The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) has reinforced security operations in Benue, Nasarawa, and Taraba states by deploying additional aircraft under Operation Whirl Stroke.
The airpower deployment aims to combat insecurity and insurgency in the Middle Belt region, where communities have faced repeated attacks. At a security meeting in Makurdi, top military officials emphasized improved operational strategies to target armed groups and protect civilians.
Public reactions to the deployment have been mixed, with some Nigerians calling for the establishment of forest police to enhance security and control insurgents. Others expressed concerns about potential miscalculations in military operations, citing past incidents where airstrikes mistakenly affected civilians.
The latest military reinforcement comes after a series of violent incidents in the region, prompting demands for swift and effective action against armed groups threatening peace.
