BENUE: NAF LAUNCHES AIR STRIKE ON SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS’ HIDEOUT
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By ‘Balogun Ibrahim
The Nigerian Air Force has conducted an air operation against a suspected kidnappers’ hideout in Ogbadigbo Local Government Area of Benue State.
The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday.
Ejodame said the air force provided close air support to ground troops during an operation targeting suspected kidnappers in the area, which is located near the Enugu-Benue boundary.
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According to him, the operation disrupted the activities of the suspected criminals and supported the advance of the ground forces.
The NAF spokesman also explained that after completing the mission, the pilot, while returning to base, exercised professional discretion to make a precautionary landing about 10 nautical miles from the airfield.
He said the decision was in line with established operational and aviation safety procedures following combat missions, adding that the helicopter subsequently returned to base.
Ejodame reiterated the NAF’s commitment to sustaining pressure on criminal elements, providing close air support to ground troops and protecting communities through coordinated air and land operations.
He said the successful operation demonstrated the NAF’s determination to restrict the activities of criminal groups and support efforts to restore peace and security in affected communities.
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