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Nigerian Army Vows Total Defeat Of IPOB/ESN After Death Of 5 Soldiers
The Nigerian army has broken silence on the massacre of its personnel posted to the Aba, Abia state, on Biafra Day.
The Nigerian army spoke in a statement signed by Major General Edward Buba, Director Defence Media Operations, in Abuja on Friday.
The statement read, “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 terrorists of IPOB/ ESN. “
According to the statement, the troops who were deployed to enforce peace in the area and protect the citizens were “mass attacked by the terrorists. The terrorists in 3 tinted Prado Toyota SUVs and others from built-up areas surrounding the checkpoint, sprang a surprise attack on the checkpoint.
“The attack sadly took the lives of 5 personnel of the armed forces killed in action.”
The army confirmed that investigations are ongoing. “The armed forces mourn the death of these troops as each and every soldier lost in battle is a terrible loss. Meanwhile, investigations are ongoing concerning the attack.”
Overall, the army reiterated 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.”
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