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...
This is contained in a statement issued by the General Manager,Public Relations,NCAA {NIGERIAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY},Sam Adurogboye,in Lagos yesterday.The statement said the move was part of the safety guidelines issued by the regulatory agency to drone operators,following the proliferation of the technology in the country.''In recent times,RPA/UAV {Unmanned Aerial Vehicles} are being deployed for commercial and recreational purpose in the country without adequate security clearance.Therefore,with the preponderance of these operations,particularly in a non-segregated airspace,there has to be proactive safety guidelines.The development of the use of RPA nationwide has emerged with somewhat predictable safety concerns and security threats.Therefore,no government agency,organisation or an individual will launch an RPA/UAV in the Nigerian airspace for any purpose whatsoever without obtaining requisite permit from the NCAA and ONSA.The NCAA wishes to reiterate that all applicants and holders of permits tto operate RPA/DRONES must strictly be guided by safety guidelines.In addition,operators must ensure strict compliance with the conditions stipulated in their permits and the requirements of the Nig. CARs''.One more photo below. 
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