– Nigerian Air Force has deployed helicopters to Takum, Taraba state
– The deployment was to stop further killing in the area
– The helicopter was said to be carrying out armed reconnaissance missions within the Mambilla Plateau and its environs
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed one of its armed helicopters to Takum, Taraba state to give support to the ground forces in the effort to maintain peace in the area.
ZENITHBLOG.com gathered that the deployment of the helicopter was also to deter warring communities within the area from further engaging in violent activities.
READ ALSO: BREAKING: President Buhari receives governors in London (photos)
The helicopter is already carrying out armed reconnaissance missions within the Mambilla Plateau and environs.
The helicopter deployed by Nigerian Air Force to stop killing in Taraba state. Credit: Nigerian Air Force HQ
“It will be recalled that pockets of violence broke out recently around the Mambilla Plateau resulting in the loss of lives and property.
“The communal unrest between graziers and farmers subsequently led to the imposition of a curfew. It therefore became necessary to deploy NAF air assets towards maintaining peace and providing air cover for ground troops.
“So far, members of the communities have been observed to be going about their business in peace”, the Air Force Headquarters said.
PAY ATTENTION: Read the news on Nigeria’s #1 new app
Meanwhile, another NAF helicopter will soon be deployed to Kafanchan, Kaduna state in support of the ground forces already working to maintain peace in the area.
The helicopter deployed by Nigerian Air Force to stop killing in Taraba state. Credit: Nigerian Air Force HQ
The helicopter will operate from a new NAF Forward Operating Base being established in Kafanchan, as part of the Federal Government’s efforts to ensure lasting peace in Southern Kaduna state.
Meanwhile, ZENITHBLOG.com had earlier reported that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) commissioned an electronic range at its base in Bauchi in its efforts at boosting the capacity of its personnel in weapons handling and marksmanship.
In the ZENITHBLOG.com video below, Nigerian Air Force gives an update on operations against Boko Haram in 2017.
0naze
No comments:
Post a Comment