The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar, has warned the troops to remain resolute and battle ready as war against terrorism and other criminals is not yet over in the country.
He gave the warning during a Christmas luncheon organised by the Air Component of the Operation Hadin Kai for the personnel in Maiduguri yesterday.
Abubakar said the Nigerian Air Force is not just defending the airspace as the core mandate but also “the very fabric of our society, our values, our future and you have been a significant support system to the ground forces as well as other security agencies.”
He said, “Your efforts in the face of danger and hardship ensure that peace has a fighting chance to return to this region once again.
“Our concerted efforts backed by strategic planning, community engagements as well as firm resolve have incapacitated the insurgents, disrupted their activities and reduced their ability to harm innocent lives.
“The current security challenges our nation is facing today require modern and versatile platforms to address such menace. Despite the significant strides, we must remember that the fight is not yet over thus must remain vigilant at all times.
“As we move forward into the new year, let us renew our commitment to the task at hand with even greater resolve. We have come far, but the road ahead requires all of us to stay united, focused and steadfast in the face of any challenges.”
Earlier, Air Officer Tactical Air Command, Air Vice Marshal EOE Ebiowe said the swift response of Air Component and the impact of its air strikes during the recent terrorists’ attacks to own troops location at Kareto, Kukawa and other critical areas was a testament of the unwavering commitment of the NAF to fight and end the menace of terrorism in the country.
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