By Nkechi Eze
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have recorded operational gains in Adamawa State after repelling a terrorist attack on a military base in Hong Local Government Area, neutralising six insurgents and recovering arms, ammunition and other combat equipment.
According to an official statement signed by Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, the attack targeted Forward Operating Base (FOB) Garaha at approximately 9:07 p.m.
The statement said the terrorists, identified as Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, advanced on foot from the LAR axis in an attempt to overrun the military position.
However, troops responded with superior firepower and tactical coordination, forcing the attackers to retreat.
A subsequent exploitation of the area led to the discovery of six terrorist corpses, confirming the neutralisation of six insurgents.
The military said the operation also yielded a cache of weapons and ammunition, including 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 items recovered included an Infinix Android phone, a Canon portable video recorder, three camelback water bags, a magazine carrier and assorted clothing.
The statement disclosed that troops sustained casualties during the encounter, adding that wounded personnel were receiving medical attention while evacuation arrangements were ongoing.
It added that troops had maintained heightened vigilance and continued exploitation of the surrounding area to prevent further attacks and recover additional items of operational significance.
The Theatre Command reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining aggressive, intelligence-driven operations to deny terrorists freedom of action, protect vulnerable communities and degrade insurgent capabilities across the North-East.
It also said the military remained focused on consolidating ongoing operations to restore lasting peace and security across the region.
