Troops Kill Six Suspected Boko Haram, ISWAP Terrorists in Adamawa
The military repelled an attack on a forward operating base in Hong Local Government Area, recovering rifles, ammunition and other combat equipment. Some soldiers sustained injuries during the encounter.
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed six suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists after repelling an attack on a military base in Adamawa State.
The attack targeted the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Garaha, Hong Local Government Area, at about 9:07 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026.
The Acting Military Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni, disclosed the development in a statement on Tuesday.
Troops repel attack on military base
According to Goni, the suspected insurgents advanced on foot from the Lar axis and attempted to overrun the military position.
He said troops of Sector 4, Joint Task Force (North East), responded with coordinated firepower, forcing the attackers to retreat.
A subsequent search of the surrounding area led to the discovery of six bodies believed to be those of the insurgents, confirming the number killed during the encounter, the military said.
Weapons, ammunition recovered
The military said troops recovered a cache of weapons, ammunition and other equipment following the operation.
Items recovered included one PKT machine gun with three ammunition belts containing 67 rounds, six AK-47 rifles, 11 AK-47 magazines, 157 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, 120 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and one 60mm mortar bomb.
Other recovered items included an Infinix Android phone, a Canon portable video recorder, three camelback water bags, a magazine carrier and assorted clothing.
The military added that some personnel sustained casualties during the engagement. The wounded soldiers were receiving medical attention, while arrangements were being made for their evacuation.
Military sustains security operations
Goni said troops had maintained heightened vigilance and continued operations in surrounding areas to prevent further attacks and recover additional items of operational significance.
He described the successful repulsion of the assault as evidence of the troops’ readiness to defend military positions and counter insurgent offensives in the North-East.
The Theatre Command reaffirmed its commitment to intelligence-driven operations aimed at restricting terrorist movements, protecting vulnerable communities and weakening insurgent networks across the region.
Garaha, located in the mountainous part of Hong Local Government Area, has experienced previous attacks by insurgents. The latest incident comes less than two weeks after another attack on the community on October 1.
