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The Joint Task Force of the military in the North-East region has banned the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), popularly known as drones in the region.
A signal sent by Air Component Commander, Air Commodore U.U. Idris, said the use of drones without permission poses threats in the Borno, Yobe and Adamawa (BAY) states.
“The proliferation of drones for domestic and commercial purposes has led to serious security concerns. These concerns mainly stem from their possible use by non-state actors and criminal elements for subversive and offensive activities,” the signal seen by Daily Trust, read.
“More disturbing is that government agencies and private individuals operate these drones without due regard to the extant regulations on their operations.”
According to the statement, non-state actors have perfected the use of drones against military targets and critical infrastructures.
“Also, the non-state actors have perfected the use of drones against military targets and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) as witnessed in other climes.”
“Recently, there have been reports of drone sightings and unauthorised drone operations in the Theatre.”
“On 7 January 2025 for instance, a passenger onboard an NGO flight from Maiduguri to Monguno was intercepted with a drone during a search at the helipad.”
It was noted that the drone was confiscated with investigation ongoing.
“The drone was confiscated, and an investigation is ongoing. These incidents among others revealed trends by individuals to operate drones without due course to safety and security with detrimental consequences.”
“The Air Component OPERATION HADIN KAI (AC OPHK) is saddled with the responsibility of monitoring and regulating aerial platform operations including aircraft and drones in the North East Theatre.”
“This is aimed at deconfiicting the airspace to ensure safety and security for all operators in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa airspace.”
“Considering this, it is pertinent to reiterate the ban on drone operations in the North East Theatre as directed by the Appropriate Superior Authority.”
The military noted that breaches of this restriction would be viewed very seriously.
“It is noteworthy to state that breaches of this restriction no matter how insignificant would be viewed very seriously.”
“In view of the aforementioned, you are please requested to strictly comply with the regulation on the ban on drone operation in the North East Theatre comprising Borno, Yobe and Adamawa airspace in the interest of safety and security,” the statement read.
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