The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has urged the Nigerian Air Force to enhance its efforts in asserting control over the airspace and addressing the issue of insecurity in Nigeria, with particular emphasis on the North-West region.
He stated this during a visit to the Headquarters 213 Forward Operating Base in Katsina State North West Nigeria.
The Minister said, “We are deploying additional platforms, including attack helicopters and drones, to enhance your capabilities and eliminate bandits and terrorists.”
“Mr President is pleased with your progress and will provide the necessary equipment and support your welfare. End it now, please. End insecurity now.”
Earlier, the Minister also addressed senior officers, officers and men of the Nigerian Air Force at FOB Zurmi and Gurbi Baure where he commended them for a 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.”
He said that with your commitments in the last few months, there has been progress every day and I believe insecurity will end as quickly as possible.
He also commended the two States; 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 a meeting with the two governors of Katsina and Zamfara, as well as the National Security Adviser, all 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.
Lantana Nasir
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