The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar has re-iterated the commitment of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to the complete elimination of insurgents in the country.

Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal, Sadique Abubakar, speaking to newsmen on the update in the fight against insurgency, during his arrival in Yola to celebrate the Eid El-Kabir with officers and men of the air component of Operation ‘Lafiya Dole in Yola.

Abubakar made the commitment yesterday at Eid-El-Fitr luncheon with troops of the Air Task Force at the Air Force Base, Yola.

Abubakar, whose speech was read by the Commander of 153 Base Services Group, Yola, Air Commodore Anthony Ndace, said the procurement of Super Tucano aircraft and other facilities for NAF, would be a game-changer for its operations.

“Let me reassure us all that procurement of additional platforms such as the Super Tucano aircraft and other platforms, would certainly be a game changer for our operations.

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“We are committed to the total elimination of insurgency in our country; the internally displaced persons need to return to their homes.” and engage in meaningful activities,” he said.

The CAS, who lauded the efforts of the troops in the fight against insurgency, said the decision to celebrate the Eid el Fitr with them, was part of his tradition since he assumed office.

He said the measure will help fill the vacuum created by their inability to celebrate with their families because of their deployment to the frontline.