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Gunmen Attack Army Checkpoint In Abia, Kill Two Soldiers
Gunmen have attacked an army checkpoint in Abia and killed two personnel.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen on Wednesday attacked an army checkpoint in Ekenobizi, a border community between Abia and Imo states in Umuopara, Umuahia South Local Government Area, killing two soldiers.
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This was confirmed in a statement by the spokesman of the Joint Task Force South East Operation Udoka, Lt. Col. Jonah Unuakhalu.
The statement accused the Eastern Security Network, ESN, of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, of the attack.
“At the early hours of today (November 13, 2024), troops of the Joint Task Force South East Operation UDOKA deployed at a checkpoint along Umuahia-Owerri Road in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State came under attack carried out by the irredentist group of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN).
“During the attack, the gallant troops were able to repel the attack, forcing the irredentist to withdraw in disarray with gunshot wounds, abandoning one Sienna and one Lexus Jeep vehicle that was used for the attack. However, in the ensuing firefight, two soldiers paid the supreme price,” the statement read in part.
It called on the members of the public to provide information that could assist the Army in apprehending the fleeing attackers.
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“The Joint Task Force South East Operation UDOKA is calling and appealing to the good people of the South East, especially residents of Abia State, with relevant, reliable, and credible information that could help in apprehending the fleeing members of the irredentist group who committed this heinous crime and also help to annihilate the criminals in the region.
“The Joint Task Force South East Operation UDO KA will continue to carry out its constitutional roles of safeguarding lives and property in line with global best practice as laid down in the rules of engagement guiding its operations.”
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