Boko Haram terrorists stormed Zah and Mubang villages in Hong Local Government Area on the evening of December 29, 2025, killing 14 residents and injuring two others.
The terrorists arrived around 6:16 p.m., unleashing gunfire on elders and youths while setting homes, shops, and food stores ablaze.
Survivors fled into the surrounding bush in panic as flames consumed their communities.
Residents reported the assault to Sahara Reporters, describing scenes of widespread destruction and grief in the Yadul area of Garaha District.
The raid marks the latest in a series of violent incursions that have terrorized rural Adamawa throughout the Christmas season.
Earlier attacks hit nearby districts, forcing families to abandon homes and deepening fear among vulnerable populations.
Hong LGA Chairman Hon. Inuwa Usman Wa’aganda confirmed assaults on multiple villages, including Zah, Mubang, and Kijing.
While most sources report eight bodies recovered and four people missing, local eyewitness accounts cited by Sahara Reporters indicate a higher toll of at least 14 dead.
Security forces arrived after the terrorists withdrew, but the delay allowed extensive damage.
The Adamawa State Police Command has not issued an official statement, citing the terrorism-related nature of the incident.
This attack highlights the persistent threat Boko Haram poses in Nigeria’s northeast, where the group continues to target civilians despite military operations.
Communities in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states endure repeated violence that destroys livelihoods, displaces families, and fuels a long-running humanitarian crisis.
As grief grips Zah and Mubang, residents demand stronger protection to prevent future raids during this already difficult period.
