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Odunayaw:
Do you know if UK SBS have come down here before?

Yes early 2020 through 2021 if you live around Mando, kawo or if you are lucky inside KASUWA (Township of Kaduna) you will see them in Landcruisers or other vehicles, with their distinctive British army desert camo
I am sure i saw a WHITE ARMY SOLDIER in 2021 along Yakubu Gawon way Kaduna, just outside the Post office, office lighting a cigarette with the crossed arrow insigni on his army when i took my cousin sister to open an in Zenith Bank but they where not fast so i took her to UBA just opposite the Post office

bidexiii:



Crucial topic you've raised here mate !

The height of insecurity in some West African country is becoming more alarming.
Years back it was Nigeria and its neighbour's battling BHTs, now the terrorists group has been degraded to an extent.

Mali is the new theatre for a deadly terrorist sect, judging by the landlocked and shear size of this desert/mountainous country: its a perfect breathing ground for terrorist.

In all honesty I doubt if the country has the economic will and military strength to defeat terrorist occupations on their land ? The frequent attacks on military formations and innocent life's reminds me of the dark days way back in Nigeria.

Just today some reports from Mali Sahel; shows reckage of a Malian Air Force's Sukhoi Su-25 'Frogfoot' (TZ-25C) subsonic jet was shot down in Gao by Azadaw (CMA) militias.

Noteably, unconfirmed photo of a MANPADS owned/used by the militias was also released; which shows a rare USA-made FIM-43 'Redeye' MANPADS.

Like I said the size of the country, mountainous terrain and unchecked cross border activities are source of concern for me, terrorist group can easily smuggle in weapons and foreign fighters.

Let's take Algeria and Egypt has good examples of countries doing everything to check border activities to get rid of weapons smuggling and inflow of foreign fighters, I can few years back of posting Algeria CION across their borders, how they eliminated terrorist fighters in their hidden sleeper sells, discovering buried cached weapons etc the commitment was great during the advent of ISIS. These country rose up to the challenges, am not sure we West African countries are ready for this tide that is coming.

Reports from Mali indicate that a second Malian airforce aircraft has been shot down in the Almustarat sector. For several days now, the Malian army has been fighting against the CMA Tuaregs
Images of what of JNIM claims to be reckage of two rotary aircraft destroyed in two separate events on Sept 8th & 9th.

On Monday the U.S. announced an $80 million (1.6 billion Kwacha) grant to Zambia that will supply four Bell 412EP helicopters to the Zambia Air Force with three years of service, parts, & training for the helicopters. Check out our press release for more


https://zm.usembassy.gov/united-states-announces-donation-of-helicopters-to-zambia-air-force/

bidexiii:
Check out this cool video of Sudanese Forces using cheap qaudcoptor suicide drones on Rapid Forces fighters (RSF) in the ongoing conflict in Sudan.



https://twitter.com/war_noir/status/1702429866300477844?t=5QZtYEIbIvp6lBLNnvFe4w&s=19

More interesting kamakazie drone footage

https://twitter.com/Mupper41/status/1702442239241154747?t=ldW5s2FXbtX7Qx-u5RsoPw&s=19

bidexiii:
JUST IN: Azawad elements claim responsibility for an ambush attack against FaMA and Wagner forces in Gossi town of Tombouctou region of Mali.
Image of a Wagner PMC KIA

Video; https://twitter.com/SimNasr/status/1702442468778643963?t=9po7_MpjBWQVjneBetRYqw&s=19

A WEEKEND OF SUCCESSFUL AIR STRIKES IN CAWTHORNE CHANNEL AND BILLE
It was a weekend of successful air strikes as the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe ramped up efforts at denying oil thieves and operators of illegal oil refining sites the opportunity to burst pipelines, operate their illegal oil refineries sites while damaging the environment. Air strikes conducted on Cawthorne Channel and Bille, both located in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, proved successful as 7 illegal refining sites were identified and destroyed.
In Cawthorne Channel, 4 active illegal refining sites with dug out reservoirs and surface storage tanks suspected to be containing illegal refined products were sighted on 15 September 2023. Subsequently, the sites were destroyed. Similar air strikes were also conducted at Bille on 16 September 2023 and in the early hours of 17 September 2023. There, 3 illegal oil refining sites with storage tanks and reservoirs were destroyed. In one of the sites, a cotonou boat suspected to be siphoning crude oil from a flow station was engaged in several es and destroyed.
In the last 2 months, Cawthorne Channel and Bille have ed for the majority of oil theft and illegal oil refining activities in Rivers State. Within this period, over 30 illegal oil refining sites in these 2 locations have been destroyed by the Land, Maritime and Air Components of Operation Delta Safe. These efforts will be sustained in these locations and others until oil thieves and their accomplices desist from their illegal activities.
Edward Gabkwet
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force
17 September 2023

Bandits sighted in military uniforms as residents of Fankama village organized dialogue with the groups in order to allow them harvest their crops. Fankama is a village under Faskari local government of Katsina state northwest region of Nigeria.

bidexiii:
Bandits sighted in military uniforms as residents of Fankama village organized dialogue with the groups in order to allow them harvest their crops. Fankama is a village under Faskari local government of Katsina state northwest region of Nigeria.

Nah wah oh...!! Over to the Nigeria whose primary duty is to protect the citizens and the country's boundaries...!!

bidexiii:



Nigerian Navy will soon take delivery of a Leonardo AW-109 Trekker helicopter with Reg: NN503.
This procurement is interesting, as there were no prior announcements, which is unusual given the Navy's recent practice of publicly disclosing major acquisitions.

Source: alessiozausio on Flickr.

Nigerian Navy AW109 Trekker (Reg: NN503) was spotted at Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur in Nice, .
This indicates the helicopter is on its Delivery flight to Nigeria.

Floky215:


Nah wah oh...!! Over to the Nigeria whose primary duty is to protect the citizens and the country's boundaries...!!

We need more intelligence gathering, these miscreants are not ghost.

bidexiii:



Video; https://twitter.com/SimNasr/status/1702442468778643963?t=9po7_MpjBWQVjneBetRYqw&s=19

Another video of a malian airforce L39 was shot down this evening and a base was overrun, capturing alotnof military equipment.

Mali already lost 2 SU-25 and 2 Mi-8 provided by Russia these lasts week


https://twitter.com/casusbellii/status/1703492313509515525?t=7iacgLQFDitxfQZHjIkyTw&s=19

bidexiii:



Another video of a malian airforce L39 was shot down this evening and a base was overrun, capturing alotnof military equipment.

Mali already lost 2 SU-25 and 2 Mi-8 provided by Russia these lasts week


https://twitter.com/casusbellii/status/1703492313509515525?t=7iacgLQFDitxfQZHjIkyTw&s=19

Some sources claimed they shot down two L39 aircrafts, Sam yesterday 17th Sept.


https://twitter.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1703525971586900136?t=F09suoSbZxzTxsDnB10JOA&s=19


https://twitter.com/war_noir/status/1703547645501866194?t=u3Mu6e_q_ftS2zzUT4Qd6A&s=19

T NIGERIAN ARMY, POLICE TROOPS NEUTRALIZE IPOB/ESN COMBATANTS IN ABIA, ENUGU ENCOUNTERS ... Burst hideouts, Recover Artillery Guns

t troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police have neutralized 3 combatants of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed , Eastern Security Network (ESN) in a fierce encounter that ensued during a clearance operation in the early hours of Monday 18 September 2023 at Igboro Forest, between Arochukwu and Ohafia Local Government Areas of Abia state.

On winning the fire fight, the troops wasted no time
destroying several hideous camps used by of the groups to perpetrate heinous crimes.

The camps were uncovered, after several weeks of credible surveillance revealed that IPOB/ESN were using the forest as a combat training ground for their and as a base for planning and launching attacks on targeted civilians, security operatives and government facilities in the state.

On further exploiting the camp, the gallant troops recovered several weapons and ammunition, amongst others. The Items recovered include One improvised 16 Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) Gun mounted on a vehicle, One improvised 12 MBRL Gun, One improvised 6 MBRL Gun, One AK 47 Rifle, One Dane Gun, 6 locally made Rocket Launchers, four Improvised Explosive Devices, five Fragmental Jackets, One Baofeng Radio, Military Camouflage Uniforms and several assorted charms.

In a similar development that also took place in the early hours of today, 18 September 2023, same troops of 82 Division NA in synergy with the Nigerian Police Force, acting on credible intelligence busted IPOB/ESN hideout at Ezioha Mgbowo in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu state.
The armed fighters were perfecting plans to enforce the illegal sit-at-home order in the area, when the vigilant troops swooped on them.

The armed fighters, who opened fire on sighting troops approaching their camp were however defeated in the fire fight that followed, as the troops responded with overwhelming fire power, neutralizing three of the fighters, while others fled in disarray. The troops recovered three Pump Action Guns and 10 Machetes from the fleeing fighters.

of the public are implored to continue to the Nigerian Army and other security agencies with credible information to enhance the fight against terrorism insurgency and other criminal activities.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
18 September 2023

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Malian Air Force L-39 with reg. TZ-14C
Was forced to kand on an open field yesterday near Lere. Looks like a successful emergency landing, no major damage, drag marks in the sand.
Both ejection seats in the aircraft, no exit of the pilot in the air, Extremely hard to land like this. Aircraft was Delivered 08/2022.

Al-Shabaab (sub-group of Al-Qaeda) militants ambushed Ethiopian Forces in Rabdhure/Bakool Region.
Allegedly more than 200 Ethiopian soldiers were killed or captured.

Militants also seized vehicles including Chinese Norinco WZ534 (Type 89 / ZSD-89) AFV, technical with ZU-23-2 autocannon and a Ural-375 truck.

bidexiii:
Al-Shabaab (sub-group of Al-Qaeda) militants ambushed Ethiopian Forces in Rabdhure/Bakool Region.
Allegedly more than 200 Ethiopian soldiers were killed or captured.

Militants also seized vehicles including Chinese Norinco WZ534 (Type 89 / ZSD-89) AFV, technical with ZU-23-2 autocannon and a Ural-375 truck.

Every corner of the world, ma this people with same ideology dey cause problems.

bidexiii:
Al-Shabaab (sub-group of Al-Qaeda) militants ambushed Ethiopian Forces in Rabdhure/Bakool Region.
Allegedly more than 200 Ethiopian soldiers were killed or captured.

Militants also seized vehicles including Chinese Norinco WZ534 (Type 89 / ZSD-89) AFV, technical with ZU-23-2 autocannon and a Ural-375 truck.

All of a sudden terrorist had superpowers

davefurn:

All of a sudden terrorist had superpowers

Very soon everybody in Africa would be carrying rifle about...that would be the only solution to these lunatic who want to capture Africa for their Arab god...!!!

While these once are fighting for arab god others in other areas in Africa are fighting to capture Africa for European god while other group for Jewish god.....!!!

Floky215:


Very soon everybody in Africa would be carrying rifle about...that would be the only solution to these lunatic who want to capture Africa for their Arab god...!!!

While these once are fighting for arab god others in other areas in Africa are fighting to capture Africa for European god while other group for Jewish god.....!!!

Nobody is fighting to capture Africa for European or Jewish god

Rich4god:


Nobody is fighting to capture Africa for European or Jewish god

So you don't know about the Lord resistant army or the once we have here in Nigeria who claimed to be Jews...!!!
Dey there..!!

Floky215:


So you don't know about the Lord resistant army or the once we have here in Nigeria who claimed to be Jews...!!!
Dey there..!!

Lol.... Go and read about the LRA and tell me if their ideology is like what BH and Al Shabab have.

The once who claimed to be Jews, are they fighting so that their part of the nation will turn to Jews people. Or are they trying to impose Jewish ideology on Thier people.

Rich4god:


Lol.... Go and read about the LRA and tell me if their ideology is like what BH and Al Shabab have.

The once who claimed to be Jews, are they fighting so that their part of the nation will turn to Jews people. Or are they trying to impose Jewish ideology on Thier people.

Oga, the Lord resistant army is fighting to establish government in line with the commandments in the bible...those once claiming Jews want only Judaism in their territory..I think you need look up their ideology..all these are in the public domain...!!

DEFENCE MINISTER PRAISES NAF EFFORTS IN ONGOING T OPERATIONS AS AWC GRADUATES 15 PARTICIPANTS
The Honourable Minister of Defence, Dr Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, MON, has praised the formidability of air power projected by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), as a decisive and indispensable aspect of the physical component of combat power critical to the preservation of Nigeria’s territorial integrity. Dr Badaru also noted that over the years, the NAF has continued to attract tremendous goodwill and credibility to the nation through the provision of airlift and humanitarian for the United Nations, African Union and friendly African countries. The Minister stated this earlier today, 19 September 2023, as the Special Guest of Honour at the graduation ceremony of Air War College (AWC) Course 9/2023 held in Makurdi, Benue State. Represented by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, the Minister further noted that NAF’s on operational art, critical thinking and other pragmatic frameworks for military decision-making processes in the curriculum of the AWC would, no doubt, enhance the culture of proactiveness in operational planning and management in the NAF. This, he said, is indispensable to ensuring national security which is pivotal to the socio-economic development of the nation. He then went on to praise the efforts of NAF personnel whom, he said, have continued to contribute immensely to the successes of ongoing t operations. According to him, “I must also place on record that the NAF has been playing significant and crucial roles in the ongoing counterinsurgency and counter-terrorism operations where its officers and airmen have performed gallantly.”
Also speaking at the Ceremony, the Executive Governor of Benue State, Reverend Father (Dr) Hyacinth Alia, commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) for their efforts towards peace restoration in Nigeria. He also expressed his appreciation to the NAF for their efforts at sustaining and maintaining peace and security in Benue State. According to Governor Alia,"The presence of the NAF in Makurdi gives the people of Benue State a sense of security and an assurance of their safety."
In his remarks, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, stated that the graduation of another set of participants of the Air War College was a major stride in human capacity development in the Service, which is critical to the fulfilment of NAF’s constitutional mandate. Air Marshal Abubakar also noted that the NAF would be inducting additional platforms before the end of the year to boost training, air power employment and projection. [/b]These platforms, according to him, include 2 x Agusta 109 Trekker Multi-role helicopters, 2 x Beechcraft King Air 360, 3 x Diamond DA-62 surveillance aircraft and 6 x T-129 ATAK helicopters. Other pending acquisitions include 2 x CASA 295 medium airlift/surveillance aircraft, 12 x AH-1Z attack helicopters and 24 x M-346 attack aircraft. These acquisitions, according to the CAS, demonstrate Government’s deep commitment to equipping the NAF for the safe conduct of training and agile airpower employment to meet the nation’s security challenges[b]. He then praised the unwavering of the Federal Government under the amiable leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in equipment procurement and training, which has enabled the NAF to maintain consistency in conducting operations to curtail contemporary threats.
The CAS also echoed the importance institutions like the AWC play in enhancing tness and synergy in ongoing operations. According to him, “Institutions like the AWC and other Services War Colleges must continue to produce officers whose understanding and beliefs in t operations would guide the AFN towards efficient use of available military resources.” He then stated that the successes so far recorded in ongoing t operations signified the benefits and necessity of t force employment in contemporary military operations. To optimize combat strength of t forces in operations, he added, the Defence and Services headquarters must continue working to eradicate all impediments to tness by the armed forces. Speaking further, the CAS noted that the AWC has, since inception, been consistent in fulfilling its mandate of developing the capacity of middle cadre officers in the AFN in leadership and effective employment of air power. He also stated that the emphasis placed by the College on critical thinking and its application to operational planning as well as net assessment and future studies have greatly enhanced the quality of the course content, while attracting wider patronage from other services and friendly nations.
Earlier, the Commandant of the College, Air Vice Marshal Abayomi Kehinde, informed guests that the College Course curriculum as well as those of the Army and Naval War Colleges were harmonized by the Defence Headquarters some years back to promote tness. Since the harmonization of the curriculums, he continued, participants from the 3 war colleges annually converge in Abuja to conduct a t operational planning exercise nicknamed EXERCISE SKYLOCK, aimed at promoting inter-service synergy and collaboration as well as interoperability at the operational level within the AFN. He then expressed optimism that the knowledge gained by the participants from their exposure to t operations planning and execution would no doubt broaden their knowledge as well as strengthen their understanding of unified and multi-agency approaches to the conduct of warfare as well as crisis management and resolution.
Amongst the 15 graduands is a Cameroonian officer, 2 Nigerian Army Officers and 2 Naval Officers, which is a clear testament that the College is indeed a tri-Service institution as well as a multi-national institution.
Edward Gabkwet
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force
19 September 2023

bidexiii:
DEFENCE MINISTER PRAISES NAF EFFORTS IN ONGOING T OPERATIONS AS AWC GRADUATES 15 PARTICIPANTS
The Honourable Minister of Defence, Dr Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, MON, has praised the formidability of air power projected by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), as a decisive and indispensable aspect of the physical component of combat power critical to the preservation of Nigeria’s territorial integrity. Dr Badaru also noted that over the years, the NAF has continued to attract tremendous goodwill and credibility to the nation through the provision of airlift and humanitarian for the United Nations, African Union and friendly African countries. The Minister stated this earlier today, 19 September 2023, as the Special Guest of Honour at the graduation ceremony of Air War College (AWC) Course 9/2023 held in Makurdi, Benue State. Represented by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, the Minister further noted that NAF’s on operational art, critical thinking and other pragmatic frameworks for military decision-making processes in the curriculum of the AWC would, no doubt, enhance the culture of proactiveness in operational planning and management in the NAF. This, he said, is indispensable to ensuring national security which is pivotal to the socio-economic development of the nation. He then went on to praise the efforts of NAF personnel whom, he said, have continued to contribute immensely to the successes of ongoing t operations. According to him, “I must also place on record that the NAF has been playing significant and crucial roles in the ongoing counterinsurgency and counter-terrorism operations where its officers and airmen have performed gallantly.”
Also speaking at the Ceremony, the Executive Governor of Benue State, Reverend Father (Dr) Hyacinth Alia, commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) for their efforts towards peace restoration in Nigeria. He also expressed his appreciation to the NAF for their efforts at sustaining and maintaining peace and security in Benue State. According to Governor Alia,"The presence of the NAF in Makurdi gives the people of Benue State a sense of security and an assurance of their safety."
In his remarks, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, stated that the graduation of another set of participants of the Air War College was a major stride in human capacity development in the Service, which is critical to the fulfilment of NAF’s constitutional mandate. Air Marshal Abubakar also noted that the NAF would be inducting additional platforms before the end of the year to boost training, air power employment and projection. [/b]These platforms, according to him, include 2 x Agusta 109 Trekker Multi-role helicopters, 2 x Beechcraft King Air 360, 3 x Diamond DA-62 surveillance aircraft and 6 x T-129 ATAK helicopters. Other pending acquisitions include 2 x CASA 295 medium airlift/surveillance aircraft, 12 x AH-1Z attack helicopters and 24 x M-346 attack aircraft. These acquisitions, according to the CAS, demonstrate Government’s deep commitment to equipping the NAF for the safe conduct of training and agile airpower employment to meet the nation’s security challenges[b]. He then praised the unwavering of the Federal Government under the amiable leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in equipment procurement and training, which has enabled the NAF to maintain consistency in conducting operations to curtail contemporary threats.
The CAS also echoed the importance institutions like the AWC play in enhancing tness and synergy in ongoing operations. According to him, “Institutions like the AWC and other Services War Colleges must continue to produce officers whose understanding and beliefs in t operations would guide the AFN towards efficient use of available military resources.” He then stated that the successes so far recorded in ongoing t operations signified the benefits and necessity of t force employment in contemporary military operations. To optimize combat strength of t forces in operations, he added, the Defence and Services headquarters must continue working to eradicate all impediments to tness by the armed forces. Speaking further, the CAS noted that the AWC has, since inception, been consistent in fulfilling its mandate of developing the capacity of middle cadre officers in the AFN in leadership and effective employment of air power. He also stated that the emphasis placed by the College on critical thinking and its application to operational planning as well as net assessment and future studies have greatly enhanced the quality of the course content, while attracting wider patronage from other services and friendly nations.
Earlier, the Commandant of the College, Air Vice Marshal Abayomi Kehinde, informed guests that the College Course curriculum as well as those of the Army and Naval War Colleges were harmonized by the Defence Headquarters some years back to promote tness. Since the harmonization of the curriculums, he continued, participants from the 3 war colleges annually converge in Abuja to conduct a t operational planning exercise nicknamed EXERCISE SKYLOCK, aimed at promoting inter-service synergy and collaboration as well as interoperability at the operational level within the AFN. He then expressed optimism that the knowledge gained by the participants from their exposure to t operations planning and execution would no doubt broaden their knowledge as well as strengthen their understanding of unified and multi-agency approaches to the conduct of warfare as well as crisis management and resolution.
Amongst the 15 graduands is a Cameroonian officer, 2 Nigerian Army Officers and 2 Naval Officers, which is a clear testament that the College is indeed a tri-Service institution as well as a multi-national institution.
Edward Gabkwet
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force
19 September 2023

Before the end of this year 2023; the NAF will receive
-2x Agusta 109 Trekker Multi-role helicopters,
-2x Beechcraft King Air 360,
-3x Diamond DA-62 surveillance aircraft and
-6x T-129 ATAK helicopters

T SHOW OF FORCE: NO ROOM FOR CRIMINALS AND DESTRUCTION OF LIVES AND PROPERTY IN ZAMFARA STATE

In preparation for the Zamfara state governorship election petition tribunal judgment on Monday 18 September 2023, the Commander 1 Brigade Nigerian Army Brigadier General Sani Ahmed has charged the combined troops to deal decisively with any person who wants to destroy the peace in the state especially in Gusau the state capital. The Commander made this call on Monday 18 September 2023 while addressing the combined troops for the show of force within Gusau.

Brigadier General Ahmed issued a clear warning to those who want to foment troubles on the outcome of the elections petition judgment, should leave now or face the consequences of their actions.

The Commander calls on the good people of the state to go about their normal businesses as adequate security measures are provided in all flash points, bad spots and strategic places in Gusau. He urged the people to immediately report any suspicious gathering and act of violence in their respective places to the security agencies.

General Ahmed further assured the people that troops of 1 Brigade, Nigerian Air force, the Police, Department State Services and all other security agencies within the Area of Responsibility are taking part in the show of force and are ready to protect lives and properties in the state. Adding that the show of force was carried out to dominate and be seen to dominate the entire Zamfara state and Gusau the state capital.

The Commander disclosed that similar shows of force are simultaneously carried out at all the Local Government Areas in the state to build the populace confidence and to make the environment safe and secured before, during and after the pronouncement of the 2023 Zamfara election petition judgment.

YAHAYA IBRAHIM
Captain
Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations
1 Brigade
18 September 2023

bidexiii:
T SHOW OF FORCE: NO ROOM FOR CRIMINALS AND DESTRUCTION OF LIVES AND PROPERTY IN ZAMFARA STATE

In preparation for the Zamfara state governorship election petition tribunal judgment on Monday 18 September 2023, the Commander 1 Brigade Nigerian Army Brigadier General Sani Ahmed has charged the combined troops to deal decisively with any person who wants to destroy the peace in the state especially in Gusau the state capital. The Commander made this call on Monday 18 September 2023 while addressing the combined troops for the show of force within Gusau.

Brigadier General Ahmed issued a clear warning to those who want to foment troubles on the outcome of the elections petition judgment, should leave now or face the consequences of their actions.

The Commander calls on the good people of the state to go about their normal businesses as adequate security measures are provided in all flash points, bad spots and strategic places in Gusau. He urged the people to immediately report any suspicious gathering and act of violence in their respective places to the security agencies.

General Ahmed further assured the people that troops of 1 Brigade, Nigerian Air force, the Police, Department State Services and all other security agencies within the Area of Responsibility are taking part in the show of force and are ready to protect lives and properties in the state. Adding that the show of force was carried out to dominate and be seen to dominate the entire Zamfara state and Gusau the state capital.

The Commander disclosed that similar shows of force are simultaneously carried out at all the Local Government Areas in the state to build the populace confidence and to make the environment safe and secured before, during and after the pronouncement of the 2023 Zamfara election petition judgment.

YAHAYA IBRAHIM
Captain
Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations
1 Brigade
18 September 2023

NSCDC Commandant General’s - Special Intelligence Squad (CG’s-SIS) with some cool compatible weapons

Ghanaian Navy graduates 9 SBS operatives | Nine (9) operatives made up of 3 Officers and 6 Ratings on the Basic Operative Capability Course 2 successfully graduated on Friday 15 September 2023 at the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Nutekpor in the Volta Region, Ghana.


Photo credit: @jakepor21

bidexiii:
Ghanaian Navy graduates 9 SBS operatives | Nine (9) operatives made up of 3 Officers and 6 Ratings on the Basic Operative Capability Course 2 successfully graduated on Friday 15 September 2023 at the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Nutekpor in the Volta Region, Ghana.


Photo credit: @jakepor21

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bidexiii:
Ghanaian Navy graduates 9 SBS operatives | Nine (9) operatives made up of 3 Officers and 6 Ratings on the Basic Operative Capability Course 2 successfully graduated on Friday 15 September 2023 at the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Nutekpor in the Volta Region, Ghana.


Photo credit: @jakepor21

The standard!

ISWAP terrorists have slaughtered its own member for diverting funds. The ISWAP member was sent to buy food stuff but diverted the money to personnel use  

The member was tied for about two hourz before he was later slaughtered in Ajikur in Damboa LGA.

Source: @zagazola

Ukraine special services 'likely responsible' for drone strikes on Wagner-backed militia group in Sudan currently waging civil war, official claims


Ukrainian special forces may have been responsible for attacks on a Wagner-backed militia in Sudan, a Ukrainian military official has revealed.

Speaking to CNN, the anonymous source said a string of drone attacks against the Rapid Forces (RSF) earlier this month were carried out by a 'non-Sudanese' military, claiming 'Ukrainian special services were likely responsible'.

The attacks began on September 8, two days after Wagner Group sent gun-laden trucks to an RSF garrison in al-Zurug, southwest Sudan. The RSF has been embroiled in a power struggle with Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) since April 15, 2023.

At least six strikes targeted trucks on Shambat Bridge and another eight hit vehicles, buildings and personnel near RSF positions in Omdurman and Ombada. Analysis of drone footage by CNN revealed Ukrainian text seen on the drone controller.

Whistleblowers in Chad told CNN that the Wagner convoy moved through Chad, where Wagner Group does not currently have an established presence, potentially signalling an expansion of Russia and Wagner's influence on the continent.

Ukrainian operations in Africa would also mark a significant development in the ongoing conflict in eastern Europe.


Some critics have been skeptical of the claims made by the Ukrainian source.

A Sudanese military official told CNN they were not aware of Ukrainian operations in Sudan.
Wagner Group has maintained a presence in Sudan since 2017, and has arms spread out across the continent.

In April, founder Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed 'not a single Wagner PMC [private military company] fighter has been present in Sudan' for over two years.

But evidence has mounted of Wagner arming the RSF with missiles to fuel its war against the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF).

Footage from July 2022 also appeared to show mercenaries training Sudanese forces in parachute-landing exercises.

The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime [GI-TOC] assessed in April that Wagner sought both influence and material gain in Sudan.

'The main objective of the Russians in Sudan is not to protect the Khartoum political power, but essentially to benefit immensely from the country's mineral resources.'

Russia has likewise agreed trade deals in the past to mine gold in Sudan.

At least 5,000 people have been killed and over 12,000 wounded in the ongoing war in Sudan, according to Volker Perthes, the U.N. envoy in the country, who announced his resignation last week.

The actual casualty toll, he said, is likely much higher.

More than 2.5 million people have fled their homes, including over 1 million who crossed into Sudan's neighboring countries, according to the U.N.'s migration agency.

More than 1,200 children under the age of five have also died as a result of the conflict, which has raged for the last five months with few ceasefires.

The U.N.'s refugee agency warned on Tuesday that a deadly combination of measles and malnutrition were taking their toll on Sudan's civilian population.

The UNHCR said the deaths, between May 15 and September 14, were documented by its teams in the While Nile province, where thousands of Sudanese have sheltered as fighting has raged for six months between rival generals, in the capital of Khartoum and elsewhere.

'Dozens of children are dying every day - a result of this devastating conflict and a lack of global attention,' said the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi.

Sudan has been governed by a council of generals led by current de facto president Abdel Fattah al-Burhan since a military junta tasked with transitioning the country to democracy was overthrown in a 2021 military coup.

al-Burhan's deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, better known as Hemeti, is commander of the 100,000-strong RSF.

Tensions have since grown as the SAF and RSF have competed for legitimacy amid wider discussions about the future of the country.

In December 2022, civilian groups that had been sidelined by the 2021 coup signed an initial deal with the military to start a new two-year political transition and appoint a new civilian government.

On 5 April 2023, the final g for the deal was delayed a second time, amid disputes over whether the army would be placed under civilian oversight in a new istration, and how the RSF would be integrated into the armed forces.

Civilian groups also seek justice for alleged war crimes by the military and its allies.

In this volatile environment, the relationship between Burhan and Hemeti became strained, leading ultimately to conflict as RSF personnel were tactically redeployed into roles around Sudan.

Both sides initially accused each other of starting the conflict, and have been loathe to negotiate. Both have called for the other side to surrender.

The region remains geopolitically important and western allies fear the possible establishment of a Russian base on the east coast on the Red Sea, to which some military leaders have been receptive.

Sudan has been trapped in conflict on-and-off since declaring independence in 1955, recognised on 1 January 1956.

Ref: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12538199/Ukraine-special-services-likely-responsible-drone-strikes-Wagner-backed-militia-group-Sudan-currently-waging-civil-war-official-claims.html