The Nigerian Air Force destroyed a terrorist encampment in Guduf, nestled in the Mandara Mountains of the North-East, in a fresh offensive under Operation HADIN KAI.
The air strike targeted the base where armed groups had been operating, marking another move in the military's sustained campaign against insurgency in the region. The operation, part of the broader counter-terrorism push, comes as the military continues to intensify pressure on militant cells across the North-East.
Guduf sits in a mountainous terrain that has long served as a hideout for terrorist groups. The location's remoteness and difficult topography have made it a strategic position for armed groups seeking to evade military pursuit. The NAF's ability to strike at such targets demonstrates the air force's growing capacity to track and neutralise threats in challenging terrain.
Operation HADIN KAI, the military's flagship counter-insurgency operation, has been ongoing for years across the North-East. The operation combines air strikes, ground operations, and intelligence gathering to degrade terrorist capabilities and protect civilians. The strike in Guduf adds to a string of recent operations targeting terrorist strongholds across Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states.
The military has not yet released details on the scale of casualties or the amount of equipment destroyed in the strike. However, successful operations of this nature typically result in significant disruption to terrorist command structures and supply lines.
The North-East remains the epicentre of Nigeria's security crisis, with multiple armed groups ranging from Boko Haram factions to bandits operating across the region. Civilians continue to bear the brunt of the violence, with tens of thousands displaced and ongoing humanitarian needs. The military's intensified air operations reflect efforts to shift momentum against the insurgents.
The NAF will continue operations against identified terrorist positions across the operational theatres in coming weeks.
