Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft have emerged as one of the most feared weapons among terrorists and terrorists operating across the North-West, Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State has said.
Governor Radda made the remark on 20 August 2026 when the Chief of Operations, Nigerian Air Force, Air Vice Marshal PN Amadi, paid an operational visit to the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) Sector 2 in Katsina State.
The Governor commended the Nigerian Air Force for its sustained sacrifices and contributions to the fight against insecurity, particularly its ability to project decisive force into difficult and inaccessible locations exploited by terrorists and other criminal elements.
He assured the Service of the continued support of the Katsina State Government towards ongoing air and ground operations, noting the strategic importance of sustained airpower in degrading criminal capabilities and denying terrorists and bandits the freedom to operate.
During the visit, Air Vice Marshal Amadi reaffirmed the NAF’s resolve to intensify air operations against terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements across Katsina State and the wider North-West.
He stressed that effective collaboration among the Armed Forces, other security agencies, government authorities and local communities remained critical to restoring lasting peace and security in the region.
The visit further reinforced the strategic direction of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, particularly his commitment to the welfare, readiness and operational effectiveness of frontline personnel.
The NAF, according to the Chief of Operations, remains determined to sustain decisive airpower effects aimed at degrading criminal networks and denying terrorists and bandits the freedom of action.
Air Vice Marshal Amadi, who was accompanied by the Chief of Civil-Military Relations, Air Vice Marshal EK Gabkwet, was received by the Air Component Commander, OPFY Sector 2, Air Commodore CE Illoh.
The operational visit underscored the Nigerian Air Force’s continuing commitment to supporting ongoing joint military operations and strengthening efforts to restore peace and stability across Katsina State and the North-West.
