Category: Air Force

In the early hours of 5 June 2025, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), operating under Operation HADIN KAI, delivered a precision airstrike that dealt a heavy blow to terrorist elements in Buratai, Borno State. According to Air Commordore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, ”Acting on credible intelligence, NAF surveillance assets tracked insurgents attempting to flee with 4 gun trucks”. “As the terrorists regrouped along an active route, NAF air assets swooped in, engaging the convoy with devastating accuracy, neutralising several fighters and destroying 2 gun trucks loaded…

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Nigerian Air Force (NAF) operatives under Operation Hadin Kai have killed scores of terrorists and destroyed their stronghold in Borno State during a targeted air operation. In the early hours of Friday, NAF combat aircraft launched precision strikes on fleeing Boko Haram fighters in Bita, a notorious insurgent enclave in the North-East. The air assault, executed under the cover of darkness, dealt a decisive blow to the terrorists and marked a major step forward in degrading their operational capacity. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information at…

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           PRESS RELEASE The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified aerial operations in the Niger Delta region, achieving significant milestones in the ongoing campaign against crude oil theft and the protection of critical national infrastructure. Operating under the 115 Special Operations Group (115 SOG), which hosts the Air Component of Operation DELTA SAFE (OPDS), the NAF continues to conduct high-tempo missions aimed at dismantling illegal refining activities and disrupting the logistics networks of criminal elements. From January to May 2025, the Air Component of OPDS carried out more than 173…

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Between January and May, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) destroyed more than 100 illegal refining sites in the Niger Delta through airstrikes conducted by the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe. NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, announced this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Ejodame revealed that NAF pilots carried out over 173 missions and 265 sorties, logging approximately 270 flying hours in support of joint military operations and independent airstrikes across major oil-producing states. The airstrikes also eliminated 53 boats, 74 cooking…

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today marked the commencement of its 61st anniversary celebrations with a Special Jumu’ah Prayer at the NAF Base Central Mosque in Abuja. The spiritual service was held in line with the anniversary theme: “Optimizing Civil-Military Relations in a Joint Operational Environment for Enhanced Air Operations.” Leading the prayer session, the Chief Imam of the NAF Base Central Mosque, Group Captain Abdullah Hassan Inuwa, offered gratitude to God for sustaining the Air Force for over six decades. He emphasized the significance of the anniversary as not…

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As part of activities marking the 61st anniversary of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), a special golf tournament was held to foster unity and camaraderie among personnel of the armed forces. Chairman of the NAF@61 Golf Tournament Sub-Committee, Wing Commander Ayodeji Ayanbode, described the event as an avenue to bring together amateur golfers from the sister services – the Army, Navy, and Air Force – including both serving personnel and retirees. According to him, the tournament serves as a platform to sustain existing relationships and deepen the bond among military…

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“Your sacrifices are etched in our nation’s history” – CAS to troops in Maiduguri The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS),Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has applauded the bravery and resilience of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel during a visit to the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI in Maiduguri. Addressing troops on the frontline, the CAS stated, “Your sacrifices are etched in the history of this nation, and in the hearts of millions who sleep safer because of your vigilance.” He reaffirmed the importance of airpower in neutralizing threats and…

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The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel, declaring it “non-negotiable” as he commissioned nine newly renovated accommodation blocks at NAF Base, Kano. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, yesterday, 15 February 2025, Air Marshal Abubakar highlighted the significance of the project, noting that the renovated blocks had previously been among the most dilapidated structures on the Kano Base, having gone without renovation since its establishment. Recognizing the urgent need for improved living conditions, the…

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