Tag: nigerian air force
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Missing Alpha Jet: We are thoroughly analysing video released by Boko Haram – Nigerian Air Force
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has said it is currently analysing the video released by Boko Haram, claiming to have shot down the Alpha Jet that was declared missing. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information made this known on Friday night. He stated that although the video…
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JUST IN:NAF’s combat Aircraft on routine mission in Northeast disappears from radar
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft on routine mission in North-east has lost radar contact. In a terse release, the Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI), Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet confirmed the incident. The release read, “A NAF aircraft on routine mission in support of own troops at one of the Theatres of Operation…
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BREAKING: Major shake-up hits Nigerian Air Force; senior officers redeployed
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Friday announced a major shake-up, redeploying senior officers, including new branch chiefs, air officers commanding, spokesperson and others. According to a statement by Air Vice Marshal Ibikunle Daramola, Director of Public Relations and Information, the redeployment is part of routine exercise aimed at re-invigorating operational effectiveness and enhancing service…
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Nigerian Air Force aircraft neutralises fleeing Boko Haram terrorists
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole has successfully neutralised several Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) at Bulagalaye and Kwakwa, both in Borno, through successful air strikes. Olatokunbo Adesanya, an air vice marshal and NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, who confirmed this in a statement on Friday…
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How Nigerian Air Force air strike injured Boko Haram leader, Shekau
Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau has been injured in an air strike in the Northeast, AFP reports on Wednesday. The news network said two Nigerian Air Force jets fired at fighters who had gathered for prayers in Balla village, on the edge of the Sambisa Forest, last Friday. “Shekau was wounded in the bombings and…