‎‎NAF RECEIVES FIVE NEW HELICOPTERS AS FG ACCELERATES AIRPOWER MODERNISATION. (PHOTO).

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 ‎‎NAF RECEIVES FIVE NEW HELICOPTERS AS FG ACCELERATES AIRPOWER MODERNISATION ‎ The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of five new helicopters as the Federal Government accelerates efforts to modernize Nigeria’s airpower capabilities and strengthen the Armed Forces’ capacity to respond effectively to contemporary security challenges.  ‎ ‎A statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame indicates that the platforms comprise three AW-109 Trekker B helicopters  and two H-125 helicopters. ‎ The three AW-109s, which form part of 10 recently acquired by the Federal Government, were received in Lagos on 15 September 2026, with the remaining seven expected to be delivered before the end of 2026. ‎ ‎The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, described the acquisition as another significant milestone in the Federal Government’s sustained investment in the modernization and re-equipment of the NAF noting that the new pl...

NPF PARTNERS INL, INAUGURATES SIS TRAINING FOR COMMANDERS, TACTICAL OPERATIVES.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE


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NPF PARTNERS INL, INAUGURATES SIS TRAINING FOR COMMANDERS, TACTICAL OPERATIVES


The Nigeria Police Force, in a strategic collaboration with the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) of the United States of America, has jointly inaugurated a specialized tactical operational training programme for Commanders of the newly launched Special Intervention Squad (SIS). This is in alignment with the commitment of IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, to enhancing the capabilities of the SIS personnel and ensuring the utmost professionalism in the discharge of their responsibilities.


The specialized training aims to designed to prepare the trainees for the challenges associated with their new responsibility of taking up the lead positions in combating the scourge of kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery, terrorism and other evolving challenges of crime confronting our society. The SIS is designed to anticipate, respond spontaneously and manage crisis situation which is pivotal to safeguarding the lives and property of all Nigerians while guaranteeing the supremacy of the state and the rule of law thus protecting the integrity of our nation.


The IGP while noting that since the launch of the FCT-SIS, 139 kidnapping and armed robbery suspects have been arrested with the interception of 3 major suppliers of arms amongst other achievements, expressed his sincere gratitude to the INL, which volunteered to train the officers of the SIS, for their invaluable partnership and support in the development and implementation of the training program as well as their commitment to fostering international cooperation and sharing best practices in law enforcement through fruitful collaboration. 


In his remarks, Mr. Jason Smith, Director Narcotics at the US Embassy, representing the US Ambassador, reiterated the commitment of the US Government in supporting the NPF to sustain the SIS and actualize its mandate of bequeathing more secure society for Nigerians.


The Inspector General of Police, while commending the US Government, emphasizes his anticipation that the specialized training for Commanders will significantly contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Special Intervention Squad in carrying out their vital mission to safeguard all citizens and uphold the rule of law within the country.


ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI,

FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,

FORCE HEADQUARTERS,

ABUJA


29th JANUARY, 2024

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