The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Sadique Abubakar, said there was need for Nigerians to join the efforts of the military and other security agencies to restore security in the country.
Abubakar, who made the comments while celebrating the Eid-El -Kabir with officers, airmen, and women of the Air Task Force Command in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, said nobody can undermine the territorial integrity of Nigeria.
He said despite the recent attacks in parts of the county, substantial progress had been achieved in the fight against insurgency and banditry.
The military, according to him, will continue to work round the clock until the people of Nigeria and their properties were secured.
He also called on the troops fighting Boko Haram insurgency in the North East and others deployed elsewhere to remain focused on their task of securing the country.
”Let me use this medium to commend the contributions you all have made towrds this fight. Please, don’t be distracted by what you see on social media. Concentrate on the operation and ensure that the country is secured from terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and other criminals,” the Air chief told the officers and airmen.
The event was organised for personnel deployed in the Task Force Command involved in the fight against insurgency, as well as to interact with and encourage the troops.
Air Marshall Abubakar was received on his arrival in Yola by the Commander of Air Services Group, Air Commodore Mohammed Yusuf, and other senior officers.
But he welcomed Adamawa State Governor, Umaru Fintiri, who attended the event as the special guest.
In his address, the governor applauded the Nigerian Air Force and other security agencies for the good job they were doing for the country.
Earlier in his welcome address, Air Commodore Yusuf, had given assurance that the NAF base in Yola would continue in its role in the fight against insurgency.
