The five members of Operation Udoka who were shot and killed in action by alleged members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, or IPOB, have been mourned by the Nigerian military.
According to information obtained, the soldiers died while serving at the Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in the Obingwa Local Government Areas, which adjourns the Aba metropolitan area in Abia State.
Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed this information on Friday. He stated that an investigation into the incident is still on and that every soldier lost in combat is a sad loss.
Six civilians were also killed in the crossfire, according to the military.
“The troops deployed to enforce peace in the area and protect the citizens were massed and 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.
“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 capitalized 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.
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“The military would be fierce in its response. We would bring overwhelming military pressure on the group to ensure their total defeat,” the statement said.
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