In a show of unity and renewed commitment to strengthening security collaboration in the fight against banditry and other criminal activities, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) held its 2025 Annual 10-kilometer walk/jog exercise on Saturday in Gusau, Zamfara State.
The Nigerian Air Force Quick Response Group Base exercise presented a united front among security forces working to bring back peace and stability in the state.
The commander of the 207 Quick Response Group, Group Captain Kehinde Akinyosade, Major General Oluyinka Soyele, and the Theatre Commander, Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji, joined other senior security officials for the walk.
Group Captain Akinyosade addressed the troops following the exercise and praised the hard work of the officers and personnel in charge of coordinating security operations. He also urged the troops to work together to build on the momentum that has been building up over the past few years.
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Air Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar, the chief of the Air Staff, continued to stress that the NAF must develop into a resilient force capable of meeting Nigeria’s evolving airpower requirements.
“This exercise reflects his commitment to keeping a well-trained, motivated, and combat-ready force in Zamfara State’s service to our country and the good people of Zamfara State.”
Speed and perseverance are the keys to our operations as a Quick Response Group. Therefore, this exercise is more than just a routine; it demonstrates our readiness, teamwork, and spirit of service. Beyond the distance traveled, it serves as a reminder of the unwavering resolve and strength that contribute to our field success.
Major General Oluyinka Soyele, the theater commander of Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Fansan Yamma, stated in his remarks that the 10-kilometer exercise serves as both a mental, emotional, and spiritual exercise for soldiers in order to prepare them for operational challenges.
General Soyele urged troops to always uphold the rules of engagement and respect the human rights of every person during operations, stating that “unity of purpose among personnel is essential to every successful mission.”
He urged residents to always provide useful and pertinent information to help the state’s security agencies with useful and relevant information that will help in eradicating criminal elements and noted that Zamfara State has recently experienced relative peace in comparison to earlier times.
Winners of the 10-kilometer walk/jog category were presented with prizes at the event’s conclusion.
Source: Channels TV
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