Boko Haram’s 3rd Attack in 6 Days Leaves 14 Dead, Scores Injured in Adamawa State

Daji Sani in Yola

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents launched a deadly attack on communities in Hong Local Government Area (LGA) of Adamawa State, leaving the villages of Mubang and Zah in ruins.

The attack, which occurred on yesterday’s evening, claimed the lives of at least 14 people, with many injured and scores displaced amid widespread destruction.

A local, Mr. Abalis Jawaja, described the attack as a “mayhem” that targeted vulnerable civilians, including women, youths, and elderly men.

“Suspected Boko Haram members rained terror on Mubang village, killing indiscriminately,” he said.

Mubang, located about eight kilometers from Garaha, a major town in Hong LGA and the neighboring Zah community bore the brunt of the coordinated raid.

Attackers set fire to numerous homes, rendering families homeless, while looting food items and other valuables.

Jawaja noted that residents ventured into nearby bushes in search of bodies of those who fled during the chaos but did not survive.

“Over 14 persons are feared killed so far, and the toll could rise as searches continue,” he added.

The incident marked the third such strike in the area within six days, underscoring the persistent threat from Boko Haram and affiliated groups like the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in this border region.

Hong LGA, situated in northern Adamawa and adjacent to Borno State’s notorious Sambisa Forest, a longtime hideout for jihadist factions, has endured over a decade of intermittent attacks by insurgents, bandits, and terrorist elements.

Earlier incidents during the Christmas period included twin assaults on nearby communities, such as Mayo Ladde and Garaha districts, where at least two soldiers and several civilians were killed, according to reports from security sources and local media.

Troops from Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with police and Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) members, have been deployed to the area, with intensified patrols aimed at repelling further incursions.

However, residents have expressed frustration over the lack of permanent security presence, allowing militants to strike and retreat with relative ease.

The Adamawa State Police Command has acknowledged the recent wave of violence but stated that situations in affected communities were being brought under control, with ongoing assessments.