₦airaland Forum

PRESS RELEASE

NAF DID NOT MAKE ANY PAYMENT TO BANDITS IN EXCHANGE FOR WEAPONS

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

Omo when are they releasing SDB 3 na

Odunayaw:
It was for the Navy

yeah they are planning on acquiring 14 UAVs

Tobiloba24072:
We are a military that can't kill 500 of our enemies In 2 days, and they are in 5figure numbers, this is depressing we need an all out offensive now!!

it's easy said than done

GeneralFarouq:
The a 29 has begun operating in NE?

yes boss

NAF

Stormtrooper11:
NAF super puma chopper during NAF_SOF drills

not a drill they were dropping off Borno state governor

New Ezugwu MRAP

NAF AW109 armed with JC6 pod

AW109 armed with JC6 pod

Chakib:
Algerian Navy Super Lynx Mk140 ASuW/ASW - with L-3 Wescam Mx-15D EO/IR targeting and designating system - Seaspray 7000E Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) - Compact FLASH dipping sonar system/armed with MU90 lightweight anti-submarine torpedo and ZT-6 Mokopa AGM missile

oh my

Stormtrooper11:
I feel they are special forces but i don't know their unit and arm of service.

@bidexii sir? @toju200 sir? Any idea to his question?

SIS is a new unit under DSS "Special Intervention Squad"

Screen grabs
PF viper
PF BAM trainer
New PF mrap

Good to note...
Proforce is Getting better
PF Bam trainer aircraft coming soon
PF UCAV drone already tested by the NAF in one of their theater of operations
PF viper looking alive

kabe1:
This is fantastic news.

I remember someone mentioning this on this thread a few years ago.

I can't remember the person.

it was Henry and I

The lighter version of the ARA mrap is almost ready it's called PF viper
Get ready people

Fynline:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDYJkhZtfm4

It appears Proforce is building a smaller MRAP PF Viper

I talked about a 9ton version of the Ara...
Well this is it
Nice Development

Cannonleo:
ahhh can I get an answer on this


please

no updates boss

Flanker:
Reports about a new contract for algeria . 24 WingLoong II

Y'all Algeries should take em easy yoo���

Wheym here you go boss

Stormtrooper11:
Is that apart from the money paid for the m346FAs

that's what iI' optimistic about is it for the M346FA or we're going for Additional aircrafts either Gunships or Drones or ISR birds

Try using EdixG cream
And take anti-Biotics

Tobiloba24072:
Can you share it?

here you go boss

Stormtrooper11:
Are we purchasing more UCAVs? I saw a tweet. Not sure if it's true. Any confirmation here?

don't know yet
Have you seen the supplementary budget for NAF!!
140billion alone for Additional aircrafts

Members of DSS SIS visits Civil Defense Women's corps

Members of DSS SIS visits Civil Defense Women's corps

Nigeria Navy rescuing Chinese fishing trawler

NN

2000 nice

NA
Counter Terrorism

walemoney007:
https://www.arise.tv/second-batch-of-a-29-super-tucano-fighter-jets-departs-us-for-nigeria/

Hello guys

how true is this news?

true