The identities and details of the soldiers killed in Abia State by gunmen suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have emerged.
AzeeRe.com had reported how the soldiers were killed on Thursday by the gunmen who were enforcing a sit-at-home order in the south east region
The military high command had earlier on Friday confirmed that no fewer than 5 of its troops deployed at Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Area adjourning Aba metropolis in Abia State were killed. During the attack, the gunmen also set fire to vehicles and tricycles, also known as Keke Napep.
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Six civilians were also killed in the crossfire, according to the military, while two Sergeants, two Corporals, and one Lance Corporal were among the dead, according to a military signal on Friday.
The soldiers were identified as:
Sergeant Charles Ugochukwu (94NA/38/1467)
Sergeant Bala Abraham (03NA/53/1028)
Corporal Gideon Egwe(10NA/65/7085)
Corporal Ikpeama Ikechukwu (13NA/70/5483)
Corporal Augustine Emmanuel (13NA/70/6663)
The signal read, “On 30 May 24, at about 0830 hrs, troops of 144 Battalion deployed at Obikabia Junction Federal School Road, Ogbor Hill in Obingwa LGA were attacked by unknown gunmen suspected to be IPOB/ESN members.
“Gunmen who were enforcing Sit-At-Home order numbering about 30, stormed troops location in 3 black Toyota Land Cruiser Jeeps and opened fire during which 5 x Soldiers were killed.”
It was also revealed that the attackers had burned down two military patrol Hilux vehicles, taken five AK-47 firearms, and injured two civilians. The signal stated that while monitoring is ongoing and more information would be sent as the situation develops, the current state of affairs in Aba is generally tense.
