The Nigerian military has promised to apply overwhelming pressure on the outlawed Independent Peoples of Biafra, or IPOB, following the killing of five soldiers at a checkpoint in Aba, Abia, on Wednesday.
Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, issued a statement in Abuja on Friday.
Buba stated that the military would respond fiercely to the heinous conduct, applying massive military pressure on the gang to ensure their total destruction.
He stated that the troops of Operation UDO KA stationed at the Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Areas adjoining Aba metropolis in Abia were attacked and tragically slain by IPOB/ESN terrorists.
According to him, the terrorists gathered and attacked the forces stationed in the region to enforce peace and protect the civilians.
He added that the terrorists, who arrived in three tinted Prado Toyota SUVs and others from the built-up regions surrounding the checkpoint, launched a surprise attack.
He said:
“The attack sadly took the lives of five personnel of the armed forces.
“The armed forces mourn these troops as each and every soldier lost in battle is a terrible loss.
“Meanwhile, investigations 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 and 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.
“The military would be fierce in its response. We would bring overwhelming military pressure on the group to ensure their total defeat.”
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