Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Gaya community in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, killing a police inspector and seven civilians. The attack occurred on Monday night, August 17, 2026.
Attack Details and Casualties
The Chairman of Hong Local Government Area, Aliyu Sa’ad, confirmed the attack to Punch on Tuesday. Sa’ad said the attackers invaded the community at night, set two houses ablaze, and killed eight people.
“The attackers came on the night of Monday and launched a bloody attack on two houses, burnt the houses and killed one police officer and seven civilians during the attack,” he said.
Security Response and Deployment
He disclosed that the military, police, hunters, and other security agencies had been deployed to the area to search for the attackers. The spokesperson for the Adamawa State Police Command, Suleiman Nguroje, also confirmed the attack.
“The report we received from the area is that on Monday night, dead bodies of five people were recovered, four civilians and an inspector of police, after the attackers left. We are still waiting for an update, since troops have been deployed with all the security agencies, including vigilante and hunters, to hunt for the attackers,” the PPRO said.
Ongoing Investigation and Updates
The police spokesperson said the command would provide further details as more information became available. “If there is any new development concerning the attack, I will surely contact you for a detailed briefing.”
The attack underscores ongoing security challenges in the region, with authorities intensifying efforts to track down the perpetrators and prevent further incidents.
