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NAF in Show of Force on Kaduna-Abuja
Expressway
In an effort to support more effective security measures along the
Kaduna-Abuja Highway, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has conducted a
“Show of Force” Exercise in Katari village, one of the identified
criminal hotspots along the Route.
The exercise, which combined aerial and ground operations by NAF
Special Forces (SF) and Regiment personnel, is intended to send a
stern warning signal to criminal elements, that the NAF and other
security agencies are ready to engage them both from the air and on
ground to frustrate their nefarious activities.
Two armed helicopters, along with 50 fully armed personnel, were
deployed for the exercise, which simulated a rummage where the SF
stormed a criminal hideout and arrested some suspects who were
flown away for further interrogation.
The Team Leader and Commanding Officer of the Regiment Wing, 453
Base Services Group NAF Kaduna, Wing Commander Leonard Onugha,
while addressing the men after the exercise, said the NAF, in
collaboration with other security agencies, is doing all it can to
ensure a safe corridor for commuters who ply the Kaduna-Abuja
Highway.
He therefore urged all well meaning Nigerians to go about their
legitimate businesses and report any suspicious activities or
persons to the security agencies.
Certain portions of Kaduna-Abuja Highway have been susceptible
to the activities of armed robbers and kidnappers, who randomly
attack and kidnap commuters for ransom and rituals.
In compliance with the directives of the Chief of the Air Staff,
Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, the NAF, as part of its
constitutional role of providing aid to Civil Authority, will
sustain aerial surveillance and armed vehicular patrols along the
Highway and Rail line to consolidate ongoing efforts to ensure safe
travels for law-abiding citizens.
IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force