Deadly Attack Hits Adamawa Community by Suspected Boko Haram
Adamawa, Nigeria — Suspected Boko Haram terrorists launched an attack on Mayo Ladde, a community in the Garage District of Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa State, on Christmas Day, security officials confirmed.
The village, which borders Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State and the Sambisa Forest, is known to be vulnerable to extremist incursions. Witnesses said the gunmen stormed the community, taking security personnel by surprise.
According to Mr. Usman Waaganda, Chairman of Hong Local Government, troops from Operation Hadin Kai, working with other security agencies, successfully repelled the attackers.
The Adamawa State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, confirmed the incident but said the situation has since calmed down and no casualties have been reported.
Residents described a tense atmosphere as villagers temporarily fled their homes during the attack. Security forces have increased patrols in the area to prevent further incidents.
Adamawa State, like other parts of northeastern Nigeria, has faced repeated attacks from Boko Haram and its splinter groups over the past decade. The insurgents have caused significant disruption to communities, killing and displacing thousands.
Operation Hadin Kai continues to conduct patrols and coordinated missions to secure vulnerable areas along the Adamawa–Borno border. Security officials stressed that protecting residents and restoring peace remains their priority
