NAF CONDUCTS AIR INTERDICTIONS TO SUPPORT POWER RESTORATION EFFORTS IN KADUNA AND OTHER STATES 05-11-24
By Sadiq Aminu In a coordinated mission to support power restoration efforts in Kaduna and other northwestern states, the Nigerian Air Force, on 1 November 2024, executed a series of air interdiction operations targeting terrorist positions located deep within the Alawa Forest in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
In a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information of the NAF, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa says the mission aligns with ongoing efforts to secure power infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted progress in restoring electricity to affected areas.
The statement explains that the strike followed series of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions which confirmed the presence of terrorist fighters who were converging to disrupt ongoing power restoration.
Its points out that the air component, acting swiftly on the intelligence, planned and carried out a successful airstrike to neutralize the threat.
Overhead the target area, NAF crews observed and engaged the terrorists, neutralizing several fighters and their logistics with precise firepower.
Alongside these interdictions, the NAF has intensified armed reconnaissance along critical power lines from Shiroro Lake to Damba, maintaining airspace dominance to prevent any potential terrorist interference in the restoration efforts.
According to the statement, this sustained mission underscores NAF’s commitment to collaborate with other security agencies in protecting vital infrastructure and ensuring the swift and full restoration of essential services for Kaduna and neighboring states.