ABUJA — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its air operations against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities across the North-West, with a strengthened air presence in Sokoto State to support ongoing joint security operations .
The move was announced on Monday in a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame . According to the NAF spokesperson, the increased deployment is critical in tackling asymmetric threats, as terrorists and bandits often exploit difficult terrain, mobility, and concealment to evade ground forces .
“By leveraging the reach, speed, flexibility, and precision of air-power, the NAF is better positioned to locate, disrupt, and degrade hostile elements, deny them freedom of movement, and create opportunities for surface forces to consolidate gains,” Ejodame stated .
CDA News Nigeria reports that the initiative reflects the Service’s determination to sustain pressure on hostile elements, enhance aerial surveillance, and maintain rapid response capabilities within the Joint Operations Area .
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, said the NAF would continue to optimise the use of air-power to deliver decisive effects in support of joint operations . “Our objective is clear: to sustain pressure on criminal elements, deny them freedom of action, and create the conditions for our surface forces to dominate the operational environment,” Aneke stated .
He added that the initiative aligned with his command philosophy of building a highly motivated, professional, and mission-ready force capable of delivering decisive air power in support of national security objectives . The CAS reiterated the NAF’s commitment to supporting national efforts to restore peace and stability across the North-West and urged members of the public to support ongoing security operations by providing timely and credible information to the appropriate authorities .
All rights reserved ©2026 CDA News Nigeria.
Contact: info@cdanews.ng | www.cdanews.ng | +2348030980314
Address: 348 Ikwerre Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
