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Gov Zulum commends NAF over counter insurgency measures

By Samuel Itsede

Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for consistent responsiveness in its counter-insurgency operations in Borno State and the entire North East of the Country.

He said the commitment and dedication of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, as well as officers, airmen and airwomen of the NAF had curtailed the activities of the insurgents and limited their scope of operations.

Governor Zulum disclosed this when he visited the CAS at Headquarters NAF Abuja

This is contained in a statement by Air Force Spokesman, Air Commodore IBIKUNLE Daramola

Zulum, the NAF for its consistent contributions towards the restoration of lasting peace to Borno State and the North East.

Hebappreciated the Service for regularly providing airlift support to the State Government.

The Governor also commended the NAF’s laudable humanitarian interventions in the State, including its numerous medical out reaches.

Governor Zulum further noted that the
timely actions of the Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA Dole has repelled several attacks.

He commended the ATF for its consistent speedy response.

“Whenever I receive any report of an attack or crisis in any location, I immediately call the ATF Commander and within a few minutes, the NAF aircraft are usually airborne to deal with the issue”, he added.

In his response, Air Marshal Abubakar noted that the NAF, in collaboration with sister Services and other security agencies, would continue to work tirelessly to ensure the security of the people of Borno. State and the entire North East.

The CAS assured the Governor that the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies would not allow any individual or groups to undermine the Nation’s territorial integrity or sovereignty.

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