A suspected bomb explosion has left six people with injuries in a remote village in Adamawa State, with local authorities pointing fingers at the Boko Haram terrorist group.
Attack Details and Official Confirmation
The incident occurred in Mubang village, located within the Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Confirming the attack, the Chairman of Hong LGA, Usman Inuwa, stated that the blast happened on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Inuwa revealed that the assault is believed to be the work of Boko Haram insurgents. This marks the second time this month that the terrorist group has targeted the same community, following a previous attack earlier in January that claimed the lives of 14 residents.
"Nobody was killed this time, but six people sustained injuries and are now receiving treatment at the hospital," the local government chairman reported.
Geographic Vulnerability and Security Challenges
Chairman Inuwa explained the persistent security threat facing the area. The villages are situated in close proximity to the notorious Sambisa Forest, with vast, unpopulated spaces in between. This geography creates ungoverned spaces that Boko Haram militants exploit to launch attacks on innocent civilians.
He noted that a joint security team comprising military personnel and local vigilantes regularly patrols the zone and has successfully repelled previous incursions. "Last December alone, Boko Haram made three unsuccessful attempts to attack the villages, but this time, unfortunately, they succeeded," Inuwa lamented.
Call for Enhanced Federal Military Response
In the wake of the latest violence, the local government chairman issued a strong appeal for more robust federal intervention to protect the vulnerable communities. He argued that current measures are insufficient to deter the determined terrorists.
"Unless the Air Force is deployed to carry out strikes in Boko Haram-occupied areas, and the Army is stationed nearby, these attacks will continue," Inuwa warned. His statement underscores a growing demand for a permanent and overwhelming security presence to deny terrorists freedom of movement in the region bordering the Sambisa Forest.
