Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar, has urged troops to sustain the synergy among military services in the fight against insurgency.
AVM Abubakar, attributed the recent operational successes to the combined efforts of the air and surface forces, which he noted would not have been possible without the selflessness, sacrifices and devotion of the troops and their families.
He stated these when he visited the North East to celebrate the frontline troops of Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai in the spirit of the Eid-El-Kabir Festival.
In a statement by the director of public relations and information, Air Cdre Ayodele Famuyiwa, the CAS feasted with the troops at a combined Eid-El-Kabir Salah Celebration held for the troops in Maiduguri.
Addressing the troops, the AVM Abubakar appreciated the troops and their families, particularly the dead and the wounded, for their sacrifices towards ensuring peace and security in Nigeria.
He said, “Maintaining a high level of effectiveness and efficiency in the frontline while away from your loved ones during festive seasons like this, clearly demonstrates your nobility of placing Service before self.”
He appreciated their families for providing the much-needed support required to maintain the motivation and morale of the troops at the frontline.
AVM Abubakar further stated that the high synergy among the military services and other security agencies has been largely responsible for the recent successful outcomes recorded across the various theatres of operations in the country.
The CAS expressed delight over the huge successes achieved by both the NAF independent air operations, particularly Operation Warun, as well as the joint efforts through Operation Hadin Kai and combined multinational operations, which he noted has led to the insurgents and their families surrendering in droves to the armed forces.
AVM Abubakar stated that his visit to the theatre, together with his army counterpart, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj Gen Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, to celebrate with the troops is an indication of the enhanced synergy about to be infused into future operations.
He, therefore, urged the troops to ensure that the synergy cascades down to the tactical level of operations through proper coordination, collaboration and cooperation in future efforts.
The visit by the CAS and COAS is their maiden to the North East Theatre of Operation since assumption of office in their current capacity.
