By Olayemi Esan
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao says the current onslaught against bandits and their activities has continued to yield the expected outcome hence the need to remain focused, disciplined and extra- vigilant until the security situation improves.
The Air Chief stated this on Tuesday while on operational tour to NAF component of Operation Hadarin Daji in Zamfara State.
According to a statement signed by the Director, Public Relations and Information, Air Cmdr Edward Gabkwet, CAS charged personnel to remain focused and vigilant towards ridding the North West of bandits and other criminal elements.
"'This is not the time for you to be complacent or assume that we have overcome the enemy. Rather times like this calls for utmost discipline, alertness and extra focus on the task ahead" he said.
Amao also commended troops for their gallantry, dedication to duty and resolve towards ensuring that the fight against banditry in the North west is brought to a conclusive end.
Earlier, the Joint Task Force Commander of OPHD who also doubles as the General Officer Commanding 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj.Gen. UU Bassey, briefed the CAS on ongoing operations in the state and the region.
He informed the CAS that the operations have continued to yield the requisite results with bandits hideouts being destroyed and decimated.
Maj. Gen. Bassey also thanked the CAS for ensuring that the personnel are well trained and equipped for deployment to operational areas.
Bassey said the renewed vigour exhibited by both Air and ground troops will no doubt be instrumental towards bringing the security situation in Zamfara State and environs to an end.
The CAS also took time to visit wounded airmen at the Federal Medical Centre and 207 Quick Response Group, Gusau where he assured them of NAF's commitment towards their medical attention and complete recovery.
The joint operations, which is in its critical moments, has so far seen to the dislodging of key bandits' leaders and their followers as well as the destruction of their strongholds.
