Gunmen kill two soldiers at Abia army checkpoint

Two soldiers were killed when gunmen attacked an army checkpoint in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria.

A military officer saidd, “the attack came at about 6.18 am from the gunmen who drove in a white Lexus (350/400) model, while the number of the assailants could not be established.”

During the attack, the gallant troops were able to repel the attack forcing the irredentists to withdraw in disarray with gunshot wounds, abandoning one Sienna and one Lexus Jeep vehicles that were used for the attack.

However, in the ensuing gun duel, two soldiers paid the supreme price.

People of the South-East especially residents of Abia State with relevant, reliable and credible information that could help in apprehending the fleeing members of the irredentist group who committed this heinous crime and also help to annihilate the criminals in the region not to hesitate in providing such.

“The military would continue to carry out its constitutional roles of safeguarding lives and property in line with global best practices as laid down in the rules of engagement guiding its operations,” Lieutenant Colonel Jonah Unuakhalu, said.