The Nigerian Air Force is to deploy more troops to the Northeast to
strengthen the Nigerian Army in the fight against insurgency in the
region, the Chief of Air Staff, Sadiq Baba Abubakar has said.
The Chief of Air Staff made the disclosure Thursday in Kano while
commissioning of some projects at Kano Air Force Base, said the deployment
will commence today.
“We are deploying more troops to the northeast to re-enforce army in
fighting insurgents in the region. We are committed to this fight and we
will remain such until we rid the region of all terrorist elements,” he
assured.
“It is our mandate to protect lives and properties of all Nigerians at all
cost. Much is expected of us as an institution and as individuals in
ensuring the protection of the citizenry and other critical assets of the
state.
“At present, the Nigerian Air Force is deployed in many internal security
operations in various parts of the country. Wherever we have deployed, our
presence have brought hope and relief to the despaired and source of worry
to the criminally minded,” he said.
Abubakar also assured that NAF would continue to support Kano state
government and other northwestern states in ensuring peace and security in
the region through the operation Sharan-Daji that is being carried out in
the area.
The Chief of Air Staff said recently the NAF has deployed Special Forces
to 339 Base in Kano not only to enhance base defense but also to protect
properties at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport MAKIA.
He stated that projects commissioned in Kano by NAF were Single Officers
quarters, Non-Commissioned Officers’ accommodation, Student Pilots
quarters, Two blocks of Married Officers’ accommodation and Main entrance
of the 303 Flying Training School.