Tension as Boko Haram Attacks 3 Villages, Kills 8 in Adamawa
- Suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked three villages in Hong Local Government Area (LGA) of Adamawa state
- The terrorists killed eight people, with many villagers declared missing after the attacks
- The Chairman of Hong Local Government Area, Hon. Inuwa Usman Wa’aganda, shared more details about the deadly attacks
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Hong, Adamawa state - Suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked three villages and killed eight people in Hong Local Government Area (LGA) of Adamawa State.
The deadly attack occurred on Monday night, December 29, 2025, in the northeast state.
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As reported by Daily Trust, local sources said the bodies of eight residents were recovered, while four other persons remain missing.
A source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the terrorists targeted Zah, Kijing, and Mubang villages.
The source added that the incident has heightened insecurity in the area during the Christmas season.
“Many people believe the number of those killed may be higher than eight, but several houses were destroyed during the Monday night assault.
“Many residents were also forced to flee their homes for safety.”
The chairman of Hong Local Government Area, Hon. Inuwa Usman Wa’aganda, who confirmed the Boko Haram attacks on the three communities, said:
“It is true. Boko Haram attacked Mubang, Zah, and Kijing villages in Hong. For now, eight corpses have been recovered from the three villages, and four persons are still missing.”
It was reported that the terrorists had earlier attacked nearby Mayo Ladde and Garaha districts.
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Recall that militant groups across Nigeria and Africa have continued to pose serious threats to regional stability.
The United States identified several organisations of particular concern, citing their violent campaigns and links to global jihadist networks.
From Boko Haram in Nigeria to ISIS affiliates in Libya and Mozambique, these groups have remained active and dangerous.
Source: UGC
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Legit.ng also reported that troops of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation HADIN KAI decisively dealt with Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists.
The soldiers killed scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during a well-executed ambush in Sojiri and Kayamla communities, Borno State.
The Nigerian Army narrated how the troops disrupted a major Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist logistics movement before killing the fighters.
Source: Legit.ng
