Now, there is no hiding place for terrorists operatin with Nigeria as they are seriously facing serious strafing. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s determination to eliminate terrorists, insurgents, and criminal elements threatening national stability.
According to NAF on its X handle, during an operational visit to the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) Sector 2/213 FOB Katsina, he charged personnel to intensify efforts in line with the directive of the President and Commander-in-Chief, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to decisively neutralise all threats to Nigerians.
Emphasising that heightened security complexities and the sacrifices of fallen heroes demand unwavering focus, he stressed that federal support through modern platforms, advanced weaponry, and enhanced training must translate into ruthless precision and operational dominance. “We cannot relent for a moment,” he cautioned. “The nation is counting on us to restore peace and reclaim every inch of territory challenged by insurgents and criminals.”
Commending the courage and professionalism of troops, Air Marshal Aneke declared that the NAF will remain relentless until all threats to national sovereignty are neutralised. “Wherever they hide, whether in forests, valleys, or remote villages, our forces will find them, and we will strike with precision. Our mission is clear: to hunt them down and to protect our people.” He underscored that decisive warfare must be matched with robust welfare, affirming that personnel safety, training, motivation, and equipment will remain top priorities. “A force that fights hard must also live well,” he said, reaffirming ongoing investments in modern capabilities, intelligence systems, and technology-driven operations to secure long-term strategic advantage in the air and on the ground.
In his welcome remarks, the Air Officer Commanding Special Operations Command, Air Vice Marshal Ahmed Idris, assured the CAS of the troops’ unwavering readiness to actualise his strategic vision for the NAF. The Air Component Commander, Air Commodore CE Illoh, also briefed the CAS on the campaign plan, recent operational gains, and evolving strategies across the theatre. Accompanied by senior officers, the CAS toured operational and administrative facilities including the Operation, Engineering and Logistics areas as well as medical and sporting infrastructure, before holding an interactive durbar with personnel. “You represent the pride of our nation and the hope of millions who sleep in peace because you stay awake,” he told them. “This fight is about securing our future. Every flight must count, employing actionable intelligence to achieve a defined contribution to the overall campaign plan.” The visit reaffirmed the NAF’s commitment to decisive, intelligence-led, and precision-driven operations to protect Nigeria’s territorial integrity and its people.