The military said it would retaliate the killing of five soldiers deployed at Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Areas adjourning Aba metropolis in Abia State on Thursday even as investigation are ongoing concerning 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 on Thursday.
The troops who were deployed to enforce peace in the area and protect the citizens were massed attacked by the terrorist.
A statement issued by Director, Defence Media Operations Major General Edward Buba on Friday stated 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.”
“The attack sadly took the lifes of 5 personnel of the armed forces killed in action. He added that 6 civilians were killed in the cross fire. The armed forces mourns the death of these troops as each and every soldier lost in battle is a terrible loss.”
He said that investigation are ongoing concerning the attack and stated that
“it must be reiterated that the lifeline of the terrorist is the people and this situation is no exemption.
The military warned that “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.”