Reps panel hails Air Force over destruction of terrorists’ base

The House of Representatives Committee on Air force has commended the gallantry of the reported Nigeria Airforce in destroying terrorist logistics facility at Gujeri, Borno State.

Chairman of the Committee. Hon. Shehu Koko made the position of the panel known in a statement at the weekend, describing the recent operation as a welcome development.

While stating that  the parliament will continue to support the Air Force in ensuring the defeat of insurgents, the lawmaker said “the House Committee on Airforce want to use this medium to congratulate the Nigerian Airforce in carrying out a night time airstrikes executed on 31 December after series of intelligence and Surveillance. 

“This is a sign of a new year in their operations in year 2020. The Chief of Air Staff Sadiq Abubakar has always proves to the Country that the force is capable and will continue to carry out it’s assignment in the interest of Nigerians”

“We hereby use this occassion to commend the operations of the Force and promise to do all within our Constitution to provide all the necessary equipment needed to the discharge of thier duties”.

The Airforce Committee assured Nigerians that the Committee under the watch of Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila will carry out it’s oversight functions diligently and efficiently.

The Nigeria Airforce had through its spokesman, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola in a statement, Friday said it’s Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole had destroyed a Bokoharam Terrorists logistics facility at Gujeri sambisa Forest of Borno State.

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