The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) yesterday deployed 300 of its Special Forces to the newly established 23 Quick Response Wing (QRW) Nguroje in Taraba State to end killings in the area.
The idea behind the deployment was to bring security closer to all the people, especially those in the rural areas.
In a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information of the NAF, Air Vice Marshal Olatokunbo Adesanya said the deployment was part of ongoing initiatives to reposition the NAF to respond efficiently and timely to Nigeria’s security imperatives.
He said the troops, made up of specially trained regiment personnel, would operate in conjunction with other security agencies within the theatre of operation to enhance security of lives and property.
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, who was represented by the Director of Operations, Air Vice Marshal Napoleon Ball advised the personnel to remain professional and always reflect the exceptional standards of the NAF in all of their engagements.
Air Marshal Abubakar also charged the troops to maintain cordial relationship with the host community, as they would require the support of the people to succeed in their assigned responsibilities.
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