MikeCZAR:
See how Chadian soldiers are effective against BH?
Unlike some who keep claiming "our operations having an effect", while BH keeps capturing more land.
RESCUE NIGERIA MIGHTY CHAD!!!!!

No, it shows that the press are doing all they can to suppress any news coming out of Nigeria that is good and to exaggerate negatives. Nigerian Army have been on the offensive all week.

http://www.turkishweekly.net/news/179514/nigerian-army-39-dislodges-39-boko-haram-from-ne-town.html

http://www.osundefender.org/?p=210559&cpage=1
How Nigeria Fighter Jets Bombed Boko Haram’s Camp

It is all part of the Psych warfare and propaganda to undermine Nigeria and we are just laughing.

andrewza:



They tried to cover up the loss. So I would say they don't care.

I suppose you failed to read the part where it said they were looking for the pilots.

dakingsman:
Ok apparently this Alpha Jet is New in Service

@Darkingsman. That pic isn't an Alpha Jet. An Alpha jets wings are above the engines. This is an unknown aircraft. It may be an F-5 or T-38 Talon.

DieVluit:


EVERYONE denied:

1. That it had crashed; and
2. That the beheaded pilot was a NAF man.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/10/confusion-beheading-air-force-pilot-captured-killed/

You get your facts straight. Seeing as you are the one in the mood of posting about retrievals, was the jet retrieved?

What an Olodo. Where did they refute the fact that the Jet was lost? Wasn't it the NAF that reported one of their Alpha Jets missing? What they were denying was the photograph which was super-imposed, as such, they denied it was the actual pilot.

“The picture of a man beheaded in the video is superimposed,” he said without elaborating. “Our plane is still missing and we are looking for it. Boko Haram is just making unfounded claims.” - See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/10/confusion-beheading-air-force-pilot-captured-killed/#sthash.aIk96aqW.dpuf

Why on earth can't I post a tweet about the UAV's retrieval if that was what happened?

DieVluit:


Is it,now? Did thy also "retrieve" the missing jet from last year, which they denied had crashed?

Yes? No? Maybe?

Why don't you go and tweet and ask Edward? It was on the 27th.

BTW, nobody denied any jets had crashed. Get your facts right.

Edward @DonKlericuzio · 1h 1 hour ago

An officer told me #BokoHaram tried counter attacked #Michika from rear but was fight off effectively. No encirclement or retreat
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Edward @DonKlericuzio · 1h 1 hour ago

Frontline reports of #BokoHaram pouring fighters into #Gulak from #Gwoza as captured BH deserters who fled waga mongoro villages confirms
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Edward @DonKlericuzio · 1h 1 hour ago

Several Tauregs were killed among the #BokoHaram jihadists in #Michika on Wednesday. A tracked APC was destroyed and several arms siezed
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Edward @DonKlericuzio · Jan 27

The #Nigeria CH3 A1-Air-Ground missile armed UAV that crashed at Dumge village N.E Nigeria has been retrieved

Edward @DonKlericuzio · 3h 3 hours ago

Nigerian Army vanguard troops engages #BokoHaram Terrorists in #Madagali 1st time after its capture in 4months just as #Michika is Liberated

Overnight, Nigerian Army Artillery shells flashing across sky, explosions thundering across fields. Madagali environs hammered.

Henry120:


No, this is not the problem. The issue is with the Nigerian life style of been reactive. We seem to only respond and not pre-empt news reports. It would have been sensible for our DHQ to release a comment to this effect before this report was released by the BBC.


Operation Serval worked so well, not because the french are super-humans or knew how to really fight, but because the French controlled entirely the narrative of the story.

For instance, over 100 french troops were pinned down by only a dozen jihadists, the french had to call in cannon fire from gunships and PGM.

I hear you, but it appears it was the guy from Niger that broke the news, so one has to ask why? Did they contact Nigeria to verify?, no.

The Nigerian Armed Forces have been conducting operations for days now, though they have not been specific, although there was that news report recently that said there would be a push involving MNJTF.

Fynline:


DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA @DefenceInfoNG
· 2h 2 hours ago
RE: #Malamfatori is within the Area of Operation covered by the Multinational Joint Task Force of which #Chad has always been a part. /1



DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA @DefenceInfoNG
· 1h 1 hour ago
The #Nigerian Airforce has also been conducting air mission there for 2 days now. It is all part of the ongoing efforts against terrorism./2

The problem typically is, Nigerians will ignore this info even though it was clearly a joint effort by the Nigerian Airforce that have been bombing the town for 2 days and Chadian troops.

We certainly know how to denigrate ourselves.

mzilakazi:



One thing in short, you can never claim territory using drones especially the faulty ones. You have been dubbed again with drones that come falling from the sky.

Boko will not worry, they will just leave the drones to drop down by themselves and remove all the weapons and use them against your military. You are being warned!!!!

You really are a r$tard.

South African desperados.

mzilakazi:


Dream on brother!!!

In that dream, I can see South Africa coming into shot . Beware the Ides of March.

While the Southies are busy believing everything they read and distorting facts, things are happening;

Nigerian military set for “final onslaught” against Boko Haram — Source
January 23, 2015Nnenna Ibeh

The Nigerian military is set for a final, and comprehensive onslaught against the extremist Boko Haram group, in an operation expected to end by before February election, a website that distributes press statements for the Nigerian military, has reported.

PRNigeria quoted a military source as saying that government forces have finalized plans to conduct a “once and for all comprehensive operations” towards the elimination of Boko Haram terrorists in parts of North East.

The news came a day after President Goodluck Jonathan’s National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, said the fighting has been undermined by “cowardly soldiers” who prefer giving every excuse in the world to fighting the extremists.

PRNigeria said the new military plan came as the Jonathan administration became so worried by the activities of Boko Haram, especially after viewing the latest video from the terror group, in which its leader, Abubakar Shekau, claimed they have enough weapons to overrun Nigeria and its neighbours.

The report said the military plan has been approved by the federal government, and has also received the assurance of cooperation and support of Cameroun, Niger and Chad, who now appear to have realised the danger posed by continuing to allow terrorists free movement across the borders.

“Nigerian military is reviewing strategy in the combat against terrorists to accommodate joint and combined operations with neighbouring military organisations,” the source was quoted as saying.

Massive deployment of air and amphibious assets are expected to feature in the operation.

Preparatory to the mission, the Defence Headquarters has changed the General Officer Commanding the 7 Division which is the leading formation in the counter-terrorism campaign, the source was quoted as saying.

The source said the deployment for the mission will facilitate the elimination of safe haven and escape routes of Boko Haram terrorists within Nigeria and neighbouring countries.

PRNigeria also reported that innocent citizens living in terrorist-infested areas are expected to vacate temporarily to safer towns.

Speaking to PRNigeria, Defence spokesperson, Chris Olukolade declined comment on details of the operation, he however, said the military would not relent in its efforts to restore peace to every part of the country.

He also admitted that all the countries bordering Nigeria are willing to compliment the efforts in Nigeria as terrorism has remained a menace or threat to all in the region.

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/175472-nigerian-military-set-final-onslaught-boko-haram-source.html

mzilakazi:



The west have nothing to do with this news, they merely wrote down what was said by your top security adviser in your land during press conference. He confirmed your totals to be at 62000 and not your bogus numbers. So, should we believe him or you, who does not have any top position in the government. However, it is your words against his.

You see how daft you are, are you saying he knows more that the former CAS how many soldiers he had under his command? This is on top of the known fact that there has been serious recruitment going on the last few years so the numbers are between 100,000 - 150,000 as I write.

mzilakazi:
Nigerian military has a total strength of 62 000 soldiers as confirmed by the security adviser and not the total of 100 000 from the lies which were always spread and peddled by @agaigust.


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/11362957/Our-cowardly-soldiers-avoid-fighting-Boko-Haram-says-Nigerias-security-chief.html

Stop believing your white masters in the West. The NA was about 100,000 in 2013 and were recruiting to increase the size to 150,000.

You are too dumb to recognize relentless western propaganda.

BTW, he said the troops who dropped their weapons and ran were cowards, not Nigerian soldiers are cowards. But, whatever makes you sleep at night.

http://tribune.com.ng/news2013/index.php/en/news/item/9657-150-000-soldiers-needed-to-tackle-terrorism-coas

mzilakazi:


Boko captured your weapons in your arsenal dummy. Nigerian military weapons are rusty anyway.

Where are the T-72 tanks you said they had captured, dummy?

That infamous CNN report on Nigerian army
January 21, 2015

- By Aloy Ejimakor –

I watched the recent CNN segment on the Boko Haram terror vis-a-vis the state of the Nigerian armed forces; and I was appalled at CNN, appalled at the misguided ‘soldiers’ that granted them the interview; and thus concluded that CNN has, in relation to Nigeria of this era, changed its name to ‘Celebrating Negative News’. I wager that my outrage represents the inert feelings of vast majorities of Nigerians that are still possessed of any sense of pride in the fine exploits of our armed forces.

Pray, how can anybody believe that Nigerian soldiers now sow or buy their own uniforms or buy their army-issue boots and other essential military gears? Since when? Lies, lies, but when told so many times, especially about Africa, they begin to ring true. Every army, everywhere in the world, including CNN’s own America, runs a military-gear shop where any soldier can optionally buy any extra non-essential gear he desires. It is a fashion thing that caters to the personal taste of any soldier who desires some extra stuff. This is what CNN that should know better so much mischaracterized and twisted, just to ridicule our army, our nation, our pride.

Are we even sure that the interviewees are bonafide Nigerian soldiers, and not some bitter mutineer, saboteur; or even a Boko Haram member or sympathizer in fake rag-tag military uniform? Yes, it’s Boko Haram that wears fake rag-tag army uniforms, not my authentic Nigerian soldiers I see on the streets resplendent and proud in their quality uniforms. Coming to the so-called disgruntled widows, how can anybody be so sure that Nic Robertson, the interviewer, was not suckered in by his local guide, who might have been motivated by some vile objectives?

The highly objectionable airing played into the deep-rooted, age-old stereotype that nothing works in Africa, even when something is working. I dare say that if Nigeria’s military expedition against Boko Haram is that lousy, the terrorists would have overrun the entire country by now. Who stopped the Boko Haram where they are now? Who paid with their blood to keep them at bay? Why these callous attacks on Nigerian military, especially its leadership? Do we want them to go on suicide missions? Or just get plain frustrated?

The setbacks in the Nigerian military’s gallant strides against Boko Haram are overhyped; and I dare say, for some sinister purposes. Traducers and non-patriots alike have ignored the main problem, and that is: the complex internal religious, tribal and political contradictions that have plagued the federal security apparatus and our polity in recent times and thus affected the morale of loyal forces and made this very insurgency the greatest military dilemma for any President, any army, anywhere. Everybody knows that’s the main problem, yet anybody that dares raise it, is drowned out, is ridiculed, like the President was when he ventured that Boko Haram has infiltrated state structures.

To be sure, this sort of biased, highly inflammatory foreign broadcast sits well with the closet civil Boko Haram sympathizers, some of whom are now probably amongst those campaigning to rule Nigeria; my Nigeria, poor Nigeria. Shame on CNN; shame on all those that give aid and comfort to the enemy, to terrorists, either in the name of ratcheting-up their TV ratings; or worse, seeking to overawe the government and people of Nigeria. It will never work; it has never worked anywhere, even if, for the time being, it seems to be emboldening Boko Haram and making our national defense more onerous.

Is it possible for any of our Nigerian TV stations or even the same CNN to be sneaking around Syria and Iraq, suborning subversive stories from disgruntled American troops? You won’t dare because it’s simply not allowed, and if you succeed and you proceed to air it, it shall be considered severe breach of national security laws and therefore prosecutable. Ask Snowden and Assange; now hunted by several western governments for airing what’s not supposed to be aired, and no combat environment was even involved.

Even as it is evident that the military is not resting on its oars, some rank partisans, with a political axe to grind, have seized the opportunity of this CNN ‘scoop’ to escalate their torment of the good people of Nigeria, believing that they are tormenting the Nigerian armed forces as presently commanded. And in some extreme cases of mean-spiritedness and undue levity, these people have even gone as far as taunting the armed forces and unwittingly celebrating every setback in the war effort, if not every kill made by Boko Haram.

They forget that no nation succeeds in subduing terrorism by exhibiting this shameful level of disunity and near-subversion of the security forces, notwithstanding that it is the only institution that is so far standing between us and the worst terror any African country has witnessed since time. You defeat terror by supporting and complimenting our men and women in uniform. Criticisms are welcome but they better be reasonable and driven by a high sense of patriotism; not this orchestrated taunts that a certain set people are playing-up as if it’s funny.

Just imagine how many Presidents, lost lives and ordnance it took America, with quantum help of world powers, to get Osama. It took three Presidents, from Bush Senior to Clinton, then from Bush Junior to Obama, all spanning over twenty years; and thousands of fallen American soldiers. And now they have ISIS and other garden-varieties to still conquer.

You don’t fight organized terror by falsely accusing Nigerian troops and their most gallant and can-do commanders of genocide, and then demanding that those that fought terrorists hard be tried and jailed whilst the terrorists are busy bombing away, beheading and killing your fellow Nigerians. American Presidents could not have made progress against terror if famous Americans are daily haranguing the government and security forces instead of giving them some moral support and compatriot spirit, which can sometimes bring much more mileage than any weapon can ever muster. The American expedition in Vietnam failed, not for lack of weapons or uniforms but for lack of compatriot support.

You don’t fight terror by justifying the despicable actions of Boko Haram on the premise that they are bombing and beheading out of some feeling of economic hardship, unemployment or marginalization. That is not what Boko Haram claims that propels them; it is abolition of western education and establishment of a caliphate in secular Nigeria that propel them. So, it is troubling that those with influence should turn apologists for Boko Haram by continuing to grab at straws while terror reigns. It is a shame that this infamous CNN report has created a new path to such perfidy. Shame on CNN.

http://africanheraldexpress.com/blog8/2015/01/21/that-infamous-cnn-report-on-nigerian-army/

Photogenic SANDF

Exjoker:
The army already has the Proforce leopard LAPV in operation. Some were recently deployed to Wukari and Donga L.G.A all in the southern part of Taraba state alongside the otokar cobra. The vehicles carries three guns just like it is in your first pic.

That is good to know.

MikeCZAR:
they're Algerian hinds.

His fraud.

You are quite clearly a clown.

MikeCZAR:
His fraud.

No military knowledge whatsoever.

You are an Idi@t. He has more knowledge of military matters than you will ever be capable of comprehending. Did he ever say on the blog that he took the pictures?

He said below;

beegeagle says:
January 9, 2015 at 10:42 pm

Yes, it has come to my notice but my source has yet to shift ground. I prefer to wait and see…still seeing photos of fresh deliveries of Hinds.

Darren Olivier and the Diffa3 guy make convincing arguments but none of them knew either when T72AV tanks and BTR-4 IFVs entered Nigerian service either but they are here now. Wait and see..

patches689:
[size=20pt]Nigerian Hind upgrades confirmed as a hoax!! Beegeegle is now a confirmed liar!! His photos were of ALGERIAN Hinds being upgraded[/size]

http://www.africandefence.net/has-nigeria-acquired-superhinds/

This is the problem with relying on bloggers.

That is a bit harsh to call someone you don't know a liar. He was given the photograph by a source who is adamant they are Nigerian. If you read his entry on the blog, you will see that. The source even still insists they are Nigerian even after doubts surfaced and beegeagle confirmed this.

Msauza:


Don't you think you are the one who must give pictures of the dead to prove to the world that not more than 150 people were killed. The world does not believe your lies. Many people have drowned and others shot in cold blood.

The world has tried and will keep on trying to discredit the country for their selfish reasons, but it won't work, we know the truth.

Msauza:


That's practically impossible dummy. Projects take time to complete especially power stations.

You obviously missed the part that says some are under construction, mumu. Others are also being improved. Live with it.

Msauza:


2020 is too near my friend. I doubt if you would ever reach that target from 4000MW that you are currently producing. Anyway, is good to dream.

Keep on dreaming.

You are the one that appears to be in denial.

mzilakazi:
LIES STAND EXPOSED!!!


http://news.sky.com/story/1408096/boko-haram-attacks-images-are-shocking-proof

Shocking proof of what? What lies exposed? My goodness, you are dumb. #Show us the bodies.

As has been said countless times, most residents had already left while the troops were engaging BH. All they did was burn houses. Everything else was an exaggeration. Remember, hardly any of the fleeing residents mentioned anywhere about houses being burned, just somehow managing to count 2,000 bodies while fleeing for their lives. You are obviously part of the campaign which will not succeed. Olodo.

DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA ‏@DefenceInfoNG

NEWSNOW: Terrorist attack repelled by the Military in #BIU, Borno State. Two Anti-Aircraft Guns have been captured from the Terrorists. /1


DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA @DefenceInfoNG · 4h 4 hours ago

Troops in pursuit of fleeing terrorists as Mopping up operation is ongoing. Five (5) terrorists have so far been captured. Details Later /2

mzilakazi:



Yet you ran away from Bags. Go back to Baga and perform. some magic.

It is already being done you twit, but you are too daft to see what is going on. Continue reading your on-line publications and be lead like sheep.

http://africanheraldexpress.com/blog8/2015/01/14/nigerian-soldiers-kill-scores-of-chadian-terrorists/

People talk, politics comes to the fore, but NA continues to do it's job quietly and efficiently while others are planning intervention brigades and other nonentities.

jln115:

WOW! that's a classy thing to say to a girl, guess your parents didn't do a good enough job teaching you how to respect a woman.

I am not here to impress you or anyone else, nor do I do political correctness.

Nayah:

You can even say Portuguese colony if
You want but truth remains the same: Nigeria is a failure as a UNITED country get yourself clear for the rest I accept bro I swear

Anyway, enough of derailing this thread, Nigeria will not break up and will remain united as one country even after the elections, so again, sorry to burst your bubble. You can send yourself to sleep with your fairy tales.