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.
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“Feedback also revealed that 12 terrorists were neutralised in the strike.’’
The NFA said despite the festive season, air operations against criminals in the Niger Delta continued unabated.
“The Federal Government has approved the sale of Falcon 900B aircraft owned by the Naf.’’
The Taraba governor said the aim was to upscale surveillance and air interdiction to obliterate criminal elements on the porous Nigeria-Cameroon border.
The Nigerian Air Force said “several terrorists were neutralised while over 40 motorcycles and six gun trucks were destroyed.”
He, however, assured the command of his willingness to strengthen the collaboration.
“These efforts will be sustained in these locations and others until oil thieves and their accomplices desist from their illegal activities,” the statement added.
