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NAF to deploy more troops in Borno

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, says the Nigerian Air Force will deploy more forces to Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to strengthen the ongoing fight against insurgency.

Abubakar made this known during a working visit to the Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole on Wednesday.

He also inaugurated some projects during the visit including lodges in preparation for the additional personnel to be deployed.

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“The security challenges faced by Nigeria are obstacles to development that can only be surmounted if we remain resolute in the fight against insurgency and other forms of criminality.

“In pursuit of NAF constitutional roles, and in line with my vision for the force, I have constantly sought, not only to evolve strategies that will enable the Force to effectively and efficiently deal with prevalent security threats.

”Also to see to it that personnel welfare is given utmost priority,” the air staff chief said.

The CAS reminded the officer of the COVID-19 pandemic and urged them to follow all precautionary measures directed by medical experts to remain safe even as they fight the enemies of the State.

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