THE military high command has released the identities of its men allegedly mauled by elements of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) at Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Area adjourning Aba metropolis in
A signal issued on Friday on the attack which took place a day earlier indicates that two Sergeants, two Corporals, one Lance Corporal and five civilians were gunned down by the attackers.
The affected soldiers include:
•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)
Then 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 further disclosed that 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 tense while monitoring continues as further details will be forwarded as the situation unfolds.
Eighteen-Eleven Media