9th March, 2020
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, said that the Nigeria Air Force would increase its troops’ deployment to 600 to tackle insecurity in Birnin Gwari’s general area in Kaduna State.
Abubakar made the disclosure during the inauguration of one block of 20 rooms transit accommodation at 271 NAF Detachment Birnin Gwari on Monday.
He said that the establishment of the detachment had helped to reduce crimes in the Birnin Gwari axis, adding that the deployment of more troops would strengthen onslaught against bandits, kidnappers, and terrorists.
Abubakar, however, noted that a lot more needs to be done, not only in Birnin Gwari but across the country, to ensure the safety of all Nigerians.
“The NAF is constantly reviewing its tactics, techniques, and procedures as well as emplacing additional measures to effectively add value to the operations we are conducting so as to ensure the security of lives and properties, thereby preserving the territorial integrity of Nigeria.
“As part of our efforts to improve the welfare of personnel for service delivery, the NAF embarked on the construction of befitting accommodation in all NAF locations within the six geo-political zones of the country.
“The personnel of 271 NAF Birnin Gwari is equally not left out of this development, hence, the provision of this 20 one-bedroom accommodation built to provide a place of rest after a hard day’s job.
“Let me state that this project we are about to commission today is a product of our commitment to improve on personnel welfare,” he said
The Air Chief said the structures would be named after that personnel that paid the supreme price in the line of duty.
He urged the officers and men to continue to display the values of selflessness, bravery, and dedication in the conduct of their respective duties.