Troops of the Nigerian military have killed six suspected terrorists while repelling an attack on a military base in Garaha community, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
The attack occurred at about 9:07 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026, when suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters reportedly advanced on the military’s Forward Operating Base in Garaha from the LAR axis.
According to the military, troops of Sector 4, Joint Task Force (North East), under Operation HADIN KAI, responded with superior firepower and tactical coordination, forcing the attackers to retreat.
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A subsequent search of the area reportedly led to the recovery of six terrorist bodies, alongside a cache of weapons and ammunition, including six AK-47 rifles, a PKT machine gun, magazines, ammunition belts and a 60mm mortar bomb.
The military also disclosed that some personnel sustained injuries and were receiving medical attention. Troops have reportedly heightened security and maintained vigilance in surrounding communities to prevent further attacks.
Garaha, the birthplace of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, is among several communities in Hong LGA that have experienced repeated attacks in recent months and years.
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