The military has confirmed the death of five personnel following an attack on its troops by the terrorists of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Abia State on Thursday.
A statement by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, said the attack took place at Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Areas adjourning Aba metropolis, where troops of Operation Udoka were deployed to enforce peace in the area and protect the citizens.
He said the terrorists who attacked the troops in the surprise assault, came in three-tinted Toyota Prado SUVs and others, from built up areas surrounding the checkpoint.
The military also confirmed that six civilians were killed in the crossfire that ensued between the terrorists and the troops.
According to Major General Buba, investigation is ongoing concerning the attack, promising that the military will retaliate the attack on its troops, vowing that their response would be brutal.
Buba however called on residents to put an end to the reign of terror in the region by providing valuable information to the army, to aid security operations in the region.
