemu Community along Jones Creek in Warri South LGA of Delta State, the patrol team intercepted and impounded a large wooden boat laden with about 132,000 litres of products suspected to be illegally refined AGO.
Gleaning from these, it is clear that, troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies working together remain committed to the fight against economic sabotage.
NORTH CENTRAL ZONE



In the North-Central zone, troops have continued to sustain intensive clearance operations which have yielded remarkable successes. Within the period under review, troops of Operations SAFE HAVEN, THUNDER-STRIKE AND WHIRL STROKE conducted several ambushes, raids and clearance patrols at various locations in the zone.
Notably, on 13 August 2020, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN intercepted and nabbed 5 suspected armed robbers at a snap checkpoint established at Makera. The suspects were arrested along with a red Vectra car with registration number PLATEAU BF-335-JJN used in perpetrating their heinous crimes. The criminals confessed to be members of a syndicate who specialize in robbing unsuspecting passengers along the highways. The suspects are being profiled after which they will be handed over to the Nigeria Police for further action. Troops also apprehended 2 armed robbers following credible intelligence report on their activities in Rukkaya village of Mavo district in Wase LGA of Plateau State.
Additionally, the Air Component of Operation THUNDER STRIKE equally neutralized several armed bandits at their camp in the Kuduru Forest area of Kaduna State on 13 August 2020. The feat was achieved through air strikes carried out on the heels of intelligence reports indicating the convergence of members of an Ansaru Terrorist Sect-linked bandits group, led by one Mallam Abba, at the location. Aerial surveillance missions conducted over the area also observed some bandits, wielding weapons in the forest. Several of the bandits were killed as the attack aircraft strafed the area, while others attempting to escape were mopped-up in follow-on attacks.
Meanwhile, troops of Nigerian Navy Ship LUGARD stationed at Olamaboro LGA of Kogi State, on 15 August 2020 arrested 2 suspected armed bandits. The arrests were made at Abarkponi Guest House in Okpo Community of Olamaboro LGA following a tip-off. Items recovered from the suspects include a service pistol, charms and GSM handsets. The suspects and recovered items were handed over to the Nigeria Police for further investigation and prosecution.
Relatedly, on 18 August 2020, troops of Sector 2 Operation WHIRL STROKE acting on credible intelligence on the location of a hideout being used by some armed militia linked to wanted Benue militia leader Terwase Akwaza aka Gana around Abaji in Katsina Ala LGA of Benue State, swiftly conducted a dawn raid operation on the identified hideout popularly known as small London located at Amafu village. Contact was made with the armed militia men, troops swiftly responded with superior fire forcing them to flee in disarray into the surrounding forest. One of the wanted kingpins, Mr Atsor AKA smallie was neutralized during the encounter while others escaped. Troops recovered one AK 47 rifle and 17 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition during the operation.
As part Of Civil Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities, Headquarters Operation SAFE HAVEN on 12 August 2020 commissioned a total of 6 hand pump boreholes at various communities in Plateau State. Three of the boreholes were commissioned at Mazat, a Fulani community in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State, Mungi and Shimilang communities in Mangu LGA. The other 3 boreholes were commissioned at 332 AR barracks (the location of FOB Shendam) and Kuka and Aningo villages in Shendam LGA of Plateau State. The projects were part of Operation SAFE HAVEN CIMIC activities aimed at enhancing cordial relations with host communities in the state towards achieving total peace on the Plateau.
Furthermore, Headquarters Operation SAFE HAVEN also held stakeholders meeting with Fulani leaders at Gidan Ado, as well as Maiyanga, Hura, Zirishe and Dundu community leaders, all in Riyom LGA Plateau State. Similarly, meetings were held with JNI (Jama’atu Nasril Islam) and CAN (Christian Association of Nigeria) leaders in Barkin Ladi LGA, and also with community leaders at Fadan Karshi village in Sanga LGA of Kaduna State.
The Military High Command commends all the gallant troops of the Armed Forces and personnel of other security agencies involved in various operations across the country for their steadfastness, doggedness and commitment. They are equally encouraged to remain resolute and decisive in curtailing the activities of all criminal elements in the country. Members of the general public are hereby reassured that the Nigerian Military will continue to tackle the security challenges to ensure that normalcy is attained in all the geo political zones of the Country. However their support is highly solicited in the area of providing credible information to assist out operations. Thank you.




JOHN ENENCHE

Major General

Coordinator

Defence Media Operations

Defence Headquarters

20 August 2020

Let it rain

Almost all the geopolitical regions in Nigeria have turn to a battleground

bidexiii:
Egypt will receive 30 Sukhoi 35 . 22 in 2020 , 08 in 2021

another (unknown) export customer will receive 34 Su-35s from 2022.

Na wa for Egypt o.

youghs:
I have a question that has been on mind for a while now.
Do you guys think delivery of attack platforms we are expecting like the JF17, tucanos, mi35m etc would make any difference to this war?
To me I don't think there would be any difference cos with the look of things the Airforce doesn't lack any strike ability against bokoharam location. The platforms might only make striking easier for the pilots and that's all.
bidexiii
Toju200
faithful007
komekn
LTGEN
ugo4u
GeneralMarshall
demolition
nemesis8u
Tobiloba2407
seankafor

What's your thought on this?

For me,,, the purchase of the Mi-35 gunship and the Super Tucano would obviously change the war. They are the decisive platforms we need to pound ISWAP from the air and frustrate them.

When the air-strikes become regular,,, ISWAP would become helpless and start giving up.

Combine Tucano, Mi-35 and helicopter gunners, then ISWAP and Boko Haram would end sooner. So yes, the purchase would change the war for good, provided the assets are well deployed.

BabaOwen:
Almost all the geopolitical regions in Nigeria have turn to a battleground

My Owerri has not turned into a battleground yet . Make I do go Annual leave break go chow D-Angels fish

Can someone please explain to me the antagonism against South Africa, expressed by some in this thread?
I follow about 30 military sites around the world - mostly based in countries which buy SA defence hardware - and all run all sorts of stories about SA.
But it is mostly here that I read uninformed antipathy.

For example: Nigeria bought about 40 REVA APCs and neglected to include on-going and future maintenance and spare parts in the final contract. Those vehicles have been run to the ground. Ordinarily the fault would be abscribed to the buyer, but I've seen instances where the manufacturer is being blamed.

Never mind that REVA APCs are still going and performing superbly in Yemen, Iraq, Somalia, Egypt, Thailand, UAE, Iraqi Kurdistan, Equatorial Guinea and various US police SWAT teams.

So what's the carping really about?