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By Sumaila Ogbaje
The United States Bureau of Counterterrorism has counseled the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its relentless dedication and vital contributions to the battle towards terrorism and counterinsurgency operations in Nigeria.
The Acting Principal Deputy Coordinator for Counterterrorism on the Bureau, Jessica Long, gave the commendation when she led the US delegation on a high-level assembly with the NAF in Abuja.
Long additionally counseled the Nigerian authorities and its armed forces for his or her steadfast dedication to combating terrorism.
She acknowledged the current successes of the Nigerian army in disrupting terrorist networks and praised their adoption of progressive, intelligence-driven techniques which have confirmed efficient in neutralising rebel threats.
According to her, these efforts haven’t solely helped safe strategic areas inside Nigeria however have additionally contributed to the general stability of the realm.
Long reiterated the United States’ continued help for NAF’s counter-terrorism initiatives and emphasised the essential position of worldwide collaboration in addressing evolving safety threats.
She highlighted the significance of advancing purposeful lethality by means of precision-driven operations to make sure that NAF’s efforts stay each efficient and strategically impactful.
In his remarks, the Chief of Civil-Military Relations, AVM Ibikunle Daramola, who acquired the delegation, reaffirmed NAF’s unwavering resolve to make sure nationwide safety and shield civilians throughout army operations.
Daramola highlighted the developments made inside the NAF Civil-Military Relations Branch, notably in fostering group belief and minimising collateral harm.
He referred to as for elevated cooperation in areas comparable to specialised coaching and know-how switch to additional strengthen Nigeria’s counter-terrorism capabilities.
The assembly was attended by senior NAF officers, who mentioned methods to strengthen safety cooperation, improve intelligence sharing, and bolster counterterrorism efforts between each nations.
The discussions additionally explored avenues for intelligence sharing, capability constructing, and operational help to boost NAF’s effectiveness in combating insurgency and terrorism. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Bayo Sekoni