The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced on Thursday that troops have apprehended the suspected killers of five soldiers who were attacked at a checkpoint in Aba, Abia State. This operation is part of a broader effort against insurgent activities, resulting in the elimination of 197 terrorists and the arrest of 310 other suspected criminals across various locations in the country within the past week. Director of Defence Media Operations (DMO) Major General Edward Buba, provided these updates during the bi-weekly briefing of Defence Correspondents. He detailed ongoing military operations conducted by…
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CAS MEETS GOV ALEX OTTI AS NAF GETS SET TO ESTABLISH PERMANENT PRESENCE IN ABIA STATE
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) will soon establish a permanent presence in Abia State. This much was revealed after the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar met with Governor Alex Otti of Abia State at his country home at Mvosi, in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area (LGA) of Abia State on 7 June 2024. According to Air Marshal Abubakar, NAF presence in Abia State would not only bolster security of the airspace but also provide invaluable support in emergency response, disaster management and community development…
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