The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has provided close air support to surface forces during an operation targeting suspected kidnappers in the Ogbadigbo area of Benue State, near the Enugu–Benue boundary. In a statement signed by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the Air……
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has provided close air support to surface forces during an operation targeting suspected kidnappers in the Ogbadigbo area of Benue State, near the Enugu–Benue boundary.
In a statement signed by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the Air Force said the operation disrupted the activities of the criminal elements and supported the advance of surface forces.
“The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully provided close air support to surface forces during an operation targeting suspected kidnappers in the Ogbadigbo area of Benue State, near the Enugu–Benue boundary,” the statement said.
It added that the operation “disrupted the activities of the criminal elements and supported the advance of surface forces.”
The NAF also explained that following the successful completion of the mission, the pilot exercised professional discretion to make a precautionary landing on the return journey to base.
“Following the successful completion of the mission, the pilot, on return to base, exercised his professional discretion to execute a precautionary landing approximately 10 nautical miles from the airfield,” the statement said.
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According to the Air Force, the action was carried out in line with established operational and safety procedures following combat missions, adding that the helicopter had since returned to base.
The NAF said it would continue to maintain pressure on criminal elements while supporting surface forces and protecting communities through coordinated air and ground operations.
“The NAF remains committed to sustaining pressure on criminal elements, providing close air support to surface forces and protecting communities through coordinated air and ground operations,” it said.
The Air Force added that the outcome of the operation demonstrated its resolve to restrict the activities of criminal elements and support efforts to restore safety and security to affected communities.
“The successful outcome underscores the NAF’s continued resolve to deny criminal elements freedom of action and support efforts to restore safety and security to affected communities,” the statement said.
