Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled an attack by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a military base in Garaha, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, killing six insurgents and recovering arms and ammunition.
The terrorists reportedly advanced on foot from the LAR axis and attacked the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Garaha at about 9:07 p.m., in an attempt to overrun the military position.
However, the troops of Sector 4, Joint Task Force (North East), responded with superior firepower and tactical coordination, forcing the attackers to retreat.
A statement issued on Tuesday 13th, Ocotber, 2026 by the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, said subsequent exploitation of the area led to the discovery of six terrorist corpses.
The troops also recovered a 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 a 60mm mortar bomb.
Other items recovered included an Infinix Android phone, a Canon portable video recorder, three camelback water bags, a magazine carrier and assorted clothing.
The statement, however, disclosed that troops sustained casualties during the encounter, adding that the wounded personnel were receiving medical attention while evacuation arrangements were ongoing.
It said the troops had maintained heightened vigilance and continued operations in the surrounding area to prevent further attacks and recover additional items of operational significance.
According to the statement, the successful repulsion of the attack demonstrated the combat readiness, resilience and determination of the troops to defend their positions, frustrate terrorist offensives and degrade insurgent capabilities across the North-East.
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