The War Against Boko Haram (Part 2)

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Since 2009, the militant Islamist group known as Boko Haram has wreaked havoc in northern Nigeria. Instilling terror through bombings, abductions, and beheadings, Boko Haram is fighting to create an Islamic state in the most populous country in Africa.
VICE News traveled to Nigeria to embed with the country's army as it ramped up its fight against Boko Haram, whose rise has caused a state of emergency. As the only journalists on the front line in northern Nigeria, we witnessed the beginning of the largest military insurgency to date.
In part two of this three part series, VICE News correspondent Kaj Larsen visits the Nigerian army's forward-operating base at the front lines of the battle against Boko Haram. There he speaks with soldiers as they prepare for a major offensive against the militant group.
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[@urwifuistrash]

I'm genuinely impressed by Nigeria. They really have their shit together. They actually have a solid professional army.

[@chepushila1]

And they speak English very well...

[@jeremykylesuperfanpatrioti6486]

mlesch1 hell lot better than british people LOL.

[@robto]

WhyNotZoidberg Nigeria is well known across the world as being the largest military power in the African continent. So it totally makes sense that their army looks professional and highly proficient.

[@Hjernespreng]

WhyNotZoidberg They have no been efficient. That is the reason for Boko Harem not having been pushed back until the foreign intervention.

[@MO-ss5mj]

If u know their history you'll understand why.

[@benjoblo]

Wow, I'm impressed with the Nigerian army- their attitudes are fantastic! Officers living in the trenches with their soldiers! Muslims and Christians fighting together and calling each other brothers, inspirational stuff!

[@hutch1111111]

@Kevwe Tony With Chad next door, are there any French Foreign Legion troops in the fight?

[@reccoschick1015]

commando

[@reccoschick1015]

theyre fighting the same battle!

[@tyeokon1937]

@morton christie you knows nothing about the war in my country so shut up...

[@TheLastCowBender]

@morton christie Douchebag.

[@robp525]

"Train hard fight easy. I believe when you train hard, you fight easy. & when you train hard you bleed less during wartime" ~ Jeremiah Friday

[@robp525]

A great documentary

[@wrightaugustor891]

GH. XXX

[@francisudoh7185]

Lesson from a soldier A life lesson actually. Soldiers 🙇

[@baconmasterXD]

"I believe when you train hard you fight easy." Dude I love that Private Friday guy. Had a good mindset for a soldier.

[@ckitesurfer]

Yes !! and I´m looking for his Facebook or Instagram...

[@chaderenyore1748]

@@ckitesurfer Ah, I don't think you'll ever see that.

[@DefplayMustapha]

Train Hard, Fight Easy. I believe when I train hard, I'll fight easy. And when you train hard, you bleed less during the war time. -Private Jeremiah Friday (NG Army)

[@stopminecraftviolence5513]

Defplay Mustapha He should have his own TV show, he's an untapped mine of awesome quotes.

[@DefplayMustapha]

Michael Jonnes i know. I'm re commenting it cuz i like it.

[@onyenwegodswill576]

That statement caught my fancy most.

[@onyenwegodswill576]

That statement caught my fancy most.

[@naijaboygangsta]

Defplay Mustapha deep stuff

[@pearse688]

I am Irish however my mother and grandfather are both Nigerian I am proud of that part of my heritage big respect to Nigeria

[@davideklund2751]

Thank you 😙

[@amermahmood77]

Nigerians have excellent english

[@ThaDreamer18]

commentor Aw, Thanks. Tbh, the standard of English used to be miles better (that standard has slipped tremendously and tragically now) back when the government actually gave a damn about investing in education. But I think the tide is certainly turning, and Nigeria will certainly return to the once revered and prosperous giant that it used to be. Watch this space!!

[@user-tq9bw3tv4n]

***** You seem to be the one with low self esteem, I see nothing wrong with what he said. i am nigerian and he's saying the absolute truth about the standard of education. Don't be hateful

[@ThaDreamer18]

***** Lmao. My self esteem is just fine, Thanks. Which is why I don't get mad when someone genuinely finds something good to say rather than bashes my people. Yeah, I'm really sorry that I'm not as over-sensitive and easily offended by anything anyone ever says, as you clearly seem to be. Chill the freak out, lol. It's a com-pli-ment, coming from a well meaning and non-patronising place. Nigeria will be ok! ;)

[@randomhiphop5055]

***** This is interesting. The commentors are named A Google User, Commentor, and KZbin User.

[@jeremykylesuperfanpatrioti6486]

commentor they speak much better than brits HAHAHA.

[@flashkraft]

'Train Hard, Fight Easy.' I have to go make a T-shirt now.

[@thatindiandude4602]

Anyonelse here think private Jeremiah friday will make a good leader someday?

[@stopminecraftviolence5513]

Anil Nair His name alone is awesome. In fact, most Nigerians have awesome names, their president is called 'Goodluck Jonathan'.

[@thatindiandude4602]

StopMinecraftVIOLENCE I know that. Well goodluck's luck ran out election day :D

[@stopminecraftviolence5513]

Anil Nair heueheuhe

[@snowboyyuhui]

Anil Nair love his name.

[@indeed7289]

Anil Nair Africans are a bit funny when it comes to power they start of good hearted and idealistic but then they get this mentality they can do what they want and no one can stop them an example was France supporting a general rebelling against a dictator in an African country only for that same general to end up committing genocide and a civil war because he wanted only his ethnic people in his country that's why people say Africa is not ready for Democracy because the leader looks out for his intentions or his ethnic group not so much what the people as a whole need that and also because a lot of people simply don't get the concept the guy they wanted did not get elected so they rebel against the government

[@LynxOnyx-LynxGraphics]

The Nigerian Army was more organized and strategic than I thought.. I should stop doubting now.

[@Nwachimerogo]

This makes me so proud to be a Nigerian.

[@pot6577]

same

[@oluwafunmilayocomfort3926]

Same here

[@desparate8820]

@@oluwafunmilayocomfort3926 what is the situation now.? May i know

[@ugosolomon7616]

Same here dear

[@lilejade250]

@@desparate8820 very much better. At the time this documentary was made, bombs regularly go off on Borno State (that’s the major state where all of these were happening) and kill hundreds of innocent civilians. Bombs from Boko Haram. Also, othere states were regularly attacked and bombed. Today, there are almost no bombings and attacks have generally reduced. The current President has tremendously equipped the army and trained loads of military men. There’s also now in place a more competent military leadership. However, other security challenges have sprung up in form of bandits (terrorists attacking via guerrilla means, and kidnappers). But in recent week and months, those have also subsided. In the last couple of months, there has been immense success recorded by the the Nigerian military against the bandits. In general, the security situation is better than it was 7 - 8 years ago.

[@muhammaddhanish7200]

Love 💕 to Nigeria 🇳🇬 from India 🇮🇳 May you guys win your war

[@gabrielada2814]

Long live the ancient country of India 🇮🇳

[@garkuwanchindo9480]

I thought Indians dident like black ppl

[@sufimuslimlion4114]

Love

[@abuXana]

@@garkuwanchindo9480 who said that?

[@sahilraghuwanshi9224]

@@abuXana are you crazy idiot we love black

[@healthfreedomafricablog3674]

Nigeria will flourish again, God shall heal our Land Amen.

[@oma2635]

news would

[@harryosayande5951]

God help us Amen 🙏

[@rivvy2138]

@@independent2368 Have you met a muslim before? Ever.

[@saupin002]

Question is: whos been funding the terrorists??

[@rivvy2138]

@@saupin002 I know right? Where do they get their guns and vehicles.

[@AFroese]

These guys could teach the Iraqi army about how to defend your own country.

[@stopminecraftviolence5513]

AFroese Fuck them, they've hopeless. What, nearly or even more than a decade of US training and they are still drunk, high and pissing themselves on the battlefield? Nigerians should be helping the Ukrainians out lol.

[@nickmeistersa123456]

AFroese The Iraqi army doesn't have any sense on national unity, unlike this situation.

[@phil__K]

StopMinecraftVIOLENCE hardly fair the Ukrainians are fighting units armed with some of the most modern Russian equipement and besides regular Russian battalions.

[@stopminecraftviolence5513]

Sire Brenshar Unfortunately they obviously have no clue how to use their equipment.

[@douknoukemballsofsteel5830]

AFroese what are you talking about? the USA has already destroyed iraq

[@Modern.Millennial]

Based on what that Private Jeremiah said, Christian/Muslim relations in a 3rd world country like Nigeria are better than in Europe or America. That's rather telling.

[@alaziz2887]

i belive because it is because they live together for 400 years

[@mdsign001]

nothing brings people together like a common enemy.

[@danorous1260]

Nigeria is a developing nation not a third world country. The country boasts of 7billionaires in $$$ and several millionaires. It is home to the third biggest movie industry after the US Hollywood and india Bollywood and 7 top oil producer. It is now manufacturing cars.

[@abubalo]

Nigeria isn't a 3rd world country, never ever said that again.

[@emmanuelolodun848]

Please keep your 3rd world bullshit to yourself

[@austinflavio3457]

The Nigerian army actually looks very professional, They can organize helicopters, logistics armor effectively, the officer here looks confident and everyone is in uniform. They are a huge improvement over the Afghan Security force that Vice covered in 2013.

[@shalyfemusic]

Yeah

[@manganese3054]

Best in Africa for a reason

[@kenyanroadman8350]

@@manganese3054 ummm no

[@adewalegbolahan3445]

Yeah🥺🥺

[@DjPunk-yo4qb]

@@kenyanroadman8350 um yes

[@egyptianveteran9761]

Long live Nigeria from Egypt 🇪🇬❤🇳🇬

[@therealkingz9506]

Thanks for helping us in the biafra war Xd

[@linklanre]

Thank you, brother

[@TheJesielpenateshow]

Despite seeing these brave Nigerian soldiers, Vice journalist is the bravest journalist in the world, unlike Fox, ABC, CBC, and RT.

[@davidsegun]

Jessie Vi Vitrennia what is RT? that's just a propaganda channel

[@TheJesielpenateshow]

davidsegun All the media networks I mentioned above is propaganda.

[@Xeon451]

davidsegun Fox, ABC, CBC are propaganda channels too... -_-

[@ayoiawe]

davidsegun Every channel is a propaganda and has a sort of bias. No one can claim to not be a propaganda. The point is to have a balanced view of a situation.

[@phil__K]

Jessie Vi Vitrennia the obvious difference being Fox and Abc can report whatever they want, while RT is state funded to spread pro-Russian narratives to foreign audiences.

[@WYO_Dirtbag]

I love that journalist. He is very good.

[@Lex4122]

***** can´t wait for the 3 part. looks like he is going balls deep, together with the attacking force :o

[@thePTCstudios]

RamAmandeep He was a U.S. Navy SEAL, so he has experience, and can relate to these guys

[@baconmasterXD]

Ram a man deep

[@thatindiandude4602]

J. Child Man, Indians have easy to make fun of names. Look at my name lol :D

[@stopminecraftviolence5513]

RamAmandeep Not as good as Simon Ostrovsky though. Nobody is as good as Simon Ostrovsky. All hail Ostrovsky.

[@ImSoPeeved]

This is the first military in Africa that I have actually felt confidence in. They seemed professional and skilled for once. I know several Nigerians here in the States. Several of them go to Notre Dame and are smart as fuck.

[@eirbag5823]

ImSoPeeved The Chadian army are quite badass too

[@commissargeko4029]

You can also add the Rwandan army to the list. Their not that well equipped, but their infamous for having the most disciplined army in east, and central Africa.

[@doodoofard69]

@@commissargeko4029 Why would that be infamous? That's impressive.

[@manganese3054]

The best for a reason

[@kenyanroadman8350]

Kenya army has no racism we pray before and after fight

[@101publicenemy]

Man these guys are some badass muthafukas! bring tha noise boiz!! also Friday is a boss!!!

[@101publicenemy]

Mardali Akhmedov u wat m8?

[@DucePartybot]

Mardali Akhmedov U focking wot m8?

[@Cciilloo]

Word

[@halt4hammerzeit]

101publicenemy damn i have some goddamn respect for this guys. Next level badass! The commando knife. Priceless.

[@domenicogrimaldi591]

Jordy Suos To be honest, that part sort of bothered me. Naturally I support the government troops, but who do you think make up the majority of fighters he captured and killed- the actual scum that are tearing apart the country or the youth they abducted and forced into combat? Purely speculation, but killing POWs is never a good thing. I guess shit like this comes with any war though.

[@IbtissamTrabelsi]

"i have my commando knife" pull out a mini sword 😂

[@ibnmargaret5680]

Nikita Knyazev u may see it as mini but it's mighty.

[@celebobichannel9988]

You are fool

[@IbtissamTrabelsi]

@@celebobichannel9988 you too

[@celebobichannel9988]

You are calling the knife mini knife but it will kill you

[@SevenSlayers1]

@@celebobichannel9988 she said mini SWORD

[@cristianelizondo8575]

The dude with the sunglasses is a FUCKING BADASS!!!

[@extremeguy967]

damn this guy is like a movie character, I hope he'll have a long life and not die in combat

[@cocainaexpress685]

Oh my God. I'm amazed of how honourable the good nigerians can be. Nigeria is mean to be great.

[@Mor4dracoRules]

I hope the US doesnt get involved. Nigeria know what they are doing.

[@TheHawkeye0725]

They just lost 71 soldiers today

[@Mor4dracoRules]

TheHawkeye0725 fuck

[@CaptainPrice23100]

Mor4draco Rules thats a lie it was chadian soldiers news.yahoo.com/71-chadian-soldiers-killed-fighting-boko-haram-army-135722263.html

[@felixa5178]

TheHawkeye0725 who told you that bullshit,we didnt lose no soldier,dont spread false nonsense

[@Eralun]

Mor4draco Rules I believe the U.S has sent some advisers , etc.

[@svenkaan6864]

Very much respect for the Nigerian soliders and army. Fighting for the freedom and peace of their citizens.

[@harrypoosie3035]

As a citizen of the US I can admire people like Mr. Jerry Friday. I pray for his safety and that he uses his guidance and knowledge to create more young men with such good moral values in this region. It’s so surprising to know how primitive and how horrible some of these people’s thought processes are as a result of long term struggle. They need people like this in order to excel in society. God Bless you Jerry, from a Christian brother to a Muslim one.

[@masterlightjames950]

Funny, considering Its you guys that are arming and funding the terrorists. We don't need your prayers. We just need you guys to take out your terrorists from our land.

[@normandy8806]

Haha I like that ranger guy, "Train hard, bleed less". Great positive mindset during tough times. Built like a brick too, didnt seem like he was benching much though but something tells me he is working with what he has. I wonder what his protein intake is like. Regardless, best of luck friend!

[@normandy8806]

Since when is it a bad thing to over-analyze? All I can see is positives. Plus, I no-where near over analyzed. Obviously your idea of over-analyzing is different than mine. Exactly why I would already have you in check mate if we were playing chess.

[@GutsLikesItInTheAss]

Normandy N7 Cuz everybody knows you won't have time to bleed while in the heat...

[@normandy8806]

Guts Likes It In The Ass Hmm? what do you mean? I just like how he phrased it.

[@GutsLikesItInTheAss]

Normandy N7 Predator (1982) reference...

[@freakybuddy999]

Guts Likes It In The Ass Hahahaha

[@Idrisativities]

I will forever be proud of you guys. Thank you for your sacrifices.

[@aLex62297]

Can't wait for Part 3

[@carpetfarmer]

These soldiers seem to doing a good and tough job on the front lines. I wish them quick and total success.

[@mjordan233]

these guys are the real badasses. and the guy in the beginning "Train Hard, Fight Easy. I believe when I train hard, I'll fight easy. And when you train hard, you bleeed less in the battlefield" woahhh

[@naijaboygangsta]

***** badass and very deep line

[@TeamLakers24]

Man I give so much props to not just these guys but soldiers in general...Thank you for your service in fighting for peace. My heart is with y'all.

[@juniorshauling]

Nigerians well spoken, articulate, courageous and confident. I'm thoroughly impressed by these brave soldiers

[@czedenson2664]

So proud to see these men willing to give their lives for the peace of our beloved Country. Wished they are appreciated more

[@fnorgen]

I swear, Pretty much every report from a warzone could double as a toyota commercial. Every self respecting militia or budget army needs at least a few thoroughly used toyota pick-up trucks. Often with a heavy machine gun mounted on the back. Those things are flippin' everywhere.

[@fnorgen]

Neither sand or the high tides can kill a toyota pick-up truck.

[@TopeA8]

fnorgen The Toyota Hiluxes were even far far more common in the Nigerian Military than right now a few years ago. But actually they didn't serve us well. They have no Armour (Soft Skinned) and result in a lot of Military deaths. That's why we started to produce our own APC (Igirigi), buy South African MRAPs and Chinese MRAPs as well. The Landrover uts/pick ups by the way are better than the Hilux. Most Nigerian defense analyst and enthusiasts today are calling for the reduction of Toyota Hiluxes and slowly they are being phased out.

[@TopeA8]

TopeA8 sorry i meant Landcrusier

[@xman69100]

They're better than Humvees

[@secrecy3915]

fnorgen drop a building on one and it’ll keep on running.

[@fludblud]

Thats a hugeass knife

[@TheHawkeye0725]

Commando knife ftw

[@divinest]

They are real Friday the 13th

[@whiteknightgaminggaming4li117]

fludblud 😂😂😂😂

[@joncocks2262]

That ain't a. Knife. You've played knifey spooney before

[@J.D.Vision]

You can buy one on Amazon.

[@killercaos123]

Damn. Can't wait for part 3.

[@jennieyok8868]

Soldiers seem smart and intelligent... Good bounding ..good English too .. Pray u .win God bless Nigeria

[@xShortyx1967x]

Good work Kaj. I think you are the right person for the job. Not everyone understands hot conflict like a veteran and that usually leads them to ask the wrong questions. Keep it up.

[@abdulkadirbashir7972]

My dear brother was a soldier died here. My almighty Allah forgive all his sin.

[@samueledide3751]

It's well my brother.

[@andalusiaverroes365]

Ameen

[@tepranav5745]

الله يغفر ذنوب إخوانك.

[@jsbedi60]

As one who grew up in Nigeria, I am filled with pride to see the moral and valor of the Nigerian Armed forces. Sad part is that poor command decisions by the top brass has prevented the Nigerian Armed Forces from a quick victory against these terrorists

[@imeakpan]

Wow VICE News , good work. I can't wait for the final piece. More news from the African continent is needed please.

[@poorandimmature]

Pvt. Jeremiah Friday - 72nd mobile strike force How is this guy just a private? Sounds like captain material to me.

[@jaydiomoyeni7436]

I wonder o

[@bearceejay9096]

"I use to slaughter boko haram with this when i get them" 😅

[@MichaChrobot]

Real journalism. Awesome!

[@mathiasmasigakabbechi2681]

Thanks so much for Good work soldier

[@samysaid1989]

Private Friday has the quality of a good leader.

[@bowfreak21]

Where does Vice find these amazing journalists?? Keep up the great work!

[@gkJohnson]

Can't wait for part 3

[@WetaMantis]

Good episode Vice!

[@MustacheTrooper]

Their army looks like it's in a nice shape, their soldiers look very determined and quite good trained and capables and the officers seems to be prepared and competents. Well done guys, I sincerely didn't expected it.

[@masterlightjames950]

Because you're a brainwashed and ignorant foōl with zero education.

[@bySeeb]

Upmost respect to Kaj for reporting this mad shit! Anyone know if he has any military background? Seems very knowledgable in warfare.

[@nelsonchavez308]

***** there was actually a t 72 there as well. The cameraman fucked up lol

[@giovannifoulmouth7205]

***** He did ID a T-72 @4:14 when he points towards it.

[@phil__K]

Giovanni Foulmouth well spotted

[@Soff1859]

bySeeb he was a Navy SEAL for 5 years. At least his wikipedia page says so.

[@Stalkie]

***** Don't forget about Ben Anderson though, look at "This is what winning looks like", amazing journalist as well!

[@Jesusswe91]

Good report, keep up the good work!

[@andrewbinnie5852]

Well done respect from scotland

[@nanamalik9052]

Thank you, gallant soldiers.We appreciate your sacrifices.,🙏🏿

[@nickloven6728]

there English is better than most immigrants who live in the us

[@bangerzt.v7532]

Yes and they’re less ignorant then the American people

[@maphack7923]

and this soldiers are not racists.

[@EAOAK]

@@maphack7923 we can't be racist among each other's…..we africans✊🏿

[@kogwusamson]

Because some Americans can't speak English well

[@manuelsvensson3399]

@@kogwusamson and in your country everyone speaks perfect english.....

[@xxilluminatixxxx]

Vice...do more of this!!

[@TheDajamster]

Thank you for making it clear that it isn't Christians vs Muslims, it's sane, decent people - Christians *and* Muslims, fighting the crazy people who have been killing for no good reason.

[@igbotimehopper64yearsago46]

TheDajamster we all know is Islamic fundamentalism

[@adamsibrahim9651]

Igbo man or what ever ur stupid name is Everybody knows the igbos are the muslims enemy

[@nnaemekanweke]

@@adamsibrahim9651 you are a devil.

[@pot6577]

yes true

[@pot6577]

@@adamsibrahim9651 shut up

[@joelcriollo5919]

I love watching people be brave and fight for their people, and for the country it is very beautiful

[@michailpl833]

That tank is ain`t T72 but T55.

[@helpimstuck9410]

Damn that's old

[@juliometal12]

MichailPL T62

[@bosniabosniaks2841]

Julio Cesar Quintero 4:16 is T-55 Tank not T-72 or T-62 TANK!!!T-62 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-62#/media/File:T62.jpg

[@kordaxmint533]

MichailPL When he says T-72 there is really T-72 behind him (green one), but after that they show T-55, true.

[@Sporora]

MichailPL To be fair the one he was standing in front of was in fact a T-72, the tank they panned out to was a T-55 though.

[@PureAsGold]

Excellent Job Kaj I like your style!

[@UnknownAnonymous]

These solders are war ready.. keep up with the good work

[@malfunkt]

Another incredible piece of journalism. Thank you for covering this. Small detail, the tank at 4:15 is not a T-72. T-72 has a distinct flatter profile. This appears to be a T-54/T-55 variant. These are very common in developing countries and the original design dates back to 1949 (though likely this model is from the 1950s or later). It would be vulnerable to most RPG weapons.

[@virussro5862]

Its a t55

[@alexei3755]

Looks like a t55a, which is a more modern rendition of the t55 and would not as easily succumb to rpgs

[@AJudgeFredd]

Give this Journalist more money, true badass to follow them that close.

[@umukorooghenebrorhie7549]

Kudos to you all rugged bravo

[@sodiepops9626]

Very good report !! Keep it up

[@aqeelbashorun2743]

so great to see we've got men with hearts to protect our country... first time I'm so proud to be a naija born

[@shlamimk4664]

Real warriors. I would be so proud of these men if I was Nigerian.

[@jesbeber8053]

GREAT REPORT!

[@titaniumdiveknife]

Kaj Larsen is a legend!!!!! Balls of steel!!!!!!!!! MOAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@patrickdow2167]

I'm happy these men are dedicated to defending their land. Unlike the Iraqi army who just runs when they see IS!

[@faisalkhalid2010]

No 1 boko haram is a teenage army isis how ever is made of professionals ex militaries and they have weapons now that’s the difference and no 2 you are an American you have no right to talk about Iraq you are the guys that ruined them

[@muhammadabdulkareem4595]

What are you talking about boko haram, u seem like they are smallest boys hahhhhh, boko haram had many weapons which majority country militries doesn't have, they are belong to almost 30 tanks and somes biggest weapons, well isis has more famous than them, perhaps that making u seem like a small terrorist group i can say ISIS no one, then boko haram, alqa'ida, alshabab and many more

[@nabibakhsh1632]

I lived in Baga Borno state for four years up to 1985 and used Maiduguri airport for departure to Kano and Lagos and for arrival .It is sad that the area is in trouble.Engr Nabi Bakhsh

[@VLNen]

Baga is a no go area now very risky travelling there due to the insurgency .I live in maiduguri borne state capital until last year

[@cosf36]

Best front lone field reporting I've ever seen

[@escapeandromeda]

So good documentary, Easy to get...

[@emmy7848]

The courage these soldiers have is amazing. I hope many of them are still alive in 2020.

[@larryvictor8021]

I dont think so

[@pucytennison5831]

@@larryvictor8021I don’t think so are Boko haram bombers.

[@ugochukwuinnocent5929]

Many are still alive because their loss ratio is quite low.

[@NSyashwanth]

Train hard, fight easy. Love from india brother. Good mentality to have. Lots of respect to you sir.

[@holi7412]

Love their attitude and their spirit

[@rochesterpaulo9579]

Answers are very sharp..

[@voxpeccavi3404]

Much respect to the boys of 103Bn, 72 Bn and all units on Op Zaman Lafiya and thans to Vice News for this brilliant piece. VictoryForNigeria! PS (that was a T55 not a T72)

[@virussro5862]

You are right its a t55

[@attaat]

Agreed, but when he was describing the formation, at time frame 4:11, there could be a T72 or a T64 behind him..... To be fair, at least he got it right that it was a tank! Most reporters describe anything with tracks as a tank...

[@xxajv24xx82]

3:44 probably the best part

[@sunnybestndu2303]

Respect !!!

[@sheriffojobarteh-ev4ix]

Thanks for your time

[@emifilms727]

😭😭😭God bless and protect all nigeria soilders, Amen

[@princesserainbow1625]

Why a lot of people in the comments seems surprise thats that Nigeria actually has a good sufficient army not every country in Africa struggling with no army like come on now

[@maxmillian5768]

“We are brothers” - Exactly!❤️

[@Gummibaerchen234]

very good documentery! i love vice news

[@olasanmitaiwo6103]

God bless the Nigerian Army and everyone out there fighting to bring peace

[@Sceptre1]

btw that was a T-55A

[@WetaMantis]

Irean get to the Hind !

[@tictac76543]

Irean there was actually a t-72 there. when the journalist said t 72 they decided to show the t55 instead

[@APPLEPIE978]

hugh mirin Man I can't believe they still have a T55 running. War museums find it hard to get parts for those early cold war tanks just to put on display.

[@Usmodlover]

APPLEPIE978 They produced up to 100,000 T-54/55's, I can't imagine it being because they can't find them but because they're, you know, tanks which not every museum can afford lol

[@halloween448]

APPLEPIE978 dude 95,000 t-54/55 were produced, the afghan tank division got there tanks from finding them in the desert they found about 228 they aren't that hard to get the parts, ive even seen places were they sell running t-54/55s

[@nasbtheboss]

Mr.Friday said something that just stuck like glue "I train hard so I fight easy" simply put, and even more bad ass

[@folashadeadesinaonigbindelydia]

Great Documentary

[@ramsey1940]

Love the efforts of the Nigerian defence forces

[@TheAboriginal1]

True patriots, all of them. In a world so crushed by horror and sadness, it's great to see positivity aimed squarely at the face of evil.

[@tundun5098]

nice one.

[@evan4534]

Larsen is a beast. Mad respect.

[@Tboyizthebomb]

We need the Nigerian army in Iraq

[@xman69100]

Tboyfalls T what do you mean the American Army is filled with young blacks so what do you mean

[@chinonsochinonso232]

i wish to fight for iraq i love Iraq's from Nigeria and i really fill pity for them over there losses

[@Left4Red]

@@xman69100 blatant racism i guess

[@zaytonice7716]

@Theo Nero he means the Nigerian army is better and more organized then the Iraq army

[@silversurfer1508]

Theo Nero there’s a difference with American blacks and Africans.

[@thesinisterplan9012]

They are doing some Rambo shit there

[@ironguy8017]

Omg , thank God I get to watch this

[@batkuparpohtam8070]

Huge respect to vicenews