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Military vows to crush IPOB over killing of soldiers in Aba

In a statement on Friday in Abuja, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, stated that the military would respond fiercely to the attack and ensure the group's total defeat

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May 31, 2024
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  • Buba reported that troops of Operation UDO KA, stationed at Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Area near Aba, were attacked and killed by IPOB/ESN terrorists

The Military High Command has vowed to exert overwhelming military pressure on the proscribed Independent Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) following the killing of five soldiers at a checkpoint in Aba, Abia State, on Wednesday.

In a statement on Friday in Abuja, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, stated that the military would respond fiercely to the attack and ensure the group’s total defeat.

Buba reported that troops of Operation UDO KA, stationed at Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Area near Aba, were attacked and killed by IPOB/ESN terrorists.

He noted that the troops, deployed to maintain peace and protect citizens, were ambushed by terrorists in three tinted Prado Toyota SUVs and others from surrounding areas, launching a surprise attack on the checkpoint.

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“The attack sadly took the lives of five personnel of the armed forces.

“The armed forces mourns 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 and the IPOB capitalised on this to perpetrate attacks on the troops.

“The situation leave more to be desired.

“Accordingly, it is absolutely imperative that the military retaliate against this dastardly act against troops.

“The situation leave 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,” he said.

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