Today's Headlines: Military Jets Destroy 20 Terrorists’ Boats; "Embrace Dialogue" Buhari To ASUU
Military Jets Destroy 20 Terrorists’ Boats, Kill Over 100 Fighters Military fighter jets deployed for Operation Hadin Kai destroyed 20 boats carrying over 100 Boko Haram Terrorists/Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) in the Lake Chad region at the weekend. Photo Credit: Leadership News The air component of OPHK following credible intelligence on October 20, 2021 said about 20 boats with suspected Boko Haram /ISWAP terrorists were converging for a meeting on an Island in the Tumbuns on the Lake Chad and at Malam Fatori, deployed three NAF aircraft to carry out strikes.
Pictures of the NAF 30.1 mm rockets mounted on rails of a pickup truck for base defense (Details)
The Nigerian military has continued to develop and enhance its defense capacity in the past few months. In recent days, the Nigerian military base has seen the need to ensure tight and impregnable security on its base across the country which has led to the development of several sophisticated weapons and rockets.
How Nigerian Troops With The Help Of NAF Jets Foiled A Deadly Attack On Katarko Town In Yobe
Deception and ambush operations go hand in glove and represent the deadliest of combinations. What appears normal isn't, and forces make mistakes as a result. Without expertise in this area, a force is doomed to make irretrievable mistakes that will cost unit equipment and lives.
The “Commot For Road” Guided Missile & Semi Ballistic Gunboats Developed By The Nigerian Military
The impact point of the "Commot For Road" guided missile. A product of the Nigerian army's rocket research project. The 250-pound warhead is powerful enough to destroy a house or blast a crater roughly 10 feet wide. Information on its range is still unavailable.
Nigerian Army Has Been Able To Decimate Insurgent Commanders By Giving Them False Sense Of Security
ISWAP/Bokoharam are criminals riding on the wave of terrorism and the prestige (Will) that comes with it. It is more important than ideology since "will" represents the result. How long can they endure and fight without food and supplies, constant nighttime aerial and artillery bombardment at night?
How Fighter Jet Strikes 20 Boats Carrying Over 100 Boko Haram Terrorists Suspects In Lake Chad
The Federal Government of Nigeria has recorded so much success in the fight against insurgency and banditry in the country, since the acquisition of Super Tucano fighter jets.Image credit: Google According to the latest report by Vanguard Newspaper, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), disclosed that its fighter aircraft under Operation Hadin Kai continued their onslaught on Boko Haram insurgent targets on islands and localities around Lake Chad with strikes on 20 boats ferrying Boko Haram terrorists for an attack.
How The Military Operations Against Terrorism Has Been Affected By The Spread Of Fake News
Many Nigerians have been asking these questions since the report that the NAF brokered the deal with bandits to retrieve anti-aircraft guns for a safe passage for President Muhammadu Buhari to Daura Katsina by the Wall Street Journal article, and the subsequent debunk of the fake news by NAF.
[OPINION] NAF Allegedly Paying N20m Ransom To Bandits: The Media Has The Responsibility Of Supporting The War On Terror
Isn't it funny when Boko Haram or ISWAP make unverifiable claims, some outlets gorge on it like ravenous wolves? But when the Nigerian military announces gains the same outlets go on a fact-checking spree. According to a report by Nigerian Tribune, The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has falsified the claim by the Wall Street Journal article, a stoke brokerage focused entity, that an Air Force personnel had delivered an N20 million ransom to bandits operating in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State in exchange for an anti-aircraft gun allegedly seized by the bandits.
Today's Headlines: NAF Denies Bandits N20m Payment; Bello Vows To Follow Up Police Case
NAF Denies Paying N20m To Bandits In Exchange For Seized Weapon The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has denied paying N20million to armed bandits operating in Jibia local government area (LGA) of Katsina State in exchange for an anti-aircraft gun allegedly seized from military personnel by the bandits.
Wall Street Journal Reports About NAF: Spreading Fake News Can't Help The War Against Terrorism
According to a report by Peoples Gazette, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Sunday issued a statement purporting collusion between some elements in the media and armed bandits seeking to undermine President Muhammadu Buhari’s FEC forts to contain acute insecurity. This is coming as the Air Force spokesman Edward Gabkwet responded to The Wall Street Journal article that an Air Force personnel had delivered an N20 million ransom to bandits in Katsina forest to buy back an anti-aircraft truck that bandits could use to bring down the president’s aircraft.
3 NAF aircraft bombed ISWAP fighters converging in about 20 boats on Lake Chad region, See pictures
The Nigerian military has continued its efforts in completely eradicating the terrorist group identified as Boko Haram and the Islamic State in West African Province (ISWAP). A report disclosed that three (3) Nigerian Air Force aircraft carried out a series of airstrikes targeting ISWAP fighters converging in about 20 boats in the tumbuns on the Lake Chad region.
NAF Replies US Based Media Outfit After The Latter Reported It Paid ₦20m To Bandits
The Nigerian Air Force(NAF) has rebutted a publication made by a U.S. based media outfit wherein it was stated that the former paid ₦20 million to bandits operating around Zamfara State, Kaduna State and President Muhammadu Buhari's home State of Katsina. According to the Wall Street Journal, it said in its report that the Nigeria Air Force had paid ₦20 million ransom to bandits operating in these states with a view to pacifying them to release an anti-aircraft gun that was seized from the Nigeria Army.
Today's Headlines: Idahosa Calls For Solution To PDP Crisis, NAF Aircraft Strikes 20 Boats
Edo PDP Crisis: Idahosa calls for ceasefire PHOTO CREDIT: Daily Trust Nigeria A Democratic Party (PDP), in Edo State, Charles Idahosa, has called for a ceasefire over party members’ calls for suspension of leaders of the party in the state. Idahosa called on the National Working Committee of the party to intervene in the lingering crisis, which he said is affecting the fortunes of the state.
Today's Headlines: NAF Denies Paying Bandits N20m To Save Buhari's Plane, APC Will Take Over Benue
NAF Denies Paying Bandits N20m To Save Buhari's Plane Photo Credit: Punch Newspapers The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has denied making payments to bandits in exchange for an anti-aircraft gun seized from the Nigerian Army. According to a statement by its spokesperson, Air Commodore, Edward Gabkwet, NAF said there was no truth in the report.
Why The Military Can't Deploy The A-29 Super Tucano Aircrafts Against Bandits
Many Nigerians love America. It is a benign power. The post WW2 has developed because of the stability the U.S military provided. But the U.S has a fundamental flaw. The Super Tucano deal is one example. It's been less than a month and Nigeria is already paying a terrible price.
Today's Headlines: Bandits invade Sokoto market, kill scores, NAF denies paying ransom to bandits
Bandits invade Sokoto market, kill scores Suspected armed bandits have attacked the Goronyo market in Goronyo Local Government Area in the Eastern Senatorial District of Sokoto State, killing an unspecified number of persons. DAILY POST learnt that the incident occurred on monday when the armed men invaded the market in large numbers, shooting sporadically and gunned down many villagers who were engaged in their usual night transactions.
NAF Denies Paying N20m To Avoid Shooting Down Buhari’s Plane
Nigerian air force authorities has denied the reports saying that they paid N20m to bandits to stop them from attacking president Buhari's Plane. They went further to reveal what led to the allegations. The Nigerian Air Force denied a report by the Wall Street Journal that says they paid N20m as payoff to bandits in return for an enemy of airplane firearm seized from the Nigerian Army.
NAF Denies Paying 20M To Bandits In Exchange For Weapons.
The Nigerian Air Force has debunked a report by the Wall Street Journal that it paid 20Million Naira as ransom to bandits in exchange for an Anti-aircraft gun seized from the Nigerian Army. Picture [Credit]:Google In a report, on Sunday, the Wall Street Journal stated that the NAF brokered the deal as the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari was planning a trip to his home state (Katsina State).
NAF denies paying bandits ransom to recover Anti-aircraft Gun
The gun was purchased not too long ago. The President had been planning to visit his hometown, so the gun was needed to back his aircraft up. This controversial weapon was taken away from an Army unit after they had a drastic collision with bandits. The government knows the essence of the gun.
Today's Headline: Tension as gunmen attack Oyo prison, Scores killed as NAF clashes with bandits
Tension as gunmen attack Oyo prison Gunmen have attacked the Abolongo Correctional Center in Oyo State, killing a soldier and freeing many inmates, Peoples Gazette has learnt. A prison source told The Gazette that an operative of the state Amotekun was also killed and several others injured in the attack which occurred around 09:50 p.m. on Friday.