By Chuks Oyema-Aziken
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has urged the Nigerian Air Force to intensify efforts to dominate the airspace and contribute to ending insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the North-West region.
Barr. Henshaw Ogubike, Director Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence said in a press release that the Minister gave the charge during a visit to the Headquarters 213 Forward Operating Base in Katsina State.
The press release said the Minister reassured the troops that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is pleased with their progress and will provide necessary equipment and support their welfare.
“Earlier, the Minister also addressed senior officers, officers and men of at FOB Zurmi and Gurbi Baure where he commended them for the renewed vigour to eradicate insecurity in the region.
He also commended Zamfara and Katsina States for supporting federal government in the fight against insecurity in the region.
“Well, I believe all the states are cooperating. Early this week, we had meeting with the two governors of Katsina and Zamfara, as well as the National Security Adviser, all in an effort to strategize on how to end the insecurity in these states and the Northwest. And I believe that with the new command we are reassured that insecurity will soon end particularly with the support from the public,” Badaru was quoted as saying.
