September 11, (THEWILL) – The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, has charged personnel of the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai to sustain the current onslaught against terrorists in the north-east.
Amao asked the troops to remain focused and committed towards their operational objectives, as the drive to roll back the insecurity in many parts of the country continues.
The NAF boss made this call while speaking on Saturday during an operational visit to frontline troops of 105 Composite Group, Maiduguri and 103 Strike Group, Yola.
In a statement issued by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, Amao said, “I commend the troops for their commitment to the current onslaught against insurgents in the North east. I want to urge you to sustain and maintain the momentum.
“The outcome of our air operations have been very encouraging and positive, and we must sustain these efforts to remain on course towards meeting our overall end state of ridding the Region of these criminals.’
“Absolute commitment, discipline and dedication is required at this point in time for us to get the job done.
“The security threats confronting the country would soon be a thing of the past as the NAF, in synergy with other sister services is working assiduously to flush out all criminal elements so as to enable all Nigerians go about their daily lives and businesses without fear.
“In view of the centrality of the air power in joint operations, the NAF would continue to provide the much-needed air support for the surface forces in all theatres of operation in the country. ”
On arrival in Maiduguri, Air Marshal Amao was briefed by the Air Component Commander, OPHK, Air Commodore Nnamdi Ananaba, on the major achievements recorded by the Air Component towards degrading the capabilities of insurgents in Borno state in the last 30 days.
