The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the full deployment of its aircraft to combat insecurity in the North-East of the country.
Air Marshall Sadique Abubakar, the chief of the air staff
Channels TV reports that Air Marshall Sadique Abubakar, the chief of the air staff, made the announcement on Monday, August 31.
Abubakar noted in his speech that the current security challenges in Nigeria heavily relied on air power. He also revealed that there were ongoing discussions with the presidency to ensure the NAF was battle ready.
Stressing the importance of their mission, the chief of the air staff called on senior officers to give priority to integrity, excellence and service delivery.
Addressing officers and commanders of the Air Force, weeks after he took over as the chief of the air staff, Abubakar revealed his vision and mission for the NAF.
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He said that the current spate of terrorism in the country had led to the ‘self-audit’ of the preparedness of the Air Force to defend the nation. Abubakar added that he had set up key drivers to help achieve his vision to reposition the NAF into a highly professional and disciplined force.
The chief of the air staff stressed the importance of effective and timely implementation of air power in response to national security needs.
“The most important task at hand is to assess the assets on ground and make efficient use of them for the current challenges while the authorities make arrangements for additional air power,” he said.
Noting that the insurgency hampered Nigeria’s economic interests, Abubakar required strategic response from the air force as soon as possible.
A week ago, a NAF Agusta helicopter intercepted and destroyed two trailers suspected to be carrying logistics support to members of the Boko Haram sect. The successful air operation against the insurgents was commanded by the chief of the air staff and staged near the Nigeria-Cameroon border.
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NAF Steps Up Fight Against BH, Makes Full Deployment Of Aircraft To North-East
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