The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has advised residents of Maiduguri not to panic over night flights in the city. Squadron Leader, R. E Obi-Obasi of the 105 Composite Group, gave the advice yesterday in a statement in Maiduguri.

He explained that the nights flights are “routine flying training exercises to secure the metropolis and environs” from Boko Haram insurgency in Borno State.

Obi-Obasi stressed that the explanation became necessary, following the fear expressed by the residents over the flights.
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He urged the people to feel protected and not to panic whenever they hear the sound of the aircraft at night.