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Naf Did Not Make Any Payment To Bandits In Exchange For Weapons by Deputy1111(m): 3:22pm On Oct 17, 2021
*_PRESS RELEASE_*

1.​ The attention of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has been drawn to news reports circulating on some media platforms alleging that the NAF, through one of its personnel, paid the sum of N20 Million to armed bandits operating in Jibia Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State in exchange for an anti-aircraft gun allegedly seized. The report went on to state that the reason behind the payment was to retrieve the anti-aircraft gun which, it alleged, the NAF feared could be used against aircraft operating within Katsina State.

2.​ The NAF wishes to categorically state that there is absolutely no iota of truth in the spurious allegation that was undoubtedly designed to cast aspersions on the good image of the Service. The said report is totally false. It should therefore be taken as fake news and disregarded. Indeed, we ordinarily would not have responded to such baseless and utterly illogical allegation but for the need to set the record straight as well as reaffirm the NAF’s unflinching commitment to decisively dealing with the armed bandits and all other criminal elements *in the Country in partnership with other services of the Armed Forces and other security Agencies.*

3.​ For the avoidance of doubt, it must be stated that there is no basis for the NAF to pay bandits or any criminal elements that it has continued to attack and decimate in Katsina State, other parts of *the North-West as well as other Theatres of Operation in the Country.* Indeed, as recent as *12 October 2021* , NAF aircraft conducted 5 missions in the Jibia general area and engaged targets with rockets and cannons at Bala Wuta bandits’ locations in Kadaoji. Similar successes were recorded at Fakai Dutsin Anfare, an area in Jibia LGA known for its high incidences of bandits’ activities. The false reportage therefore, begs the question as to why the NAF would negotiate for a weapon allegedly seized and still carry out air interdiction missions on the same bandits and their strongholds. *The NAF is of the view that, this latest false report could be a part of a campaign to further the cause of insecurity in Nigeria by elements who see the NAF as a threat following series of successful exploits in operations against criminal gangs.*

4.​ Perhaps, this provides an avenue for the NAF to yet again appeal to members of the media, both local and international, as well as social media, to be circumspect in their reportage and endeavour to always verify their facts before going public. The public is enjoined to disregard the falsehood emanating from some sections of the social and mainstream media. The NAF also uses this opportunity to call on citizens to continue to cooperate with security agencies as efforts are ongoing to rid the entire Nation of criminals and their activities.

5.​ On our part, the NAF, as a professional and disciplined force, will not in any way be discouraged from carrying out its mandate to rid the entire North-West Nigeria of banditry and other forms of criminality. We remain resolute in performing our function and will continue to work in synergy with other sister Services and security agencies to rid the Country of all criminal elements.

6.​ Kindly bring this information to the awareness of the general public.

*Edward Gabkwet,*
*Air Commodore,*
*Director of Public Relations and Information,*
*Nigerian Air Force.*
17 October 2021

Re: Naf Did Not Make Any Payment To Bandits In Exchange For Weapons by RZArecta(m): 3:24pm On Oct 17, 2021
That means the payment happened then cool

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Re: Naf Did Not Make Any Payment To Bandits In Exchange For Weapons by Dymaco(m): 3:24pm On Oct 17, 2021
Do we expect you to accept?

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Re: Naf Did Not Make Any Payment To Bandits In Exchange For Weapons by lomprico(m): 3:25pm On Oct 17, 2021
We expect you to deny it.

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Re: Naf Did Not Make Any Payment To Bandits In Exchange For Weapons by Nobody: 3:27pm On Oct 17, 2021
Me that already believed the payment to bandits was false, now you made me to believe it is true because whatever the fuckers deny is TRUE.

See PRO's cheek like bread wey fall inside water... Endless lies don dey affect im cheek.

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Re: Naf Did Not Make Any Payment To Bandits In Exchange For Weapons by after4: 4:56pm On Oct 17, 2021
grin grin

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Re: Naf Did Not Make Any Payment To Bandits In Exchange For Weapons by Maxymilliano(m): 5:42pm On Oct 17, 2021
That's how they denied that it was not their NAF270 that was shot down by bandits, till date, nothing is heard of the missing aircraft..

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Re: Naf Did Not Make Any Payment To Bandits In Exchange For Weapons by AntiBMC(m): 5:46pm On Oct 17, 2021
Before WSJ will make such a publication, they must have solid evidence. All the security agencies in Nigeria are totally vseless. The only thing more vseless than them is this govt.

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Re: Naf Did Not Make Any Payment To Bandits In Exchange For Weapons by Mynd44: 1:09am On Oct 18, 2021

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