By Victor Akaa.
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has expressed his delight at the exceptional level of synergy among the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), leading to significant operational successes against terrorists, insurgents, kidnappers, and other criminal elements.
He made this remark on Monday during a briefing at the Strategic Operations Centre, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force.
The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet on Monday said during the briefing General Musa praised the AFN for their renewed efforts in combating oil theft in the Niger Delta region, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to increase oil production.
He emphasized the importance of continued collaboration and cooperation among the Services and with other security agencies, stressing that unity of effort is crucial in overcoming the current security challenges.
“All hands must be on deck to achieve the desired results.”
The CDS commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel for their dedication and hard work, assuring them of his commitment to providing necessary support to enable the NAF and other Services to effectively address the nation’s security challenges.
He also praised the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, for his leadership and encouraged the NAF to maintain the momentum and continue working collaboratively with other services.
“We must continue to enhance our synergy and intensify air operations to combat terrorists and other criminal elements, curbing their operational freedom and fostering favourable conditions for successful ground operations by our troops.”
General Musa emphasized the need for increased discipline among personnel and intensified air operations to combat terrorists and criminal elements, ultimately fostering favourable conditions for successful ground operations. The CDS was accompanied by the Chief of Defence Operations, Major General Emeka Onumajuru, and other staff officers.
