Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to defend the nation and eliminate insurgents, terrorists and criminal elements threatening peace and stability.
He assured Nigerians that NAF assets and personnel would not rest until all threats to the nation’s sovereignty are neutralised.
He spoke during an operational visit to the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) Sector 2/213 Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Katsina.
He stated, “We will not rest until every threat to our sovereignty is neutralised. Wherever they hide, whether in forests, valleys or remote villages, our forces will find them, and we will strike with precision. Our mission is clear: to hunt them down and to protect our people.”
In a statement by NAF spokesman Air Cdr Ehimen Ejodame, the air force chief charged personnel to intensify efforts in fulfilling the directive of President Bola Tinubu to decisively eliminate all threats to the safety and security of Nigerians.
He emphasised that the unprecedented support of the federal government through the acquisition of modern platforms, advanced weaponry and enhanced professional training had placed a solemn responsibility on the Nigerian Air Force.
He stated that Nigeria’s security environment had become increasingly complex, with ruthless non-state actors spreading violence and causing significant loss of innocent lives.
He reminded personnel that the sacrifices of NAF’s fallen heroes demand unwavering resolve, urging them to remain agile, innovative, and ruthlessly precise in confronting security threats.
He said “We cannot relent for a moment, the nation is counting on us to restore peace and reclaim every inch of territory challenged by insurgents and criminals.”
Air Marshal Aneke commended the troops for their courage, precision and professionalism despite the operational challenges of the region.
He urged personnel to sustain the operational momentum and ensure that every mission reflects the NAF’s core values of discipline, service, and patriotism.
The CAS stressed that the fight against insecurity must go hand-in-hand with the well-being of personnel.
