REVEALED: How Boko Haram tried to shoot down Jonathan’s plane as he flew into M

Date: 10-03-2013 7:59 am (11 years ago) | Author: Direct
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How Boko Haram tried to shoot down Jonathan’s plane as he flew into Maiduguri



It would have been a national tragedy had it occurred. But, according to intelligence sources, security agencies saved the situation.

The story is that insurgents allegedly planned to attack the plane of President Goodluck Jonathan while flying into Maiduguri, Borno State capital, on Thursday for his two-day visit.

Borno is the hotbet of the Islamist group, Boko Haram.

The alleged recovery of three anti-aircraft guns, two technical vehicles mounted with anti-aircraft stands and 10 rocket propelled grenades, in a cache of arms, in Maiduguri, on Friday, lent credence to the claim of the plot to attack the president’s plane.

Besides the anti-aircraft guns and rocket propelled grenades, the massive arms the Joint Task Force (JTF) in Maiduguri, the day the president left the state capital after the visit, include 17 AK rifles, general purpose machine guns, three G3 rifles, 20 RPG bombs, 12 RPG chargers, 1 x 36 ,hand held grenades, one tear gas rifle, 33 AK 47 magazines, 11 FN magazines, three G 3 magazines and 11,068 assorted ammunitions.

The twist to the story, however, is the claim by some security sources that the Islamist group had hoped that the entire security apparatus in Borno would be diverted for the president’s visit, to enable it deploy the massive arms to also attack the facilities where its members are being held in the state with a view to setting them free.

Whatever may have been the Islamist group’s plan, security agencies alleged that close monitoring foiled it.

Spokesman for the JTF in Borno State, Lt. Col. Sagir Musa, in a statement emailed to journalists, yesterday, hinted that intelligence by informants led to the foiling of the insurgents alleged plan.
 
The statement listed the cache of arms recovered during the Friday operation while saying it was one of the JTF’s operations to combat insurgents in the last ten days. The statement reads: “Based on information and intelligence report, series of operations were conducted by the Joint Task Force Operation RESTORE ORDER in the last ten days in Borno State.

The latest was the one conducted at Bulabulin, Bayern Quarters and Jajeri in Maiduguri metropolis between 3 – 8 pm yesterday Friday, 8 February, 2013. During these operations under the period stated, there were exchange of fire that led to the death of 52 Boko Haram members including ten commanders of the sect. 70 terrorists were also arrested. In the period under review, the JTF lost two men, three were wounded and no civilian casualty was recorded. The under listed weapons, ammunition, uniforms and other items were recovered in yesterday’s (Friday) operation:
3 anti aircraft guns; 10 rocket propelled grenade tubes; 3 general purpose machine guns; 17 AK47 rifles; 3 G3 rifles; 1 pistol (lama);
20 RPG bombs; 12 RPG chargers; 1x 36 hand held grenade; 1 teargas rifle; 33 AK 47 magazines; 11 FN magazines; 3 G3 magazines; 11,068 assorted ammunitions;
2 technical vehicles with mounted anti aircraft stands; 1 box of weapons cleaning kit; 4 swords and two knifes; 5 walking talkies; 4 VHF hand held sets; 1 multi links router; and assorted uniforms and kits.

“The task force wishes to thank members of the public particularly our moles in the Boko Haram’s camp for giving us the information that assisted in the successes so far recorded. Thus, members of the public are reminded to continue to give credible and timely information to security agencies to combat insecurity.”

NE learnt, yesterday, that security agencies have launched investigations into how the weaponry which, in size, quality and quantity, were capable of waging a full scale war either against air or land opposition and with which targets kilometers away could be successfully taken out, were assembled.
“The fact that assorted uniforms of security agencies, especially those serving in the Joint Task Force were recovered in the Friday operation, is fueling the intelligence that there was indeed a plan by the group and their sponsors to breach the security of the president”, a source added.

Posted: at 10-03-2013 07:59 AM (11 years ago) | Hero
- DJSNIPPER at 10-03-2013 12:52 PM (11 years ago)
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Besides the anti-aircraft guns and rocket propelled grenades, the massive arms the Joint Task Force (JTF) in Maiduguri, the day the president left the state capital after the visit, include 17 AK rifles, general purpose machine guns, three G3 rifles, 20 RPG bombs, 12 RPG chargers, 1 x 36 ,hand held grenades, one tear gas rifle, 33 AK 47 magazines, 11 FN magazines, three G 3 magazines and 11,068 assorted ammunitions.

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Posted: at 10-03-2013 12:52 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- morgrawl231 at 10-03-2013 01:16 PM (11 years ago)
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Boko Haram would have regretted doing such thing!!! forget ooo if Boko come ADD up with Haram,,,look we will make sure we bring dem all down,,,bastards!!!
Posted: at 10-03-2013 01:16 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- morgrawl231 at 10-03-2013 01:19 PM (11 years ago)
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INFACT I DEY VEXXXX : Angry Angry Angry Shocked Angry Angry Angry Shocked Angry Angry
Posted: at 10-03-2013 01:19 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- etibaba at 10-03-2013 01:36 PM (11 years ago)
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Who cares.

Posted: at 10-03-2013 01:36 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- PidginMOUTH at 10-03-2013 01:37 PM (11 years ago)
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Quote from: etibaba on 10-03-2013 01:36 PM
Who cares.
Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked
Posted: at 10-03-2013 01:37 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- proly at 10-03-2013 01:47 PM (11 years ago)
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Dos.  GuyZ re mean...bt they will soon see war
Posted: at 10-03-2013 01:47 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- ezchusa at 10-03-2013 02:18 PM (11 years ago)
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His name is Goodluck so no shaking

Posted: at 10-03-2013 02:18 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- sandra78 at 10-03-2013 02:19 PM (11 years ago)
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Ajanni Plans has failed...now where is his shameful face ?        Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin
Posted: at 10-03-2013 02:19 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Solidstonez at 10-03-2013 02:36 PM (11 years ago)
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 Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes

Posted: at 10-03-2013 02:36 PM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- ezchusa at 10-03-2013 02:37 PM (11 years ago)
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Quote from: sandra78 on 10-03-2013 02:19 PM
Ajanni Plans has failed...now where is his shameful face ?        Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin
  Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin

Posted: at 10-03-2013 02:37 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Solidstonez at 10-03-2013 02:37 PM (11 years ago)
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NAWAHO

Posted: at 10-03-2013 02:37 PM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- alibab at 10-03-2013 02:40 PM (11 years ago)
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Jtf should pls stp deceiving Thmslves.
Posted: at 10-03-2013 02:40 PM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
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- webrose at 10-03-2013 02:44 PM (11 years ago)
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any body that want to negotiate with terrorist should know what he is dealing with?
He is lucky, Foolish move!,

U don't eat with the devil with a shoot spoon, not even a long one this days, Bluetooth or wireless Spoons are is idea.

If boko-haram wants negotiation, why can him use teleconference equipment?

Vision-less leaders!!!
Posted: at 10-03-2013 02:44 PM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Commonsense at 10-03-2013 02:47 PM (11 years ago)
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Quote from: sandra78 on 10-03-2013 02:19 PM
Ajanni Plans has failed...now where is his shameful face ?        Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin

ajanni will not say anything about this now. but if its Niger Delta he would start talking as fool he is
Posted: at 10-03-2013 02:47 PM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
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- destinlily at 10-03-2013 02:48 PM (11 years ago)
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ooo they just miss a better opportunity to divide this country Sad Sad Sad Sad...
Posted: at 10-03-2013 02:48 PM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Biafranwar at 10-03-2013 03:02 PM (11 years ago)
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God pass devil
Posted: at 10-03-2013 03:02 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- ela214 at 10-03-2013 03:37 PM (11 years ago)
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hummmmm
Posted: at 10-03-2013 03:37 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- paulohking at 10-03-2013 03:43 PM (11 years ago)
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Shebi he don dey battle ready with sword before ni
Posted: at 10-03-2013 03:43 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- arsenal123 at 10-03-2013 03:49 PM (11 years ago)
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Quote from: Commonsense on 10-03-2013 02:47 PM
ajanni will not say anything about this now. but if its Niger Delta he would start talking as fool he is

 Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy Grin Grin Grin
Posted: at 10-03-2013 03:49 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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