Nigerian Air force 'Accidental' Bombing of Rann IDP Camp Killed 236 People

A total of 236 people were killed and buried after a Nigerian military jet mistakenly bombed a camp occupied by persons displaced by Boko Haram, an official has said.

Nigerian Air force Destroy More Illegal Oil Barges in Rivers State

The Nigerian Air Force, NAF has destroyed another set of illegal oil barges in River States.

Two of the latest barges filled with stolen oil were set ablaze by Nigerian Air force helicopters on armed patrol around Okoromabie and South East of Port Harcourt refinery.

Nigerian Airforce Expecting Delivery of 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia - CAS

The Chief of Air Staff, CAS, Air Marshal Saddique Abubakar, said yesterday there was urgent need to boost the capacity of Nigerian Air Force to meet its responsibilities.

Nigerian Air force Launches Harmonised Military Camouflage

The Logistics Command of the Nigerian Air Force, NAF Ikeja Lagos, yesterday, launched the Harmonised Military  Woodland camouflage, recently adopted by  the management of Defence, with a charge to its  personnel to guard  against the uniform getting into wrong hands.

Nigerian Air Force Reconnaissance Aircraft Intercepts, Destroys Boko Haram Transport Trucks

Two trailers suspected to be carrying logistics support to members of the Boko Haram Terrorist sect have been intercepted and destroyed by the Nigerian Air Force Agusta helicopter on armed reconnaissance mission around the Nigeria-Cameroon border.

Boko Haram: Nigerian Air Force Commences Bombardment of Sambisa Forest

Barely Forty-eight hours after President Muhammadu Buhari directed the Military High Command to ensure the end of Boko Haram in the next three months, Nigerian Airforce fighter jets recently deployed to the North East, have commenced air bombardments of Sambisa forest to decapitate the remaining terrorist’s camps and bunkers of the group.

Massive Shake-Up, Redeployment In The Nigerian Air Force

THE Nigerian Air Force has effected a massive shake up and redeployment of some of its senior officers.

In the shake-up, some of the air officers exchanged commands with their colleagues.

Amongst them are  Air Vice Marshal MC Ilonyosi, former Air Officer Commanding Logistics Command is the new Air Officer Commanding Tactical Command, while his predecessor, Air Vice Marshal U.A. Omeiza moves to Mobility Command as the Air Officer Commanding, Air Vice Marshal O.T. Oguntoyinbo takes charge as the new Air Officer Commanding Logistics Command, while Air Vice Marshal A.O. Odunlade takes charge as the Chief of Training and Operations at the headquarters, Nigerian Air Force.

In a statement signed by the Air Force Director of Public Relations, Air Commodore D.J. Alonge, Air Vice Marshal I. Umar is the new Chief of Aircraft Engineering, headquarters, Nigerian Air Force, while Air Vice Marshal E.N. Nzokala moves to Air Warfare Centre as the Commandant. Air Vice Marshals EC Akogu, S.A. Dambo and T.L. Danbaki are posted as Senior Air Staff Officers at Mobility Command, Tactical Air Command and Training Command, while Air Vice Marshal M.A. Muhhammed is the chairman of Air Exposition/International and Liaison.

Also affected are Air Vice Marshals E.E. Agwungu, R.A. Ojuawo and S.I. Onuh take charge of Directorates of Policy, Operations and Nigerian Air Force Transformation, while Air Commodore J.B. Adigun is the Chief of Accounts and Budget, Air Commodore J.N. Igboneme is the new Commander 33 Logistics Group.

Other newly appointed directors at the Air Force Headquarters include Air Commodore E.A. Johnson, C.O. Usoh, N.A. Kolofo, S Naiya, S.O. Akpassa and E.O. Akinbayo, who are to take charge of Directorates of Air Traffic Service, Production, Materials and System Management, Education, Plans and Administration.

The posting also includes Air Commodore I. Bukar is the new Hanger Director Aeronautical Technical Service Limited, while Air Commodore O.O. Akinsanya is the Air Provost Marshal.

Some of the newly appointed commanders include Air Commodore H.E.O. Eze, Commander 401 Aircraft Maintenance Depot, Air Commodore A.M. Sadique, Commander 407 Equipment Supply Depot, Air Commodore L.U. Mshelia, Commander Quick Response Force, Air Commodore E.F. Golit, Commander 335 Base Services Group and Group, Captain M.C. Nnaji, Commander 403 Electronics Maintenance Depot.

According to force spokesperson, the posting and appointments which were approved by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu are with immediate effect in line with the transformation agenda of the present administration.

Tribune Newspaper

Fight Against Terrorism & Insurgency: Nigerian Air Force Set To Deploy Locally Made Robot

The Nigerian Airforce (NAF) says it would soon finish the manufacturing of an Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) capable of detonating high calibre improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and intelligence gathering in crisis-prone parts of the country.

The NAF, however, said lack of funds was delaying the speedy completion of the project.
Speaking at a news conference in preparation for the 42nd graduation ceremony of Nigerian Airforce Institute of Technology (NAFIT), Kaduna, its commandant, Toni Adokwe, said the new device would enhance the success of security agents in the fight against insurgency.

According to him, the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) known as Gulma, developed by the institute and launched last year by President Goodluck Jonathan, had been deployed in defence headquarters for surveillance and intelligence gathering in crises-prone areas of the country.
“When the project is completed, the robot would go a long way in countering activities of terrorist groups, as detonation of bombs will not require the physical presence of a human being at the scene,” he said.

The UAV, he said, was the first on the African continent, adding that with proper funding, Nigeria was capable of attaining higher pedestal in military aviation and defence-related technology.

The institute, established in 1979, is mandated to conduct research and run postgraduate engineering programmes in various aerospace, aeronautical and allied disciplines, in addition to providing other training programmes as may be required by the Nigerian military.
So far, it has trained a total of 5,000 graduates.

Nigerian Tribune

Fight Against Terrorism and Insurgency: Nigerian Govt. Orders 40 Attack Helicopters From US, Russia

The Federal Government in a determined effort to eliminate terrorism by routing insurgents from their hideouts in parts of the North East and North West once and for all, has placed purchase orders for 40 helicopters for attacks and transportation from the United States (US) and Russia.

Reliable security sources within the Presidency revealed this to some journalists  Friday that some of the aircraft will arrive in the country as early as next month while the remaining will be received certainly before the end of the year to boost the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).

According to the source, the arrival of the weaponry before the end of the year, will be a game changer as it will help to ensure successful execution of the counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations, especially against Boko Haram Islamic Sect.

"Some military and other security forces are currently frustrated about their inability to storm the notorious Sambisa Forest where Boko Haram militants are keeping the abducted Chibok secondary school girls and also serving as operational headquarters of the group", the source said.

Details to follow

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ThisDay Newspaper