Two Soldiers Killed At A Checkpoint in Abia

Two Soldiers were killed in the early hours of Wednesday at an army checkpoint at Ekenobizi, a border community between Abia and Imo states in Umuopara, Umuahia South Local Government Area.

A military source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, disclosed that the attack occurred around 6:18 am when gunmen arrived in a white Lexus (350/400) model to carry out the attack.

Lieutenant Colonel Jonah Unuakhalu of the Joint Task Force South East Operation UDO KA who confirmed the incident in a statement said: “In the early hours of today, 13 November 2024, troops of the Joint Task Force South East Operation UDO KA, deployed at a checkpoint along the Umuahia – Owerri Road in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State, came under attack by the irredentist group Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network.

“During the attack, the gallant troops were able to repel the assault, forcing the attackers to retreat in disarray with gunshot wounds, abandoning one Sienna and one Lexus Jeep used in the attack. However, in the ensuing firefight, two soldiers paid the supreme price.”

The Joint Task Force urged South-East residents, particularly those in Abia State, to provide credible information to help track down the fleeing attackers and combat criminal elements in the region.

The force restated its commitment to protecting lives and property in line with global best practices and the rules of engagement.