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...
According to one of my reporter Chinenye Genevieve,who just sent in this pictures with the caption ''A 14 year old pupil was crushed to death on monday by a fast-moving vehicle while being pursued by a masquerader a.k.a Okorosha,at Ogbaku,in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State.A witness said that the boy,who was on his way to school at about 9am,took to his heels on sighting the masquerader,while the masquerader took advantage of his fright to chase him till he ran into the path of the vehicle on the Onitsha-Owerri Road,a few metres from a police division in the area.After the incident,the masquerader was said to have mixed with other masqueraders,leaving the boy in a pool of blood.Another witness,Mr Linus Iwuji,blamed the community leaders for allowing the masqueraders to roam freely on busy roads rather than restricting them to the village square.''I blame the community leaders for allowing the masqueraders to walk about chasing people.They and their guides even rob and rape women at late hours,'' I wuji said.The Imo State Police Public Relations Officer,Andrew Enwerem,confirmed the incident.He added that the police are investigating the incident''.One more photo below.
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