Troops of the Nigerian military’s Joint Task Force, North East, Operation Hadin Kai, have repelled an attack on a military base in Adamawa State, reportedly killing six suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists and recovering weapons, ammunition and other combat equipment.
The attack targeted Forward Operating Base (FOB) Garaha in Hong Local Government Area, highlighting the continuing security challenges facing military formations in Nigeria’s North-East, where troops are conducting operations against insurgent groups.
Key Highlights
- Six terrorists killed: The military said six suspected insurgents were killed during the attack on FOB Garaha in Adamawa State.
- Military base defended: Troops reportedly repelled the assault and forced the attackers to retreat.
- Weapons recovered: Recovered items included six AK-47 rifles, one PKT machine gun and ammunition.
- Additional equipment seized: Troops also recovered magazines, a mortar bomb, a mobile phone and other items.
- Soldiers wounded: The military confirmed that some personnel sustained injuries and were receiving medical attention.
- Security operations intensified: Troops have continued searching the surrounding area to prevent further attacks and recover additional items.
Troops Repel Attack on FOB Garaha in Adamawa
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer at the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation Hadin Kai, the attackers launched their assault at approximately 9:07 p.m.
The suspected insurgents reportedly advanced on foot from the LAR axis in what the military described as an apparent attempt to overrun the military position.
However, troops of Sector 4, Joint Task Force, North East, responded with coordinated firepower, forcing the attackers to retreat after the confrontation.
A subsequent search of the area led to the discovery of six bodies believed to be those of the insurgents killed during the encounter.
The military said troops continued searching the surrounding areas for additional weapons and other materials of operational importance.
Weapons and Ammunition Recovered in Adamawa
The military reported recovering a cache of weapons, ammunition and other equipment following the failed attack on the military base.
The items recovered included:
- One PKT machine gun.
- Three ammunition belts containing 67 rounds.
- Six AK-47 rifles.
- Eleven AK-47 magazines.
- 157 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition.
- 120 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
- One 60mm mortar bomb.
Other recovered items included an Infinix Android phone, a Canon portable video recorder, three camelback water bags, one magazine carrier and assorted clothing.
The military did not disclose whether the recovered electronic devices or other materials had yielded intelligence that could assist ongoing counterinsurgency operations.
Soldiers Wounded During Boko Haram, ISWAP Attack
Despite repelling the assault, the military acknowledged that some personnel sustained casualties during the confrontation.
According to the statement, the wounded troops were receiving medical attention, while arrangements for their evacuation were ongoing.
The military did not provide the number of personnel affected or disclose the extent of their injuries.
The incident highlights the risks faced by soldiers deployed to forward operating bases in the North-East, where insurgent groups continue to threaten military positions and vulnerable communities.
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Operation Hadin Kai Intensifies Security Operations
Following the attack, troops reportedly maintained heightened vigilance and intensified searches around the area to prevent further assaults and recover any additional items of operational significance.
The Theatre Command said Operation Hadin Kai remained committed to intelligence-driven operations aimed at restricting terrorist movements, protecting vulnerable communities and weakening insurgent capabilities across the region, in line with the broader mandate of the Nigerian Army in the North-East.
It added that the military would continue efforts to consolidate security gains and support the restoration of peace and stability in the North-East.
The defence of FOB Garaha prevented the attackers from overrunning the position, according to the military account. However, the injuries sustained by personnel underscore the continuing human cost of counterinsurgency operations.
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