The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, is expecting delivery of 50 brand-new aircraft.
The planes, to be delivered within the next two years, are to be stationed in NAF formations across the country, including in Adamawa State.
The new planes are meant to help contain insecurity in the northeast region and the rest of Nigeria.
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshall Hassan Bala, speaking on Friday during a courtesy call on Governor Ahmadu Fintiri as part of his visit to Adamawa State to tour operational units of the Nigerian Air Force, told the governor that the skies over the state would be roaring with state-of-the-art fighter jets soon.
He said although Adamawa State is still batting with some security challenges such as kidnapping, armed robbery, the menace of Shilla Boys, and so on, NAF is committed to its role in stemming the trend.
Speaking, Governor Fintiri said the Nigerian Air Force had been collaborating with the state government and carrying out its mandate to keep the state and country safe from security challenges.
He reiterated his administration’s resolve to continue to support and cooperate with security agencies.
Governor Fintiri called for urgent action on the reconstruction of the Forward Operating Base, FOB, in Gombi and Madagali local government areas so that the projects could be completed in good time.