We Are Battle Ready Air Chief Warns Bandits

Posted by Nwa Diokpa Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria Wednesday, March 17th, 2021

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Isyaka Amao, chief of air staff, says the Nigerian military is battle-ready to “flush out” bandits and kidnappers from the country.

The air chief said the military has perfected plans to go after criminal elements terrorising Nigerians.

He spoke during an operational visit to the Nigerian air force base in Kaduna state.

The air chief said President Muhammadu Buhari had ordered the military to ensure that people go freely to their farms during the rainy season without any security threat.

“Our officers and men are ready for the battle against bandits and kidnappers,” he said.

“We are working towards that in synergy, the platforms are ready for the operations and we are liaising with the Army and other ground troops for the operations.

“My message to bandits is that we are coming after them together with the Army, Navy and other security agencies to make sure they are flushed out of the country.”

Amao said the welfare of the air force personnel will be prioritised so as to motivate the officers to diligently carry out their duties.

“Welfare entails providing the personnel with equipment’s, conducive training environment and where they live and to make sure they are given their entitlements”, he said.

It reports that the air chief also paid a courtesy visit to Nasir El-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state.