“The CAS said that the NAF had come a long way since its establishment in 1964.’’
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“I salute your resilience and pray that their efforts shall never be in vain,” he said.
Mr Gabkwet said the accident, which occurred at about 3.5 nautical miles from Kaduna Military Airfield, involved two pilots returning from a routine training flight.
According to Mr Gabkwet, the commissioner of police commended the officer for his courage.
Mr Tinubu commended the NAF for standing as a dependable regional power and emphasised his administration’s dedication to supporting it.
The CAS expressed regrets over the incident.
He charged NAF personnel to maintain high vigilance and alertness in dealing with the country’s current security challenges.
He urged the veterans to avail themselves of the free medical services to keep fit.
“We are aware of the trending terrorism, kidnapping, armed banditry and insurgency.’’
Chief of the air staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has approved the implementation of a Group Personal Accident Insurance Policy for all Nigerian Air Force personnel.
