Suspected members of Boko Haram have overrun a military base in Garaha district, killing three soldiers and a civilian.
The attack occurred late Saturday night around 11:00 p.m. in Garaha district of Adamawa State. According to local sources, the insurgents stormed the community from multiple directions, firing sporadically before overpowering troops stationed at the military camp.
Residents described the assault as highly coordinated. In addition to seizing the base, the attackers reportedly set a primary school ablaze during the raid.
An eyewitness, Isaiah Yerima, said the soldiers attempted to repel the attackers but were taken by surprise. He explained that the insurgents ambushed the troops from the rear through the Lar axis, leading to the deaths of three personnel. A woman trying to escape the violence was struck and killed by a stray bullet.
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Yerima added that the camp was completely destroyed, with only a nearby Living Faith Church building left standing. Soldiers reportedly lost their equipment, food supplies, clothing, and other personal belongings in the fire.
Sources also claimed the attackers looted weapons and made away with an armoured vehicle before torching the facility.
Confirming the incident, the chairman of Hong Local Government Area, Usman Inuwa, urged both federal and state authorities to strengthen security measures to restore lasting peace in the area.
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