Nigerian Army Vow To Retaliate Killings of Personnel in Aba

The Nigerian Army has vowed to retaliate the killing of its personnel in Aba, Abia State in a press release made available to pjtvnews by Major General Edward Buba, who is a director defence media operations.

According to the release, Nigerian Army troops of “Operation Udo Ka” were attacked, killed and vehicle set ablaze by unknown gunmen suspected to be members of proscribed IPOB/ESN members at a checkpoint in Aba, Abia State on the 30th May, 2024.

This incident happened while enforcing the sit-at-home order in commemoration of the Biafra day.

Read the press release below;
1. 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 massed attacked by the terrorist. The terrorist in 3 tinted Prado Toyota SUVs and others from builtup areas surrounding the checkpoint, sprang a surprise attack on the checkpoint.

2. The attack sadly took the lifes 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.

3. Overall, it must be reinterated 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.

4. 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.

signed
EDWARD BUBA
Major General
Director Defence Media Operations