# Insurgency in Adamawa State, Nigeria

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/insurgency-in-adamawa-state-nigeria
> Updated: 2026-08-28T07:09:39.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

In Adamawa State, suspected Boko Haram insurgents conducted a raid on the Gaya-Dlang community in the Hong Local Government Area. The attack resulted in the deaths of eight people, including one police inspector and seven civilians, and involved the abduction of two girls and the theft of foodstuffs.

Following this, security forces from Operation HADIN KAI and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) conducted a precision strike on a Boko Haram and ISWAP camp in the Kopre Mountain area of the same local government area. The operation, which took place in the early hours of August 27, 2026, involved a stealth insertion into rugged terrain.

During two separate engagements, security forces neutralized more than 21 terrorists, while several others escaped with gunshot wounds. The military dismantled the terrorist stronghold and destroyed logistics infrastructure, including motorcycles, bicycles, and fuel supplies. Recovered items included AK-47 rifles, magazines, and a significant quantity of 7.62mm special ammunition. The military stated the mission was part of ongoing efforts to locate and rescue victims abducted from the Mussa community in May and schoolchildren kidnapped from Lassa in June.

## Claims

- The operation aimed to rescue victims abducted from Mussa in May and Lassa schoolchildren abducted in June. (corroborated by 11 sources)
- Troops killed more than 21 terrorists during two separate encounters, while others escaped with gunshot wounds. (corroborated by 11 sources)
- The operation took place in the early hours of August 27, 2026. (corroborated by 11 sources)
- Troops dismantled a Boko Haram/ISWAP camp and destroyed its logistics infrastructure in the Kopre Mountain area. (corroborated by 11 sources)
- Troops recovered AK-47 rifles, magazines, and 7.62mm ammunition, and destroyed motorcycles, bicycles, and fuel containers. (corroborated by 11 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Adamawa: Troops neutralize 21 terrorists and destroy Boko Haram camp

Nigerian troops and an ONSA tactical team neutralized over 21 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and destroyed a camp in Adamawa State during a precision operation on August 27, 2026.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/borno-state-troops-arrest-suspected-iswap-operative

### 2026-08-18: Adamawa State: Eight killed in suspected Boko Haram raid

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents killed eight people, including a police inspector and seven civilians, during a raid on the Gaya community in Adamawa State, Nigeria.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/adamawa-state-eight-killed-in-suspected-boko-haram-raid

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