The military also confirmed that six civilians were killed in the cross fire that ensued between the terrorists and the troops.
The Military has confirmed an attack on its troops by the terrorists of the Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network in Abia State on Thursday, killing five personnel.A statement by the Director Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, said the attack took place at Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Areas adjourning Aba metropolis, where troops of Operation Udoka were deployed to enforce peace in the area and protect the citizens.
According to Major General Buba, investigation are ongoing concerning the attack. The military also promised to retaliate the attack on its troops, vowing that their response would be brutal. “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 lives of 5 personnel of the armed forces killed in action.
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