The identities of the soldiers gruesomely murdered by members of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have been revealed. In a press release on Thursday, the Director of Defence Media Operations DMO, Majo-General Edward Buba, confirmed the attack, adding that six civilians were also gunned down.
Meanwhile, tension heightens in the area as the military lay siege to Aba. The Abia state Governor, Alex Otti has announced N25 million naira bounty on the killers of the soldiers.
In a signal sighted by Daily Trust on Friday, those killed included two Sergeants, two Corporal and one Lance Corporal while 6 civilians, according to the military were killed in the cross fire.
Then 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.”
The assailants also carted away 5 AK47 rifles, burnt down 2 military patrol Hilux vehicles and injured 2 civilians.
The signal noted that the current situation in Aba is generally tensed while monitoring continues as further details will be forwarded as situation unfolds.
The media in earlier reports posted how vehicles and tricycles (popularly known as Keke Napep) were also set ablaze by the rampaging IPOB terrorists while the attack lasted on Thursday.
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.
