As part of sustained efforts to restore peace and stability across the North Central region, the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has deployed additional air assets under Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, to the North Central region to maintain peace.
Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force, in a statement, said the aim was to reinforce the NAF’s commitment to enhancing security, supporting ground operations, and reassuring communities affected by banditry, kidnapping, and communal unrest.
It said the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, conducted a firsthand evaluation of air operations under OPWS to assess the effectiveness of these expanded efforts.
The visit included a high-level strategic engagement held today, 17 June 2025, at the Headquarters Tactical Air Command, Makurdi. Present at the meeting were the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede; a representative of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Olusegun Ferreira; the Commander of OPWS; and the Maritime and Air Component Commanders, alongside other key stakeholders.
It further added that critical updates were provided on the current tempo of joint operations aimed at restoring lasting peace across the region.
The CAS revealed that the newly deployed air assets have been successfully integrated into ongoing operations, delivering real-time intelligence and precision targeting support.
