Tag: Nigerian Air Force
Nigerian Air Force confirms participating to foil Benin Republic coup
The Nigerian Government had in a statement strongly condemned the attempt a group of soldiers to overthrow President of Talon.
NAF Airstrikes shatter major terrorist base deep inside Sambisa Forest
According to Ejodame, the offensive was triggered by intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions that traced the movement of fighters…
No hiding place for terrorists in Nigeria, says Air chief
The CAS charged personnel to intensify operations in line with President Bola Tinubu’s directive to eliminate all security threats.
New Air chief Sunday Aneke, assumes office
He expressed his deep appreciation to the president for his confidence in him, stating that he is grateful for the…
Air Force strikes Kankara hideout, rescues 76 victims from bandits
“This breakthrough reflects the new momentum of security operations across Katsina. The strike is part of a broader strategy to…
Katsina govt commends military for neutralizing bandits
These successful operations resulted from credible intelligence provided by local communities.
How Air Force has improved in 18 months – CAS
Abubakar said that the NAF had, for long, prided itself as a pacesetter in Research and Development especially among the…
What Speaker Abbas told newly promoted NAF officers
Speaker Abbas spoke the decoration ceremony of the recently promoted 19 Air Commodores to the substantive rank of Air Vice…
NAF airstrikes dismantle bandits’ strongholds in Kaduna
“More updates on the outcomes of Operation FARAUTAR MUJIYA are expected in the coming days,” he said.
Air Force takes relief materials to Borno flood victims
The statement further said: “This mission underscores the NAF’s commitment to providing timely humanitarian assistance, especially in regions severely impacted…
Air Chief assures of sustained onslaught against armed bandits in Northwest
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has assured that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) will sustain the…
30 feared killed as Air Force allegedly bombs Kaduna community
A Nigerian Air Force jet allegedly dropped a bomb on Sunday, on the residents of Tudun Biri, a community within…
Balls of fire, pandemonium at IPOB-ESN camps in Nnewi, Okigwe after NAF air strikes
The air strikes were executed by the Air Component of Operation UDO KA II, and they succeeded in destroying the…
Nigerian Air Force aircraft crashes in Benue
The crash reportedly occurred at about 4:15pm on Friday in Makurdi, Benue State. The aircraft was said to be on…
7 wanted terror kingpins killed in Kaduna airstrikes
The operation which resulted in the killing of the wanted terrorists were undertaken by the Air Component of Operation Whirl…
How NAF jets killed 2 ISWAP chiefs in Borno
Ali Kwaya and Mallam Bukar Mainoka were members of ISWAP Shura (Consultation) Council.
Nigerian Air Force, Customs, to establish bases within Ogun Cargo Airport
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, said the Gateway Agro Cargo Airport, Ilishan Remo, will run commercial flights when completed. This…
Nigerian Air Force trains 150 Panthers, new anti-terror squad
The Special Forces operations are characterised by speed, precision, destabilising shock effects and perseverance of forces which require that these…
2nd pilot in crashed NAF aircraft named as Elijah Karatu
Amao said NAF will ensure thorough investigation into the cause of Tuesday's crash of its Super Mushshak trainer aircraft at…
Nigeria probes deadly air raid of Nigerien village
Seven children were among the 12 killed. Five children were also wounded in the raid just some kilometres from the…
NAF jets hit ISWAP/Boko Haram boats in Lake Chad, many killed
The operation yet again confirms high concentration of insurgent elements in the Lake Chad general area.
Daban Masara bombardment right on ISWAP target: Military sources
According to a report by PR Nigeria, at least 28 terrorists affiliated to the Islamic State of the West African…
Nigerian Air Force mum on Daban Masara bombing as death hits 50s
Initial death toll was estimated at 20. But a resident and a victim of the attacks said no fewer than…
20 Nigerian fishermen killed as fighter jet bombs wrong target
The fighter jet early on Sunday bombarded Kwatar Daban Masara in Lake Chad, which straddles Nigeria and neighbouring Niger, Chad…
Gov. Buni speaks on Buhari villagers bombed by fighter jet
Buni said the air strike on the village in Yunusari local government area could have been an accident or mistaken…
Reports: Another Nigerian military plane crashes in Kaduna
A Nigerian military plane has reportedly crashed 'somewhere' in Kaduna. The crashed jet was reported to be an Alpha
Nigeria receives first batch of A-29 Super Tucano attack aircraft
The first batch of A-29 Super Tucano attack aircraft ordered by Nigeria from the U.S. has landed in the country.
Flt. Lt. Asaniyi: Air Force officials visit parents of crashed plane pilot
Officials of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have paid a condolence visit to the family of Flt.-Lt. Taiwo Asaniyi, pilot of…
Air Force confirms deadly crash of plane
The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed the crash of its plane at Kaduna International Airport today.
Dozens of bandits killed in air strike in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Government on Thursday said that the Nigerian Air Force killed dozens of bandits in an aerial mission…