The Nigerian Army has released a statement following the killing of troops in Aba, commercial city of Abia State on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
Daily9jaInfo reports that gunmen yesterday attacked soldiers at a checkpoint in Obikabia junction, Obingwa, Abia State.
The attackers killed five of the soldiers who were deployed to enforce peace in the area following the yesterday’s Biafra Fallen Heroes Remembrance Day.
In a statement Major General EDWARD BUBA, Director Defence Media Operations, the military vowed to be fierce in its response and will stop at nothing in fishing out those behind the attack.
“Troops of OP UDO KA deployed at Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Areas adjourning Aba metropolis in Abia State were attacked and sadly killed by terrorist of IPOB/ ESN. The troops deployed to enforce peace in the area and protect the citizens were massed attacked by the terrorist. The terrorist in 3 tinted Prado Toyota SUVs and others from builtup areas surrounding the checkpoint, sprang a surprise attack on the checkpoint.
“The attack sadly took the lifes of 5 personnel of the armed forces killed in action. The armed forces mourns the death of these troops as each and every soldier lost in battle is a terrible loss. Meanwhile, investigation are ongoing concerning the attack.
“Overall, it must be reinterated that the lifeline of the terrorist is the people and this situation is no exemption. Winning the war without the support of the people is close to impossible. The IPOB capitalised on this to perpetrate attacks on the troops. The situation leaves more to be desired.
“Accordingly, it is absolutely imperative that the military retaliate against this dastardly act against troops. The military would be fierce in its response. We would bring overwhelming military pressure on the group to ensure their total defeat.
