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NAF burns 10m litres fuel in 2,900 security missions

The Nigerian Air Force consumed nearly 10 million litres of fuel during 2,900 security missions between November 2025 and September 2026, a statement says. Read More: https://punchng.com/naf-burns-10m-litres-fuel-in-2900-security-missions/

NAF burns 10m litres fuel in 2,900 security missions

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) burned through nearly 10 million litres of aviation fuel during 2,900 security missions between November 2025 and September 2026, according to a statement by the NAF's Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame. These operations included precision air strikes, armed reconnaissance, surveillance, and close air support aimed at degrading hostile elements and strengthening ground forces.

The missions were guided by intelligence-led planning, with a focus on operational effectiveness, personnel welfare, technological advancement, and institutional accountability as part of Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Sunday Aneke's transformation agenda.

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