The Nigerian Army has accused the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed Eastern Security Network (ESN) of killing two soldiers in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, on Wednesday.
The attack was on troops of the Joint Task Force South-East Operation UDO KA deployed at a checkpoint along Umuahia-Owerri Road in Umuahia South local government area of the State.
Lt. Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, in a statement, sighted by LEADERSHIP, blamed the attack on “irredentist group of the IPOB, and the ESN.”
The statement urged the South-East people in general and the state in particular to furnish the Army with relevant, reliable and credible information that could help in apprehending the suspects.
“Please note that any relevant information should be passed to Operation UDO KA by dialling 193 and press Option 2’ on your phone,” Lt. Col. Unuakhalu stated.
He added that the Army will continue to carry out its constitutional roles of safeguarding lives and property in line with global best practice as laid down in the rules of engagement guiding its operations.