The military has confirmed an attack on its troops by the terrorists of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Abia State on Thursday, killing five personnel.
A statement by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, said the attack took place at Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Areas adjourning Aba metropolis, where troops of Operation Udoka were deployed to enforce peace in the area and protect the citizens.
He said the terrorists who attacked the troops in the surprise assault, came in three-tinted Toyota Prado SUVs and others, from built up areas surrounding the checkpoint.
The military also confirmed that six civilians were killed in the crossfire that ensued between the terrorists and the troops.

According to Major General Buba, investigation are ongoing concerning the attack. The military also promised to retaliate the attack on its troops, vowing that their response would be brutal.
“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.
“The troops deployed to enforce peace in the area and protect the citizens were massively attacked by the terrorist. The terrorists, in three-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 mourns the death of these troops as each and every soldier lost in battle is a terrible loss. Meanwhile, investigation are ongoing concerning the attack.
“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.
“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,” the statement read.
The IPOB/ESN terrorists launched the attack on the soldiers while enforcing a sit-at-home order across the south-east.

vanbonattel:
Sitting ducks

Now they will go after civilians as usual.

“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,” the statement read.

StOla:
Their blood is on the head of Gidgiddy, Mrvitalis, and other IPOB propagandists/sympathisers.

Chikel20000:
D more reason y I hate dis Biafra stuff...d military killed were Igbos too...what then is d need for Biafra when u kill ur own?

vanbonattel:
Sitting ducks

Now they will go after civilians as usual.

mrvitalis:

The blood is in the hands of the commanders
Who sent them to die

Have any igbo man or woman called on the army that we need them?

The Fulani herdsmen that revaged South East for years what did they do in fact they protected them

Any village army chase out ESN is followed by Fulani attack

Buccalcavity2:

Shamelessness! Always rationalizing terror.
Same will insist on Igbo presidency. Same will form altruism when policies are discussed, an emergency lover of Nigeria. Same will advocate political release of Nnamdi Kanu and yet justify heinous crimes from NKs subjects.
How in the world will you justify killing of soldiers, who are on official duty and are your kindred! You kill the subject of CinC yet ask CinC to unconditionally release NK? Also Family members of the killed will forget the deceased if NK is released?
Forming smart but people see through your schemes!
Shame

Burruchaga71:
Only 5 ZOMBIES? This is wotowoto.
Hahahahahahahahaha

mrvitalis:

People want to mourn millions killed by nigerian Army in peace... They you think it's time for nigerian Army to show strength

Hypocrites like you were silent during python dance ooh... U didn't talk when army killed innocent unarmed igbo youths

Hypocrites like you were silent during obigbo massacre, orlu massacre
But now u have found your voice

Buccalcavity2:

Stop the false narrative. IPOB wants to ENFORCE sit at home. whose is show of strength? IPOB or Army?
If it's truly a shared vision why ENFORCE?
Pocket all your rationalization lines for your Ilk. They are all isolated events with different backgrounds.
You cannot hate Nigeria and yet want to be dashed presidency. You cannot kill soldiers and yet not want to be punished for killing soldiers as in NK. You cannot pontificate about building Nigeria and yet support people who openly declare destruction of federal institutions.
That's hypocrisy!
We know your leanings. Stop hiding under a finger.

Chikel20000:
D more reason y I hate dis Biafra stuff...d military killed were Igbos too...what then is d need for Biafra when u kill ur own?

Buccalcavity2:

Shamelessness! Always rationalizing terror.
Same will insist on Igbo presidency. Same will form altruism when policies are discussed, an emergency lover of Nigeria. Same will advocate political release of Nnamdi Kanu and yet justify heinous crimes from NKs subjects.
How in the world will you justify killing of soldiers, who are on official duty and are your kindred! You kill the subject of CinC yet ask CinC to unconditionally release NK? Also Family members of the killed will forget the deceased if NK is released?
Forming smart but people see through your schemes!
Shame

mrvitalis:

Can you show me one report from any igbo person saying IPOB was forcing them to sit at home I dare you

Buccalcavity2:

Shove your denial down your pocket. IPOB never denied yearly enforcement of sit-at-home. countless newspaper report of assaulted citizens by enforcers.
Google is your friend

mrvitalis:

How many yearly sit at home has been successful?

You have not even been to South East yet you want to tell me about my place