Tag: Air Force

Air Component and Land Troops Neutralize And Destroy Terrorist Enclave in Katsina State

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A well planned and coordinated joint operation between the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji and the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army on 30 January 2024, has led to the elimination of several terrorists and destruction of their enclave located on Tora Hills in Safana Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State. Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, Director Public Relations and Information of the Air Force in a statement said “The location was first struck by Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft, after which the ground troops successfully mopped up…

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Operation WHIRL PUNCH Air Strikes Decimate Notorious Kidnapper Janari and Syndicate in Kaduna State

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Collaborative Efforts to Eradicate Terrorism and Kidnapping Continue In a decisive move against escalating criminal activities in Kaduna State, the air component of Operation WHIRL PUNCH executed targeted air strikes on Thursday, 18 January 2024, successfully neutralizing Janari, a notorious terrorist and kidnap kingpin, along with several members of his syndicate. The relentless attacks orchestrated by Janari and his cohorts have been linked to numerous incidents of violence and abductions, particularly along the Abuja-Kaduna highway. According to Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabket The operation was set into motion after intelligence…

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Best Tribute to our Fallen Heroes is Sustained Momentum of Air Strikes Against Terrorist’s Other Criminals

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The Chief of the Air Staff , Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has stated that there is no better way to pay tribute to members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria who have paid the supreme price in the defence of Nigeria than to sustain the joint air, ground and maritime strikes against terrorists, insurgents, economic saboteurs and other non-state actors in the country. According to a statement released by Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, “The Air Chief stated this while commending the Air Component Commanders of the various joint theatres…

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NAF Holds Veterans Outreach Programme As Prelude To 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day

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As a build up to the 2024-Armed Forces Remembrance Day scheduled for 15 January 2024, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has approved the commencement of the maiden Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Veterans Outreach Programme. Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet in a statement issued to Defence Correspondents said “the Programme is scheduled to hold from 12-13 January 2024 in the 3 oldest NAF Commands located at Makurdi, Kaduna and Lagos, and aims at giving back to NAF retired officers, airmen and airwomen through medical outreaches, health…

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President Tinubu Urges Security Chiefs to Conclude Fight Against Insecurity

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In a Presidential Security Briefing at the State House in Abuja on Friday, President Bola Tinubu called upon the nation’s security chiefs to ensure a definitive victory over the pervasive security threats gripping the country. Presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale revealed this directive in a statement on Friday. While acknowledging progress in eliminating certain security threats across various regions, President Tinubu stressed the importance of bringing the multi-dimensional menace to a conclusive end. He asserted that the success of ongoing efforts is crucial for making investments in infrastructure, social security, MSME…

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Postponement of Year 2023 NAF Recruitment Zonal Aptitude Test for Trades and Non-Tradesmen/Women

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The Nigerian Air Force has announced the rescheduling of the recruitment zonal aptitude test for Trades and Non-Tradesmen/Women, originally slated for 6th January 2024. The new date for the examination is now set for 13th January 2024. According to Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet the Air Force Spokesman ”The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) recruitment zonal attitude test for Trades and Non-Tradesmen/women, earlier scheduled for 6 January 2024 will now be held on 13 January 2024. All other details remain unchanged.” The Air force acknowledges the inconvenience this postponement may cause…

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Troops Neutralise 8256 Terrorists Arrests, 6978 in Year 2023-DHQ

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The Military High Command disclosed on Friday that the troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) and other security agencies in the country in the last 12 months have neutralised 8256 terrorists with 6978 arrests whic comprises of terrorists and other criminals and the rescue of 4,463 kidnapped hostages, and recovered 3,320 assorted weapons and 39,075 assorted ammunition in operations across the various theatres of operations across the country against insurgency activities Director of Defence Media Operations, DMO Major General Edward Buba, revealed this to Defence Correspondents in Abuja…

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Air Strikes Destroy Illegal Oil Refining Sites At Opu Arugban Near Degema in Rivers State

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In continuation of efforts to rid the Niger Delta Region of activities of oil thieves and oil pipeline vandals, air strikes by the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe, on 23 December 2023, destroyed 6 illegal oil refining sites in Opu Arugbana in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State. Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet Director of Public Relations and Information of the Air Force made this known to Defence Correspondents in a statement, said “The illegal sites were sighted clustered within a radius of about 80 metres at a location…

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A Safe And Secure Nigeria In Sight Says CAS As He Fetes Troops In Maiduguri

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The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has stated that the prospect of a safe and secured Nigeria is in sight, as long as the Armed Forces of Nigeria continue to collectively keep their ‘eyes on the ball’ in getting the job done. He also noted that aside kinetic means of curbing the current security challenges confronting the country, the synergy of efforts drawn from a whole-of-society approach remains the best approach in winning the hearts and minds of Nigerians as well as speedily defeating the threats…

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Air Force Spokesman Gabkwet, 37 Others Council Elevated by Air Force Council

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The Air Force Council (AFC) has approved the promotion of 38 senior officers to the next higher ranks in the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). Out of the 38 senior officers promoted, 22 were elevated to the rank of Air Vice Marshal, while 16 were elevated to the rank of Air Commodore. Those elevated to the rank of Air Vice Marshal include the Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters NAF (HQ NAF), Edward Gabkwet, Abubakar Sule, Olayinka Oyesola, Abubakar Bukar, Razaq Olanrewaju, Olanrewaju Oyename, Ahmed Idris, Abdulrasheed Kotun, Chidiebere Obiabaka,…

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Victory Smiles Upon Those Who Anticipate Change, CAS Tells Air Component Commanders

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The Chief of Air the Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has stated that changes in the character of warfare must be embraced by members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria if, “we are to sustain the successes being achieved in the various theatres of operation.” Quoting the renowned air power theorist, General Guilio Douhet, the CAS said, “We must embrace changes in the character of warfare because in the words of Guilio Douhet, ‘Victory smiles upon those who anticipate the changes in the character of war, not upon those…

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NAF AND Dornier Aviation To Strengthen Collaboration

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The Chairman, Dornier Aviation Nigeria AIEP (DANA) Limited, Alhaji Suleiman Sani Bello has reiterated the commitment of his organization to further strengthen the existing collaboration and cooperation with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). The Chairman stated this when he recently paid a courtesy visit to Headquarters NAF. While thanking the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, for the good working relationship both organisations have enjoyed over the last four decades, he also expressed the zeal and commitment of Dornier Aviation to collaborate and continue providing solutions,…

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