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‎The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the protection of civilians while sustaining intensified air operations against terrorist elements across multiple theatres of operation.
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‎It also resolved to neutralising threats to national security, while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and adherence to the rules of engagement.
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‎The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke made this known on Tuesday at the inauguration of the Basic Civilian Harm Mitigation (CHM) Course 1/2026 at the Air Warfare and Doctrine Centre (AWDC), Abuja.
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‎Air Marshal Aneke noted that the ongoing joint military operations has significantly degraded the operational freedom of terrorist groups, forcing them to increasingly resort to desperate tactics.
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‎He stressed that the NAF, in partnership with other security agencies, maintained persistent surveillance and rapid response capability to ensure that hostile elements remained under sustained pressure.
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‎The Chief of Air Staff added that Civilian Harm Mitigation remained a critical component of modern air operations as it reinforced the NAF’s commitment to protecting civilian lives and infrastructure while delivering decisive air power.
Edited by Favour Owonibi.