We Will Retaliate Fiercely Against IPOB’s Dastardly Act in Abia, Says Nigerian Military

The Military has vowed to retaliate the heinous assassination of some of their men that were deployed to enforce peace and protect the citizens at Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Areas adjourning Aba metropolis in Abia State n Abia state, by members of the IPOB/ESN.

According to a press statement released by the Major General Director Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, tragically, five personnel of the armed forces were killed as a result of 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 terrorists of IPOB/ ESN. The troops deployed to enforce peace in the area and protect the citizens were massed and attacked by the terrorists. The terrorist 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 armed forces mourn the death of these troops as each and every soldier lost in battle is a terrible loss. Meanwhile, investigation is ongoing concerning the attack.  Accordingly, it is absolutely imperative that the military retaliate against this dastardly act against troops. The military would be fierce in its response.

“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.”

The statement reiterated that in the military’s resolve to respond fiercely to the attack, they vowed to exert overwhelming pressure on the perpetrators until their total defeat is ensured. Amidst the grief over the fallen heroes, General Buba reaffirmed the military’s commitment to upholding peace and security for all citizens.

“We would bring overwhelming military pressure on the group to ensure their total defeat.”

Chioma Kalu

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