The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has carried out a coordinated air strike on terrorist positions in Guduf, located in the Mandara Mountains, as part of ongoing counter-terrorism operations under Operation HADIN KAI.
The Mandara Mountains, which stretch along Nigeria’s northeastern border with Cameroon, lie within parts of Adamawa and Borno States and have long been identified as a difficult terrain used by insurgent groups.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, said the operation was conducted on April 27, 2026, following credible intelligence and confirmatory Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) reports.
According to him, NAF air assets “executed a coordinated operation that identified multiple terrorist structures and logistics hubs actively supporting insurgent activities within the area.”
He added that the mission was carried out with precision and strict adherence to established rules of engagement.
“The Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI deployed precision targeting to engage and neutralise hostile elements and their infrastructure, while ensuring due regard for the protection of civilians and the surrounding environment,” Ejodame stated.
The Air Force further disclosed that the strike destroyed key terrorist structures and logistics bases in the enclave, describing the location as a known hideout within the Mandara Mountains. It said the operation significantly degraded the operational capacity of the affected insurgent network.
The statement noted that the latest air raid forms part of sustained efforts to deny terrorist groups freedom of action and disrupt their command and logistics chains in the North-East.
“The Nigerian Air Force remains committed to supporting ongoing security operations aimed at safeguarding national security and restoring lasting peace to affected regions,” the statement added.
Operation HADIN KAI continues to serve as the military’s primary counter-insurgency campaign in the North-East, combining air and ground offensives against terrorist groups operating in the region.