Amanze Chinonye
Nigeria’s Air Force has strengthened its air presence in Sokoto State as part of an intensified campaign against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities in the North-West, Prime Business Africa reports.
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said the move would support ongoing joint security operations by improving aerial surveillance, enabling faster responses to emerging threats and providing air support to ground forces operating in the area.
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The strengthened presence is aimed at countering armed groups that exploit difficult terrain, mobility and concealment to evade ground forces, the NAF said.
The service said its aircraft would be used to locate, disrupt and degrade hostile elements, restrict their freedom of movement and create opportunities for ground forces to consolidate gains.
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, said the changing security environment required timely intelligence, responsive airpower and closer coordination between air and ground forces.
The NAF said it would continue to operate with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies while taking measures to protect civilians during military operations.
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The move is part of broader military efforts to contain terrorism, banditry and kidnapping in the North-West, where armed groups have continued to operate despite sustained security operations.
The Air Force said it remained committed to using airpower and joint operations to disrupt criminal networks, protect communities and support efforts to restore stability in the region.
The NAF did not disclose the number or types of aircraft involved in the strengthened air presence in Sokoto.
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