Troops Repel ISWAP Attack on Adamawa Military Base, Kill Six Suspects
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack on the Forward Operating Base in Garaha, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The military said suspected ISWAP and Boko Haram fighters approached the base on foot from the Lar axis at about 9:07 p.m. on October 12. Troops responded with a counter-offensive, forcing the attackers to retreat. Six suspected insurgents were reportedly killed. Troops recovered a PKT machine gun, six AK-47 rifles, ammunition, a mortar bomb, communication devices and other equipment. Five soldiers were injured during the encounter and are receiving medical attention. Security forces said operations in the surrounding area are continuing to prevent further attacks.
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