Mr Ejodame said the winging marked a major step in NAF’s modernisation drive towards smarter, technology-driven air operations.
The air chief stated that the changing security landscape requires agility, intelligence-led operations, and close coordination with sister services.
Mr Ejodame said the operations were conducted on September 18 following intelligence from ground troops.
Mr Castellanos commended the NAF for professionalism and visionary leadership.
Mr Ejodame said the strikes destroyed key structures and inflicted significant losses on the terrorists.
Mr Ejodame said the operation was carried out in the early hours of Aug. 23.
Mr Abubakar said the offensive had destroyed 206 technical vehicles and 166 logistics hubs in deep, hostile territory.
Mr Ejodame stated, “The synergy between air and land components made the operation exceptional.’’
Mr Ejodame said the operation was conducted in the early hours of Friday.
Mr Halilu reaffirmed NASENI’s commitment to co-develop technologies supporting NAF’s operational and industrial growth.
