Consequently, a combination of
NAF fighter aircraft namely the F7 - Ni, Alpha Jet and L - 39 ZA aircraft was detailed to carry out air interdiction on the BHT gathering.
A statement by Group Captain Ayodele Famuyiwa, Director of Airforce Public Relations said «The additional platforms, comprising
fighter aircraft, helicopter gunship and surveillance
aircraft, are intended to enhance the capability of the
NAF to undertake offensive air operations and intelligence gathering in support of the surfaces forces.