The Chief of the Air Staff , Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s unwavering commitment to defending the nation by eliminating insurgents, terrorists, and criminal elements threatening peace and stability.
He made this known during an operational visit to the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA at the Forward Operating Base in Katsina, where he charged personnel to intensify efforts in fulfilling the directive of President Bola Tinubu to decisively eliminate all threats to the safety and security of Nigerians.
A Statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame indicates that the Air Chief emphasized that the unprecedented support of the Federal Government, through the acquisition of modern platforms, advanced weaponry, and enhanced professional training, has placed a solemn responsibility on the Nigerian Air Force to restore peace and reclaim every inch of territory challenged by insurgents and criminals.
Air Marshal Aneke commended the troops for their courage, precision, and professionalism despite the operational challenges of the region urging them to sustain the operational momentum and ensure that every mission reflects the NAF’s core values of discipline, service, and patriotism.
The visit to the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 2 reaffirms the Nigerian Air Force’s resolve, under Air Marshal Aneke’s leadership, to pursue decisive, intelligence-driven, and precision-led operations to safeguard Nigeria’s territorial integrity and protect its citizens.



