NAF INTENSIFIES AIRPOWER CAMPAIGN, STRENGTHENS AIR PRESENCE IN SOKOTO TO DENY TERRORISTS FREEDOM OF ACTION. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE
NAF INTENSIFIES AIRPOWER CAMPAIGN, STRENGTHENS AIR PRESENCE IN SOKOTO TO DENY TERRORISTS FREEDOM OF ACTION The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its airpower campaign 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 initiative reflects the Service’s determination to sustain pressure on hostile elements, enhance aerial surveillance and maintain the capacity for rapid response to emerging threats, while providing effective air support to ground forces operating within the Joint Operations Area. The strengthened air presence is particularly significant in the fight against asymmetric threats, where terrorists and bandits exploit difficult terrain, mobility and concealment to evade ground forces. By leveraging the reach, speed, flexibility and precision of airpower, the NAF is better positioned to support efforts to locate, disrupt and d...
Today friday,the islamic militant group Boko Haram is finding it very hot as Niger troops and Chad war planes fought them on the Niger town of Bosso.The fighting took place in the southeastern region of Diffa,part of the border area where Chad has sent hundreds of troops to help Niger take on Boko Haram.A Niger military source said ''The Boko Haram attackfrom Malam Fatori {in Nigeria}against the town of Bosso and the bridge at Doutchi in the Diffa region,has been repulsed.We have Chadian planes bombarding the locality''.Another source said ''There is heavy weapons of fire from both sides.We have atleast five injured in our ranks''.Later a military source said the attack had failed,calm had returned and there was no hot pursuit operation into Nigeria.One more photo below. 
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