The Taraba governor said the aim was to upscale surveillance and air interdiction to obliterate criminal elements on the porous Nigeria-Cameroon border.
The CAS said the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) would deploy all assets and personnel to counter internal and external threats to national security.
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Mr Ribadu estimated the value of 400,000 barrels of crude oil at about 4 million dollars, and blamed the loss on the country’s high cost of living.
Mr Abubakar specifically commended the “incredible courage and skills’’ displayed by the crew involved in the crash on July 14.
While reiterating his commitment to the numerous achievements of his predecessors, the new chief assured troops of improved welfare.
the interdiction mission was conducted by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) at Mantari village in Gezuwa general area, Bama Local Government Area of Borno.
Ibrahim Kana, says one of his aspirations for the ministry is to deploy more military personnel to take up key positions.
A total of 27 initial findings and eight immediate safety recommendations were made for immediate implementation.
