By Our Reporter
The Nigerian Air Force has intensified its offensive against terrorist groups in the North-East with coordinated air strikes targeting strongholds in the Southern Tumbuns and Mandara Mountains.
The air operations, conducted on May 19, 2026, were carried out by the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI at Bukar Meram in the Southern Tumbuns and Chikide in the Mandara Mountains.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the strikes followed credible intelligence and confirmatory Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions.
The NAF said the operation led to the destruction of terrorist logistics hubs, structures, and assembly points concealed within the enclaves.
Several terrorists were also reportedly neutralised during the strikes, while planned attacks by the insurgents were disrupted.
Speaking on the operation, the Chief of the Air Staff, Sunday Kelvin Aneke, reaffirmed the Air Force’s commitment to sustaining coordinated joint military operations aimed at eliminating terrorism and restoring peace across the country.
Aneke stated that the NAF would continue intelligence-driven air offensives targeting terrorist hideouts, logistics networks, and operational bases wherever they are located.
He added that the operations were being conducted in collaboration with other security agencies and allied partners as part of ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in the region.
