Nigerian Air Force acquires more aircrafts
– Chief of air staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar says the government is determined to reposition the Nigerian Air Force
– Abubakar says it is necessary for the air force to continue to remain vibrant towards the nation’s air defence.
– Advocates for a robust welfare package for officers and men of the service
The Nigerian Air Force has acquired more aircraft as part of its strategy to boost to the current anti insurgency war in the country.
Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar says it necessary for the air force to continue to remain vibrant towards the nation’s air defence.
Chief of air staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, said this during the commissioning ceremony of staff accommodation in Kano’s air force base.
According to Channels TV, Abubakar who was accompanied by top ranking officers, said the government is determined to reposition the Nigerian Air Force into a highly professional service through capacity building.
He said it was necessary for the air force to continue to remain vibrant towards the nation’s air defence.
The air force boss, however advocated for a robust welfare package for officers and men of the service to make them comfortable in confronting any kind of security threat.
He lamented that officers and men of the service lacked adequate accommodation for their family members.
He said the problem is capable of dividing their attention in executing their duties.
Meanwhile, Nigerian Army continued its string of victories against Boko Haram fighters after troops of 7 Brigade ambushed and killed seven Boko Haram terrorists at Dawashi, Borno state on Sunday, March 20.
According to Colonel Kukasheka Usman, the troops laid in wait for the terrorists and attacked them when they appeared.
In another offensive, Nigerian army again cleared camps of the insurgents near Sambisa forest.
The army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, who made this disclosure via a press statement made available to NAIJ.com, stated that that a Boko Haram suicide bomber was killed in the general area of villages near Sambisa forest area, where the insurgents had used as a base.
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