The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) deployed airwomen and female air officers, known as Women of War in anti-Boko Haram operations in the North-east.
According to Chief of Air Staff, Sadique Abubakar, the women of war are actively involved in the on-going counter-insurgency operation with Special Forces against Boko Haram terrorists and other criminal elements.
The Air Force Chief noted that they are called Women of War as they are well trained to engage in combat and combat support operations for peace, security and national development.
The female military women like their male counterparts, help in neutralising Boko Haram insurgents during air strike missions, while also providing tactical supports for the ground troops.
He praised the airwomen saying some of the female officers are regular combatants who have completed specialised training at home and abroad. Some of them regularly fly Beechcraft, a special fighter plane used for gathering intelligence, carrying out surveillance and reconnaissance.
