In a failed assault on their Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Garaha, Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Nigerian forces of Operation Hadin Kai successfully neutralised multiple individuals believed to be affiliated with Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).
Expert in counter-insurgency and security in the Lake Chad region Zagazola Makama revealed this in a post on X.
Terrorists, according to Makama’s citing of security sources, stormed the military installation at approximately 9:07 p.m. on October 12, 2026, with an undetermined number of combatants advancing on foot from the Lar axis.
In response to the onslaught, the soldiers moved quickly to mount a counteroffensive, which was effective in driving the insurgents back.
At the scene of the encounter, four terrorist corpses were later found, and exploitation activities were ongoing to determine the entire amount of the insurgents’ deaths.
Unfortunately, five soldiers were hurt while fighting.
One PKT machine gun, six AK-47 rifles, eleven AK-47 magazines, three PKT belts with 67 rounds, 157 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, and 120 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition were among the items found on the terrorists who were escaping.
Along with the weapon, the soldiers retrieved a Canon PVR, three camelback hydration bags, a magazine carrier, a variety of garments, and a 60mm mortar shell.
As they continue to encounter opposition from troops protecting military locations in the Northeast, the insurgents suffered another blow with the unsuccessful attack.
Troops are still on high alert, according to military sources, and more investigation into the attack and the terrorists’ escape is underway.