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Tension As Masked Gunmen Ambush, Kill Three Soldiers In Aba
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Three soldiers from the 14 Brigade Headquarters, attached to the 144 Battalion, were feared killed in Aba, Abia State.
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The attack occurred at an army outpost at Obikabia junction in Aba North local government area.
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Masked gunmen in a black SUV launched a surprise attack on the soldiers.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that three soldiers from the 14 Brigade Headquarters of the Nigerian Army, Ohafia, attached to the 144 Battalion, have been feared killed in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State.
The soldiers were stationed at an army outpost located at the popular Obikabia junction off Umuola Road in Aba North local government area.
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According to reports, the masked gunmen, who arrived in a black SUV, launched a surprise attack on the soldiers, catching them off guard.
The incident has raised concerns about security in the area and highlights the ongoing challenges faced by military personnel in maintaining order and safety.
It was gathered that the gunmen also made away with guns belonging to the soldiers.
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They razed their patrol van and the outpost ablaze before leaving.
As of the time of filing the report, military aircraft was sighted hovering around the city centre.
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