Molly Kilete
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has established a mobile Jet A-1 fuel station for the refueling of its helicopters operating from 23 Quick Response Wing (23 QRW) Nguroje, Taraba State.
The NAF has also provided motorcycles, equipment, and tactical gear to special-forces personnel in the unit to enable them to carry out their tasks effectively.
The Director, Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, who made this known in a statement, said that the gesture was aimed at boosting security on the Mambilla Plateau.
He, therefore, called on the people of the area to go out en masse to exercise their voting rights as their security is assured.
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Daramola statement said: “In its quest to further enhance security on the Mambilla Plateau in Taraba State, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has provided a mobile Jet A-1 fuelling facility to enable the refueling of NAF helicopters that would operate out of the 23 Quick Response Wing (23 QRW) Nguroje.
“In addition, the NAF has provided motorcycles as well as other equipment and tactical gear to Special Forces personnel in the wing to enable them more effectively carry out their assigned task.
“The action is in fulfillment of the promise made by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, during his maiden operational visit to the 23 QRW on January 19, 2019. During the visit, the CAS had promised that he would continue to do all within his power to provide the needed logistics support and resources that would enable the wing function more effectively and efficiently in ensuring peace and security in the area”.
“The general public is, therefore, encouraged to go out en masse to exercise their voting rights as their security is assured.”