The Defence high command on Friday, May 31, 2024, vowed that it would bring overwhelming military pressure on the IPOB/ESN terrorists that attacked and killed five members of the Armed Forces attached to troops of OP UDO KA deployed in Obikabia Junction checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State.
A statement by Major General Edward Buba, Director Defence Media Operations, said that it was absolutely imperative that the military retaliate this dastardly act against troops
He said that the military would be fierce in its response.
General Buba said; “We would bring overwhelming military pressure on the group to ensure their total defeat.”
The Defence spokesperson said that the members if troops attacked and killed by the IPOB/ESN terrorists, were deployed in the area to enforce peace and protect the citizens.
He said that the terrorists in three tinted Toyota Prado SUVs and others from built-up areas surrounding the checkpoint, sprang a surprise attack on the checkpoint.
Bubasaid: “The attack sadly took the lives of five 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.”
The Defence headquarters said that investigation had commenced concerning the attack, stressing that overall, “it must be reiterated that the lifeline of the terrorist is the people and this situation is no exemption.”
It said; “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.”
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