The Nigerian Air Force says it will intensify efforts to carry out aerial surveillance to tackle security challenges bedevilling the country.
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Hassan Abubakar, said this when he paid a visit to Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed in Bauchi State, North-East Nigeria.
It is his maiden visit to Bauchi State since he took over the mantle of leadership as the 22nd Chief of Air Staff.
During the visit, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Hassan Abubakar, appreciated the Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, for the support given to the security agents, in ensuring the safety and security of the people, assuring that the Nigerian Air Force would continue to support and partner in that regard.
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Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar said the Nigerian Air Force would deeply intensify efforts in aerial surveillance, to fish out those that are truncating the relative peace in some parts of Bauchi, especially the local government areas of Ningi, Torro, Tafawa Balewa and Alkaleri.
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, who was visibly overwhelmed by the visit, recognised the professional roles played by the NAF in the fight against insecurity, urging them to maintain the tempo.
On the area of tertiary health care services rendered to the people, especially the host community, the governor said they were highly commendable.
He assured of his administration’s support for security agents at ensuring the safety of lives and property in the state.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)