Chief Of Air Staff Emphasises NAF’s Stance Against Terrorism 

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, on Saturday, 21 March 2026, hosted Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel at an Eid-el-Fitr Luncheon at NAF Base Maiduguri, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan while honouring the sacrifices of frontline troops engaged in ongoing counter-terrorism operations.

Represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Air Vice Marshal AY Abdullahi, the CAS conveyed his goodwill and profound appreciation to personnel for their professionalism, resilience and unwavering dedication in a challenging and evolving operational environment. 

The Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, was represented at the event by the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Professor Usman Tar.

In his address, the CAS underscored the evolving and adaptive nature of contemporary security threats, noting that adversaries continue to employ desperate tactics in their attempts to undermine stability in the region. He reassured personnel of the Service’s sustained resolve, highlighting intensified intelligence-driven air operations, including precision strikes, close air support, armed reconnaissance and interdiction missions, which have continued to significantly degrade terrorist capabilities, disrupt their logistics networks and restrict their operational freedom across the theatre.

Air Marshal Aneke further reaffirmed the NAF’s commitment to maintaining relentless operational pressure through enhanced inter-service synergy, the acquisition of advanced platforms and precision-guided capabilities, and sustained investment in personnel welfare and capacity development. He paid tribute to fallen heroes and expressed appreciation to the President and Commander-in-Chief, the Honourable Ministers of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, and the Government and people of Borno State for their steadfast support. The luncheon, attended by senior military leaders, government officials and distinguished guests, reinforced the NAF’s enduring dedication to restoring lasting peace, stability and hope across the North-East.