Army repels terrorist attacks, kills 16 in Adamawa

The Nigerian Army's Joint Task Force (North East) conducted coordinated operations in Adamawa State, resulting in the neutralisation of 16 terrorists and the recovery of weaponry. The operations, carried out between September 30 and October 1, 2026, targeted the Boima area in Gombi Local Government and other locations within Sector 4 Area of Operations.

In Boima, a terrorist enclave was ambushed, leading to the neutralisation of 16 terrorists and the recovery of various arms and ammunition. A precision air strike was also conducted by the Air Component after detecting a group of terrorists with motorcycles. Meanwhile, the troops also repelled coordinated attacks on military positions at 226 Battalion in Garkida and 232 Battalion in Garaha, resulting in three soldiers' deaths.

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