Defence Minister Charges Nigerian Air Force To Dominate Airspace, Eradicate Insecurity
By Lynn Adda
The Nigerian Air Force has been charged to intensify efforts to dominate the airspace and contribute to government’s commitment to end insecurity particularly in the North-west region of the country.
The Minister of Defence, Hon Mohammed Badaru Abubakar gave the charge during a visit to the Headquarters 213 Forward Operating Base in Katsina State.
“We are deploying additional platforms, including attack helicopters and drones, to enhance your capabilities and eliminate bandits and terrorists.”
The Minister reassured the troops of President Tinubu’s commitment to ending insecurity, saying, “Mr. President is pleased with your progress and will provide necessary equipment and support your welfare.”
On time line of ending insecurity, the Minister said: “End it now, please. End insecurity now.”
The Defence Minister had earlier addressed senior officers, officers and men of at FOB Zurmi and Gurbi Baure where he commended them for the renewed vigour to eradicate insecurity in the region.
“I have seen you, you are all charged. And the progress we are recording so far indicates that you have the capacity and the will to end it. So we come to thank you for the efforts so far.”
“With your commitments in the last few months, there have been progress every day and I believe insecurity will end as quickly as possible”.
He also commended the two States of Zamfara and Katsina for supporting the federal government in the fight against insecurity in the region.
“Well, I believe all the states are cooperating. Early this week, we had meeting with the two governors of Katsina and Zamfara, as well as the National Security Adviser, all in an effort to strategize on how to end the insecurity in these states and the Northwest. And I believe that with the new command we are reassured that insecurity will soon end particularly with the support from the public ” he stated.
Details of the Defence Minister’s visit is contained in a Press Release signed by Mallam Mati Ali, his Personal Assistant Media and Publicity.
