Nigeria, Feb. 2 -- Air Vice Marshal Ekwueme gave the assurance on Friday, January 30, 2026, during an operational visit to the Theatre Headquarters of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, at Maimalari Military Cantonment, Maiduguri. He was received by the Theatre Commander, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar.

Commending the troops for their resilience, discipline, selflessness and courage, the AOC TAC pledged the deployment of additional air platforms to address operational challenges and consolidate gains recorded in the theatre.

He expressed optimism that the enhanced air support would accelerate the restoration of peace and normalcy across the North East.

In his response, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar welcomed...