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Just like yesterday, remember former president Buhari's first tenure in 2015 his #InaugurationDay

We were told Chadian Soldiers are already in Damasak waiting for us to come retake the ground before leaving.

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We massed up to go and recollect Damasak which was a blood bath back then.

The GOC came talked to us and told us about the task, now gentlemen, the Chadians are already in Damasak and we are to go take over from them so they can focus on other operations.

I raised my hand /1
To ask question ❓

Then there was no Theater command.

The Officer Commanding called me immediately and say, Die hard please no question, I know what you want to ask.

He was so good to all the SFs then that I had to obey him and climbed my gun #EagleEye.

I respect /2
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People don't really talk about the late ABU-ALI enough.

Without him probably there might not a peaceful Nigeria today.

Because if the Boko haram Terrorists had taken over Maiduguri Metropole that would have been the end of it all.

He came to the frontline when /1
Virtue the whole of Maiduguri was living in fear and those who are even supposed to protect lives and properties aren't sure of what will be their faith in the second or Minute.

As big as Maiduguri the raid started from smaller locations down to Battalions and later /2
Brigades.

They are well trained and with proper intelligent report.

They know the terrain and all roads leading to various locations.

Unlike we (Soldiers) we hardly locate so many places due to the terrain.

If you mistakenly use Google where it's even almost /3
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Man briefed me on what to do and if panick they will slaughter me.

I summoned the courage, praying as usual.

One of the commander noticed I wasn't comfortable, he called me and ask if I want to go, I said NO, because if I ever say YES they will ...
Will kill me, I was watching over some of the young chaps who are training to be commanders also.

They are living a full life inside that bush, eating balanced diet.

I never drank normal sachet water for day, only Faro water.

The commanders with their wives and even side ...
Hubbies inside that bush.

They noticed I wasn't panicking anymore, they have ne the free hand to do whatever I want, and Ike if them told me since I can teach and know much about weapons I wokt be going for attack but teach their wards, basic techniques and ...
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#Kangarwa

There are some bloody battles we fought in 2014 and there are some dangerous risk I took which aren't normal.

All for Nigeria and all thanks to my prayer warriors.

Calls from different places because our own troops have been over ran and BHT took over the ... 1
Location, initially it was hidden nobody wanted saying they were over ran to avoid panicking from own troops going for recapture.

But when I saw some Soldiers from different formations and unit and there are underground talks of the same incident.

There's no smoke ... 2
Without fire when it comes to Soldiers.

Address as usual.

Gbam, the rumour was true we are going to Kangarwa and they've been dislodged.

If there's nobody in Kangarwa then 3 if the most important locations in Lake Chad are in serious trouble.

One is the whole Baga and ... 3
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Remember my first operation with him, 2012

Release of some Soldiers from different locations for the bloody operation.

I was nominated, because he told the commander he need strong and fit Soldiers.

I was among the 3 they brought from my location.

We arrive HQ late ... 1
In the night, we fall-in as usual, Military parade.

Count.

Then address from the Commander, gentlemen, this operation is this and that.

We are not going after terrorists but arm bandits/janjawi disturbing villagers.

Go make the operation swift and ... 2
Smooth.

Is that clear.

Soldiers : yes sir.

Commander : Good! I wish you all the best.

Then come the man to lead the operation.

Gentlemen how is the moral, once address is much just know you al are in for along day😁

We are going there for this and that.

And we ... 3
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Let me breakdown something most of you don't know.

In Borno state, there's no way Nigeria can cover the whole border.

If you worked in majority of those terrain you will understand.

For Instance.

There's no way you can cover the whole Abadam axis I will still find ... 1
My way out of Nigeria to Maiduguri.

There's no way you can cover the Tumbus, Kwatan or Dabans, I will definitely still find my way to Chad.

There's no way you can cover Bama, Gwoza, down to Gamboru, I will still find my way to Cameroon.

And so on.

Majority don't even ... 2
Know the terrain but are always quick to criticize the Military.

Funny how even if you want to do proper deployment, the total number Military can't cover Lake Chad axis alone talk more of other part of Borno state and North East at large.

The terrorists ...3
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2014 nomination for a Special Operation.

Fmr COAS Lt Gen Minimah (rtd) was to lead the operation himself as the new Chief.

Trust me, you'd never want to miss those kind of operations. With COAS? We die there.

We arrived Maimalari , briefing as usual (we are Soldiers).

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The following day, some Soldiers are to join us for the operation.

Funny enough, majority of them are just being nominated from their unit, that's their first time coming to Maiduguri.

One of the officer (new comer), walked up to one of my buddy , Soldier how ... 2
Are you? He answered fine sir.

Officer: sorry, have you ever seen Boko Haram with your eyes? Like physically?

Soldier: Oga don't worry, as we are going now, you will see them.

Officer was surprised.

Every Soldier and Officers were sitting up, because the new COAS

... 3
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After the Gwoza operation there comes another deadly one ALAGARNO.

Don't ever joke with that axis.

That's one location where I see the other side of my Anti Aircraft gun, it became so red that i was even scared after firing for several hours.

The last time i ... 1
Experience such was with my GPMG.

Few days after the Gwoza operation and few weeks after my death of my brother.

GOC came, gentlemen Weldon job, we are Soldiers and we can't get tired. Nigeria is proud of you, the coas is proud of you and the CinC is proud of your ... 2
Heroics.

Me to myself, I am not proud of anything as I just lost my brother.

Our 2i/c came to cheer me up, xox you don't smoke I would have give you what will high you now, and you don't I would have give you what will increase your gear you up😁

No joy at all ...3
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September 2014.

Serious attack was ongoing at Konduga, BHT attacking 103bn.

Distress call came in, we just come back from one a deadly operation around Gubio/Damask axis.

If you're in Maiduguri those period you should know how hostile those locations are.

Officer : ... 1
Gentlemen we are going to Konduga now order from the GOC, they are under attack.

Some of the Sldrs were grumbling i was just laughing because i know they are waiting for me and my partner in crime xoxo to talk.

Once we talk be rest assured if we are against it the ... 2
Operation is at least 70% dead.

I did not say anything because i knew they will never overpower the bn because of their resilience they don't give up.

We proceed. Few KM to the location one of the vehicle entered landmine, unfortunately we lost some buddies.

On ... 3
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One deadly operation i can't forget was our operation to recapture Malam-Fatori.

After tough battle recapturing Kangarwa, days later another task came to recapture Malam Fatori.

Never say never then Let Col Abu-Ali briefed us and you know when he talked we listen attentively /1
I jumped down from my EagleEye went straight and request for something special which he gave me with so much joy.

They all know when Eagle is happy operation is at least 70% done with God and man😁

It all began, few km after leaving Kangarwa you know the next thing /2
Ambush and all that.

Immediately i sighted those Donkeys and Camels then i knew there's something fishy, unfortunately those who came newly to the operation were novice.

Rapid shots released from Eagle as usual, targeting the nearby trees and bushes (kangar)

Everybody was /3
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@obyezeks I understands these are not the best of times for Nigerian commercial activists like you especially for a woman who parade herself as a technocrat for years to get jobs. Now listen very well: According to the Global Fire Power Ranking,Nigeria has moved 7 points within
a year. In 2020 we were ranked 45 with a Power Index of 0.6485 2021 we are ranked 35 with Power Index of 0.6261.Yeah these are not the best of times especially when the #bringbackourboys project failed before take-off. Patriotic Nigerians understand your pains and we sympathize.
I know your son at @sbmintelligence will also help you to confirm these ranking of 138 countries. I also attached here with recent pictures of our soldiers and their kits to make you jealous a bit. The country is moving in the direction we predicted and your time is over.
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Today Nigeria marks #ArmedForcesRemembranceDay. We remember and honour the men and women of the Armed Forces who have paid the supreme price to safeguard the peace, security and stability of our country.
We also commemorate the operational successes of our Armed Forces in the fight against terrorism, banditry and all forms of criminality. We owe the progress being made to their unceasing gallantry and sacrifice on behalf of all of us.
#ArmedForcesRemembranceDay
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1. I’m in love with the PEACEFUL REVOLUTION going on in Uganda, through the ballot.

#ThankASoldier - a 35 year-old Bobi Wine dared to dream. He dared status quo. He challenged the establishment. He has empowered young generation of Africans. For me, that’s more than a WIN!!✊ ImageImageImageImage
2. He is inspiring a young generation of Africans with the CAN-DO SPIRIT. Much of Africa is under occupation at the hands of Museveni & oppressive regimes. Old incompetent guards have held Africa down for decades, with support from globalists - the old system of alliances & pacts ImageImage
3. Africa still suffers from suffrage (the right to vote). So the choice for young generation of Africans is to continue to Soro Soke (speak out).

Continue to lend your voices to issues affecting the continent. Stand as ONE, carry the HOPES of Africa with you, everywhere you go. ImageImage
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A short thread of the activities of the gallant and selfless men and women of the Nigerian Forces.

We may not say this all the time, but we appreciate all you do for the country!

@HQNigerianArmy

#ThankASoldier
ThecNigerian Air Force (NAF) acquired 30 aircrafts and activated 13 grounded ones in the last three years, Alot of the reactivation was done in-house

NAF has also increased enlistment slot for officers and junior airmen to cover force protection and I.S.Os across Nigeria
NAF under SB Abubakar reactivated FOBs & QRW to enhance Internal Security Operations:

1. Taraba State QRW is located in Nguroje

2. Nasarawa QRW quick response wing in Doma

3. Benue QRW in Agatu
4. Zamfara, QRW in Gusau
5. Katsina QRW in Daura
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