The Military High Command has pledged to exert formidable military force against the proscribed Independent Peoples of Biafra following the fatal assault on five soldiers at a checkpoint in Aba, Abia State, on Wednesday.
Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, conveyed this resolution in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja.
Buba affirmed that the military's reaction to the heinous deed would be resolute, vowing to apply overwhelming military strength to crush the group decisively.
He recounted how troops from Operation UDO KA stationed at the Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Area adjacent to Aba, came under attack and tragically lost their lives at the hands of IPOB/ESN terrorists. Buba highlighted that the troops, tasked with maintaining peace and safeguarding citizens, were ambushed by the terrorists, who launched a surprise offensive from three tinted Prado Toyota SUVs and other concealed positions nearby.
"The loss of five armed forces personnel in this assault is deeply mourned," lamented Buba, emphasizing the profound impact of each fallen soldier on the military. Investigations into the attack are currently underway.
Buba underscored the significance of garnering civilian support in combating terrorism, noting that the terrorists exploit this dynamic to carry out attacks on the troops effectively. He stressed the urgency of a robust military response to such reprehensible acts, emphasizing the necessity of ensuring the terrorists' complete defeat.
"In light of this vile aggression against our troops, retaliation by the military is imperative," declared Buba. "Our response will be forceful, as we endeavor to exert overwhelming military pressure on the group to secure their total defeat."
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