The
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has conducted a total of 1448 air sorties between July
and October 2015 in support of the ongoing counter insurgency operation in the
north east, while also deploying over 300 ground troops from its special forces
to fight along with the Army in the field.
This
disclosure was made by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Abubakar when he
received officials of the Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) led by the
Executive Director, Air Commodore Yusuf Anas (Rtd) who paid him courtesy visit
in his office.
According
to the Air Chief, "The Air Force is doing everything possible to see how
peace can be restored in the troubled areas as soon as possible". He further stated that the air component was fully integrated in the counter
insurgency operation plans and as such, NAF was using different aircrafts in
its arsenal including F-7NI, Alpha Jet, C-130 AC, Augusta 109 LUH, Mi-35,
Mi-24, Mi-17, Supa Puma Helicopters, among others to carryout logistics
support, reconnaissance and combat operations.
“Where ever the army is going in
the battle field, we give them the air support, provide intelligence and clear
the ground for them to operate optimally".
While
extolling the virtues of the professionalism exhibited by so far by own troops,
Air Marshal Abubakar however acknowledged that they also faced challenges, but
would surmount them, God willing.
He
further stated that the Nigerian Air Force would meet the expectations of the
people and the deadline given by the Commander-in-Chief. The Chief of Air Staff
thereafter expressed his appreciation to the Centre for Crisis Communication
for the important job they are doing in trying to streamline and harmonize
crisis information in the country for effectiveness noting that information
management is critical to success or otherwise of military operations
especially in the current counter insurgency operation embarked upon by the Nigerian Armed
Forces.
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