The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has charged the Nigerian Air Force to intensify efforts to dominate the airspace and put an end to insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the North-West region, saying, “please, end insecurity now”.

Speaking during a visit to the Headquarters 213 NAF Forward Operating Base in Katsina State, the Minister said, “We are deploying additional platforms, including attack helicopters and drones, to enhance your capabilities and eliminate bandits and terrorists. The President is pleased with your progress and will provide necessary equipment and support your welfare.”

On the time line of ending insecurity, the Minister said: “End it now, please. End insecurity now.”
Earlier, while addressing senior officers, officers and men of at FOB Zurmi and Gurbi Baure, he commended them for the renewed vigour to eradicate insecurity in the region.

His words, “I have seen you, you are all charged. And the progress we are recording so far indicates that you have the capacity and the will to end it. So we come to thank you for the efforts so far. With your commitments in the last few months, there have been progress every day and I believe insecurity will end as quickly as possible”.

READ ALSO: How viral video shut down S/East for 2 days

READ ALSO: Losing 2015 election was my toughest moment in my political life but Dokpesi stood by me — Jonathan 

READ ALSO: Billionaire Rabiu’s rising stars: 40 students shine in mentorship program

A statement by the Ministry of Defence quoted the Minister also commending the two States of Zamfara and Katsina for supporting federal government in the fight against insecurity in the region.

“Well, I believe all the states are cooperating. Early this week, we had meeting with the two governors of Katsina and Zamfara, as well as the National Security Adviser, all in an effort to strategize on how to end the insecurity in these states and the Northwest. And I believe that with the new command we are reassured that insecurity will soon end particularly with the support from the public ” he stated.