Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff, CAS, Air Vice Marshal Sadiq Abubakar has noted that the increasing violent attacks by the Boko Haram terrorists in the North-east and oil bunkering by militants in the Niger-Delta region require an
immediate review of the current tactics and curriculum used by the Nigerian Air Force in order to deal squarely with the security challenges.
Abubakar, who stated this when he paid a visit to the Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai on Saturday, revealed that his administration has to the effect began an assessment of strategies and trainings so far adopted by his men in the fight against the Boko Haram insurgency.
The Air Force Chief noted that he was in Kaduna to assess the status of the service’s operational equipment, evaluate their mode of operations and also review the
curriculum used by his personnel to ascertain if they were in line with the current situation.
While commending the gallant effort of his men in the fight against the insurgents, the Air Force boss expressed hope that the terrorists would soon be defeated and also vowed to strengthen his men and provide support and direction for them to achieve greater success.
Speaking earlier, Governor El-Rufai commended the Nigerian Air Force for its contribution to the fight against insecurity in the state and the country in general.
He expressed hope that the military operation at the deadly Kamuku forest located in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of the state would be a huge success.
The Governor further pledged Kaduna State’s support to the Nigerian Air Force towards ensuring that Nigeria is peaceful and secured.
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