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Special Forces Command Created To Fight Boko Haram, Others- Nigerian Air Force

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The Nigerian Air Force has established a Special Forces command to bolster its operations in the North-East and other internal security operations across the country.

The Chief of Air Staff, Sadique Abubakar, disclosed this on Thursday while delivering a lecture titled: “Nigerian Air Force: Challenges and Future Perspectives”, at the National Defence College, Abuja.

Although Mr. Abubakar, an Air Marshal, did not give details of the establishment of the new command, he said it was part of the planned restructuring of NAF’s operational command to conform with contemporary demands on national security.

“The Air Force is not only fighting in the air, and therefore, whatever it is that we need to have to fulfill our mandate in the face of the present challenges is what we are working toward putting on the ground.

“We are establishing a new command known as the Special Forces Command as part of ongoing restructuring of our operations.

“The establishment of the Special Forces Command would facilitate the development of NAF’s response capability in both internal and external security operations, as well as increase Nigeria’s self-reliance in strategic security operations,” he said.

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Buhari Honours Officers And Injured Soldiers For Gallantry

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President Muhammadu Buhari has honoured seven officers of the Nigerian army and Nigerian Air Force for exhibiting gallantry in the fight against the Boko Haram sect.
The officers were honoured with medals at the Yola International Airport on Friday, November 13.

 

Buhari called on the officers to sustain their gallantry and take the job of liberating Nigeria from insurgency with bravery and determination. He stressed that the federal government would honour bravery at all times.

 

Among those who received medals from the president were two army officers, an air force officer and three soldiers who were injured while fighting against the militants.

 

The injured soldiers, who were brought to the airport on wheelchairs, were praised for their heroic contributions to the ongoing effort by the Nigerian army to end the Boko Haram insurgency. Buhari wished them quick recovery and assured that adequate medical attention would be given to them.

 

“These very deserved medals are in recognition of your sacrifices. I hope it will inspire you to give more to the nation and I urge you to maintain your determination to bring peace to our fatherland.

“With what I have seen today, I believe that the Boko Haram are very close to defeat and I urge you to quickly clear the remnants of these criminals from wherever they may still be hiding.

 

“I also urge you to remain vigilant, alert and focused to prevent Boko Haram from sneaking into our communities to attack soft targets,’’ the president said.

 

 

Those decorated with the Purple Heart medal are Lance Corporal Kenneth Kulugh, Private Anthony Sunday and Private Danga Umar.

 

Accompanied by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, the president also presented Operation Lafiya Dole medals to other four soldiers.

 

Earlier today, the president visited Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) in Yola, the Adamawa state capital.

 

While addressing IDP’s, Buhari restated his government’s commitment to crush the Boko Haram insurgency.

 

“My government is doing everything possible to rebuild your homes, schools hospitals and roads to enable you go back to your homes. Boko Haram will soon be a thing of the past,” he said.

 

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Nigerian Air Force Makes Full Deployment Of Aircraft To North-East

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The Nigerian Air Force has announced the full deployment of its aircraft to combat the security crisis in Nigeria’s north-east.

Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall, Sadique Abubakar, who announced the deployment on Monday, said the current security challenges in Nigeria heavily relied on air power and that discussions were ongoing with the Presidency to ensure the Air Force was battle ready.

He urged Senior Officers of the force to ensure that integrity, excellence and service delivery were prioritised, to eliminate mediocrity and corruption in the Air Force.

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Nigerian Air Force Heats Up Anti Boko Haram Activities, Deploys More Combat Aircraft

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In a renewed drive to crush the fighting will of the Boko Haram terrorist group, the Nigerian Air Force says it has deployed additional combat platforms to North East Nigeria in support of the ongoing counter-insurgency operation codenamed ‘Operation Lafiya Dole’.

The spokesperson for the Air Force, Dele Alonge, an Air Commodore, said in a statement Thursday that the new deployment came on the heel of the recent visit of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar to the operational areas.

The newly deployed platforms, according to Mr. Alonge, include the F-7Ni fighter aircraft, Mi-24/35 attack helicopters, Agusta 109 LUH, Supa Puma Combat Support helicopter and ATR-42 surveillance aircraft, which hitherto had been away for scheduled maintenance.

“The provision of additional platforms in the North-East is in line with President Mohammadu Buhari’s mandate to bring an end to insurgency in the North-East,” Mr. Alonge said.

“The new deployment is aimed at boosting existing military efforts to defeat the Boko Haram Terrorists. It is also expected to enhance the capability of the Nigerian Armed Forces to fight in a more proactive and efficient manner.”

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