‎‎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...

OPERATION HADIN KAI RECORDS UNPRECEDENTED 202 PERCENT WEEK-ON-WEEK SURGE IN TERRORIST SURRENDERS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

 


OPERATION HADIN KAI RECORDS UNPRECEDENTED 202 PERCENT WEEK-ON-WEEK SURGE IN TERRORIST SURRENDERS



The Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has recorded an unprecedented  increase in terrorist surrenders week-on-week, rising from over 50 terrorist commanders, fighters and affiliates in the previous week to over 150 in the current week. The significant increase reflects the cumulative impact of sustained intelligence-led operations, intensified military pressure and coordinated kinetic and non-kinetic efforts aimed at degrading terrorist capabilities and encouraging voluntary disengagement from terrorism.

The development is a significant indicator of growing pressure within terrorist formations, particularly on their freedom of movement, logistics, sustainment and ability to retain personnel within their enclaves. The recovery of weapons and ammunition from some of the surrendering elements further underscores the operational impact of sustained pressure on terrorist networks.

The surge in surrenders also demonstrates the growing effectiveness of Operation HADIN KAI's comprehensive counter-insurgency approach, which combines intelligence-led operations with strategic communication, civil-military engagement and other non-kinetic lines of effort. Collectively, these measures are disrupting terrorist activities and support networks, weakening hostile narratives and encouraging further disengagement.

Strategic communication remains central to this effort by conveying credible messages to those willing to abandon terrorism while exposing the consequences of continued association with terrorist groups. All persons who surrender are profiled, documented and handled in accordance with established procedures and applicable laws. The Theatre will continue to exploit the current momentum to encourage further disengagement and weaken terrorist recruitment and sustainment mechanisms. The Military High Command commended troops for their resilience, discipline and operational effectiveness, urging them to sustain the momentum and continue denying terrorist elements freedom of action across the Theatre. 

Operation HADIN KAI remains resolute in its mission to sustain pressure on terrorist networks, disrupt their capabilities and support structures, protect civilians and create the conditions necessary for the restoration of lasting peace, security and normalcy across the North East region.

MOHAMMED GONI
Captain 
Acting Military Information Officer 
Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI
MAIDUGURI 
24 August, 2026.
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