NAF Strengthens Battle Against Bandits With Escalated Airstrikes, Air Marshal Abubakar Reveals

This directive, issued through a statement by Group Captain Kabiru Ali, Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, highlights the Air Force’s dedication to precision air operations in line with its Civilian Harm Mitigation Action Plan.

During his recent visit to the Air Component Headquarters of Operation Fansam Yamma in Katsina and Sokoto States, Air Marshal Abubakar commended the unwavering commitment of the troops. He encouraged them to maintain the momentum, reiterating that air power plays a crucial role in dismantling criminal strongholds and supporting ground forces in the fight against bandits.

Acknowledging the importance of intelligence, logistics, and personnel welfare, the CAS emphasized his commitment to providing the necessary resources. He stressed that well-maintained equipment, timely intelligence, and high morale are essential for achieving long-term security in the region.

Air Marshal Abubakar inspected operational aircraft and ongoing infrastructure projects during his visit. In Sokoto, he reviewed newly built accommodations and facilities aimed at improving operational efficiency. In Katsina, he assessed vital projects, including a new hangar, accommodation units, and a Base church, further demonstrating NAF’s commitment to enhancing working conditions for its personnel.

With banditry continuing to destabilize the North-West, NAF, in collaboration with other security agencies, is intensifying efforts to dismantle criminal networks. The Air Chief’s visit served as a morale booster for the troops, reaffirming the strategic importance of sustained air operations in restoring security.

NAF remains resolute in its commitment to leveraging air superiority and strategic coordination to safeguard the nation and neutralize threats to national security.