Nigerian Army threatens fierce response to killing of 5 soldiers in Abia

The Nigerian Army has threatened fierce response to the killing of five soldiers by IPOB on Biafra National Heroes Day in Abia State.

The Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, in a statement @HQNigerianArmy

“ATTACK ON TROOPS OF OPERATION UDO KA AT CHECKPOINT IN ABIA STATE ON 30 MAY 2024”, decried that 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.

He lamented that the troops deployed to enforce peace in the area and protect the citizens were massed attacked by the terrorist.

Major General Edward Buba narrated that the terrorist in 3 tinted Prado Toyota SUVs and others from built up areas surrounding the checkpoint, sprang a surprise attack on the checkpoint.

According to Major General Edward Buba, the attack sadly took the lifes of five personnel of the armed forces killed in action.

“The armed forces mourn the death of these troops as each and every soldier lost in battle is a terrible loss.

“Meanwhile, investigation are ongoing concerning the attack.”

Major General Edward Buba, thereafter, declared: “Overall, it must be 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.”