The Nigerian military has repelled what could have been another deadly attack on Garaha, one of several communities in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State that have come under repeated attacks.
Troops of Sector 4, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), who confronted the suspected terrorists, killed six of them and recovered arms and ammunition.
According to the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, the troops repelled a coordinated attack by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Garaha.
Goni disclosed in a statement obtained on Tuesday that the terrorists, who advanced on foot from the LAR axis, launched the attack at approximately 9:07 pm on Monday, October 12, 2026, in an attempt to overrun the military position.
“However, troops responded with superior firepower and tactical coordination, decisively repelling the assault and forcing the terrorists to retreat,” Goni stated.
He explained that a subsequent search of the area led to the discovery of six terrorist corpses, confirming the killing of six insurgents.
“Troops also recovered 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,” the information officer said.
He added that wounded personnel were receiving medical attention, assuring that troops had maintained heightened vigilance in the surrounding areas to prevent further attacks.
Garaha, the birthplace of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, is one of several communities in Hong LGA that have come under attack in recent months and years.
Six killed as military repels attack in frequently invaded Adamawa community