GOMBI, ADAMAWA STATE
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents reportedly attacked Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State at about 9:00 a.m. 18-october-2026, with the incident beginning around Tashar Marghi within Gombi town.
According to preliminary accounts, Nigerian Army personnel responded to the attack and exchanged gunfire with the suspected insurgents. However, the situation reportedly escalated after the soldiers’ armoured vehicle ran out of ammunition.
One soldier driving the vehicle reportedly attempted to flee but was captured and killed by the attackers. Reinforcement was said to have been delayed, while local hunters later intervened, forcing the suspected insurgents to retreat.
The attack reportedly spread towards the car wash area near the Sarkin Baka Palace, prompting many residents to flee their homes in search of safety. Some residents reportedly remained behind to observe the unfolding situation.
As of this morning, normalcy was reportedly returning to their houses.
