The Nigerian Air Force plans to expand its platform in the North East in a bid to improve aerial bombardment and speed up the counter-terrorism operations.

This was made known by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal SADIQ ABUBAKAR during a visit to military formations and traditional institutions in Borno State.
Air Marshal ABUBAKAR said the Nigerian Air Force was exploring the possibility of expanding the Air Force group in the North-East to ensure the total restoration of peace within the shortest time possible.The Air Force chief explained that with the planned expansion, more personnel would be deployed and more platforms created to widen operations of the Nigerian Air Force.