‎‎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 WHIRL STROKE: TROOPS RAID TERRORIST HIDEOUT, ARREST FIVE SUSPECTS IN TARABA. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 OPERATION WHIRL STROKE: TROOPS RAID TERRORIST HIDEOUT, ARREST FIVE SUSPECTS IN TARABA


Troops of Joint Task Force, Operation WHIRL STROKE, have intensified intelligence-driven operations across the Joint Operations Area, dislodging a suspected terrorist hideout and arresting five persons believed to be associated with a notorious bandit operating around Peva in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.


The operation was conducted in the early hours of Thursday, 3 September 2026, following credible intelligence received by the troops at about 12:30am concerning the hideout of a notorious bandit at Peva.


Acting swiftly on the intelligence, troops of Sector 1, in conjunction with troops of Sector 3, both under Operation WHIRL STROKE, launched a precision raid at the identified location.


However, the terrorists were apparently alerted by informants about the advancing troops and fled the area before the arrival of troops. Undeterred, the troops conducted a thorough search of the general area, resulting in the arrest of five persons suspected to be associates of the fleeing terrorist.


During the operation, troops recovered significant items believed to have been used or kept by the criminal elements. The recovered items include two AK-47 rifle magazines, 46 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one woodland camouflage jacket and jungle hat, four charm vests, as well as assorted charms.


The arrest of the five suspects and recovery of weapons-related items and other paraphernalia have further provided the security forces with useful leads that could assist ongoing efforts to identify and apprehend fleeing members of the criminal gang.


OPWS reassures residents of Taraba State and other parts of the Joint Operations Area of its unwavering determination to maintain pressure on terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements until peace and security  are fully restored.


Members of the public are equally encouraged to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely and credible information to security agencies, as collective vigilance and cooperation remain critical to defeating criminal elements and securing communities.


AHMAD ZUBAIRU ZUBAIRU 

Lieutenant 

Acting Media Information Officer 

HQ JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE 

03 September 2026

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