Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has stressed that ending insecurity in Nigeria requires the active support of communities and state governments.
He made the remarks on Tuesday when he received the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, at his office, noting that such cooperation is crucial to sustaining operational effectiveness and achieving lasting security outcomes nationwide.
Air Marshal Aneke highlighted the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) ongoing efforts to promote peace and stability in Plateau State and the North Central region through intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance missions, air mobility support, and close coordination with other security agencies.
He expressed gratitude to the Plateau State government for providing a conducive environment for NAF personnel and operations, saying, “The support and cooperation of host communities and state governments are vital to sustaining operational effectiveness and achieving lasting security outcomes”.
The CAS assured that the Air Force remains committed to professional, intelligence-driven operations in support of national security objectives.
On his part, Governor Mutfwang acknowledged the complex security environment, describing it as “asymmetric warfare”, and emphasized the importance of sustained cooperation between the state government and the military, particularly during festive and farming seasons when threats often intensify.
“Strengthened collaboration with the Air Force remains critical to protecting lives, securing livelihoods, and creating a stable environment for socio-economic activities across the state”, Mutfwang said.
He commended the NAF for its continued efforts in maintaining peace and responding to security challenges in Plateau State. The Governor also reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to supporting Air Force operations, stressing that effective security requires close coordination between federal and state authorities.
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