Nigerian Army Foils ISWAP Assault on Adamawa Base, Six Terr*rists Killed

Operating under Operation HADIN KAI, Nigerian military personnel successfully repelled an attempted attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terr*rists on their Forward Operating Base (FOB) situated in Garaha, within the Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The engagement resulted in the elimination of several insurgents.

Captain Mohammed Goni, who serves as the Acting Military Information Officer for the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI in Maiduguri, issued a statement on October 13, 2026, confirming the incident. The statement detailed that the terr*rists initiated their assault on the military outpost around 9:07 p.m. on October 12, 2026, advancing on foot from the Lar axis with an unspecified number of fighters.

The troops mounted a swift and robust counter-offensive, which effectively forced the attackers to retreat. Following the encounter, four bodies of the insurgents were discovered at the site, with further exploitation operations underway to ascertain the total number of casualties suffered by the terr*rists. Regrettably, five soldiers sustained injuries during the fierce gun battle.

“Troops of Sector 4, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have successfully repelled a coordinated attack by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terr*rists on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Garaha in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, neutralising six terr*rists and recovering a substantial cache of arms, ammunition and other combat equipment,” the official statement read.

It further elaborated that the terr*rists, who approached on foot from the LAR axis, launched their offensive at approximately 9:07 pm, aiming to overrun the military position. However, the troops responded with superior firepower and well-coordinated tactics, decisively repelling the assault and compelling the terr*rists to withdraw. Subsequent searches of the area led to the discovery of six terr*rist corpses, confirming the neutralization of six insurgents.

The recovered items from the scene included one 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 one 60mm mortar bomb. Additionally, an Infinix Android phone, a Canon portable video recorder, three camelback water bags, one magazine carrier, and various clothing items were also retrieved.

While some troops were wounded in the engagement, they are currently receiving medical attention, and arrangements for necessary evacuation are in progress. The military has affirmed its heightened vigilance and continued exploitation of the surrounding areas to prevent any further attacks and recover additional items of operational significance. This successful defense highlights the combat readiness, resilience, and unwavering determination of Operation HADIN KAI troops to protect their positions, thwart terr*rist offensives, and progressively diminish insurgent capabilities across the North East. The Theatre Command remains committed to sustaining aggressive, intelligence-driven operations to deny terr*rists freedom of action, safeguard vulnerable communities, and consolidate ongoing efforts to restore lasting peace and security throughout the region.