𝐅𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 — 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Sunday Aneke, the chief of air staff, has ordered all air component commanders to intensify precision strikes against insurgents, terrorists, and criminal networks nationwide.

Aneke gave the directive on Wednesday during a strategic meeting with commanders from various operational theatres at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) headquarters in Abuja.

He said the nation’s evolving security landscape calls for smarter, intelligence-driven, and well-coordinated air operations to safeguard civilians and restore stability across conflict-prone regions.

“We must fly smarter and strike harder not only to neutralise threats but also to protect the lives and properties of Nigerians,” Aneke said.

“Every mission must reflect professionalism, purpose, and patriotism.”

The air chief also stressed the importance of synchronising air, land, and maritime operations to enhance joint military effectiveness against rising security threats.