The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out a precision air strike on a terrorist enclave in Katsina , destroying a key hideout and neutralising several fighters. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, on Sunday in Abuja. Ejodame …
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Nigeria, U.S reaffirm partnership on smarter firepower, civilian protection – NAF
THE Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the U.S. Government have reaffirmed their partnership to improve smarter firepower delivery and strengthen civilian protection in conflict zones. This commitment was renewed during a courtesy visit by the delegation from the U.S. Institute of Security Governance to the Chief of the Air Staff, …
Read More »NAF airstrikes kill 15 terrorists in Sambisa forest
THE Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has killed more than 15 terrorists in precision airstrikes on a newly identified hideout west of Zuwa in the Sambisa general area of Borno. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information of NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, on Thursday …
Read More »NAF strengthens defence partnership with China
THE Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, says the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is deepening global defence partnerships to boost operational effectiveness and fleet modernisation. Abubakar made this known during a week-long working visit to the People’s Republic of China. This is contained in a statement by …
Read More »NAF airstrikes decimate bandits in Zamfara
The Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma, on Wednesday, neutralised scores of armed bandits in precision airstrikes along the Kebbi–Zamfara axis. This is contained in a statement on Thursday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame. Ejodame said the strikes followed …
Read More »NAF honours Veterans for Sacrifices, Contributions in Maiduguri
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base in Maiduguri has expressed its unwavering commitment to continuing to honour its veterans in recognition of their sacrifices and contributions to the service. The Air Component Commander, Air Commodore Umar Idris, made this known during the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal …
Read More »NAF airstrikes kill Terrorists, Protect Civilian lives in Niger
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 1, has eliminated scores of terrorists in a series of precision air strikes in support of ground troops, targeting terrorists behind recent attacks in Niger. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air …
Read More »Benue killing: NAF deploys more air assets in Op Whirl Stroke
As part of sustained efforts to restore peace and stability across the North Central region, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed additional air assets under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS). This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, on Tuesday …
Read More »NAF Reconfigures Aircraft Refuelling Assets to Accelerates Operations
THE Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reconfigured four pre-owned fuel tankers into specialised aircraft refuelling bowsers to boost operational efficiency. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, on Wednesday in Abuja. Ejodame said the initiative was executed under the …
Read More »NAF Airstrikes kill Terrorists, Destroy hideouts in Borno
THE Nigerian Air Force said it has carried out precision airstrikes on key Boko Haram strongholds in Borno State, neutralising several terrorists. The service also said the airstrikes crippled terrorists logistics infrastructure ahead of the Eid celebrations. According to a statement on Saturday, by the Director of Public Relations and …
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