Troops repel ISWAP assault on army base in Adamawa, neutralise six terrorists

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised a number of suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists throughout a failed assault on their Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Garaha, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Maiduguri, disclosed this in an announcement on 13 October 2026.

According to the assertion, the terrorists attacked the army base at about 9:07 p.m. on October 12, 2026, advancing on foot from the Lar axis in an assault involving an unconfirmed variety of fighters.

The troops swiftly responded to the assault and launched a counter-offensive that efficiently repelled the insurgents, forcing them to retreat.

Four terrorist corpses have been subsequently found on the scene of the encounter, whereas exploitation operations continued to find out the complete extent of the insurgents’ casualties.

However, 5 troopers sustained accidents through the engagement.

“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) terrorists on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Garaha in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, neutralising six terrorists and recovering a substantial cache of arms, ammunition and other combat equipment,” the assertion learn.

“The terrorists, who advanced on foot from the LAR axis, launched the attack at approximately 9:07 pm in an attempt to overrun the military position. However, troops responded with superior firepower and tactical coordination, decisively repelling the assault and forcing the terrorists to retreat.

“Subsequent exploitation of the world led to the invention of six terrorist corpses, confirming the neutralisation of six insurgents.

“Troops also recovered 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.

“Other objects recovered embrace one Infinix Android telephone, one Canon transportable video recorder, three camelback water luggage, one journal provider and various clothes.

“Although troops sustained casualties during the encounter, wounded personnel are receiving medical attention, while necessary evacuation arrangements are ongoing.

“Troops have maintained heightened vigilance and sustained exploitation of the encompassing space to forestall additional assaults and get better extra objects of operational significance.

“The successful repulsion of the attack underscores the combat readiness, resilience and determination of Operation HADIN KAI troops to defend their positions, frustrate terrorist offensives and progressively degrade insurgent capabilities across the North East.

“The Theatre Command stays resolute in sustaining aggressive, intelligence-driven operations to disclaim terrorists freedom of motion, shield susceptible communities and consolidate ongoing efforts to revive lasting peace and safety throughout the area.