Troops of Operation Hadin Kai say they repelled an attack by Boko Haram, killing six insurgents in Garaha in the Hong council area of Adamawa.

In a statement on Tuesday, Mohammed Goni, the operation’s spokesman, said the troops also recovered weapons, a cache of arms, and other combat equipment.

“The terrorists, who advanced on foot from the LAR axis, launched the attack at approximately 9:07 p.m. in an attempt to overrun the military position.

“However, troops responded with superior firepower and tactical coordination, decisively repelling the assault and forcing the terrorists to retreat,” he said.

Mr Goni said 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 were recovered during the operation.

Other items recovered include one Infinix Android phone, one Canon portable video recorder, three camelback water bags, one magazine carrier and assorted clothing.

He said troops sustained casualties during the encounter, adding that the wounded soldiers were receiving medical attention while evacuation arrangements were ongoing.

He added that troops maintained heightened vigilance and continued to comb the surrounding area to prevent further attacks and recover additional items of operational significance.