Nigerian soldiers took a break from the insurgency war to celebrate the religious festival by Muslims.
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar was back again in the Northeast yesterday for routine visit to the operational area. His visit this time around coincided with Eid-el-Fitr celebration which afforded him the opportunity to feast with troops in Maiduguri and Yola.
Instead of staying back at home like any other person to enjoy Eid celebration with his immediate family, Air Marshal Abubakar chose to spend the day with his bigger family – the Air Force family. The CAS, by this demonstration of commitment, has shown once again that he is both an inspirational leader and a devout Muslim.
As usual, Air Marshal Abubakar did not miss the opportunity of the Eid-El-Fitr celebration to appreciate the troops for their selflessness and sacrifices. Conveying warm greetings from the Commander-in-Chief, President Muhammadu Buhari CFR, the CAS urged the troops not to be complacent even as he expressed the belief that the fight against insurgency is at its tail end.
Air Mshl Abubakar reiterated the commitment of the current NAF administration to continue to provide the necessary training, adequate equipment as well as boosts the welfare of personnel and their dependants.
Troops celebrated the Salah midway between brief stay on ground to enjoy the day and getting airborne as fighter jets were scrambled intermittently to undertake strike missions.
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