By Ayo Kehinde
The Nigeria Army on Friday vowed to deal fiercely with terrorists it identified as belonging to the outlawed Independent People of Biafra, IPOB and it’s armed wing, the Eastern Security Network, ESN.
Recall that troops of OP UDOKA deployed at Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Areas adjourning Aba metropolis in Abia State were attacked and killed by alleged terrorist of IPOB/ ESN.
The troops deployed to enforce peace in the area and protect the citizens were massed attacked by the terrorist in three tinted Prado Toyota SUVs and others from built up areas surrounding the checkpoint, leading to the death of five soldiers.
According to Director of Defence, Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, “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 that in the meantime investigations 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. The IPOB capitalised on this to perpetrate attacks on the troops. The situation leaves more to be desired. ”
