Nigerian Air Force men

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the military that his government would provide the necessary logistics needed to successfully prosecute the on-going war against the Boko Haram Terrorists.

Major General Babagana Monguno, the National Security Adviser, conveyed the President’s message, during a recent visit of service chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase to operational areas in north east Nigeria.

Air Commodore Dele Alonge, Director of Information and Public Relations Nigeria Air Force quoted Monguno as telling air force personnel:

“I am telling you this, and you can take it as if it is coming from Mr President himself that you are going to be given everything you require, not only for the operation but for your personal welfare. This is an assurance I want to give you.”

President Muhammadu Buhari has given a three month ultimatum to Service Chiefs to defeat the Boko Haram Terrorist (BHT) group.

The NSA said the visit was to enable his team to assess the situation on ground and relate with the troops with a view to adequately identify and address observed challenges facing them.

The NSA, he added also noted that the NAF has brought a lot of noticeable improvements in the war against the terrorists due to the aerial support provided to the ground troops.

Alonge added that the NSA  commended NAF personnel for their commitment and patriotism while urging them to keep the spirit high and to remain steadfast in their resolve to stand-up against the Boko Haram Terrorists. 

 The operational areas visited by the NSA and his team include Damaturu, Maiduguri and Yola in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States.