The Nigerian military has foiled a suspected terrorist attack on Garaha community in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, killing six insurgents and recovering weapons and ammunition.
The operation was carried out by troops of Sector 4, Joint Task Force (North East), under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), following an assault by suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters on the Forward Operating Base in Garaha.
The Acting Military Information Officer at the headquarters of the Joint Task Force (North East), Captain Mohammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement obtained on Tuesday.
Goni said the terrorists advanced on foot from the LAR axis and launched a coordinated attack on the military base at about 9:07 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026, in an attempt to overrun the position.
He explained that the troops responded with superior firepower and effective coordination, forcing the attackers to retreat.
According to him, a search conducted after the confrontation led to the discovery of six dead insurgents.
The military also recovered a PKT machine gun with three ammunition belts containing 67 rounds, six AK-47 rifles, 11 magazines, 157 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, 120 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and a 60mm mortar bomb.
Goni added that injured personnel were receiving medical attention, while troops had intensified surveillance in nearby communities to prevent further attacks.
Garaha, the hometown of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, is among several communities in Hong Local Government Area that have experienced repeated attacks in recent months and years.